Skewable connector for metal trusses
US6254306A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/67
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A skewable connector having positioning tabs for connecting metal trusses. The skewable connector is formed of a substantially planar piece of rigid material, preferably steel, and in the preferred embodiment defines a quadrilateral. The skewable connector includes a first end and a second end, the junction there between defining a fold line. In order to facilitate skewing of the connector, a plurality of hole members, which are preferably elliptical, are disposed along the fold line. At least two positioning tabs are disposed on said first end proximate the fold line.
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