Simpson Manufacturing has filed a patent for a connector and method for building construction. The connector consists of a first member with pivotally connected plate members and a second member with attachment members, attached at an angle of 14-50 degrees. The method involves connecting a top chord and a bottom chord to the connector, allowing them to stay intact. The connector includes holes for fastening to building framing components. GlobalData’s report on Simpson Manufacturing gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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A connector for attaching building framing components together
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230272613A1) describes a connector for attaching building framing components together. The connector consists of a first member with opposite plate members that are pivotally connected, and a second member with a base member and attachment members. The second member is attached to the first member at an angle of 14-50 degrees. Both the first and second members have holes for fasteners to secure the connector to the building framing components.
In more detail, the patent claims that the top and bottom portions of the opposite plate members can be brackets or connected by a hinge. The bottom portion of the opposite plate members connects to the second member, forming a U-shape. The attachment members on the second member are opposite plate members that are perpendicularly connected to each side of the base member, creating two separate upside-down U-shapes on opposite ends of the base member.
The patent also describes a method for using the connector in building construction. The method involves connecting a top chord to the top portion of the connector and a bottom chord of a wooden joist to the bottom portion of the connector. This connection allows the top and bottom chords to remain intact. The method can also include transporting the framing component, with the top and bottom chords still attached, from a manufacturing site to a building construction site.
Overall, this patent introduces a connector design that allows for the secure attachment of building framing components. The connector's unique configuration, with pivotally connected plate members and attachment members, provides stability and ease of use in construction projects. The method described in the patent ensures that the framing components remain intact during transportation, streamlining the construction process.
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