Frame clamp for anchor strap
US6928783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S52/11
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A frame clamp (40) for connecting a ground anchor strap (30) to I-beam (75) of manufactured home (70) includes top jaw (42), bottom jaw (52) and fastening means (60) therebetween. Top jaw (42) has engaging portion (47) on distal end (46) including arcuate bearing surface (49) for bearing against I-beam top flange distal edge (81) responsive to tension in anchor strap (30) such that clamp (40) aligns with anchor strap (30) when anchor strap (30) is not perpendicular to longitudinal axis (79) of flange distal edge (81). Strap (30) attaches to bottom jaw (52) which clamps clamp (40) to I-beam flange (76).
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