公开(公告)号：US11608628B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-21

申请号：US16081949

申请日：2017-03-02

Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Inventor： Dean Allen

IPC: E04B1/38 ,  E04B1/41 ,  E04B1/26 ,  F16B5/06

Abstract: The present invention provides a fastener alignment guide comprising a generally planar body and an angled element arranged at an acute angle Θ to the body, a first aperture arranged through the angled element and a second aperture arranged through the body, wherein the first aperture and the second apertures are aligned such that a fastener may be inserted progressively through the first and second apertures in use. The present invention also provides a slip-resisting fastener alignment guide comprising a body at least partially arranged in a first plane, the body comprising a first aperture for receiving, in use, at least a portion of a shank of a fastener; and a guidewall extending out of the first plane for guiding the fastener, in use, into the first aperture at an acute angle a to the first plane, wherein the guidewall comprises a first bearing edge or surface upon which an underside of a head of the fastener can bear in use, the body further comprises a second bearing edge or surface upon which the underside of the head of the fastener can bear in use, and the first bearing edge or surface and the second bearing edge or surface are each configured/arranged to resist movement, in use, of the fastener alignment guide relative to the fastener in a first direction parallel to the first plane. The present invention also provides a method of forming the fastener alignment guide and slip-resisting fastener alignment guide.

公开(公告)号：US11519165B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-06

申请号：US16415935

申请日：2019-05-17

Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Inventor： Jin-Jie Lin ,  Timothy M. Stauffer ,  Scott James Fischer ,  Emmet J. Mielbrecht

IPC: E02D27/00 ,  E04B1/41 ,  E04G23/02 ,  E04B2/70 ,  E04B1/38

Abstract: A foundation connector is formed with a foundation attachment section and a frame attachment section connected by a transition section at the central area of the foundation connector. The frame attachment section is attached to a frame member with fasteners and the foundation attachment section is attached to the foundation with anchors. The foundation attachment section has a curved foundation attachment base. The frame attachment section has a curved frame attachment base. A transition section is provided between the foundation attachment section and the frame attachment section that is curved.

公开(公告)号：US11458604B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-04

申请号：US16988230

申请日：2020-08-07

Applicant: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

Inventor： Adam Tillinghast ,  Troy Hale

IPC: B25B23/08 ,  B25B21/00 ,  B25B23/00

Abstract: Position indicator tools systems and methods for use with an elongated adapter are disclosed. Tools are configurable to engage the distal end of the elongated adapter include a first member wherein the first member has a distal end and two projection elements positioned in a plane and a channel between the projection elements further wherein at least one of the first members has a notch at a distal end on a channel-facing side, a positioning member formed integrally with the first member wherein the positioning member has a linear marker on a first side, an angled marker on a second side, and a rocker positioned between the angled marker and the channel.

公开(公告)号：US20220259844A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-18

申请号：US17674532

申请日：2022-02-17

Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Inventor： Steven E. Pryor

IPC: E04B1/24

Abstract: A moment frame is disclosed for a sloped roof construction. The moment frame includes a lateral bracing system having a high initial stiffness and including yield links capable of effectively dissipating energy generated within the lateral bracing system under lateral loads.

公开(公告)号：US20220111500A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-14

申请号：US17450672

申请日：2021-10-12

Applicant: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

Inventor： Troy HALE ,  Adam TILLINGHAST

IPC: B25B23/04 ,  B25B21/00

Abstract: Fastener installation systems, devices and methods for driving fasteners, including fasteners, into a surface are disclosed. The fastener installation systems include an adapter operable to engage a chuck on a power tool on a first end and a fastener delivery attachment on an opposing end.

公开(公告)号：US11299880B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-12

申请号：US14618847

申请日：2015-02-10

Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Inventor： Steven E. Pryor ,  Badri Hiriyur

IPC: E04H9/02 ,  E04B1/19 ,  E04B1/24 ,  E04B1/98

Abstract: A lateral bracing system is disclosed for affixing a column to a beam in a construction. The lateral bracing system includes a pair of buckling restraint plates, one each affixed to a top and bottom flange of a beam. The lateral bracing system further includes at least one yield plate for each buckling restraint plate. Each yield plate includes a first end affixed to the column, and a second end affixed to the beam.

公开(公告)号：USRE48975E1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-15

申请号：US16833962

申请日：2020-03-30

Applicant: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

Inventor： Matthew Stodola ,  Paul Akers

IPC: E04B2/74 ,  E04B2/82

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing non-load bearing interior walls in a wood frame structure in a manner that allows for vertical deflection of the frame includes a plurality of sleeved fastener assemblies, each having a threaded fastener extending through a shorter outer sleeve with an enlarged diameter head. The fasteners hold interior non-load bearing walls in place through a predrilled hole in the top plates of the walls, while being capable of accommodating limited vertical movement caused by vertical deflection of the building frame during construction and beyond.

公开(公告)号：US20220010547A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-13

申请号：US16923379

申请日：2020-07-08

Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Inventor： Steven E. Pryor

IPC: E04B1/48 ,  E04H9/02 ,  E04B1/92

Abstract: A connector referred to herein as a knife plate, and the structural connections formed using the knife plate. The knife plate may have a first portion configured to affix to a first structural member, such as a vertical column. The knife plate may have a second portion configured to fit within a slot formed in a second structural member, such as a horizontal beam. The second structural member may be pinned to the knife plate using one or more dowels fit through the second structural member and the knife plate.

公开(公告)号：USRE48789E1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-26

申请号：US16040467

申请日：2018-07-19

Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Inventor： Gregory D. Bundy ,  Dustin P. Muhn ,  Thomas G. Evans ,  Daniel M. Gray

IPC: E04B1/26 ,  E04B5/12

Abstract: A connection utilizing a joist hanger to hang a generally horizontal joist or beam from a wood structural support member such as a top plate or header in cooperation with a first plurality of fasteners such as screws and one or more generally vertical drywall panels.

公开(公告)号：US10253801B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-09

申请号：US15279193

申请日：2016-09-28

Applicant: Robert J. Leichti ,  Jin-Jie Lin

Inventor： Robert J. Leichti ,  Jin-Jie Lin

IPC: F16B43/00 ,  F16B35/00 ,  E04B1/24 ,  F16B5/02

Abstract: A fastener system is provided that attaches a connector or other upper member to a lower structural member such as a post or beam. The improved fastener consists of a fastener having an extending shank that is driven into a lower structural member and the fastener is received by a washer that also has an extending tube, and the extending tube of the washer is received by the connector or upper member and is also, preferably received in the structural member.