Top flange hanger with strengthening embossment

A structural connector for connecting first and second structural members has a substantially planar first flange and an embossment in the first flange, and the embossment in the first flange is formed with first and second sections, the first section generally extending uniformly to a first level above the top surface of the substantially planar first flange, that is different from a level to which the second section generally uniformly extends, the first and second sections being joined to each other at a distinct transition portion where the embossment sharply descends from the level of the first section to the level of the second section. The structural connector can be made with a bend that forms a first member adjacent the first flange and the embossment can extend through the bend into the first member.

Girder tiedown

An adjustable connector is provided for connecting an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and an elongate generally horizontal supported structural member. The connector is provided with a side attachment member that attaches to an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and a cap that attaches to the elongate generally horizontal supported structural member, with a pin connection that enables rotation between the cap and the side attachment member. An unadjustable connector is also provided for connecting an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and an elongate generally horizontal supported structural member. The connector is provided with a side attachment member that can attach directly to an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and the elongate generally horizontal supported structural member.

BRIDGING CONNECTOR

A building connection between a substantially vertical wall stud and a substantially horizontal bridging member, using a separate and distinct bridging connector that attaches the wall stud to the bridging member. The wall stud is typically one of several sequentially-arranged, cold-formed steel studs in the frame of a building wall. The bridging member is typically a separate cold-formed steel member that interfaces with and spans a plurality of wall studs. 11. A building connection () comprising:{'b': '2', 'a. a first elongated structural member ();'}{'b': 11', '2', '11, 'claim-text': [{'b': '16', 'i. a first external surface ();'}, {'b': 72', '16, 'ii. a second external surface () substantially orthogonal to the first external surface (); and'}, {'b': 74', '16, 'iii. a third external surface () substantially orthogonal to the first external surface ();'}], 'b. a second elongated structural member () substantially orthogonal to the first elongated structural member (), the second elongated structural member () comprising{'b': 19', '2', '11', '19, 'claim-text': [{'b': 20', '21', '16', '11, 'i. a first body part () having a first interior surface () facing the first external surface () of the second elongated structural member (); and'}, {'b': 35', '20, 'claim-text': [{'b': 35', '19', '72', '11, '(a) at least a portion of the first side flange () of the first connector () interfaces with the second external surface () of the second elongated structural member (); and'}, {'b': 35', '19', '11', '72', '11, '(b) at least a portion of the first side flange () of the first connector () is neither above nor below the second elongated structural member () and is not parallel to the second external surface () of the second elongated structural member ().'}], 'ii. a first side flange () attached to the first body part (), wherein], 'c. a first connector () contacting the first elongated structural member () and fastened to the second elongated structural member (), the first ...

Column Cap

A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of making a connection , comprising:a. providing a supporting member having a substantially planar end face;b. placing a connector on the supporting member; i. the connector is provided with one or more projecting tabs that are cut and bent from either of both of the first and second walls and the edges of the projecting tabs interface with the end face of the supporting member;', 'ii. the supporting member is formed with first and second opposed planar side surfaces which are in parallel relation to the first and second side walls of the connector;', 'iii. the first and second attachment legs have planar portions, wherein the planar portion of the first attachment leg projects from and is co-planar with the first wall, the planar portion of the second attachment leg projects from and is co-planar with the second wall, such that at least a portion of the planar portion of the first attachment leg interfaces with the first opposed planar side surface of the supporting member and such that at least a portion of the planar portion of the second attachment leg interfaces with the second opposed planar side surface of the supporting member; and, 'c. said connector having a first opposed end, a second opposed end and a web, the web being substantially planar and disposed in substantially planar relation to the substantially planar end face of the supporting member, the web having a first opposed web end edge and a second opposed web end edge and one of said first and second web end ...

Fastening and alignment member

A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener.

Washer With Shear Tube

A fastener system attaches a connector or other upper member to a lower structural member such as a post or beam. The fastener systems consists of a fastener having an extending shank that is driven into a lower structural member and the fastener is received by a washer that also has an extending tube, and the extending tube of the washer is received by the connector or upper member. 1. A connection between an anchoring structural member and an upper member , the connection comprising:a. the anchoring structural member having an upper surface;b. the upper member, the upper member having a upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface of the upper member interfacing with the upper surface of the anchoring structural member, the upper member having a passage between the upper surface and the lower surface;c. a washer, the washer having a central body with a passage through the central body, the central body having a bottom surface with the bottom surface of the central body interfacing with the upper surface of the upper member without deforming the upper surface of the upper member, the central body also having a bearing surface opposed to the bottom surface of the central body, the washer also having an extending tube that extends from the central body and extends past the bottom surface of the central body, the extending tube having a passage that communicates with the passage through the central body, the extending tube of the washer being received by the passage of the upper member without deforming the passage of the upper member;d. a fastener having a head and an extending shank, the extending shank of the fastener being received in the anchoring structural member and passing through the passage in the upper member and the passage in the extending tube and the passage in the central body of the washer, the head of the fastener having an underside that interfaces with the bearing surface of the central body of the washer; ande. the extending tube closely ...

Rigid internal connector

Foundation to frame connector

A foundation connector is formed with a foundation attachment section and a frame attachment section connected by a transition section at the central area of the foundation connector. The frame attachment section is attached to a frame member with fasteners and the foundation attachment section is attached to the foundation with anchors. The foundation attachment section has a curved foundation attachment base. The frame attachment section has a curved frame attachment base. A transition section is provided between the foundation attachment section and the frame attachment section that is curved.

Floor span connector

A connector for connecting wall studs of two adjacent floors in a light frame building structure, the connector having a first attachment tab, a seat member, a diagonally slanted support leg, and a second attachment tab, all substantially planar. The connector is intended to be paired and the paired connectors joined by an elongated tie member that pierces the sill plates of the intervening floor structure.

Fastening and Alignment Member

A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener. 1. A connection between a structural member , a connector and a fastener , the connection comprising:a. the structural member having a generally planar attachment face;b. the fastener having an elongated shaft, a portion of the elongated shaft being received by the structural member and entering the structural member through the attachment face, the fastener also being received by the connector; andc. the connector, the connector having a body portion, the body portion being a generally planar member having a generally planar front surface disposed away from the attachment face of the structural member and a generally planar back surface disposed facing the attachment face of the structural member, the body portion also having a predetermined location for the fastener, the fastener being received by the body portion at the predetermined location or adjacent thereto; the body portion having a deformed portion adjacent the predetermined location for the fastener, the deformed portion including a projecting member that projects rearwardly towards the attachment face of the structural member, the projecting member having a sloping surface that descends toward the predetermined location, the projecting member descends from an upper portion of the deformed portion, the projecting member projecting closer to the attachment face of the structural member than the generally planar back surface of the connector when the planar attachment face of the structural member and the generally planar back surface of the body portion of the connector are substantially parallel, the upper portion being adjacent to the projecting member and radially farther away from the ...

Concrete Anchor

An anchor particularly adapted to be embedded into a concrete construction for suspension of a ceiling panel, duct or the like, includes a base which receives inserts that have an axial threaded bore. The base is open at its lower end and can receive a threaded rod by virtue of ratcheting inserts received within the base. The inserts and base are particularly shaped to prevent jam and ease of insertion of the rod in the anchor. The anchor also has a head flange that sits above a plurality of fasteners secured to the anchor which is used to simultaneously drive the fasteners into a form for the concrete member. The fasteners are connected to the anchor extending in generally parallel and spaced relation to the anchor. The fasteners can be held by a support or sleeve-like holder which surrounds at least a portion of the base of the anchor or they can be attached to the base of the anchor. The fasteners project downwardly through the bottom of the anchor for driving into the form board. 1. A connection between a rod , an anchor , and a first structural member , the connection comprising:a. the first structural member;b. the rod; andc. the anchor, connecting the first structural member to the rod, the anchor including a housing, the housing having a bottom, a top and a longitudinal central axis that travels through the bottom and the top, the housing having an insert receiving bore that opens through the bottom of the housing, the insert receiving bore having a narrowing lower portion closer to the bottom than the top of the housing; and wherein a plurality of inserts are disposed in the insert receiving bore and contained securely within the housing, each of which has a base bore interfacing surface that interfaces with the narrowing lower portion of the insert receiving bore of the housing, wherein each insert has a concave inner surface and the plurality of concave inner surfaces form a generally tubular interior rod receiving bore that receives a portion of the rod, ...

Joist and rafter connector

Moment Resisting Kneewall Connector

A connection is provided between first and second building structural members, wherein a connector is made up of a stiffener and a connection element, and the stiffener nests within the connection element, and both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the second building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners, and similarly, both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the first building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners. 1. A connection between a first building structural member and a second building structural member comprising:a. said second building strucural member;b. one or more anchor members, held by said second building structural member, said one or more anchor members, each having a first end protruding above said second building structural member; 1. a connection element having a base and a back member joined at a juncture, said base lying at an angle with respect to said back member, said base of said connection element being formed with one or more openings for receiving said one or more anchor members there through for attaching said connector to said second building structural member;', '2. a separate stiffener, having a bottom base and a first side member set at an angle thereto, said first side member of said stiffener interfacing with said back member of said connection element and said bottom base of said stiffener resting on said base of said connection element, said stiffener being formed with one or more openings for receiving said anchor member, said stiffener being connected to said one or more anchor members;, 'c. a connector receiving said first ends of said one or more anchor members, said connector comprisingd. said first building structural member interfacing with said back member of said connection element;e. one or more fasteners received by both said back member of said connection element and said first lateral side member of said stiffener to connect said ...

Hip jackgirder connection

An improved connector formed with a seat member that is stiffened by first and second reinforcing flanges that extend around first and second corners at either end of a third edge of the seat member, the first and second reinforcing flanges being connected to the third edge and to first and second edges that intersect with the third edge, the fist and second edges also having side members connected to the seat member. When used as a hanger, the connector includes a seat member, first and second backwall members which are connected to the supporting girder and first and second side members connected to the supported trusses. A flange member integrally connected to the seat provides further connection when a jack truss is supported.

Concrete Anchor

An anchor particularly adapted to be embedded into a concrete construction for suspension of a ceiling panel, duct or the like, includes a base which receives inserts that have an axial threaded bore. The base is open at its lower end and can receive a threaded rod by virtue of ratcheting inserts received within the base. The inserts and base are particularly shaped to prevent jam and ease of insertion of the rod in the anchor. The anchor also has a head flange that sits above a plurality of fasteners secured to the anchor which is used to simultaneously drive the fasteners into a form for the concrete member. The fasteners are connected to the anchor extending in generally parallel and spaced relation to the anchor. The fasteners can be held by a support or sleeve-like holder which surrounds at least a portion of the base of the anchor or they can be attached to the base of the anchor. The fasteners project downwardly through the bottom of the anchor for driving into the form board. 1. A connection between a rod , an anchor , and a first structural member , the connection comprising:a. the first structural member;b. the rod, having a thread with a thread angle; andc. the anchor, connecting the first structural member to the rod, the anchor including a housing, the housing having a bottom and a top, and the anchor having a longitudinal central axis extending through the bottom and the top of the housing, the housing having an insert receiving bore that opens through the bottom of the housing, the insert receiving bore having a narrowing lower portion closer to the bottom than the top of the housing; and wherein a plurality of inserts are disposed in the insert receiving bore and contained securely within the housing, each of the inserts has a base bore interfacing surface that interfaces with the narrowing lower portion of the insert receiving bore of the housing, wherein each insert has a concave inner surface and the plurality of concave inner surfaces form a ...

QUADRUPLE MONO TRUSS CONNECTION

An improved connector and connection formed with a seat member that is stiffened by first and second reinforcing flanges and first, second and third back wall members. When used as a hanger, the connector includes a seat member, first, second and third backwall members which are connected to a supporting girder and first and second side members are connected to the seat member. First, second, third and fourth flange arms integrally connected to the third back wall member are connected to up to four supported wood trusses or supported wood framing members which rest on the seat member.

Anchor Bolt Locator

An anchor bolt locator is provided that is inexpensively manufactured on automatic die-press machines from sheet steel and a structural nut that does not require any welding, while also being easy to use and install with current, commonly-used building practices and anchor designs. The anchor bolt locator is made from a galvanized sheet metal chair and a structural nut attached to the chair by way of a friction fit.

Drywall backing connector for steel studs

A connection between standard metal studs with a separate backing connector is provided. The backing connector has a planar backing web with lateral longitudinal flanges that receives the lip flange of a first wall stud and a projecting tab that interfaces with the side member of the first wall stud. The backing connector also has members that interface with and attach to selected portions of the surfaces of the second wall stud without engaging the lip flange of the second wall stud. The backing connector is adjustable in length.

Wide back flange hanger

A hanger for supporting a held member from a holding member is provided with a seat member adapted for supporting the held member, first and second side members connected to the seat member, the first and second side members having lower portions and upper portions, the lower portions of the first and second side members each having inner an face and an outer face with the inner faces facing each other, and the upper portions of the first and second side members being connected to first and second back flanges respectively, the upper portions of the first and second side members each having an inner face and an outer face, and the first and second back flanges being adapted to be connected to the holding member by a plurality of fasteners, wherein the inner faces of the lower portions of the first and second side members and the inner faces of the upper portions of the first and second side members form reflex angles with each other.

Skewed girder tie

A connector for joining a supported member to a supporting member is formed with a series of angularly-joined flanges. The flanges are substantially planar and are substantially vertically oriented, when joining the supported member to the supporting member. The connector allows the end of a supported truss to be connected to a vertical member in the open web of a supporting truss.

Brick tie gap connector

A sheet metal connector is provided for connecting a brick wall to a second structural member, the connector is received in the mortar joint of the brick wall and is connected to second structural member. The connector is provided with zones of controlled bending and controlled stiffness to allow for controlled bending of the connector in the field.

Decorative washer

Fastening and alignment member

A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener.

Column cap

A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.

Top flange hanger with strengthening embossment

A structural connector for connecting first and second structural members has a substantially planar first flange and an embossment in the first flange, and the embossment in the first flange is formed with first and second sections, the first section generally extending uniformly to a first level above the top surface of the substantially planar first flange, that is different from a level to which the second section generally uniformly extends, the first and second sections being joined to each other at a distinct transition portion where the embossment sharply descends from the level of the first section to the level of the second section. The structural connector can be made with a bend that forms a first member adjacent the first flange and the embossment can extend through the bend into the first member.

FLOOR SPAN CONNECTOR

A connector for connecting wall studs of two adjacent floors in a light frame building structure, the connector having a first attachment tab, a seat member, a diagonally slanted support leg, and a second attachment tab, all substantially planar. The connector is intended to be paired and the paired connectors joined by an elongated tie member that pierces the sill plates of the intervening floor structure.

Shear wall template

A connection is provided between a holder and a plurality of anchor bolts by means of a template. The holder is typically a form board for a cementious member such as a foundation. The template is releasably attached to the form board. The template is formed with a central elongated support, and a plurality of pairs of primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms connected to the central elongated support. The pairs of primary and second anchor bolt receiving platforms are spaced along the central elongated support from each other. Each of the primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms has an opening therein for receiving one of the anchor bolts there through, the openings in each pair of primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms being in alignment so as to receive the same one of the anchor bolts. A plurality of fasteners are releasably connected to the plurality of anchor bolts and are supported by the template to releasably attach the anchor bolts to the ...

Fence Bracket

The present invention provides a connector attached to the end face of a supported member where fasteners are driven through the connector into the end face of the supported member, and then the supported member with the attached connector is positioned to interface on the supporting member with jutting peripheral attachment areas of the connector exposed and available for receiving fasteners that will attach the connector and the fence stringer to the supporting member. 1. A connection between a supported member and a supporting member using a connector and a plurality of separate fasteners , the connection comprising:a. the supported member having an end face;b. the supporting member having a side face that is in generally abutting relation with the end face of the supported member;c. the connector, the connector having a generally planar central attachment area bracketed by one or more generally planar peripheral attachment areas, the central attachment area being generally aligned with the peripheral attachment areas, the central attachment area interfacing with the end face of the supported member and the peripheral attachment areas interfacing with the side face of the supporting member; whereind. the plurality of separate fasteners that are used to attach the connector to the supported and supporting members have elongated shanks and tips and are only either driven through the central attachment area and through the end face of the supported member with their tips embedded in the supported member, or they are driven through the peripheral attachment areas and through the side face of the supporting member with their tips embedded in the supporting member.2. The connection of claim 1 , wherein:the connector is preferably an elongated member having a major axis, a minor axis, and a depth axis, and the connector is elongated with respect to the major axis such that the connector extends father along the major axis than it does along the minor axis, and the ...

Slide clip connector

An improved connection between supported and supporting structural members, particularly for use in structures where the supported member needs to move with respect to the supporting member. The connector has an anchoring leg that allows for the back of the anchoring leg on either side of the sliding leg.

Hanger with gripping tabs

A joist hanger used to attach a joist to a support member or header designed to minimize the noise caused by the rubbing of the members of the connection, during loading. The joist hanger includes a seat and a pair of side walls extending upwardly in spaced relationship therefrom to receive the end portion of an joist. The bottom of the joist rests on the seat, and the side faces of the joist extend upwardly therefrom in spaced relationship from the side walls of the hanger. Inwardly projecting guides formed in the side walls of the hanger, hold the joist at selected points, maintaining the spaced relationship between the sides walls of the hanger and the side faces of the joist. The inwardly projecting guides can be formed with embossed portions connected to the side walls of the joist. The joist hanger is also formed with back flanges and top flanges that are relatively narrow compared to the back flanges.

Anchor bolt locator

An anchor bolt locator is provided that is inexpensively manufactured on automatic die-press machines from sheet steel and a structural nut that does not require any welding, while also being easy to use and install with current, commonly-used building practices and anchor designs. The anchor bolt locator is made from a galvanized sheet metal chair and a structural nut attached to the chair by way of a friction fit.

Holdown with reinforced back

A connector for tying a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fastener means and an anchor member, that better withstands tension forces than the prior art, is more economical to produce than the prior art, is easier to produce than the prior art, and is easy to install.

Anchor bolt locator

An anchor bolt locator is provided that is inexpensively manufactured on automatic die-press machines from sheet steel and a structural nut that does not require any welding, while also being easy to use and install with current, commonly-used building practices and anchor designs. The anchor bolt locator is made from a galvanized sheet metal chair and a structural nut attached to the chair by way of a friction fit.

Concrete anchor

An anchor particularly adapted to be embedded into a concrete construction for suspension of a ceiling panel, duct or the like, includes a base which receives inserts that have an axial threaded bore. The base is open at its lower end and can receive a threaded rod by virtue of ratcheting inserts received within the base. The inserts and base are particularly shaped to prevent jam and ease of insertion of the rod in the anchor. The anchor also has a head flange that sits above a plurality of fasteners secured to the anchor which is used to simultaneously drive the fasteners into a form for the concrete member. The fasteners are connected to the anchor extending in generally parallel and spaced relation to the anchor. The fasteners can be held by a support or sleeve-like holder which surrounds at least a portion of the base of the anchor or they can be attached to the base of the anchor. The fasteners project downwardly through the bottom of the anchor for driving into the form board.

Column Cap

A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.

Fence bracket

A connector attached to the end face of a supported member where fasteners are driven through the connector into the end face of the supported member, and then the supported member with the attached connector is positioned to interface on the supporting member with jutting peripheral attachment areas of the connector exposed and available for receiving fasteners that will attach the connector and the fence stringer to the supporting member.

Bracing bridging member

A building connection between a plurality of vertical wall studs made with a plurality of bridging members to brace the wall studs. The bridging members are formed with mounting sections that are received in openings of the wall studs and the mounting sections are bracketed by connecting sections that are used to join the bridging members to each other. The bridging members interface with the web of the wall studs to brace them.

Quadruple mono truss connection

An improved connector and connection formed with a seat member that is stiffened by first and second reinforcing flanges and first, second and third back wall members. When used as a hanger, the connector includes a seat member, first, second and third backwall members which are connected to a supporting girder and first and second side members are connected to the seat member. First, second, third and fourth flange arms integrally connected to the third back wall member are connected to up to four supported wood trusses or supported wood framing members which rest on the seat member.

MIDDLE POUR ANCHOR BOLT HOLDER

A connection between an anchor bolt and an anchor bolt holder that is economically efficient to produce and simple to use. This object is achieve by forming the anchor bolt holder from sheet metal and shaping the anchor bolt holder so that it can be formed on an automated die with a minimum of unused material.

Bridging connector

A building connection between a substantially vertical wall stud and a substantially horizontal bridging member, using a separate and distinct bridging connector that attaches the wall stud to the bridging member. The wall stud is typically one of several sequentially-arranged, cold-formed steel studs in the frame of a building wall. The bridging member is typically a separate cold-formed steel member that interfaces with and spans a plurality of wall studs.

Split strap

An elongated strap member that is coiled in a box and is bent lengthwise as it is drawn out of the box, providing an economical, light, compact means of connecting multiple structural members without sagging or other disadvantageous deformations between the structural members. The structural members are bridged by strap member. The end of the strap member is bent over.

Steel stud clip

An improved connection between supporting and supported structural members, particularly between the sheathing and framing members of curtain walls.

SYMMETRICALLY STEPPED BORE COUPLER NUT

A coupler nut with multiple bore diameters that are symmetrically stepped in both directions away from the center bore diameter. The bore diameter at the center is the smallest, and each pair of steps away from the center bore increases the bore diameter. This means that the coupler nut has no single, correct vertical orientation. It has no top or bottom, and as such is vertically ambidextrous.

Column cap

A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.

Variable girder tie

An adjustable connector with a rounded, concave seat and matching washer, a connection and a method of making a connection that ties a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fastener means and an anchor member, especially a girder truss to the supporting wall in conjunction with screws and an anchor rod.

Shear wall template

A connection is provided between a holder and a plurality of anchor bolts by means of a template. The holder is typically a form board for a cementious member such as a foundation. The template is releasably attached to the form board. The template is formed with a central elongated support, and a plurality of pairs of primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms connected to the central elongated support. The pairs of primary and second anchor bolt receiving platforms are spaced along the central elongated support from each other. Each of the primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms has an opening therein for receiving one of the anchor bolts there through, the openings in each pair of primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms being in alignment so as to receive the same one of the anchor bolts. A plurality of fasteners are releasably connected to the plurality of anchor bolts and are supported by the template to releasably attach the anchor bolts to the ...

Flared joist and rafter connector

Skewed girder tie

A connector for joining a supported member to a supporting member is formed with a series of angularly-joined flanges. The flanges are substantially planar and are substantially vertically oriented, when joining the supported member to the supporting member. The connector allows the end of a supported truss to be connected to a vertical member in the open web of a supporting truss.

Wide back flange hanger

A hanger for supporting a held member from a holding member is provided with a seat member adapted for supporting the held member, first and second side members connected to the seat member, the first and second side members having lower portions and upper portions, the lower portions of the first and second side members each having inner an face and an outer face with the inner faces facing each other, and the upper portions of the first and second side members being connected to first and second back flanges respectively, the upper portions of the first and second side members each having an inner face and an outer face, and the first and second back flanges being adapted to be connected to the holding member by a plurality of fasteners, wherein the inner faces of the lower portions of the first and second side members and the inner faces of the upper portions of the first and second side members form reflex angles with each other.

Wide back flange hanger

A hanger for supporting a held member from a holding member is provided with a seat member adapted for supporting the held member, first and second side members connected to the seat member, the first and second side members having lower portions and upper portions, the lower portions of the first and second side members each having inner an face and an outer face with the inner faces facing each other, and the upper portions of the first and second side members being connected to first and second back flanges respectively, the upper portions of the first and second side members each having an inner face and an outer face, and the first and second back flanges being adapted to be connected to the holding member by a plurality of fasteners, wherein the inner faces of the lower portions of the first and second side members and the inner faces of the upper portions of the first and second side members form reflex angles with each other.

SLIDE CLIP CONNECTOR

An improved connection between supported and supporting structural members, particularly for use in structures where the supported member needs to move with respect to the supporting member. The connector has an anchoring leg that allows for the back of the anchoring leg on either side of the sliding leg. 1. A structural connection in a building , comprising:a. a supporting member;b. a supported member; i. a slide clip having a sliding leg disposed in close proximity to the supported member, the sliding leg having one or more openings, the one or more openings being bracketed by first and second substantially planar portions that are substantially aligned, the first and second substantially planar portions of the sliding leg defining a front surface and a back surface on opposite sides of the sliding leg of the slide clip, the back surface of the sliding leg interfacing with the supported member, and an anchoring leg connected to the sliding leg and connected to the supporting member, the anchoring leg having a proximal section that is connected to the sliding leg and a distal section that is connected to the proximal section, the proximal section of the anchoring leg projecting away from the front surface of the sliding leg, the supported member being connected to the slide clip so that the supported member can move relative to the sliding leg of the connector; and', 'ii. a slider, the slider having one or more base components that are received in the one or more openings of the sliding leg, and a securing component that is attached to the one or more base components, the securing component having a plurality of containment surfaces that are aligned and are disposed in close proximity to the front surface of the first and second aligned, substantially planar portions of the sliding leg;, 'c. a connector, connecting the supported member to the supporting member, the connector includingd. one or more first fasteners connect the anchoring leg to the supporting member; ...

Twisted stud to plate tie

Knee brace

A connector having a first substantially planar member connected to a second substantially planar member by means of a fold line between the first and second members that allows the first member and the second member to be bent across the fold line such that the first member and the second member are disposed at one of a variety of selected angles to one another.

Mounted Bottle Opener

A bracket to which a bottle opener and a receiving tray are attached mounted on an upright support surface. The bracket is preferably mounted to the support surface with one or more separate fasteners. The receiving tray attaches to the bracket below the bottle opener to catch the dislodged caps.

Adjustable heavy girder tiedown

An adjustable connector is provided for connecting an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and an elongate generally horizontal supported structural member. The connector is provided with a side attachment member that attaches to an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and a cap that attaches to the elongate generally horizontal supported structural member, with a pin connection that enables rotation between the cap and the side attachment member.

Hip jackgirder connection

An improved connector formed with a seat member that is stiffened by first and second reinforcing flanges that extend around first and second corners at either end of a third edge of the seat member, the first and second reinforcing flanges being connected to the third edge and to first and second edges that intersect with the third edge, the fist and second edges also having side members connected to the seat member. When used as a hanger, the connector includes a seat member, first and second backwall members which are connected to the supporting girder and first and second side members connected to the supported trusses. A flange member integrally connected to the seat provides further connection when a jack truss is supported.

Drift Clip

An improved connection between supported and supporting structural members, particularly for use in structures where the supported member needs to move with respect to the supporting member. The connector includes a mounting clip and one or more sliders receiving in one or more openings in the mounting clip. 1. A structural connection in a building , comprising:a. a supporting member;b. a supported member; i. a mounting clip having an anchored leg disposed in close proximity to the supported member, the anchored leg having a front surface and a back surface on opposite sides of the anchored leg with the back surface of the anchored leg facing the supported member, the anchored leg having one or more openings, and an anchoring leg connected to the anchored leg and disposed in close proximity to the supporting member, the anchoring leg having a sliding surface and an interfacing surface on opposite sides of the anchoring leg with the interfacing surface of the anchoring leg facing the supporting member, the anchoring leg having one or more openings; and', 'ii. one or more sliders, the mounting clip being retained with respect to the one or more sliders so that the mounting clip can move relative to the one or more sliders, the one or more sliders having one or more base components that are received in at least one of the one or more openings of the anchored leg and the one or more openings of the anchoring leg, the one or more openings that receive the one or more base components being larger than the one or more base components so that the one or more base components can move with respect to the one or more openings, and a securing component that is attached to the one or more base components, the securing component having one or more containment surfaces that are disposed in close proximity to at least one of the front surface of the anchored leg when the one or more base components are received in the one or more openings of the anchored leg and the sliding surface ...

Concealed Post Tie

An elongated connector is provided for connecting first and second structural members, the elongated connector is received in the first and second structural members and is connected to structural members with first and second lateral fasteners with the connector and the fastener being substantially hidden from view.

Girder tiedown

An adjustable connector is provided for connecting an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and an elongate generally horizontal supported structural member. The connector is provided with a side attachment member that attaches to an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and a cap that attaches to the elongate generally horizontal supported structural member, with a pin connection that enables rotation between the cap and the side attachment member. An unadjustable connector is also provided for connecting an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and an elongate generally horizontal supported structural member. The connector is provided with a side attachment member that can attach directly to an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and the elongate generally horizontal supported structural member.

Mudsill anchor

Symmetrically stepped bore coupler nut

A coupler nut with multiple bore diameters that are symmetrically stepped in both directions away from the center bore diameter. The bore diameter at the center is the smallest, and each pair of steps away from the center bore increases the bore diameter. This means that the coupler nut has no single, correct vertical orientation. It has no top or bottom, and as such is vertically ambidextrous.

Foundation to Frame Connector

A foundation connector is formed with a foundation attachment section and a frame attachment section connected by a transition section at the central area of the foundation connector. The frame attachment section is attached to a frame member with fasteners and the foundation attachment section is attached to the foundation with anchors. The foundation attachment section has a curved foundation attachment base. The frame attachment section has a curved frame attachment base. A transition section is provided between the foundation attachment section and the frame attachment section that is curved. 1. A foundation-to-frame member connection comprising:a. a foundation, having a top surface, and a side wall;b. a frame member, having an upper surface, a side surface, and a bottom surface, with the frame member being supported by the foundation, 1. a foundation attachment section having a curved foundation attachment base which is formed with one or more openings and which registers with the side wall of the foundation;', '2. a frame attachment section integrally connected to the foundation attachment section, the frame attachment section having a curved frame attachment base which is formed with one or more openings and which is in registration with the side surface of the frame member;, 'c. a foundation connector includingd. one or more anchors inserted through the one or more openings in the foundation attachment section and anchored in the foundation; ande. one or more fasteners inserted through the one or more openings in the frame attachment section and anchored in the frame member.2. The connection of claim 1 , wherein:a. the foundation attachment base is constructed so that the openings in the foundation attachment base are formed to permit insertion of the anchors at a plurality of angles relative to the foundation connector; andb. the frame attachment base is constructed so that the openings in the frame attachment base are formed to permit of insertion of the ...

Nail guide with curved opening

A positive fastener-angling device for positioning an elongated fastener with respect to the face of a sheet metal connector and a wood member only at a preselected angle which is substantially less than 90° by forming an arcuate slit-cut in the sheet metal connector by means of a die which progressively at the same station, forms a fastener guideway in the shape of a half cone. The fastener opening and the guideway are dimensioned so that the fastener can only penetrate the sheet metal connector at a preselected angle set at the factory.

Post base with domes

Truss spacer and brace

The present invention provides an apparatus for spacing structural members, in particular roof trusses, during construction and for permanently bracing the same structural members. The apparatus comprises three longitudinal members with a top attachment tab at each end that is fastened to the top side of each structural member and a pair of flanges at each end that are fastened to the facing sides of each structural member. In particular, the apparatus includes portions that reinforce the ends of ends of the second and third longitudinal members. The apparatus is preferably made in a length that is standard for spacing roof trusses, most commonly a nominal 24″. This allows the apparatus to be attached to one roof truss, then another, and left to form permanent bracing over which roof sheathing can be laid.

Middle pour anchor bolt holder

A connection between an anchor bolt and an anchor bolt holder that is economically efficient to produce and simple to use. This object is achieved by forming the anchor bolt holder from sheet metal and shaping the anchor bolt holder so that it can be formed on an automated die with a minimum of unused material.

Adjustable heavy girder tiedown

An adjustable connector is provided for connecting an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and an elongate generally horizontal supported structural member. The connector is provided with a side attachment member that attaches to an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and a cap that attaches to the elongate generally horizontal supported structural member, with a pin connection that enables rotation between the cap and the side attachment member.

Washer with shear tube

A fastener system attaches a connector or other upper member to a lower structural member such as a post or beam. The fastener systems consists of a fastener having an extending shank that is driven into a lower structural member and the fastener is received by a washer that also has an extending tube, and the extending tube of the washer is received by the connector or upper member.

Washer With Shear Tube

A fastener system is provided that attaches a connector or other upper member to a lower structural member such as a post or beam. The improved fastener consists of a fastener having an extending shank that is driven into a lower structural member and the fastener is received by a washer that also has an extending tube, and the extending tube of the washer is received by the connector or upper member and is also, preferably received in the structural member. 1. A connection between an anchoring structural member and an upper member , the connection comprising:a. the anchoring structural member having an upper surface;b. the upper member, the upper member having a upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface of the upper member interfacing with the upper surface of the anchoring structural member, the upper member having a passage between the upper surface and the lower surface;c. a washer, the washer having a central body with a passage through the central body, the central body having a bottom surface with the bottom surface of the central body interfacing with the upper surface of the upper member without deforming the upper surface of the upper member, the central body also having a bearing surface opposed to the bottom surface of the central body, the washer also having an extending tube that extends from the central body and extends past the bottom surface of the central body, the extending tube having a passage that communicates with the passage through the central body, the extending tube of the washer being received by the passage of the upper member without deforming the passage of the upper member;d. a fastener having a head and an extending shank, the extending shank of the fastener being received in the anchoring structural member and passing through the passage in the upper member and the passage in the extending tube and the passage in the central body of the washer, the head of the fastener having an underside that interfaces with the bearing ...

Inverted bridging connector

A connection between a wall stud, channel-shaped bridging member and connector that resists torsional forces, the connector being suited to interlock with the interior of the bridging member channel and to be fastened to the bridging member outside the channel, depending on the orientation of the bridging member.

Mud-sill anchor

A sheetmetal mud-sill anchor for anchoring a sill plate to a concrete foundation having an embedded leg and a pair of laterally spaced arms connected to the upper end of the leg extending away from the embedded leg. The arms are adapted for bending around a sill member and have fastener openings for connecting the anchor to the sill member.

Drywall Backing Connector for Steel Studs

A connection between standard metal studs with a separate backing connector is provided. The backing connector has a planar backing web with lateral longitudinal flanges that receives the lip flange of a first wall stud and a projecting tab that interfaces with the side member of the first wall stud. The backing connector also has members that interface with and attach to selected portions of the surfaces of the second wall stud without engaging the lip flange of the second wall stud. The backing connector is adjustable in length. 1. A connection between a first wall stud and a second wall stud , the connection comprising: i. an elongated, vertically disposed, substantially planar web, the web having a given width and having an exterior surface on one side of the web and an interior surface on the opposite side of the web,', 'ii. a substantially planar side member laterally connected to the web, the side member being disposed orthogonally to the web and running alongside the web, the side member extending from the interior surface side of the web and having an outer surface on one side of the side member and an interior surface on the opposite side of the side member,', 'iii. a substantially planar lip flange laterally connected to the side member opposite from the web, the lip flange being disposed parallel to the web and orthogonally to the side member, the lip flange running alongside the side member and being disposed on the interior surface side of the web, the lip flange having a selected width that is substantially narrower than the web, the lip flange having an interior surface that faces the interior surface of the web on one side of the lip flange and a facing surface on the opposite side of the lip flange;, 'a. a first wall stud, the first wall stud including,'} i. an elongated, vertically disposed, substantially planar web, the web having a given width that is the same as the width of the web of the first wall stud, the web also having an exterior ...

Steel Stud Clip

An improved connection between supporting and supported structural members, particularly between the sheathing and framing members of curtain walls. 1. A first building structural connection comprising:a. a first building structural member;b. a second building structural member; i. a first plate fastened to said first building structural member; and', (a) said first plate has first and second fastener openings of a first plurality of fastener openings that includes one or more additional fastener openings in addition to said first and second fastener openings, a first inner edge, a first outer edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, said first fastener opening being the closest of said first plurality of fastener openings to said first side edge, said second fastener opening being the closest of said first plurality of fastener openings to said second side edge, said first and second fastener openings being closer to said first outer edge than said one or more additional fastener openings, said one or more additional fastener openings being closer to said first inner edge than said first and second fastener openings;', '(b) said second plate has a second plurality of fastener openings, a first inner edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, said first side edge of said second plate intersecting said first inner edge at a first corner juncture, said second side edge of said second plate intersecting said first inner edge at a second corner juncture;', '(c) said first inner edge of said first plate is joined to said second inner edge of said second plate to form an inner angular juncture;', '(d) a first reinforcing flange is attached to said first side edge of said first plate and to said first side edge of said second plate;', '(e) a second reinforcing flange is attached to said second side edge of said first plate and to said second side edge of said second plate;', '(g) a first embossment in said second plate, located between said second plurality of ...

Multipurpose concrete anchor clip

A connector with two flanges for making a variety of connections between structural members, in particular cold formed steel structural members, with the added utility of a accommodating a heavy bolted connection to one of the structural members with an extended tab on one flange that matches a recess on the other for optimal material consumption and minimal waste in manufacturing.

Mud-sill Anchor

A sheetmetal mud-sill anchor for anchoring a sill plate to a concrete foundation having an embedded leg and a pair of laterally spaced arms connected to the upper end of the leg extending away from the embedded leg. The arms are adapted for bending around a sill member and have fastener openings for connecting the anchor to the sill member.

Bridging connector

A building connection between a substantially vertical wall stud and a substantially horizontal bridging member, using a separate and distinct bridging connector that attaches the wall stud to the bridging member. The wall stud is typically one of several sequentially-arranged, cold-formed steel studs in the frame of a building wall. The bridging member is typically a separate cold-formed steel member that interfaces with and spans a plurality of wall studs.

Anchor Bolt Locator

An anchor bolt locator is provided that is inexpensively manufactured on automatic die-press machines from sheet steel and a structural nut that does not require any welding, while also being easy to use and install with current, commonly-used building practices and anchor designs. The anchor bolt locator is made from a galvanized sheet metal chair and a structural nut attached to the chair by way of a friction fit. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. A connection between an anchor and a cement formwork by an anchor bolt locator , said connection comprising:a. said foundation formwork, having one or more side walls and a bottom, said bottom having a top surface, 1. a chair, having a plurality of legs, a bridge connecting the legs, said bridge having a top surface, with the plurality of legs extending from the bridge in the same direction away from said top surface of said bridge, said plurality of legs resting on said top surface of said bottom of said cement formwork', '2. a depression formed in the bridge of the chair, the depression having a side wall with an inner surface, the side walls extending away from the top surface of the bridge, the depression also having a bottom floor with a top surface,', '3. a structural nut received in the depression of the bridge, the structural nut having a top end, a bottom end, an internal bore forming an internal side wall, said structural nut also having an outer side wall defining an outer surface of said nut, wherein, the bottom end of the structural nut rests on the top surface of the bottom floor of the depression, and portions of the outer surface of the outer side wall of the structural nut are in contact with and in frictional engagement with portions of the inner surface of the side wall of the depression such that the structural nut is secured to the chair;, 'b. an anchor bolt locator attached to said top surface of said bottom, said ...

Wrap Around Plates

A post cover that is formed from a plurality of separate pieces that are joined together by fastenings to make the cover where each piece is formed with a facing surface, the facing surface has a plurality of outer edges, and one or more peripheral flanges depend from one or more of the outer edges.

Single-piece standoff post base for retrofit

A post to foundation connection made with a connector that can be installed as a retrofit after the post is already in place, with fastener attachments that are made to either side of the post rather than under it. The connector can be slid into place below the post, between it and the foundation, after which it can be attached to the foundation and the post.

MULTIPURPOSE CONCRETE ANCHOR CLIP

A connector with two flanges for making a variety of connections between structural members, in particular cold formed steel structural members, with the added utility of a accommodating a heavy bolted connection to one of the structural members with an extended tab on one flange that matches a recess on the other for optimal material consumption and minimal waste in manufacturing. 112323418. A building connection () between a first structural member () and a second structural member () , the first structural member () and the second structural member () being connected by a multipurpose connector () in conjunction with a plurality of fasteners () , the building connection comprising:{'b': '2', 'a. the first structural member ();'}{'b': '3', 'b. the second structural member ();'}{'b': '18', 'c. the plurality of fasteners (); and'}{'b': '4', 'claim-text': [{'b': 5', '6, 'i. a first flange (), at least a portion of which is substantially planar, with a first plurality of fastener openings ();'}, {'b': 7', '6', '7', '5', '8', '80, 'claim-text': [{'b': 7', '9', '10', '8', '10', '100, '(a) the second flange () has a second body portion () bounded at least in part by a second outer boundary () at least partially opposite the first angular juncture (), the second outer boundary () having a second outer boundary length ();'}, {'b': 7', '11', '10', '8', '11', '9', '7', '12', '10', '12', '120', '100, '(b) the second flange () has a first tab () that extends from the second outer boundary () away from the angular juncture (), the first tab () joining the second body portion () of the second flange () at an inner tab boundary () that is partially coincident with the second outer boundary (), the inner tab boundary () having a inner tab boundary length () that is less than the second outer boundary length ();'}, {'b': 7', '13', '11', '6, '(c) the second flange () has a first bolt opening () that is at least partially within the first tab () and is larger than at least one of the ...

Column Cap

A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.

SPLIT STRAP

An elongated strap member that is coiled in a box and is bent lengthwise as it is drawn out of the box, providing an economical, light, compact means of connecting multiple structural members without sagging or other disadvantageous deformations between the structural members. The structural members are bridged by strap member. The end of the strap member is bent over.

Variable girder tie

An adjustable connector with a rounded, concave seat and matching washer, a connection and a method of making a connection that ties a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fastener means and an anchor member, especially a girder truss to the supporting wall in conjunction with screws and an anchor rod.

Hanger with gripping tabs

A joist hanger used to attach a joist to a support member or header designed to minimize the noise caused by the rubbing of the members of the connection, during loading. The joist hanger includes a seat and a pair of side walls extending upwardly in spaced relationship therefrom to receive the end portion of an joist. The bottom of the joist rests on the seat, and the side faces of the joist extend upwardly therefrom in spaced relationship from the side walls of the hanger. Inwardly projecting guides formed in the side walls of the hanger, hold the joist at selected points, maintaining the spaced relationship between the sides walls of the hanger and the side faces of the joist. The inwardly projecting guides can be formed with embossed portions connected to the side walls of the joist. The joist hanger is also formed with back flanges and top flanges that are relatively narrow compared to the back flanges.

Fastening and Alignment Member

A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener. 118-. (canceled)19. A connection between a structural member , a joist a hanger connector and one or more fasteners , the connection comprising:a. the structural member, having an attachment face;b. the joist disposed closely adjacent to or in contact with the attachment face of the structural member;c. the one or more fasteners connecting the hanger connector to the structural member and the joist; andd. the connector, the connector having a first side flange, the first side flange disposed in close proximity to the joist, the first side flange having a substantially triangular-shaped gusset portion that is substantially planar, a substantially planar front upstanding flange portion, and a substantially planar rear upstanding flange portion, and the triangular-shaped gusset portion having a seat side edge, and wherein the substantially planar front and rear upstanding flange portions of the first side flange each attach to a different side edge of the triangular-shaped gusset portion that is not the seat side edge, and the substantially planar front and rear upstanding flange portions of the first side flange attach together along a common flange portion side edge, and wherein the substantially planar rear upstanding flange portion connects to a back flange along a shared side edge between the back flange and the substantially planar rear upstanding flange portion, and the back flange interfaces with the structural member and is attached to the structural member by one or more fasteners.20. The connection of claim 19 , wherein:a. the connector has a seat that interfaces with the joist and that connects to the first side flange and to a second side flange, ...

Washer with shear tube

A fastener system is provided that attaches a connector or other upper member to a lower structural member such as a post or beam. The improved fastener consists of a fastener having an extending shank that is driven into a lower structural member and the fastener is received by a washer that also has an extending tube, and the extending tube of the washer is received by the connector or upper member and is also, preferably received in the structural member.

BRIDGING CONNECTOR

A building connection between a substantially vertical wall stud and a substantially horizontal bridging member, using a separate and distinct bridging connector that attaches the wall stud to the bridging member. The wall stud is typically one of several sequentially-arranged, cold-formed steel studs in the frame of a building wall. The bridging member is typically a separate cold-formed steel member that interfaces with and spans a plurality of wall studs.

Adjustable hip-end purlin

A structural connection between the upper outer edges of multiple structural members with one or more elongate connectors that span from edge to edge between pairs of structural members.

Bracing Bridging Member

A building connection between a plurality of vertical wall studs made with a plurality of bridging members to brace the wall studs. The bridging members are formed with mounting sections that are received in openings of the wall studs and the mounting sections are bracketed by connecting sections that are used to join the bridging members to each other. The bridging members interface with the web of the wall studs to brace them. 1. A connection between a first stud , a second stud , a first bridging member and a second bridging member , the connection comprising:a. said first stud having a front face and an opposite face disposed laterally therefrom on the opposed face of the first stud, the first stud having an opening there through that communicates between the front face and the opposite face of the first stud;b. said second stud having a front face and an opposite face disposed laterally therefrom on the opposed face of the second stud, said second stud being disposed substantially parallel to and spaced a selected distance away from said first stud, said opposite face of said second stud facing and being disposed parallel to said front face of said first stud, the second stud having an opening there through that communicates between the front face and the opposite face of the second stud;c. said first bridging member engaging the first stud and received in the opening of the first stud, the first bridging member having a longitudinal, central axis with a mounting section and opposed first and second connecting sections on either side of the mounting section along the longitudinal, central axis, said mounting section of said first bridging member being received in the opening of the first stud, said second connecting section projecting substantially away from said opposite face of said first stud and also from said opposite face of said second stud, and said first connecting section of said first bridging member projects away from said front face of said first ...

INVERTED BRIDGING CONNECTOR

A connection between a wall stud, channel-shaped bridging member and connector that resists torsional forces, the connector being suited to interlock with the interior of the bridging member channel and to be fastened to the bridging member outside the channel, depending on the orientation of the bridging member. 11. A building connection () comprising:{'b': '2', 'claim-text': [{'b': 3', '8, 'i. a central web () having an opening ();'}, {'b': 9', '3, 'ii. a first side flange () integrally attached to the central web (); and'}, {'b': 9', '3, 'iii. a second side flange () integrally attached to the central web ();'}], 'a. a substantially vertical wall stud () having{'b': '11', 'claim-text': [{'b': 12', '13', '13', '15', '16, 'i. an at least partially planar middle web () having a first boundary () and a second boundary (), an internal surface () and an external surface ();'}, {'b': 17', '12', '13', '17', '71', '72, 'ii. an at least partially planar first boundary flange () angularly joined to and extending from the middle web () at the first boundary (), the first boundary flange () having an internal surface () and an external surface ();'}, {'b': 17', '12', '13', '17', '71', '71', '17', '72', '72', '17, 'iii. an at least partially planar second boundary flange () angularly joined to and extending from the middle web () at the second boundary (), the second boundary flange () having an internal surface () facing toward the internal surface () of the first boundary flange () and an external surface () facing away from the external surface () of the first boundary flange (); and'}, {'b': 17', '11', '75, 'iv. the first and second boundary flanges () of the bridging member () have first and second outer edges (), respectively, that are mutually parallel;'}], 'b. a substantially horizontal bridging member () comprising{'b': 19', '3', '2', '11', '19, 'claim-text': [{'b': 20', '23', '101', '111', '20', '71', '17', '71', '17', '11', '20', '71', '17', '71', '17, 'i. a first ...

Knee brace

A connector having a first substantially planar member connected to a second substantially planar member by means of a fold line between the first and second members that allows the first member and the second member to be bent across the fold line such that the first member and the second member are disposed at one of a variety of selected angles to one another.

Elevated post base

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A metal integral elevated post base for elevating the base of a wood post above a concrete base in which the post base is embedded. The post base includes a metal foot member embedded in the concrete base, a pair of metal post members integrally connected to the foot member partially embedded in and extending above the concrete base, and a pair of seat members integrally connected to the post members for supporting the wood post. Side members integrally connected to the seat members attach to the sides of the wood post. The post base is formed in two halves from a sheet metal blank and is configured as opposite halves and folded to form a single post and seat. Parts of the post base could be welded, but the preferred form is not welded.

Slide clip connector

An improved connection between supported and supporting structural members, particularly for use in structures where the supported member needs to move with respect to the supporting member. The connector has an anchoring leg that allows for the back of the anchoring leg on either side of the sliding leg.

Truss spacer and brace

The present invention provides an apparatus for spacing structural members, in particular roof trusses, during construction and for permanently bracing the same structural members. The apparatus comprises three longitudinal members with a top attachment tab at each end that is fastened to the top side of each structural member and a pair of flanges at each end that are fastened to the facing sides of each structural member. In particular, the apparatus includes portions that reinforce the ends of ends of the second and third longitudinal members. The apparatus is preferably made in a length that is standard for spacing roof trusses, most commonly a nominal 24". This allows the apparatus to be attached to one roof truss, then another, and left to form permanent bracing over which roof sheathing can be laid.

Spacer and strut for lattice girders

Fastening and alignment member

A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener.

Bridging connector

A building connection between a substantially vertical wall stud and a substantially horizontal bridging member, using a separate and distinct bridging connector that attaches the wall stud to the bridging member. The wall stud is typically one of several sequentially-arranged, cold-formed steel studs in the frame of a building wall. The bridging member is typically a separate cold-formed steel member that interfaces with and spans a plurality of wall studs.

Top flange hanger with strengthening embossment

A structural connector for connecting first and second structural members has a substantially planar first flange and an embossment in the first flange, and the embossment in the first flange is formed with first and second sections, the first section generally extending uniformly to a first level above the top surface of the substantially planar first flange, that is different from a level to which the second section generally uniformly extends, the first and second sections being joined to each other at a distinct transition portion where the embossment sharply descends from the level of the first section to the level of the second section. The structural connector can be made with a bend that forms a first member adjacent the first flange and the embossment can extend through the bend into the first member.

Rigid interior connector

(57)【要約】 【課題】特に３本の直角に配置された構造部材の角継手 を形成するのに適しており、十分な強度を保ちながら、 外部から見えめにくく、ダイプレスによって容易に製作 できる継手を提供することである。 【解決手段】細長い縦部材、第１の細長い横部材及び第 ２の細長い横部材が一体作り剛タイによって結合され る。一体作り剛タイは、第１及び第２の細長い横部材を 細長い縦部材に第１、第２、第３、第４、第５及び第６ のファスナーで結合する。一体作り剛タイは、３枚の控 え板が取付けられる中央ウェブ部材を備えている。各控 え板が２枚の取付タブに接続する。取付タブは、細長い 部材にもたれて配置されそれにファスナーによって接続 されている。

Washer with shear tube

A fastener system is provided that attaches a connector or other upper member (3) to a lower structural member (4) such as a post or beam. The improved fastener consists of a fastener (1) having an extending shank (9) that is driven into a lower structural member and the fastener is received by a washer (10) that also has an extending tube (16), and the extending tube of the washer is received by the connector or upper member and is also, preferably received in the structural member.

Bracing bridging member

A building connection between a plurality of vertical wall studs made with a plurality of bridging members to brace the wall studs. The bridging members are formed with mounting sections that are received in openings of the wall studs and the mounting sections are bracketed by connecting sections that are used to join the bridging members to each other. The bridging members interface with the web of the wall studs to brace them.

Steel stud clip

An building structural connection between supporting (2) and supported (3 ) structural members, particularly between the sheathing and framing members of curtain walls. Said connection comprises a metal bracket having fastener openings, reinforcing flanges and embossments.

Mud-sill anchor for embedding in concrete foundations

A sheetmetal mud-sill anchor (1) for anchoring a sill plate (2) to a concrete foundation (3) having an embedded leg (7) and a pair of laterally spaced arms (12,14) connected to the upper end of the leg extending away from the embedded leg. The arms are adapted for bending around a sill member and have fastener openings (31-36) for connecting the anchor to the sill member.

Spacer and strut for lattice girders

Steel stud clip

A first building structural connection comprising a first building structural member 2, a second building structural member 3, and a first sheet metal connector 4. The connector comprises a first plate 5 fastened to the first building structural member 2, and a second plate 6 fastened to the second building structural member 3. The first plate 5 has a first inner edge 19, a first outer edge 12, a first side edge and a second side edge. The second plate 6 has a plurality of fastener openings 33, a first inner edge 11, a first side edge and a second side edge. The plurality of fastener openings 33 is formed as a plurality of elongated slots in the second plate 6. The elongated slots have rolled edges that stiffen the elongated slots and reinforce the second plate. The first side edge of the second plate 6 intersects the first inner edge at a first corner juncture, and the second side edge of the second plate intersects the first inner edge at a second corner juncture. The first inner edge of the first plate is joined to the second inner edge of the second plate to form an inner angular juncture. There is at least one fastener 28 passing through at least one of the plurality of fastener openings in the second plate

Adjustable heavy girder tiedown

Slide clip connector

An improved connection (1) between supported (3) and supporting (2) structural members, particularly for use in structures where the supported member needs to move with respect to the supporting member. The connector has an anchoring leg (5) that allows for the back of the anchoring leg on either side of the sliding leg (6).

Slide clip connector

An improved connection between supported and supporting structural members, particularly for use in structures where the supported member needs to move with respect to the supporting member. The connector has an anchoring leg that allows for the back of the anchoring leg on either side of the sliding leg.

Elevated post base

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A metal integral elevated post base for elevating the base of a wood post above a concrete base in which the post base is embedded. The post base includes a metal foot member embedded in the concrete base, a pair of metal post members integrally connected to the foot member partially embedded in and extending above the concrete base, and a pair of seat members integrally connected to the post members for supporting the wood post. Side members integrally connected to the seat members attach to the sides of the wood post. The post base is formed in two halves from a sheet metal blank and is configured as opposite halves and folded to form a single post and seat. Parts of the post base could be welded, but the preferred form is not welded.

Wide back flange hanger

A hanger for supporting a held member from a holding member is provided with a seat member adapted for supporting the held member, first and second side members connected to the seat member, the first and second side members having lower portions and upper portions, the lower portions of the first and second side members each having inner an face and an outer face with the inner faces facing each other, and the upper portions of the first and second side members being connected to first and second back flanges respectively, the upper portions of the first and second side members each having an inner face and an outer face, and the first and second back flanges being adapted to be connected to the holding member by a plurality of fasteners, wherein the inner faces of the lower portions of the first and second side members and the inner faces of the upper portions of the first and second side members form reflex angles with each other.

Inverted bridging connector

A connection between a wall stud, channel-shaped bridging member and connector that resists torsional forces, the connector being suited to interlock with the interior of the bridging member channel and to be fastened to the bridging member outside the channel, depending on the orientation of the bridging member.

Moment resisting kneewall connector

A connection is provided between first and second building structural members, wherein a connector is made up of a stiffener and a connection element, and the stiffener nests within the connection element, and both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the second building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners, and similarly, both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the first building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners.

Stitching system hold-down

A coupling system for securing an elongated wood member having a surface to a second body comprises a stitching body having a first end and a second end defining a length, and a first side and a second side. A first plurality of angled fastener bores is positioned generally on the first side of the stitching body, each configured to position a first side fastener element resting therein at least a first angle with respect to the surface of the elongated wood member. A second plurality of angled fastener bores positioned generally on the second side of the stitching body, each configured to position a second side fastener element resting therein at least a second angle with respect to the surface of the elongated wood member, such that ones of said second side fasteners and said first side fasteners form an intersection when viewed along the length of the stitching body. In one aspect, the coupling system is a hold-down securing a column having a surface to a foundation. The hold-down includes an anchor securing section securing an anchor bolt having a first end positioned in a foundation, the securing section having a first side and a second side defining a width, and a first end and a second end defining a length. A method for installing a hold-down is also provided.

Slide clip

An improved connection (1) between supported (3) and supporting (2) structural members, particularly for use in structures where the supported member (3) needs to move with respect to the supporting member (2). The connector (4) has an anchoring leg (5) that allows for the back of the anchoring leg (5) on either side of the sliding leg (6). Fig. 3 Fig. 1

Einstellbare trägerverankerung

Moment resisting kneewall connector

Connectors for anchoring a first building structural member to a second building structural member may be improved to provide a stronger connection while being capable of being mass produced and installed inexpensively. A connection is provided between first (2) and second (3) building structural members, wherein a connector (1) is made up of a stiffener (7) and a connection element (6), and the stiffener (7) nests within the connection element (6), and both the stiffener (7) and the connection element (6) are attached to the second building structural member (3) with the same fastener or fasteners (4) and similarly, both the stiffener (7) and the connection element (6) are attached to the first building structural member (2) with the same fastener or fasteners (4).

Ledger connector

A connection and a method of making a connection between an outer member and one or more inner structural members of a structure such as a building, the connection having a compression strut having an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion being supported by one of the one or more inner structural members, the outer portion being in contact with the outer member, a connector plate engaging the compression strut and the outer member and one or more tension fasteners attaching the connector plate to one or more of the one or more inner structural members.

Fence bracket

The present invention provides a connector attached to the end face of a supported member where fasteners are driven through the connector into the end face of the supported member, and then the supported member with the attached connector is positioned to interface on the supporting member with jutting peripheral attachment areas of the connector exposed and available for receiving fasteners that will attach the connector and the fence stringer to the supporting member.

Brick tie gap connector

A sheet metal connector is provided for connecting a brick wall to a second structural member, the connector is received in the mortar joint of the brick wall and is connected to second structural member. The connector is provided with zones of controlled bending and controlled stiffness to allow for controlled bending of the connector in the field.

Moment resisting kneewall connector

A connection is provided between first and second building structural members, wherein a connector is made up of a stiffener and a connection element, and the stiffener nests within the connection element, and both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the second building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners, and similarly, both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the first building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners.

Abgeschrägte fachwerkträgerbefestigung

Fastening and alignment member

A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener. The fastener comprises a shaft that received by the connector and a structural member. The structural member comprises a generally planar attachment face. The connector has a planar body portion with front surface disposed away from the attachment face and a back surface disposed facing the attachment face. The projecting member descends from an upper portion of the deformed portion and adjacent to the protruding member is a second upper portion and the projecting member has a sloping surface that descends toward the predetermined location. The protruding member is disposed closer to the attachment face of the structural member than the upper of the deformed portion and the second upper portion, the protruding member being disposed closer to the attachment face of the structural member than the generally planar back surface of the connector when the planar attachment face of the structural member and the generally planar back surface of the body portion of the connector are substantially parallel. The fastener further comprises a head with portions that engage the sloped surface of the projecting member. Conventional connectors lack generally lack connection strength. The present invention aims to improve fastening strength and reduce deformation by distributing load across the attachment area.

Single-piece standoff post base for retrofit

Brick tie gap connector

A sheet metal connector is provided for connecting a brick wall to a second structural member, the connector is received in the mortar joint of the brick wall and is connected to second structural member. The connector is provided with zones of controlled bending and controlled stiffness to allow for controlled bending of the connector in the field.

用於改型的單件式隔離柱子基部

Washer with shear tube

A fastener system is provided that attaches a connector or other upper member (3) to a lower structural member (4) such as a post or beam. The improved fastener consists of a fastener (1) having an extending shank (9) that is driven into a lower structural member and the fastener is received by a washer (10) that also has an extending tube (16), and the extending tube of the washer is received by the connector or upper member and is also, preferably received in the structural member.

Verbindungselement für holzträger

Fastening and Alignment Member

A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener.

Concrete anchor

An anchor particularly adapted to be embedded into a concrete construction for suspension of a ceiling panel, duct or the like, includes a base which receives inserts that have an axial threaded bore. The base is open at its lower end and can receive a threaded rod by virtue of ratcheting inserts received within the base. The inserts and base are particularly shaped to prevent jam and ease of insertion of the rod in the anchor. The anchor also has a head flange that sits above a plurality of fasteners secured to the anchor which is used to simultaneously drive the fasteners into a form for the concrete member. The fasteners are connected to the anchor extending in generally parallel and spaced relation to the anchor. The fasteners can be held by a support or sleeve-like holder which surrounds at least a portion of the base of the anchor or they can be attached to the base of the anchor. The fasteners project downwardly through the bottom of the anchor for driving into the form board.

Moment resisting kneewall connector

A connection is provided between first and second building structural members, wherein a connector is made up of a stiffener and a connection element, and the stiffener nests within the connection element, and both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the second building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners, and similarly, both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the first building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners.

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