公开(公告)号：US08479470B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US09922581

申请日：2001-08-03

Applicant: Alfred D. Commins ,  Robert C. Gregg ,  William F. Leek ,  Karen W. Colonias ,  Arthur R. Linn

Inventor： Alfred D. Commins ,  Robert C. Gregg ,  William F. Leek ,  Karen W. Colonias ,  Arthur R. Linn

IPC: E04B2/56 ,  E04C2/34 ,  E04H9/02

CPC classification number: E04H9/14 ,  E04B1/26 ,  E04B2001/2684 ,  E04B2001/2696 ,  E04H9/02 ,  Y02A50/14

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved wall for resisting lateral forces imposed on a building that incorporates the wall. Specifically, this invention relates to a wall in a light-frame building having within it a sub-component specifically designed to resist lateral forces imposed on the building such as those caused by an earthquake or by wind loading. The wall is formed with a bottom plate that rests on the underlying structural component of the building. A plurality of vertically-disposed studs connect to the bottom plate, and a top plate is supported by and connects to the vertically-disposed studs. A shear-resisting assembly connects to the top plate and the underlying structural component. The shear-resisting assembly has top and bottom struts and first and second chords and a planar shear resisting element connected thereto.

公开(公告)号：US07287355B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US11369170

申请日：2006-03-06

Applicant: Alfred D. Commins

Inventor： Alfred D. Commins

IPC: E04C5/12 ,  E02D27/50

CPC classification number: E04B1/2604 ,  E04B1/2608 ,  E04B5/12 ,  E04B2001/2463 ,  E04B2001/2684 ,  E04C3/12 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  Y10T403/5781

Abstract: A hold-down for securing first and second support members in a portion of a building to an anchoring device extending from another portion of the building. The hold-down may include a first flange having securement apertures therethrough configured to receive fasteners adapted to secure the first flange to the first support member. A second flange may have securement apertures configured to receive fasteners adapted to secure the second flange to the second support member. A base may connect the first and second flanges and have an aperture sized and positioned to receive the anchoring device therethrough. The first and second flanges may be configured to be loaded substantially exclusively in tension by the anchoring device.

Abstract translation: 用于将建筑物的一部分中的第一和第二支撑构件固定到从建筑物的另一部分延伸的锚定装置的压紧装置。 压紧件可以包括具有固定孔的第一凸缘，该固定孔贯穿该第一凸缘，其构造成接收适于将第一凸缘固定到第一支撑构件的紧固件。 第二凸缘可以具有固定孔，其构造成接收适于将第二凸缘固定到第二支撑构件的紧固件。 底座可以连接第一和第二凸缘并且具有尺寸和定位以容纳穿过其中的锚定装置的孔。 第一和第二凸缘可以被构造成基本上仅由锚固装置承受张力。

公开(公告)号：US06643986B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-11

申请号：US08873972

申请日：1997-06-12

Applicant: Alfred D. Commins ,  Robert C. Gregg

Inventor： Alfred D. Commins ,  Robert C. Gregg

IPC: E04B228

CPC classification number: E04B1/10 ,  E04B2001/2684 ,  E04B2001/2696 ,  E04H9/02 ,  E04H9/14 ,  Y02A50/14

Abstract: The present invention relates to horizontal, vertical or angularly disposed diaphragms which resist structural forces. Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved mechanical connection between a structural panel and the framing members that support the structural panel forming a diaphragm. The connection includes: a structural panel having a distal side, a proximal side, and a plurality of edge faces; a frame consisting of a plurality of framing members disposed in registration with the proximal side of the structural panel near the edge faces; a plurality of perimeter fasteners connecting the structural panel to the framing members; and clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners attached to a substantial number of the perimeter fasteners. The clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners act when lateral forces are imposed on the building structure of which the diaphragm is a part.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及抵抗结构力的水平，垂直或角度设置的隔膜。 具体地说，本发明涉及一种改进的结构面板与框架构件之间的机械连接，该框架构件支撑构成隔膜的结构面板。 连接包括：具有远侧，近侧和多个边缘面的结构面板; 框架由多个框架构件构成，所述框架构件与所述结构面板的近侧面对准地设置在所述边缘面附近; 将所述结构面板连接到所述框架构件的多个周边紧固件; 以及用于减少附接到相当数量的周边紧固件的周边紧固件的弯曲的夹子或周边边缘构件。 用于减小周边紧固件的弯曲的夹子或周边边缘构件当侧向力施加在隔膜的一部分的建筑结构上时起作用。

公开(公告)号：US4896985A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-30

申请号：US345910

申请日：1989-05-01

Applicant: Alfred D. Commins

Inventor： Alfred D. Commins

IPC: E04B1/26

CPC classification number: E04B1/2612 ,  Y10T403/16 ,  Y10T403/4605 ,  Y10T403/7194 ,  Y10T403/73

Abstract: A snugging connection and method for moving a movable structural member into closer contact with a stationary structural member in which a connector for joining the two structural members is formed with a snugging member which is activated by driving a fastener through an elongated opening in the connector; snagging an end of the snugging member; causing the snugging member to pivotally rotate and move the connector in a direction generally in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the elongated opening. The two structural members are thus brought closer to each other and may cause the connector to be in tension.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将可移动结构构件移动到与固定结构构件更接近的紧固连接和方法，其中用于连接两个结构构件的连接器形成有通过驱动紧固件通过连接器中的细长开口而被启动的绷紧构件; 阻止sn铐成员的一端; 使得咔哒声构件枢转地旋转并且沿着大致沿着细长开口的纵向轴线的方向移动连接器。 因此，两个结构构件彼此靠近并且可能导致连接器处于张紧状态。

公开(公告)号：US4122640A

公开(公告)日：1978-10-31

申请号：US827643

申请日：1977-08-25

Applicant: Alfred D. Commins ,  Frederick T. Kindelvich ,  Richard C. Schroter

Inventor： Alfred D. Commins ,  Frederick T. Kindelvich ,  Richard C. Schroter

IPC: B65D90/06 ,  B65D25/16

CPC classification number: B65D90/06

Abstract: A jacketing system for cylindrical storage tank structures of the type used for oil, water, etc., wherein vertically disposed insulated panel sections are affixed to wire cable members or the like on the outside walls of the tank structures and improved articulated fasteners are provided for securing the panel sections to the wire cable members.

Abstract translation: 用于油，水等的圆柱形储罐结构的护套系统，其中垂直设置的绝缘板部分固定到罐结构的外壁上的线缆构件等上，并且提供改进的铰接紧固件 将所述面板部分固定到所述线缆构件。

公开(公告)号：US07832173B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US09728187

申请日：2000-12-01

Applicant: Mark G. Crawford ,  Steven E. Pryor ,  Alfred D. Commins

Inventor： Mark G. Crawford ,  Steven E. Pryor ,  Alfred D. Commins

IPC: E04C3/02

CPC classification number: F16B25/0057 ,  E04B2001/2684 ,  E04C3/16 ,  F16B25/0015 ,  F16B25/0063 ,  F16B25/103 ,  F16B35/041

Abstract: Screw fasteners are used to connect multiple trusses in side-by-side relationship. The screw fasteners join truss wood members which are in edge to edge relationship with the screws being driven through the edge of each wood member. The screws may be knurled screws as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,109,850; lag screws, or standard screws. The connection may also join wood board members in edge-to-edge relationship when bending of the wood members is limited by a restraining structure.

Abstract translation: 螺丝紧固件用于并排连接多个桁架。 螺钉紧固件连接桁架木构件，其与通过每个木构件的边缘驱动的螺钉处于边缘至边缘的关系。 螺钉可以是滚花螺钉，如美国专利No. 6,109,850; 拉力螺丝或标准螺丝。 当木质构件的弯曲被限制结构限制时，连接件也可以以边缘到边缘的关系连接木板构件。

公开(公告)号：US5595031A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-21

申请号：US297585

申请日：1994-08-29

Applicant: Alfred D. Commins

Inventor： Alfred D. Commins

IPC: E04B1/00 ,  E04B1/26 ,  E04B1/41 ,  E02D27/02 ,  E04B1/38

CPC classification number: E04B1/41 ,  E04B1/0007 ,  E04B1/2608 ,  E04B2001/2684

Abstract: A holdown strap connection including a sheet metal holdown strap connector for joining a generally vertical frame member such as a post or stud to a concrete foundation made from one piece of sheet metal that installs easily to otherwise identical left and right corner vertical frame members with the same load values for resistance to uplift forces. The one-piece, in-line sheet metal holdown strap connector includes a foot section embedded in the concrete, a transition section connected to the foot section and an elongated strap section integrally connected to the transition section that extends in registration with the side face of a vertical frame member and attaches thereto.

Abstract translation: 一种紧固带连接器，包括用于将大体上垂直的框架构件（例如立柱或螺柱）连接到由一块金属板制成的混凝土基座的金属板固定带连接器，所述混凝土基座容易安装到其他相同的左右角垂直框架构件 相同的载荷值抵抗隆起力。 一体式的直列钣金紧固带连接器包括嵌入在混凝土中的脚部段，连接到脚部的过渡部分和与过渡部分整体连接的细长带部分，其与第二侧面 垂直框架构件并附接到其上。

公开(公告)号：US4932173A

公开(公告)日：1990-06-12

申请号：US374160

申请日：1989-06-29

Applicant: Alfred D. Commins

Inventor： Alfred D. Commins

IPC: E04B1/26 ,  E04B7/04

CPC classification number: E04B7/045 ,  E04B1/2608 ,  E04B1/2612 ,  Y10T403/4605 ,  Y10T403/73

Abstract: A building frame connection including a metal connector for attaching plated wood trusses to wood top plates or mudsills in building structures consisting of a single member constructed from sheet metal including a base member for slidably receiving the bottom edge of the truss, a sail member formed with slotted nail openings and positioned in face to face registration with the side face of the truss, a pair of stabilizer members connected to the sail member, a pair of holding members connected by nails to the stabilizer members and affixed to the wood top plates or mudsills and nails inserted through the slots in the sail member and into the truss member enabling substantial horizontal relative movement of the truss with respect to the top plate but preventing uplift of the truss relative to the top plate. In a preferred form of the invention, projections protrude from the front face of the sail member preventing seating of the nail heads against the front face of the sail member.

Abstract translation: 一种建筑物框架连接件，包括用于将电镀木桁架附接到建筑结构中的木质顶板或泥浆的金属连接器，所述建筑结构由包括用于可滑动地容纳桁架的底部边缘的基座构件的由金属板构成的单个构件组成， 开口的指甲开口并与桁架的侧面对准地定位，一对连接到帆构件的稳定器构件，一对保持构件，其通过指甲连接到稳定器构件并固定到木顶板或泥浆 并且通过帆构件中的狭槽插入并进入桁架构件的钉子能够实现桁架相对于顶板的大量水平相对运动，但是防止桁架相对于顶板的隆起。 在本发明的优选形式中，突出部从帆构件的前表面突出，防止钉头抵靠帆构件的前表面。

公开(公告)号：US4744192A

公开(公告)日：1988-05-17

申请号：US48090

申请日：1987-05-11

Applicant: Alfred D. Commins

Inventor： Alfred D. Commins

IPC: E04B1/00 ,  E04B1/26 ,  E02D27/00

CPC classification number: E04B1/2612 ,  E04B1/2608 ,  E04B2001/2684 ,  Y10T403/4605

Abstract: A tension tie for holding a wood frame member subject to a design load in tension to a wood or concrete member. The tie is connected to the wood frame member by nail fasteners and to the concrete or wood member by an anchor bolt. The tension tie is constructed from sheet metal and includes an elongated strap member which is connected to a foot member by means of a rivet. The foot member is characterized by a single sheet continuous seat member connected to side members which in turn are connected to overlapped back members joined by the same rivet used to connect the foot member to the strap member.

Abstract translation: 用于夹持木质框架构件的张紧系带，受到设计负载的张力，使其成为木材或混凝土构件。 领带通过钉子紧固件连接到木质框架构件，并通过锚定螺栓连接到混凝土或木材构件。 张紧绳由金属板构成，并且包括细长带状构件，其通过铆钉连接到脚构件。 脚部构件的特征在于连接到侧构件的单片连续座构件，该侧构件又连接到由用于将脚构件连接到带构件的相同铆钉连接的重叠后构件。

公开(公告)号：US4417431A

公开(公告)日：1983-11-29

申请号：US162226

申请日：1980-06-23

Applicant: Alfred D. Commins ,  Frederick T. Kindelvich

Inventor： Alfred D. Commins ,  Frederick T. Kindelvich

IPC: E04D3/36 ,  E04F13/08 ,  E04C5/00

CPC classification number: E04D3/3608 ,  E04F13/088

Abstract: A clip for retaining sheet metal roofing or siding panels on a structure, while providing for thermal expansion and contraction of the panels, is made from a single piece of sheet metal. The metal is cut and bent so as to form a base portion having panel supporting embossments, and an upright portion which has panel retaining bulbous projections adjacent the top edge. Preferably there is an even number of these bulbous projections and they alternate projecting to opposite sides of the upright portion. Most preferably, the clip is made of stainless steel when it is intended for use with aluminum panels. The clip is adapted to have its base portion affixed to a building structure and its upright portion enclosed within the seam joint between two adjacent metal roofing or siding sheets which are formed over the bulbous projections of the clip.

Abstract translation: 用于将金属板屋顶或侧板保持在结构上，同时提供板的热膨胀和收缩的夹子由单片金属片制成。 金属被切割和弯曲以形成具有面板支撑凸起的基部，以及具有面板保持球顶突起邻近顶部边缘的直立部分。 优选地，这些球状突起具有偶数数量，并且它们交替地突出到直立部分的相对侧。 最优选的是，当用于铝板时，夹子由不锈钢制成。 夹具适于将其基部固定到建筑结构，并且其直立部分封闭在两个相邻的金属屋顶或壁板之间的缝合接头内，这两个相邻的金属屋顶或壁板形成在夹子的球形突起上。