Reinforcing insert article, kit and method

Abstract

Reinforcing inserts reinforce a frame member, such as a manufactured or metal stud. A reinforcing insert may be inserted into a stud, for example into the interior region between two elongated channel members of the stud to support one or more elements of the stud, thereby reinforcing the stud. The reinforcing insert may be received into one or both ends of the stud. The reinforcing insert may be shaped to engage (e.g., frictional or interference fit) in the interior of the stud. A length and other dimensions or properties of the reinforcing insert may be sized in accordance with the properties of the stud to be reinforced. The reinforcing insert may be tapered at one end, may include recesses to accommodate intrusive fasteners and / or include lightening apertures or pockets.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]This disclosure generally relates to frame members or studs and in particular to reinforcement of frame members or studs.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Frame members such as studs are used in construction, mechanical framing and other applications. Studs, and more generally frame members, are used for structural reinforcement and often bear a mechanical load in applications. Studs and frame members may also be used to provide a mechanical framing and may bear or support other elements of a structure.[0005]A light-weight metal stud is described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 767,764, filed Feb. 14, 2013. Metal studs offer a number of advantages over traditional building materials, such as wood. For instance, metal studs can be manufactured to have strict dimensional tolerances, which increase consistency and accuracy during construction of a structure. Moreover, metal studs provide dramatically improved design flexibility ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Framing members, for example framing members used to construct frame structures, may buckle or deform under strain or loads. Buckling or deformation of framing members due to physical strain or load(s) is referred to as web buckling or web crippling. Web buckling or crippling is more likely to occur in frame members without a solid or continuous web. Typically, or normally, this failure occurs at the ends of individual framing members. An insert member in the form of a block may reduce or eliminate any tendency of a stud to buckle under load.

Problems solved by technology

Framing members, for example framing members used to construct frame structures, may buckle or deform under strain or loads.

Web buckling or crippling is more likely to occur in frame members without a solid or continuous web.

Typically, or normally, this failure occurs at the ends of individual framing members.

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