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Self-fastening spacer for structural members
Assignee: ARMCO ATLANTIC Inc A CORP OF DE
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Filing: 1969-10-24
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A self-fastening spacer for intermediate support of structural members, such as purlins and girts, to aid in preventing sagging, twisting and rotation thereof. The spacer is provided with at least a web section having at one end a reduced tongue portion which is provided with an eye, and at the other end with a locking tongue which is substantially normal to the web and is provided with retaining means integral therewith. Accordingly, when the reduced tongue portion of the spacer is fit through a perforation in a structural member, the locking tongue on an adjacent spacer may be driven through the eye such that the retaining means locks therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles M Campbell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/58; E04B1/5806; E04B1/5818; E04B7/00; E04B7/02; E04B7/022; E04B7/024; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/30; E04C2/42; E04C2/421; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/20; F16B2200/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
In a metal building provided with transverse structural members thereon for supporting wall-surfacing material and roof sheeting, and with spacers extending between and affixed to adjacent ones of said structural members for intermediate support of said structural members to preclude sagging, twisting and rotation of said structural members, each said spacer comprising at least a web section which is provided at one end with a reduced tongue portion adapted to fit through a perforation in said structural member and fixedly attached to the end of the web of an adjacent spacer, said web being provided with at lest a shoulder portion between said web and said reduced tongue portion which precludes said web from pulling through said perforation, the improvement which comprises an eye located in said reduced tongue portion of said spacer and a locking tongue at the other end thereof having retaining means integral therewith, said locking tongue being substantially normal to said web, whereby when said reduced tongue portion of said spacer is fit through a perforation in said structural member, said locking tongue on an adjacent spacer may be driven through said eye and said retaining means will retain said locking tongue therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
In a metal building provided with transverse structural members thereon for supporting wall-surfacing material and roof sheeting, and with spacers extending between and affixed to adjacent ones of said structural members for intermediate support of said structural members to preclude sagging, twisting and rotation of said structural members, each said spacer comprising at least a web section which is provided at one end with a reduced tongue portion adapted to fit through a perforation in said structural member and fixedly attached to the end of the web of an adjacent spacer, said web being provided with at lest a shoulder portion between said web and said reduced tongue portion which precludes said web from pulling through said perforation, the improvement which comprises an eye located in said reduced tongue portion of said spacer and a locking tongue at the other end thereof having retaining means integral therewith, said locking tongue being substantially normal to said web, whereby when said reduced tongue portion of said spacer is fit through a perforation in said structural member, said locking tongue on an adjacent spacer may be driven through said eye and said retaining means will retain said locking tongue therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure according to claim 1, wherein said retaining means comprises a retaining clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure according to claim 2, wherein the distance between said eye on said spacer and said shoulder is substantially equal to the thickness of the web of said structural member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The structure according to claim 3, wherein said shoulder comprises a flange extending the length of said spacer, one end of said flange being coplanar with the end of said web and said locking tongue, whereby the flange shoulders on said spacer substantially abut the web of said structural member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure according to claim 4, wherein said spacer comprises a C-shaped channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
167 words
A self-fastening spacer for intermediate support of structural members, such as purlins, girts and the like, to aid in preventing sagging, twisting and rotation thereof, which comprises at least a web section which is provided at one end with a reduced tongue portion adapted to fit through a perforation in a structural member and attach to the end of a web of an adjacent spacEr, said web being provided with at least a shoulder portion between said web and said reduced tongue portion which precludes said web from pulling through said perforation, an eye located in said reduced tongue portion of said spacer, and a locking tongue at the other end thereof having retaining means integral therewith, said locking tongue being substantially normal to said web, whereby when said reduced tongue portion of said spacer is fit through a perforation in a structural member, said locking tongue on an adjacent spacer may be driven through said eye, and said retaining means will retain said locking tongue therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
167 words
A self-fastening spacer for intermediate support of structural members, such as purlins, girts and the like, to aid in preventing sagging, twisting and rotation thereof, which comprises at least a web section which is provided at one end with a reduced tongue portion adapted to fit through a perforation in a structural member and attach to the end of a web of an adjacent spacEr, said web being provided with at least a shoulder portion between said web and said reduced tongue portion which precludes said web from pulling through said perforation, an eye located in said reduced tongue portion of said spacer, and a locking tongue at the other end thereof having retaining means integral therewith, said locking tongue being substantially normal to said web, whereby when said reduced tongue portion of said spacer is fit through a perforation in a structural member, said locking tongue on an adjacent spacer may be driven through said eye, and said retaining means will retain said locking tongue therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The spacer according to claim 6, wherein said retaining means comprises a retaining clip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The spacer according to claim 7, wherein the distance between the eye on said reduced tongue portion of said spacer and said shoulder is substantially equal to the thickness of the web of the desired structural member having the perforation through which it will be inserted.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
The spacer according to claim 8, wherein said shoulder comprises a flange extending the length of said spacer, one end of said flange being coplanar with the end of said web and said locking tongue, whereby the flange shoulders on said spacer substantially abut the web of the desired structural member with which they will be used.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The spacer according to claim 9, wherein said spacer comprises a C-shaped channel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |