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US 2003/0188495 A1Published application
Suspended jig for roof construction
OwnerSteven Bradley Taylor, Stanley A. Rishinventors
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Abstract
A roof framing jig for suspending a plurality of individual roof trusses in a predetermined spacing and orientation so as to facilitate construction of a roof truss assembly. The roof framing jig includes a jig frame, a hoist connection for suspending the jig frame, and a plurality of truss supports secured to the jig frame, where each truss support is adapted to suspend an individual roof truss.
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A roof framing jig, comprising:
- a jig frame;
- a hoist connection, adapted for suspending the jig frame;
- and
- a plurality of truss supports secured to the jig frame, each truss support adapted to suspend an individual roof truss;
- wherein the jig is configured to suspend a plurality of individual roof trusses in a predetermined spacing and orientation.
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A method of assembling a roof truss assembly, comprising the steps of:
- positioning a roof framing jig, wherein the jig includes a jig frame, a hoist connection adapted for suspending the jig frame, and a plurality of truss supports secured to the jig frame, each truss support adapted to suspend an individual roof truss;
- suspending at least two individual roof trusses from at least two truss supports, wherein the jig is configured such that the individual roof trusses are suspended in a predetermined spacing and orientation;
- and
- bracing the roof trusses to form a truss assembly.
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A method of assembling a roof truss assembly, comprising the steps of:
- providing a roof framing jig, wherein the jig includes a jig frame, a hoist connection adapted for suspending the jig frame, and a plurality of truss supports secured to the jig frame, each truss support adapted to suspend an individual roof truss;
- suspending an individual roof truss from each truss support;
- positioning the roof framing jig so that the individual roof trusses are suspended in a predetermined spacing and orientation that is accessible from ground level;
- bracing the roof trusses to form a truss assembly.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.