Metal truss
US7513085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04C2003/0473
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A metal truss comprises elongated top chord members connected to each other at their ends. A first elongated bottom chord member is connected at its ends to the top chord members adjacent the free ends of the top chord members. A second elongated bottom chord member is connected at its ends to the top chord members, or directly to the first bottom chord member via spacers, such that the second bottom chord member is spaced below the first bottom chord member. At least one web member is positioned between and interconnecting at least one top chord member and the first bottom chord member. One end of the web member is connected to the at least one top chord member and the other end of the web member is connected to the first bottom chord member.
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