Connector system for c-channel members

a technology of connecting system and c-channel member, which is applied in the direction of rod connection, building components, fastening means, etc., can solve the problem of limited range of construction

US20170145679A1Inactive Publication Date: 2017-05-25UPFAL DAVID
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US · United States
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Publication Date
2017-05-25
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Abstract

The invention provides in a broadest aspect a system of connectors for connecting to metal C-channel members (200, 250, 300) in building construction, the C-channel members (200, 250, 300) having a channel formed by web (203, 255, 303) and opposed flange surfaces (201, 202, 251, 252, 301, 302) the system comprising a plurality of connectors (100), of one or more connector types, the connectors being of a rigid block composition, at least a first connector type being sized and shaped to join together the C-channel members (200, 250, 300) in more than one relative orientation, the first connector type comprising one or more holes (110, 105, 111, 109, 106, 113, 150, 133) on one or more faces for fastening the connector to the C-channel members and to other connectors.
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FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to construction of buildings using C-channel members, typically light gauge and made of folded steel, typically in domestic or small-scale commercial construction.BACKGROUND

[0002] There are a large number of junctional devices used in both metallic construction methods in industry, although in relation to light gauge steel construction there is a limited range. Most junctional devices for light gauge construction are single use, being adapted to a permanent structure which is not intended to be disassembled and reassembled. With the increasing demand for temporary structures, junctional methods are needed which allow modular reusable components to be created.

[0003] There is a need to provide an improved reusable connector system to with enhanced strength, convenience, simplicity and / or durability.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] According to a broad aspect of the invention there is provided a system of connectors for connecting to metal C-channel ...

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[0064]An embodiment of the current invention will now be described.

[0065]Referring first to FIGS. 1A to 1K, where a connector of the first type according to an embodiment of the invention is shown from various views and cross-section as described above, the connector of the first type 100 comprises four identical sides, although in different embodiments the sides need not be identical due to their different function in use, and for the purposes of defining the invention the upper and lower sides shown in FIG. 1A will be referred to as first and second sides respectively, and the left and right sides in FIG. 1A (corresponding to the right and left sides in FIG. 1B) will be referred to as the third and fourth sides respectively.

[0066]The numerical dimensions shown in FIG. 1C, FIG. 1D, FIG. 1G and FIG. 1K are expressed in millimetres.

[0067]Connector 100 is 88 mm on each side in width and 38 mm in depth, external dimensions chosen to essentially wholly fit inside a standard light gauge ...