Abstract:
A channel anchoring device (100) having predetermined structural properties, for securing construction elements to a metallic structure, the anchoring device (100) comprising a generally elongate metallic channel rail (110) having an engagement surface for engagement with a fastener, the fastener providing fixation of a construction element to the channel rail (110), and a generally elongate metallic fixation member (120) abutted against and engaged with said channel rail (110), wherein the fixation member (120) is engaged with the channel rail (110), said fixation member being formed from a material suitable for allowing welded fixation of the anchoring device (100) to a structure. The fixation member (120) and the channel rail (110) are engaged by a riveting process such that the predetermined structural properties of the channel rail (110) are not altered by heat generated during the riveting process; and the fixation member (120) is sized such that the predetermined structural properties of the channel rail (110) are not altered by heat generated from welding of the anchoring device (100) via the fixation member to a structure.
Abstract:
A wall block (100) includes two finished wall material layers (106, 108) attached to a frame (110) where the tops of the wall blocks (100) are configured to support other wall blocks (100). Exterior wall blocks for constructing exterior walls include an interior wall material layer (106) and an exterior wall material layer (108). Interior wall blocks include interior wall material layers (106) on both vertical sides of the frame (110). Walls (300) are formed by stacking and gluing the prefabricated wall blocks (100) and vertically aligning the wall blocks (100) in an offset or in a vertical configuration to form a stack bond, running bond, or offset running bond wall configuration. The interior wall material layers (106) and exterior wall material layers (108) do not require further finishing after a wall is assembled thereby greatly reducing labor costs.
Abstract:
A wall system comprising at least two studs, at least one elongate mounting member extending from one to a second of the studs and a layer of cladding material retained by the elongate mounting member(s).
Abstract:
The preferred embodiment of the formwork apparatus (1) includes a panel (2) defining an interior side (3) for containment of a pourable substance, for example concrete (4). At least two panels are placed opposite each other and concrete (4) is poured into the space between the two panels. The panel (2) also defines an exterior side (5) having a peripheral region 6 and a central region (7). The majority of the pieces that collectively constitute the preferred embodiment, are manufactured from a strong workable material such as steel. The formwork apparatus (1) also includes a brace (8) being connectable to the peripheral and central regions (6) and (7) such that, in use, a first force having a component (10) directed toward the interior side (3) is applied by the brace (8) to the panel (2) within the central region (7), as best shown in figures (4) and (5). The brace (8) also applies a second force having a component (12) directed toward the exterior side (5) of the panel (2) within the peripheral region (6), as best shown in figures (3) and (6). This allows a user to apply force to the panel (2) to counter any bulging of the panel (2) due to the weight of the pourable substance being contained thereby. Each of the panels (30) and (31) define first and second panel edges (32) and (33) respectively which define a plurality of first panel apertures (34) and (35) disposed adjacent the panel edges (32) and (33). Placement of the two panel edges (32) and (33) adjacent each other defines two parallel rows of first and second panel apertures (34) and (35), with a substantially constant separation distance (39) being defined between respective first and second panel apertures (34) and (35). A connection plate (36) has first and second connection plate apertures (37) and (38), which are separated by the applicable separation distance (39). This allows for alignment of the connection plate (36) such that the first connection plate apertures (37) and (38) are aligned with selected panel apertures (34) and (35). Fasteners (43) are insertable through the connection plate apertures (37) and (38) and through the selected panel apertures (34) and (35) so as to affix the connection plate (36) to the second panel (31). Hence, the first panel (30) is effectively affixed to the second panel (31) via the connecting plate (36).
Abstract:
Structure and method for assembling a structural frame for use in erecting temporary or permanent structures, which structural frame has a first component having at least one auxiliary elongated web section with an elongated entrance channel opening for allowing insertion into th hollow interior of a coupler component to which is attached a second component. The channel opening defines a wider gap portion through which a coupler component is inserted, and a narrower gap portion that secures the coupler therein thereby attaching the first component to an end of the second component. The first and second components are firmly, yet removable, secured together by first inserting the first wider section of the coupler through the wider gap section of the entrance channel opening of the first component, and then sliding the coupler along the hollow interior of the first component until the wider section is located at and within the narrower gap section of the entrance channel opening of the first component.
Abstract:
A connector (2,100,200) connects one member (B) to at least one other member (J) in a construction application. The connector comprises an element (4,101) adapted for selective location at a position along a surface of the member (B). The connector further comprises at least one fixture (6,8,105,205) connected to the element and adapted for securing to a respective other member (J 1 ,J 2 ) in use. The at least one fixture (6,8,105,205) can be configured such that, when the one member (B) is oriented horizontally in use, there is no restriction to the other member (J 1 ,J 2 ) being downwardly and upwardly displaced in a generally vertical direction with respect to the fixture, whilst a portion of the other member (J 1 ,J 2 ) can still be located adjacent to the fixture for connection thereto. The at least one fixture (6,8) can also be configured such that, when the one member (B) is oriented horizontally in use, and the element (4) is positioned on the one member (B), an in-use upper surface (16,17) of the fixture aligns with an in-use upper surface (18) of the element.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a metal roof bracket and hip plate assembly used to connect up to three truss or support members with a metal roof truss. This novel means of connection, which may well utilise the co-pending application's novel connection method, provides a more efficient means of assembly than the traditional assembly techniques. The bracket allows the support member to be held by the hip plate whilst aligning the bracket into a position where it may be mounted thereto. It also allows for the support member to be rotated into a desired position before fixing.
Abstract:
A drywall support clip 100, the drywall support clip 100 having a first leg 102 and an opposed second leg 104 connected by a bite portion 106. The first leg 102 comprises a first leg first portion 108 and a shelf portion 110, with the first leg first portion 108 located between the shelf portion 110 and the bite portion 106. The shelf portion 110 extends from the first leg first portion 108 at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. The second leg 104 may comprise a second leg first portion 112 and a tongue portion 114. The second leg first portion 112 located between the tongue portion 114 and the bite portion 106. The tongue portion 114 extending from the second leg first portion 112 at an acute angle from a projection of the second leg first portion 112. The shelf portion 110 is adapted to support drywall 32. Methods of supporting drywall 32 during steel stud frame construction, as well as kits for steel stud frame construction, are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Self-drilling screw fastener (2) attaches a thin profiled or corrugated sheeting panel to a thin metallic purlin or support and includes drilling tip (18) adapted to drill a hole of a first diameter. Threaded portion (30) screws into the support and includes thread (14) with a major diameter defined by crest (14) ans a minor diameter defined by the root (22). Drilling tip (18) is sized such that the first diameter is 60% to 85% of the minor diameter and cutting faces (44) have an included anlg of 130° to 150°. Tapered portion (28) with tapered thread (15) joins drilling tip (18) to the threaded portion (30). Threaded portion (34) engages the crest of the corrugated sheet. Reamer (32) has an outside diameter less than the major diameter defined by crest (14) and is located between threaded portions (30, 34). Fastener (2) will also self-drill and fasten into timber components.