Rolling block restraint connector having an improved linkage assembly

A method for installing a rolling block restraint connector for forming a moment resisting connection at a joint intersection between a continuous first structural member and at least a continuous second structural member located adjacent to the continuous first structural member, the connector comprising:

• placing a first restraint assembly at the joint intersection, wherein the first restraint assembly includes (i) a first block, (ii) a second block, and (iii) a first shaft that passes through channels of the first block and the second block;
• placing a second restraint assembly at the joint intersection, wherein the second restraint assembly includes (i) a third block, (ii) a fourth block, and (iii) a second shaft that passes through channels of the third block and the fourth block;
• and
• coupling the first restraint assembly with the second restraint assembly via a first linkage and a second linkage, wherein the first shaft and the second shaft each pass through the first linkage and the second linkage,
• wherein the continuous first structural member is a beam and the continuous second structural member is a column, and wherein the first block and the third block each cause pressure to be applied to the beam, and the second block and the fourth block each cause pressure to be applied to the column.