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US20100251660A1
US20100251660A1 US12/734,457 US73445708A US2010251660A1 US 20100251660 A1 US20100251660 A1 US 20100251660A1 US 73445708 A US73445708 A US 73445708A US 2010251660 A1 US2010251660 A1 US 2010251660A1
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    • E04G21/1891Cut-marking templates for rafters; Templates used for assembling building frameworks
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    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
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    • E04B1/20Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of concrete, e.g. reinforced concrete, or other stonelike material
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    • E04B1/215Connections specially adapted therefor comprising metallic plates or parts
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
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    • E04B1/18Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/26Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of wood
    • E04B1/2604Connections specially adapted therefor
    • E04B1/2608Connectors made from folded sheet metal
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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    • E04CSTRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C3/00Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
    • E04C3/02Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces
    • E04C3/04Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of metal
    • E04C3/06Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of metal with substantially solid, i.e. unapertured, web
    • E04C3/07Joists; 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
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04CSTRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C3/00Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
    • E04C3/02Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces
    • E04C3/12Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members
    • E04C3/17Joists; 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
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04CSTRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C3/00Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
    • E04C3/02Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces
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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Fabricated beam construction substantially enhances building structural soundness.
  • FIG. 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.
  • FIG. 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 .
  • FIG. 3 Shows a 3D illustration of the invention showing three accuspacers, 1 , assembled on to four roof trusses, 6 , ready for hoisting up and installation.
  • the present invention titled “A Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture”, 1 comprises ( FIG. 1 ):
  • 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.
  • U channel welding includes spot welding & tack welding, ideally tack welding, 4 , to the uprights & base of the L section beam, 2 .
  • the predetermined centres between U channels, 3 is the regulation distance between roof timber centres set by the Building Regulations of each country—for Germany this distance is 400 mm and 600 mm.
  • the height & depth of the L section beam, 2 is approximately 40 mm each, and its overall length is approximately 1840 mm.
  • the height & depth of U-channels, 3 are approximately 50 mm & 90 mm respectively.

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Abstract

Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture, for quicker & cheaper roof structural timber' installation, comprises L beam (1) having four welded U channels (3) matching standard roof timber width, embodying holes (7) to nail timber to channels (3). USES & ADVANTAGES: 1. 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.

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    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 Structural Timber Alignment Fixture” 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 THE 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 Alignment Fixture” as cited in the present application. N.B. 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
  • 1. 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
  • FIG. 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.
  • FIG. 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.
  • FIG. 3 Shows a 3D illustration of the invention showing three accuspacers, 1, 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. 1):
      • 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, 2 b, 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 400 mm and 600 mm.
  • 5. The height & depth of the L section beam, 2, is approximately 40 mm each, and its overall length is approximately 1840 mm.
  • 6. The height & depth of U-channels, 3, are approximately 50 mm & 90 mm respectively.

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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. 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 country—for Britain this distance is 400 mm and 600 mm.
5. Accuspacer—Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in claim 4, wherein height & depth of said L section is approximately 40 mm each, and the overall length of said long beam is approximately 1840 mm.
6. Accuspacer—Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture as in claim 5, wherein height & depth of said channels are approximately 50 mm & 90 mm respectively.
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