Framing member having reinforced end
OwnerJohn Riceinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a framing member for use in a steel framed flooring structure. The framing member has a U-shaped rectangular cross section with two parallel spaced apart flanges and a central web bridging the flanges and connected to one edge of each of the flanges. The central web has an extension on each end thereof, the extension extending beyond the flanges a distance of at least half the width of the flange.
Claims4
A framing member for use in steel framed flooring structures, the framing member comprising a metal member having a generally U shaped rectangular cross section with two parallel spaced apart flanges and a central web bridging the flanges and connected to one edge of each of the flanges, the central web being an extension at either end thereof, the extension extending beyond the flanges a distance of at least half the width of the flange, the extension being bendable to allow it to butt against a supporting framing member in a steel framed structure.
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