US3749428A - Universal pitch, hinged clamp roof support - Google Patents

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US3749428A
US3749428A US00170197A US3749428DA US3749428A US 3749428 A US3749428 A US 3749428A US 00170197 A US00170197 A US 00170197A US 3749428D A US3749428D A US 3749428DA US 3749428 A US3749428 A US 3749428A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B7/00—Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections
    • F16B7/04—Clamping or clipping connections
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B7/00—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B7/02—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T403/32—Articulated members
    • Y10T403/32008—Plural distinct articulation axes
    • Y10T403/32024—Single adjustment for plural axes
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
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    • Y10T403/32254—Lockable at fixed position
    • Y10T403/32262—At selected angle
    • Y10T403/32319—At selected angle including pivot stud
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T403/32861—T-pivot, e.g., wrist pin, etc.
    • Y10T403/32893—T-pivot, e.g., wrist pin, etc. including distinct pin retainer
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  • the object of this new invention is to provide a new, easier, more economical type of building. Any type and size building can easily be erected by this new design of rafter suspension. This hinged clamp gives any degree of pitch of roof.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view
  • FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view taken on the line 11-11 of FIG. 1.
  • a flat base plate 1 is provided with a bolt hole 2 so that the plate can be anchored to a footer or to a cement support.
  • Welded to the base plate is the lower end of a vertical post 3 that is at the side or end of a building.
  • a pair of U-shape clamps 6 are provided that have flat bottoms and parallel vertical sides as shown in FIG. 2. Each clamp engages the outer surface of one of the sideplates 4. These clamps are supported by a horizontal bolt that extends through holes 13 in spacer 9, holes 10 in both side plates and holes 11 in both sides of each clamp. The ends of the bolt project from the outer sides of the clamps. Although the bolt could have a head at one end, preferably both ends are threaded and carry nuts 8 that engage the outer surfaces of the clamps.
  • each clamp Fitting in each clamp and seated on the bottom of the clamp is one end of a wooden rafter 7.
  • the rafters have holes 12 through them, through which the bolt extends.
  • the rafters After the rafters have been mounted in the clamps as shown, they can be adjusted angularly in vertical planes by raising or lowering their far ends, this being permitted because the clamps 6 can rotate or tilt on the bolt as indicated in FIG. 1.
  • the nuts 8 then are tightened against the clamps to form a rigid connection between the rafters and the various metal members just described.
  • the flat engagement of the inner sides of the clamps with the vertical side plates provides lateral stability for the rafters. It will be seen that a roof of any pitch can be provided by using the adjustable pitch roof support disclosed herein.
  • An adjustable pitch roof support comprising a vertical post, a pair of spaced metal side plates secured at one end to the opposite sides of the upper end of the post and projecting laterally therefrom, a spacer between the plates at one side of the post, a horizontal bolt extending transversely through said spacer and plates and projecting outwardly therefrom, a pair of U- shape clamps engagingthe outer surfaces of said plates and each having vertical sides provided with openings receiving the adjoining projecting end of said bolt, the clamps being rotatable on the bolt for angular adjustment in vertical planes, a wooden rafter in each clamp seated on the bottom thereof and provided with a hole through which the bolt extends, and means threaded on the bolt for clamping said clamps against the rafters and said side plates.

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Abstract

The invention comprises a device for hingedly supporting rafters adjacent the top of a post. The device permits the rafters to be inclined and clamped at a desired angle relative to the post. A single bolt clamps the rafters to the support means and also acts as a hinge pin.

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Unite States Patent [1 1 [111 3,749,428 instead July 31, 1973 [54] UNIVERSAL PITCH, HINGED CLAMP ROOF 1,489,038 4/1924 McKee 287/189.36 R
SUPpORT 2,294,890 9/1942 Brinker 287/2095 X Ralph L. Hustead, R. D. No. 2, Box 127, Uniontown, Pa. 15401 Filed: Aug. 9, 1971 Appl. No.: 170,197
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U.S. C1 287/2035, 287/14, 52/90, 52/289, 52/262, 52/645 Int. Cl. F161! 7/00 Field of Search 287/189.36 R, 189.36 C, 287/2092 C, 20.95, 53.5; 52/71, 641, 645, 721, 90, 370, 243, 262, 289; 248/291 References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 6/1896 Engert 52/645 Primary Examiner-Jordan Franklin Assistant ExaminerWayne L. Shedd [57] ABSTRACT The invention comprises a device for hingedly supporting rafters adjacent the top of a post. The device permits the rafters to be inclined and clamped at a desired angle relative to the post. A single bolt clamps the rafters to the support means and also acts as a hinge pin.
2 Claims, 2 Drawing Figures UNIVERSAL PITCH, HINGED CLAMP ROOF SUPPORT OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The object of this new invention is to provide a new, easier, more economical type of building. Any type and size building can easily be erected by this new design of rafter suspension. This hinged clamp gives any degree of pitch of roof.
The clamping of U straps with rafters inserted, to the side of the base plates, gives a full efficiency of rigid building.
The preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which FIG. 1 is a side view; and
FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view taken on the line 11-11 of FIG. 1.
Referring to FIG. 1 of the drawings, a flat base plate 1 is provided with a bolt hole 2 so that the plate can be anchored to a footer or to a cement support. Welded to the base plate is the lower end of a vertical post 3 that is at the side or end of a building.
Welded to opposite sides of the upper end of the post are the ends of a pair of spaced metal side plates 4 that extend away from one side of the post in parallel spaced relation. Mounted between the outer end portions of these side plates there is a spacer 9 that will prevent the plates from being benttoward each other.
A pair of U-shape clamps 6 are provided that have flat bottoms and parallel vertical sides as shown in FIG. 2. Each clamp engages the outer surface of one of the sideplates 4. These clamps are supported by a horizontal bolt that extends through holes 13 in spacer 9, holes 10 in both side plates and holes 11 in both sides of each clamp. The ends of the bolt project from the outer sides of the clamps. Although the bolt could have a head at one end, preferably both ends are threaded and carry nuts 8 that engage the outer surfaces of the clamps.
Fitting in each clamp and seated on the bottom of the clamp is one end of a wooden rafter 7. The rafters have holes 12 through them, through which the bolt extends.
After the rafters have been mounted in the clamps as shown, they can be adjusted angularly in vertical planes by raising or lowering their far ends, this being permitted because the clamps 6 can rotate or tilt on the bolt as indicated in FIG. 1. The nuts 8 then are tightened against the clamps to form a rigid connection between the rafters and the various metal members just described. The flat engagement of the inner sides of the clamps with the vertical side plates provides lateral stability for the rafters. It will be seen that a roof of any pitch can be provided by using the adjustable pitch roof support disclosed herein.
According to the provisions of the patent statutes, l have explained the principle of my invention and have illustrated and described what I now consider to represent its best embodiment. However, I desire to have it understood, that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically illustrated and described.
I claim:
1. An adjustable pitch roof support comprising a vertical post, a pair of spaced metal side plates secured at one end to the opposite sides of the upper end of the post and projecting laterally therefrom, a spacer between the plates at one side of the post, a horizontal bolt extending transversely through said spacer and plates and projecting outwardly therefrom, a pair of U- shape clamps engagingthe outer surfaces of said plates and each having vertical sides provided with openings receiving the adjoining projecting end of said bolt, the clamps being rotatable on the bolt for angular adjustment in vertical planes, a wooden rafter in each clamp seated on the bottom thereof and provided with a hole through which the bolt extends, and means threaded on the bolt for clamping said clamps against the rafters and said side plates.
2. An adjustable pitch roof support according to claim 1, in which said clamps press flat against said side plates.

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1. An adjustable pitch roof support comprising a vertical post, a pair of spaced metal side plates secured at one end to the opposite sides of the upper end of the post and projecting laterally tHerefrom, a spacer between the plates at one side of the post, a horizontal bolt extending transversely through said spacer and plates and projecting outwardly therefrom, a pair of U-shape clamps engaging the outer surfaces of said plates and each having vertical sides provided with openings receiving the adjoining projecting end of said bolt, the clamps being rotatable on the bolt for angular adjustment in vertical planes, a wooden rafter in each clamp seated on the bottom thereof and provided with a hole through which the bolt extends, and means threaded on the bolt for clamping said clamps against the rafters and said side plates.
2. An adjustable pitch roof support according to claim 1, in which said clamps press flat against said side plates.
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US4327532A (en) * 1980-07-18 1982-05-04 Kawneer Company, Inc. Adjustable angle eave apparatus
US4410294A (en) * 1981-05-07 1983-10-18 Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. Variable pitch connector
US4815242A (en) * 1986-11-12 1989-03-28 Four Seasons Solar Products Corporation Modular lean-to post and beam structure
US4823519A (en) * 1986-11-12 1989-04-25 Four Seasons Solar Products Corp. Interlocking joint for a lean-to structure, or the like and related method
US5335469A (en) * 1992-10-13 1994-08-09 Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. Rafter to plate connection
US5426822A (en) * 1988-11-23 1995-06-27 Weir; Richard L. Hinge structure
US20080134588A1 (en) * 2006-11-03 2008-06-12 All State Homes Pty Ltd Roof assembly for a transportable building construction
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US9388563B1 (en) 2015-01-23 2016-07-12 Anthony J. Calini Fastener guide and method for connecting structural members in building structures
US10246876B2 (en) * 2017-05-17 2019-04-02 Ernie Brean Adjustable bracket for raising a patio roof and method of use
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US4296576A (en) * 1979-09-12 1981-10-27 The Anaconda Company Sloped wall structure and anchor clip
US4327532A (en) * 1980-07-18 1982-05-04 Kawneer Company, Inc. Adjustable angle eave apparatus
US4410294A (en) * 1981-05-07 1983-10-18 Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. Variable pitch connector
US4815242A (en) * 1986-11-12 1989-03-28 Four Seasons Solar Products Corporation Modular lean-to post and beam structure
US4823519A (en) * 1986-11-12 1989-04-25 Four Seasons Solar Products Corp. Interlocking joint for a lean-to structure, or the like and related method
US5426822A (en) * 1988-11-23 1995-06-27 Weir; Richard L. Hinge structure
US5335469A (en) * 1992-10-13 1994-08-09 Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. Rafter to plate connection
US20080134588A1 (en) * 2006-11-03 2008-06-12 All State Homes Pty Ltd Roof assembly for a transportable building construction
US20090211177A1 (en) * 2008-02-25 2009-08-27 Grafton Michael A Roofing bracket and system
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US9175472B1 (en) 2015-01-23 2015-11-03 Anthony J. Calini Self-adjusting heel joint connector
US9388563B1 (en) 2015-01-23 2016-07-12 Anthony J. Calini Fastener guide and method for connecting structural members in building structures
US10246876B2 (en) * 2017-05-17 2019-04-02 Ernie Brean Adjustable bracket for raising a patio roof and method of use
US10253495B1 (en) 2018-07-19 2019-04-09 Anthony J. Calini Self-adjusting heel joint connector and method of securing a heel joint
US11149431B1 (en) * 2018-11-19 2021-10-19 Russ Edward Meznarich Adjustable brackets for installing building attachments
US11946503B2 (en) 2019-01-14 2024-04-02 Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. Reinforced hinged connector

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