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Timber joining devices

US4616950A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 1984
Grant dateOct 14, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 31, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7098
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention deals with devices suitable for securely joining the end of a timber to another member. Shallow U-shaped channels are placed on the outside of a support frame which lies along the longitudinal axis of the timber near its end. A frame end forms the end of the support frame and is fastened to the other member.

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