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Corner joining of structural members

US8057120B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2007
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/606
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structure for joining structural members is disclosed. The structure joins an end of a first member to a side of a second member by a coupling insert. The coupling insert has a web coupling portion that is received by the end of the first member and a tenon portion that is received by a transverse opening in the side of the second member. The web coupling portion and the tenon portion are connected by a base plate.

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