Snap connectors for wall framing
AssigneeHyperframe Inc.
InventorsKenneth SOBEL, David TAYLOR
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Abstract
A framing system includes a first connection assembly that engages with a substrate. The first connection assembly includes a first connector and a track. At least one spring flange defined by the first connector engages with a fastener positioned along the substrate to maintain the first connection assembly in a fixed position relative to the substrate and to interconnect the substrate with the track. The framing system further includes a second connection assembly defining a second connector engaged to a stud. The second connection assembly engages with the first connection assembly to interconnect the stud with the track.
Claims20
A framing system for interconnecting construction components, comprising:
- a first connection assembly comprising a first connector, including:
- a base defining a first section, a second section, and a center section between the first section and the second section, the base further defining an opening extending through the center section, and
- a spring clasp defined along the base, including
- a first spring flange defining at least one spring member and a first retention edge, and
- a second spring flange defining at least one spring member and a second retention edge,
- wherein the first connection assembly is configured to receive a fastener through the opening, the fastener engages the first and second retention edges and deflects the first and second spring flanges temporarily away from an original configuration, the first and second spring flanges biased to return to the original configuration to lock the first and second retention edges along the fastener.
A framing system, comprising:
- a first connection assembly comprising a first connector, including:
- a spring clasp defined along a base, including
- a first spring flange defining at least one spring member and a first retention edge, and
- a second spring flange defining at least one spring member and a second retention edge,
- wherein the first and second retention edges are configured to temporarily shift laterally from an original configuration and then return to the original configuration to lock the first and second retention edges along a bottom edge defined by a fastener.
A method of making a framing system, comprising:
- forming a first connection assembly comprising a first connector, including:
- providing a base, and
- forming a spring clasp along the base, including
- forming a first spring flange defining a first retention edge, and
- forming a second spring flange defining a second retention edge,
- wherein the first and second retention edges are configured to temporarily shift laterally from an original configuration and then return to the original configuration to lock the first and second retention edges along a fastener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.