Connector systems, assemblies, and methods
US10132341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B31/021
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present subject matter relates to systems, assemblies, and methods for connecting vertical steel wall studs to a building structure. In particular, a connecting member for use in building assembly can include a substantially rigid plate having one or more elongated slots formed therein and a bushing coupled to the plate at an initial position within each of the one or more slots but movable relative to the plate within a respective one of the one or more slots upon application of a force exceeding a predetermined threshold value.
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