Beam pocket kit and assembly
AssigneeBeam Pocket LLC
InventorsPaul Karius, Peter Monroe
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Abstract
An apparatus, such as a beam pocket, connects a beam to a wall, such as a concrete wall. The apparatus includes a frame having a plurality of panels that cooperate to define a pocket of various heights. The apparatus includes a clamp within the pocket. The clamp is configured to secure an end of the beam at a position within the pocket. The clamp is further configured to selectively define the position relative to the frame. The apparatus further includes at least one anchor extending from the clamp and away from the pocket for mounting with the wall.
Claims20
An apparatus for connecting a beam to a wall, the apparatus comprising:
- a frame comprising a first frame portion received within a second frame portion, each of the first frame portion and the second frame portion having a plurality of panels that cooperate to define a pocket to receive an end of the beam, the first frame portion and the second frame portion configured to adjust a dimension of the pocket;
- a clamp within the pocket and configured to secure an end of the beam at a position within the pocket, wherein the clamp is configured to selectively define the position relative to the frame;
- and
- at least one anchor extending from the clamp and away from the pocket for mounting with the wall.
An apparatus for connecting a beam to a wall, the apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of panels defining a pocket to receive an end of the beam, the plurality of panels comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel extending between the first and second panels;
- a structural angle positioned between the first panel and the second panel to rest at least partially on the third panel;
- a first anchor positioned through the structural angle and extending away from the plurality of panels;
- a second anchor positioned through the structural angle and extending away from the plurality of panel;
- a bearing plate engaged with the first anchor and the second anchor and positioned between the first panel and the second panel;
- a first clamping component engaged with the first anchor above the bearing plate;
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- a second clamping component engaged with the second anchor above the bearing plate.
A method of connecting a beam to a wall, the method comprising:
- setting an apparatus in a concrete wall, the apparatus comprising a frame including a first frame portion received within a second frame portion to define a pocket therein, the first frame portion and second frame portion configured to adjust a dimension of the pocket;
- setting an end of a beam on a bearing plate of the apparatus so that the bearing plate and the end of the beam are positioned at least partially within the pocket;
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- clamping a flange of the beam to the bearing plate using first and second clamping components arranged on opposing sides of a web of the beam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.