Bracket for bridging member for metal stud wall
US6739562B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2/763
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides in one aspect for a bracket for use in a metal stud wall having internal bridging members for tying the metal studs and bridging members together. The bracket has an L shaped central region having a leg for overlying the bridging member and an upright for overlying the metal stud. A web gripping means is provided connected to the upright for gripping the web of the stud and transferring the support of the upright to the web. The bracket also has a bridging member gripping means connected to the leg for gripping the bridging member and transferring the support of the gripping member to the L shaped central region.
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