Fastening system for connecting non-load bearing wall to truss
US9360032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2001/2652
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener assembly for connecting a non-load bearing wall to a truss comprises a fastener with a sleeve retained on the fastener and axially displaceable along the fastener. The fastener has unthreaded shank portion and the sleeve is disposed about the unthreaded shank portion. The sleeve has a length less than the axial length of the unthreaded shank portion. The fastener assembly is employed to form a truss/non-load bearing wall connection system, wherein the non-load bearing wall is disposed below the truss and has a top plate with at least one bore. A fastener assembly is disposed in each bore and threaded into the truss so that a gap is formed between the truss and its top plate. Upon deflection of the truss, one or more fasteners vertically slide axially relative to its associated sleeve.
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