Metal half wall and a connector assembly for securing studs of a half wall to an underlying support structure
US7299593B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/4602
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A metal half wall is provided, with the wall including a lower track, an upper track and a series of spaced apart studs extending between the two tracks. A connector is disposed adjacent each stud for connecting the stud to the lower track and to a support structure lying underneath the lower track. Each connector includes an elongated member having opposite end portions. One end portion includes a turned end plate that extends generally perpendicular with respect to the elongated member. In the half wall, a connector is disposed directly adjacent a respective stud. So disposed, the elongated member extends upwardly next to an adjacent stud and the end plate extends over the lower track. A series of fasteners are connected between the elongated member and the adjacent stud, and between the end plate and the underlying lower track and support structure.
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