Multi-story building connector system and method
AssigneeRizzotton, John
InventorJohn Rizzotto
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Abstract
A construction connector designed to fit column framework members to rapidly construct multi-story buildings is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the connector has an elongated main body with two holes at each end. A leveling plate attaches transversely to the body. An angle support member having two ten-gauge steel arms is welded to the bottom portion of the connector. A process for building the multi-story framework is also disclosed. The resulting structure has greatly improved resistance to uplift forces and seismic effects.
Claims20
A construction connector comprising:
- an elongated main body having a longitudinal direction with two end portions;
- and
- an angle support member attached to one end of the elongated main body, the angle support member having one arm extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the elongated main body.
A construction connector comprising:
- an elongated main body having a longitudinal direction with two end portions, each end portion defining two apertures;
- a leveling plate attached transversely to the elongated main body;
- and
- an angle support member attached to one end of the elongated main body, the angle support member has two arms extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the elongated main body.
A method of connecting multi-story structures for use in a building construction, comprising:
- positioning and sliding a connector over a structural member, such that the connector at least partially encloses the structural member;
- fastening the connector to the structural member;
- and
- fastening a column to the connector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.