Beam-column clamp
OwnerMark DiVito, John Cripps +1inventors
InventorsMark DiVito, John Cripps, Vincenzo Gentile
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Abstract
A beam-column clamp apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes first and second clamping members with hook like distal portions to clamp the beam. The first and second clamping members are in opposed relation to each other. A leg projects downwardly from each clamping member. The legs are received within the first end of the column and co-operate with each other to secure the first and second clamping members to the column.
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An apparatus for clamping a beam to a first end of a column, the column having a second end securable to a surface, the apparatus comprising:
- a) a first clamping member and a second clamping member, wherein the first clamping member is in opposed relation to the second clamping member, wherein the first and second clamping members are adapted to clamp the beam;
- b) a leg projecting downwardly from each of the clamping members, wherein the leg is received within the first end of the column, wherein the leg of the first clamping member cooperates with the leg of the second clamping member to secure the first and second clamping members to the column.
An apparatus for clamping a beam to a first end of a column, the column having a second end securable to a surface, the apparatus comprising:
- a) a first clamping member and a second clamping member, wherein the first clamping member is in opposed relation to the second clamping member, wherein the first and second clamping members are adapted to clamp the beam;
- each of the first and second clamping members comprising:
- i) a proximate portion;
- ii) a distal hook portion adapted to engage the beam;
- iii) a ridge located between the proximate portion and the distal hook portion;
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- b) a leg projecting downwardly from each of the clamping members, wherein the leg is received within the first end of the column, wherein the leg of the first clamping member cooperates with the leg of the second clamping member to secure the first and second clamping members to the column;
- wherein the proximate portion and the distal hook portion are adapted to rotate about the ridge to clamp the beam.
An apparatus for clamping a beam to a first end of a column, the column having a second end securable to a surface, the apparatus comprising:
- a) a first clamping member and a second clamping member, wherein the first clamping member is in opposed relation to the second clamping member, wherein the first and second clamping members are adapted to clamp the beam;
- each of the first and second clamping members comprising:
- i) a proximate portion;
- ii) a distal hook portion adapted to engage the beam;
- iii) a ridge located between the proximate portion and the distal hook portion;
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- b) a leg projecting downwardly from each of the clamping members, wherein the leg is received within the first end of the column, wherein the leg of the first clamping member cooperates with the leg of the second clamping member to secure the first and second clamping members to the column;
- c) a compression plate located between the proximate portion and the leg;
- wherein, upon the application of a force on the compression plate, the compression plate is adapted to crimp the proximate portion and the distal hook portion to securely engage the beam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.