Geometric connecting assembly and method for braced frame connections
OwnerCameron John Black, Ian David Aiken +2inventors
InventorsCameron John Black, Ian David Aiken, Daniel Merle Andreason, Junichi Yazawa
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Abstract
The present invention is directed towards improved apparatuses and methods for connecting a structural bracing system having a first geometry to a structure or structural component having a second geometry.
Claims21
A method for connecting a structural brace to a building frame comprising the steps of:
- providing a brace having an end comprising a geometric mating surface;
- providing a connector comprising a first end comprising a mating component, said mating component having a geometric shape that is substantially complementary to the geometric mating surface of the brace end such that the geometric mating surface of the brace end is insertable and receivable into the substantially complementary geometric shape of the connector mating component, and a second end pre-selected and dimensioned to engage a frame;
- providing a frame support connected to the frame, said frame support comprising a surface dimensioned to engage the second end of the connector;
- attaching the connector to the frame support;
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- attaching the brace to the connector.
An apparatus for connecting a structural brace to a frame comprising a connector comprising a first connector end having a mating component, said mating component having a geometric shape that is substantially complementary to a geometric mating surface of a brace end such that the geometric mating surface of the brace end is insertable and receivable into the substantially complementary geometric shape of the connector mating component, and a second connector end pre-selected and dimensioned to engage a frame.
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