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Adjustable connector for structural members

Assignee: SPEEDRACK PRODUCTS GROUP Ltd
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Filing: 1974-03-21
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Granted: 1975-04-15
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Expires: 1994-03-21
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Abstract

Abstract A connector for interconnecting a structural member and a column having parallel surfaces containing aligned holes at spaced vertical intervals. The structural member may be an angle or channel shape having elongated slot means in one wall. One bolt extends through aligned holes in the column and through the slot where a lock nut is threaded. An L-shaped bolt has one leg inserted through aligned holes in the column and the slot means and carries a similar lock nut. An apertured clip is supported on the other leg by a nut and engages a horizontal edge of another wall of the structural member. Adjustment of the nut effects precise changes in the relative vertical alignment of the column and the structural member, and by tightening the lock nuts, the column is clamped between the clip and the slotted wall.

Inventors

  • 👤 John J Weider

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 04:58
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/044; F16B7/0446; A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/44; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/34; Y10T403/349

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 214 words
A storage rack structure or the like including a column to which a structural member is attached, said column having first and second generally parallel surfaces which surfaces have aligned holes located at spaced vertical intervals, said structural member including first and second walls disposed generally at right angles to each other and having elongated slot means in said first wall, bolt means extending through aligned holes and through said slot means, locking nut means mated with said bolt means and holding said first wall in tight contact with said first surface, generally L-shaped connecting means including first and second legs having threaded ends, said first leg extending through aligned holes with its free end protruding through said slot means and said second leg extending past a generally horizontal edge of said second wall, an apertured clip carried by said second leg and engaging said horizontal edge of said second wall, and nut means in threaded connection with each said threaded end, whereby adjustment of said nut means on said second leg moves said clip and effects precise changes in the relative vertical alignment of said column and said structural member and whereby thereafter tightening of said nut means on said first leg clamps said column between said clip and said slotted first wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 214 words
A storage rack structure or the like including a column to which a structural member is attached, said column having first and second generally parallel surfaces which surfaces have aligned holes located at spaced vertical intervals, said structural member including first and second walls disposed generally at right angles to each other and having elongated slot means in said first wall, bolt means extending through aligned holes and through said slot means, locking nut means mated with said bolt means and holding said first wall in tight contact with said first surface, generally L-shaped connecting means including first and second legs having threaded ends, said first leg extending through aligned holes with its free end protruding through said slot means and said second leg extending past a generally horizontal edge of said second wall, an apertured clip carried by said second leg and engaging said horizontal edge of said second wall, and nut means in threaded connection with each said threaded end, whereby adjustment of said nut means on said second leg moves said clip and effects precise changes in the relative vertical alignment of said column and said structural member and whereby thereafter tightening of said nut means on said first leg clamps said column between said clip and said slotted first wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 24 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second wall of said structural member is affixed to one end of a horizontal beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein serrated washers are located between said slotted first wall and said nut means adjacent thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 22 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said clip includes a right angle lip which lies horizontally adjacent said second wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 29 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said structural member includes a channel section which extends vertically past the end of said column and constitutes an extension thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 26 words
The invention in accordance with claim 5 wherein said structural member is a roof support and said second leg extends downward past the bottom edge thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 26 words
The invention in accordance with claim 5 wherein said structural member is a footing support and said second leg extends upward past the top edge thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 200 words
A connector for interconnecting a structural member and a column which has first and second generally parallel surfaces having aligned holes in said surfaces at spaced vertical intervals, and said structural member including first and second walls disposed generally at right angles to each other and having elongated slot means in said first wall, said connector comprising bolt means extending through aligned holes and through said slot means, and locking nut means mating with said bolt means and holding said first wall in tight contact with said first surface, generally L-shaped connecting means having a pair of legs with threaded ends, a first leg being inserted through the aligned holes with the free end thereof protruding through said slot means, an apertured clip carried by a second leg of said connecting means and engaging a horizontal edge of said second wall and nut means in threaded connection with each said threaded end, whereby adjustment of said nut means on said second leg effects precise changes in the relative vertical alignment of said column and said structural member, and whereby tightening of said nut means on said first leg thereafter clamps said column between said clip and said slotted first wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 200 words
A connector for interconnecting a structural member and a column which has first and second generally parallel surfaces having aligned holes in said surfaces at spaced vertical intervals, and said structural member including first and second walls disposed generally at right angles to each other and having elongated slot means in said first wall, said connector comprising bolt means extending through aligned holes and through said slot means, and locking nut means mating with said bolt means and holding said first wall in tight contact with said first surface, generally L-shaped connecting means having a pair of legs with threaded ends, a first leg being inserted through the aligned holes with the free end thereof protruding through said slot means, an apertured clip carried by a second leg of said connecting means and engaging a horizontal edge of said second wall and nut means in threaded connection with each said threaded end, whereby adjustment of said nut means on said second leg effects precise changes in the relative vertical alignment of said column and said structural member, and whereby tightening of said nut means on said first leg thereafter clamps said column between said clip and said slotted first wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 23 words
The invention in accordance with claim 8 wherein said structural member includes a channel section which is proportioned to fit about said column.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 22 words
The invention in accordance with claim 8 wherein said clip includes a right angle lip which lies horizontally adjacent said second wall.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1978-04-14 1978-10-14 1979-04-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-04-14 1982-10-14 1983-04-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-04-14 1986-10-14 1987-04-15 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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