GB2454265A - Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture - Google Patents
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- GB2454265A GB2454265A GB0721827A GB0721827A GB2454265A GB 2454265 A GB2454265 A GB 2454265A GB 0721827 A GB0721827 A GB 0721827A GB 0721827 A GB0721827 A GB 0721827A GB 2454265 A GB2454265 A GB 2454265A
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- alignment fixture
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
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- E04G21/1891—Cut-marking templates for rafters; Templates used for assembling building frameworks
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- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
- E04B1/26—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of wood
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C3/00—Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
- E04C3/02—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces
- E04C3/04—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of metal
- E04C3/06—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of metal with substantially solid, i.e. unapertured, web
- E04C3/07—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of metal with substantially solid, i.e. unapertured, web at least partly of bent or otherwise deformed strip- or sheet-like material
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C3/00—Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
- E04C3/02—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces
- E04C3/12—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members
- E04C3/17—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members with non-parallel upper and lower edges, e.g. roof trusses
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C3/00—Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
- E04C3/02—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces
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- Conveying And Assembling Of Building Elements In Situ (AREA)
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Abstract
The invention relates to a prefabricated multi structural timber alignment fixture 1, for quicker and cheaper timber installation of root trusses 6 and comprises an "L" shaped beam 2 having at least four cut outs in one of the "L" shaped legs, and at least three "U" shaped channels 3 placed perpendicularly in the cut outs which are welded into position. The "U" shaped channels 3 match standard roof timber widths, and have a plurality of holes 7 allowing the alignment fixture to be nailed to the timber. The beam 2 and channels 3 are preferably fabricated from sheet material including stainless steel, zinc coated steel and aluminium.
Description
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Accuspacer -Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture
FIELD OF THE iNVENTION:
The present invention relates to an Accuspacer -Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture, to save roof installers time, labour & costs by quicker, accurate, 3-D regulation spaced alignment & installation of sets of four roof trusses. The inexpensive Accuspacer stays in with the building for ever -does not require removal; and the robust fabricated beam construction substantially enhances roof truss structural soundness.
Definitions in this Citation: "Accuspacer" -The generic name proposed by applicant to allude to the present invention -"Prefabricated Multi Sfructurui Timber Alignment Fàlure" as cited in the Claims, Detailed Referenced Description & Drawings of this application.
"accuspaced" past tense meaning -2 accuspacers & 4 roof trusses assembled -Fig 3.
"regulation spaced"-Statute Building Regulation Dimension, of Local Government.
PROBLEM & PRESENT STATE OF TILE ART: Roof truss installers spend far too much time at dangerous high roof levels using measuring tapes, temporary battens & temporary 3-D alignment templates all of which require removal later for re use.
SOLUTION & OBJECT OF PRESENT INVENTION.
The object of the present invention is to overcome the above problems by providing roof truss installers with an Accuspacer -a building fixture that not only gives instant 3-D regulation spaced roof truss alignment in one go, but stays with the building for ever -does not require removal; and the robust fabricated beam construction substantially enhances roof truss structural soundness. There is no need for measuring tapes with associated operative errors, or temporary alignment battens, or temporary alignment templates requiring removal for later re-use. Also four trusses & two Accuspacers can be pre-assembled using only a hammer and nails safely at ground level and then the entire perfect 3-D aligned accuspaced assembly hoisted up safely into position -reducing risks to safety of installation operatives. The versatile Accuspacer is for horizontal and sloping roof trusses.
Prior Art -Patent & Product Searches -No Anticipations: At the time of filing, a Worldwide Patent Database Search carried out on the European Patent Office esp@cenet website showed no prior art of a permanent "Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber AliEnment Fixture" as cited in the present application.
Tj A temporary roof truss spacing template, which require removal after use is not an anticipation of the present invention.
Product Searches on the World Wide Web showed no product anticipation available of a Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture that stays for ever permanently and does not require removaL SUMMARY OF INVENTION: Accuspacer -a Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture, for inexpensive, quick, accurate 3-D regulation spaced alignment & installation of sets of four roof trusses, comprises L section beam having four welded U channels, matching standard truss width; with holes to nail truss to Fixture.
USES & ADVANTAGES: I. Saves time, labour & costs on repetitive roof truss accurate fixing & installation.
2. Inexpensive instant accurate permanent and safe truss alignments in one go.
3. Eliminates need for temporary alignment templates & battens, requiring removal.
4. Eliminates need for measuring tapes and associated operative errors.
5. Assembly at ground level 4 trusses & 3 accuspacers, using only hammer & nails.
6. Entire accuspaced assembly of 4 trusses can be hoisted high and safely into position.
7. Versatile Alignment Fixture can be deployed for horizontal and sloping trusses.
8. Fabricated beam construction substantially enhances building structural soundness.
REFERENCE TO DRAWINGS: Future 1 Shows a 3D view of a typical embodiment of the Accuspacer invention -Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture -shown complete, (unattached to any roof truss), on its own, clearly illustrating the novel characterised features and inventive steps for which a patent is sought.
Fianre 2 Is a part view 3D close-up of a part section of a roof truss, 6, nailed, 8, inside a U channel, 3, of part of an accuspacer, 1.
F&ure 3 Shows a 3D illustration of the invention showing three accuspacers, I, assembled on to four roof trusses, 6, ready for hoisting up and installation.
DESCRIPTION
1. Referring to the drawings, the present invention titled "A Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture", 1, comprises ( Fig I):-a. a long L section shaped beam, 2, embodying b. four short U section rectangular shaped channels, 3, perpendicularly welded, 4, at predetermined (U section, 3), centres to top of base, 2b, of the beam, 2, the c. channels, 3, match width of standard structural timbers, 6, (Figs 2 & 3) and have d. a plurality of holes, 7, for nails, 8, (Fig. 2), to secure roof timbers, 6, to U-channels, 3.
2. The beam, 2, and the U channels, 3, are ideally fabricated from sheet metal material, including stainless steel sheet, zinc coated steel sheet, and aluminium sheet of at least 1.2 mm thickness.
3. U channel welding includes spot welding & tack welding, ideally tack welding, 4, to the uprights & base of the L section beam, 2.
4. The predetermined centres between U channels, 3, is the regulation distance between roof timber centres set by the Building Regulations of each country -for Britain this distance is 400mm and 600mm.
5. The height & depth of the L section beam, 2, is approximately 40nun each, and its overall length is approximately 1840mm.
6. The height & depth of U-channels, 3, are approximately 50mm & 90mm respectively.
Claims (5)
- CLAIMS: 1. Accuspacer -Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture comprising:-a. a long L section beam, with four rectangular cut outs in upright side to embody b. at least three, (ideally four), short U section rectangular shaped channels, perpendicularly welded at predetermined centres to top of base of said beam, c. said channel width match width of standard structural timber; and embody, d. a plurality of holes for nailing said timbers to said fixture.
- 2. Accuspacer -Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in claim 1, wherein said long beam and said short U channels are ideally fabricated from sheet metal material including stainless steel sheet, zinc coated steel sheet, and aluminium sheet of at least 1.2 mm thickness.
- 3. Accuspacer -Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in claim 2, wherein said U channel welding includes spot welding & tack welding; ideally tack welding to the uprights and base of said L section.
- 4. Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in Claim 3, wherein height * e *. & depth of said L section is approximately 40mm each, and the overall length of said beam is approximately 1840mm.* : *
- 5. Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in Claim 4, wherein height 2 & depth of said channel are approximately 50mm & 90mm respectively.4. Accuspacer -Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in claim 3, wherein said predetermined centres between said U channels is the regulation distance between roof timber centres set by Building Regulations of each countly -for Britain this distance is 400mm and 600mm.5. Accuspacer -Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in claim 4, wherein height & depth of said L section is approximately 40mm each, and the overall length of said long beam is approximately 1840mm.6. Accuspacer -Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in claim 5, wherein height & depth of said channels are approximately 50mm & 90mm respectively. (0Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows CLAIMS: 1. Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture comprising:-a. a long L section beam, with four rectangular cut outs in upright side to embody b. at least 3, (ideally four), short U section rectangular shaped channels, perpendicularly welded at predetermined centres to top of said beam, c. said channel width matches the width of timber trusses and embody, d. a plurality of holes for nailing said timber truss members to said fixture.2. Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in Claim 1, whereas said long beam and said short U channels are ideally fabricated from sheet metal material including stainless steel sheet, zinc coated steel sheet, and aluminium sheet of at least 1.2mm thickness.3. Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in Claim 2, whereas said * .. U channel welding includes spot & tack welding; ideally tack welding to the uprights * and base of said L section. *** * *
Priority Applications (6)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0721827A GB2454265B (en) | 2007-11-05 | 2007-11-05 | Prefabricated multi structural timber alignment fixture |
| AT08718726T ATE517218T1 (en) | 2007-11-05 | 2008-03-11 | ACCUSPACER - PREFABRICATED MULTI-STRUCTURE BEAM ALIGNMENT DEVICE |
| AU2008324010A AU2008324010A1 (en) | 2007-11-05 | 2008-03-11 | Accuspacer - prefabricated multi structural timber alignment fixture |
| EP08718726A EP2231964B1 (en) | 2007-11-05 | 2008-03-11 | Accuspacer - prefabricated multi structural timber alignment fixture |
| PCT/GB2008/000884 WO2009060163A1 (en) | 2007-11-05 | 2008-03-11 | Accuspacer - prefabricated multi structural timber alignment fixture |
| US12/734,457 US20100251660A1 (en) | 2007-11-05 | 2008-11-03 | accuspacer-prefabricated multi structural timber alignment fixture |
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| GB0721827A GB2454265B (en) | 2007-11-05 | 2007-11-05 | Prefabricated multi structural timber alignment fixture |
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| GB0721827D0 GB0721827D0 (en) | 2007-12-19 |
| GB2454265A true GB2454265A (en) | 2009-05-06 |
| GB2454265B GB2454265B (en) | 2009-11-18 |
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| GB0721827A Expired - Fee Related GB2454265B (en) | 2007-11-05 | 2007-11-05 | Prefabricated multi structural timber alignment fixture |
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| US (1) | US20100251660A1 (en) |
| EP (1) | EP2231964B1 (en) |
| AT (1) | ATE517218T1 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU2008324010A1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2454265B (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2009060163A1 (en) |
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- 2008-03-11 WO PCT/GB2008/000884 patent/WO2009060163A1/en not_active Ceased
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| US3010162A (en) * | 1957-05-20 | 1961-11-28 | Lewis D Klein | Strip brace |
| US4843726A (en) * | 1988-01-19 | 1989-07-04 | Ward James E | Stud alignment and positioning tool |
| US5606837A (en) * | 1995-02-06 | 1997-03-04 | Holizlander; Mark A. | Brace system for use with a truss system |
| US6332299B1 (en) * | 1999-02-05 | 2001-12-25 | Stewart, Iii Kenneth G. | Connector for multiple member frame systems |
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| GB0721827D0 (en) | 2007-12-19 |
| WO2009060163A1 (en) | 2009-05-14 |
| ATE517218T1 (en) | 2011-08-15 |
| AU2008324010A1 (en) | 2009-05-14 |
| GB2454265B (en) | 2009-11-18 |
| US20100251660A1 (en) | 2010-10-07 |
| EP2231964A1 (en) | 2010-09-29 |
| EP2231964B1 (en) | 2011-07-20 |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20161105 |