Modularized truss

US5722210A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Trus Joist MacMillan a Limited Partnership · US

Inventors

• Michael J. Baker · Boise, US
• Steven P. Boyenger · Boise, US
• Joseph A. Fyie · Boise, US
• Peter T. Mellblom · Boise, US
• Christopher B. Meyer · Boise, US
• Glen Robak · Bonney Lake, US
• Michael D. St. John · Boise, US
• Donald J. Sharp · Boise, US
• Janice H. Zahn · Boise, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 28, 1995
• Grant date: Mar 3, 1998
• Expiry date: Dec 28, 2015

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E04B7/022
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A generally triangular truss, comprising a horizontal chord and a pair of inclined chords. The inclined chords are joined at an apex, and the horizontal chord extends between the inclined chords to form a base of the generally triangular truss. A pair of vertical ties extends between the inclined chords and the horizontal chord, and a horizontal tie extends between the two inclined chords. The chords and ties define therebetween a space in which to construct a living area. The joints between the chords and ties are defined by holes extending through the chords and ties, with the pins extending through adjacent ones of the holes to create pinned joints.