Bracket with angled nailing feature
US5217317A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/1624
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A slope and skew hanger for connecting a rafter to a beam at a variety of slope and skew angles. The hanger includes a connection portion and an integrally attached seat portion which is connected with the connection portion along a bend line. The connection portion includes a central opening, a pair of side connecting brackets joined by connecting strips and adapted for connection to the beam, and a pair of centrally positioned connection flanges extending outwardly from the front face of the connection portion and adapted for connection with the sides of the rafter. A further feature of the present invention is the provision of a raised spherical portion and an offset nail receiving opening to facilitate the angled nailing of such a hanger or bracket to the beam or rafter.
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