US 2026/0299541 A1 · TRUSS ASSEMBLY USING METAL PLATES

Abstract

A method for assembling a wood truss using truss plates with predefined placements is disclosed. The method includes generating construction drawings that depict graphical representations of truss plates, including the positions and orientations of their teeth relative to the junctions of truss components. The truss components are positioned on a work surface according to the drawings, and truss plates corresponding to the graphical representations are aligned with each junction. Pressure is then applied to secure the plates, ensuring structural integrity. The truss plates include a plurality of teeth punched in pairs and formed at right angles to the plate face, with rows of punched holes represented in the construction drawings. This method enhances precision in truss assembly, reducing errors and improving manufacturing efficiency.

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Dependent claims

A method of assembling a wood truss having truss components which are joined by truss plates, each truss plate having a plurality of teeth, comprising:

generating construction drawings including graphical representations of the plurality of teeth at positions and orientations relative to junctions between components to which the plate is to be secured in an assembled wood truss;
placing the truss components in positions as illustrated in the drawings on a work surface;
aligning a truss plate matching the graphical representation of the plurality of teeth for each of the junctions between truss components to be secured;
and
applying pressure to each plate to secure each junction.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Truss assembly using metal plates

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Abstract

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