Arm connection for a structural member
AssigneeThomas & Betts International, Inc.
InventorMike Gall
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Abstract
A structural member with an improved arm connection is provided with a first thru-vang that has a plurality of apertures disposed therein that is secured to the structural member. A second thru-vang is disposed adjacent the first thru-vang and has a plurality of apertures also. The second thru-vang is also secured to the structural member. In addition, a plurality of pins are received through the plurality of apertures in the first thru-vang and the plurality of apertures in the second thru-vang, which are axially aligned. An arm bracket is coupled to the first thru-vang and the second thru-vang by the plurality of pins such that each of the plurality of pins extends between the first thru-vang and the second thru-vang. Last, an arm secured to the arm bracket for support electrical conductors.
Claims20
A structural member including an arm connection comprising:
- a first thru-vang extending laterally through the structural member and having a plurality of apertures disposed therein, the first thru-vang secured to the structural member;
- a second thru-vang extending laterally through the structural member and parallel to the first thru-vang and having a plurality of apertures therein, the second thru-vang secured to the structural member;
- a plurality of pins being received through the plurality of apertures in the first thru-vang and the plurality of apertures in the second thru-vang which are axially aligned;
- an arm bracket coupled to the first thru-vang and the second thru-vang by the plurality of pins such that each of the plurality of pins extends between the first thru-vang and the second thru-vang;
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- an arm secured to the arm bracket.
(canceled)
A structural member including an arm connection comprising:
- a first thru-vang extending laterally through the structural member and having a plurality of apertures disposed therein, the first thru-vang welded to the structural member;
- a second thru-vang adjacent the first thru-vang and having a plurality of apertures therein, the second thru-vang extending laterally through the structural member and welded thereto;
- a plurality of pins being received through the plurality of apertures in the first thru-vang and the plurality of apertures in the second thru-vang which are axially aligned;
- an arm bracket coupled to the first thru-vang and the second thru-vang by the plurality of pins such that each of the plurality of pins extends between the first thru-yang and the second thru-vang;
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- an arm secured to the arm bracket.
A structural member including an arm connection comprising:
- a first thru-vang extending laterally through the structural member and having a plurality of apertures disposed therein, the first thru-vang welded to the structural member;
- a second thru-vang adjacent the first thru-vang and having a plurality of apertures therein, the second thru-vang extending laterally through the structural member and welded thereto;
- at least one cross brace joined between the first thru-vang and the second thru-yang for structural support;
- a plurality of pins being received through the plurality of apertures in the first thru-vang and the plurality of apertures in the second thru-vang which are axially aligned;
- a U-shaped arm bracket coupled to the first thru-vang and the second thru-vang by the plurality of pins such that each of the plurality of pins extends between the first thru-yang and the second thru-vang;
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- an arm secured to the U-shaped arm bracket.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.