Method for constructing a frame structure with load-bearing joints
OwnerEdward Zamerovskyinventor
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Abstract
A method of making and erecting a framed structure, preferably single level, by milling standard pieces of lumber that are joined into a sturdy, rectangular frame is disclosed. Opposed Side Beams having dado cuts at their opposite ends are joined to opposed Face Beams having complementary dado cuts at their opposite ends. Floor joists connect opposed sidebeams and support subflooring or decking, and, to accommodate certain larger dimensional floorplans, Center Beams are built into the frame. The frame can rest on a periphery foundation or be erected over posts.
Claims11
A junction of frame members for supporting a load comprising:
- a) a first horizontal member, the first horizontal member having an end which is formed with a first generally rectangular cut-out, the first cut-out defining five distinct surfaces,
- b) a second horizontal member, the second horizontal member having an end which is formed with a second generally rectangular cut-out, the second cut-out defining five distinct surfaces, the second cut-out being shaped to mate with the first cut-out, and
- c) a post member,
- wherein the first and second horizontal members are held in mating relationship such that each of the five surfaces of the first cut-out are held in abutment, respectively, with each of the five surfaces of the second cut-out without regard to any abutment with the post member, and
- wherein the first and second horizontal members have lower surfaces which are not part of said first and second cut-outs, and wherein the lower surfaces of both horizontal members rest upon the post member.
A junction of frame members for supporting a load comprising:
- a) a first horizontal member, the first horizontal member having an inner section and an outer section, the inner and outer sections both having generally rectangular cross-sections, the inner and outer sections being adjacent to each other and generally parallel to each other and mutually offset to define a downwardly extending lower portion of the inner section and an upwardly extending upper portion of the outer section, the inner section having an upper portion,
- b) a second horizontal member, the second horizontal member having an inner section and an outer section, the inner and outer sections both having generally rectangular cross-sections, the inner and outer sections being adjacent to each other and generally parallel to each other and mutually offset to define a downwardly extending lower portion of the inner section and an upwardly extending upper portion of the outer section, the inner section having an upper portion,
- c) the first horizontal member having an end in which there is a cut-out in the lower portion of the inner section of said first horizontal member, such that the upper portion of the inner section of the first horizontal member extends longitudinally beyond the lower portion of the inner section, and the outer section extends longitudinally beyond the upper portion of the inner section,
- d) the second horizontal member having an end in which there is a cut-out in the upper portion of the inner section of said second horizontal member, the cut-out having a longitudinal extent, and wherein the outer section extends along the longitudinal extent of the cut-out,
- wherein the first and second horizontal members are matingly engaged at said ends, and
- wherein the first and second horizontal members sit on a post member.
In a junction of frame members for supporting a load, the junction being formed of first and second horizontal members disposed on a vertical post, both horizontal members comprising an inner section having a generally rectangular cross-section and an outer section having a generally rectangular cross-section, the outer section extending above the inner section such that the outer section defines a flange extending along both horizontal members, the improvement wherein:
- the first horizontal member has an end having a cut-out which defines a plurality of surfaces, the second horizontal member has an end having a cut-out which defines a plurality of surfaces, wherein the surfaces of the cut-outs of the respective horizontal members are shaped to mate with each other,
- wherein the inner section of the first horizontal member and the inner section of the second horizontal member bear against each other along a plurality of surfaces, and wherein the outer sections of the first and second horizontal members bear against each other.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.