Connector for connecting building components
US8387321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2001/2463
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A connector for a wall structure wherein the connector connects to and reinforces a stud within the wall structure, or in some cases, the connector actually functions as a stud. The connector includes an elongated web and a pair of flanges that project from the web. About the lower portion of the connector there is provided a series of tabs that extend from the web and the two flanges and are turned so as to overlap and form a transfer structure that extends between the flanges about the lower end of the connector. In use, the connector can be connected to respective studs in a wall structure and at the same time anchor to an underlying structure such as a floor. In other cases, the connector itself can be utilized in the wall structure as a stud.
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