U.S. patent application number 10/683947 was filed with the patent office on 2004-07-29 for framing system for buildings.
This patent application is currently assigned to Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation. Invention is credited to Meek, Michael Alan, Plueard, David Donald.
Application Number | 20040144057 10/683947 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34435400 |
Filed Date | 2004-07-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040144057 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Meek, Michael Alan ; et
al. |
July 29, 2004 |
Framing system for buildings
Abstract
A framing system for buildings that includes a plurality of
studs and track mounted together to form a unique framing system.
Each stud defines a longitudinally extending body, opposing
foldable end flaps, and opposing flanges that extend outwardly from
the body. Each of the opposing flanges also includes a second
flange that extends outwardly from the opposing flanges at
approximately an angle of ninety degrees. Mounted to the plurality
of studs is the plurality of track. Each of the plurality of track
defines a longitudinally extending track body and opposing track
flanges extending outwardly from the track body.
Inventors: |
Meek, Michael Alan;
(Phoenix, AZ) ; Plueard, David Donald; (Phonenix,
AZ) |
Correspondence
Address: |
BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD.
TEN SOUTH WACKER DRIVE
SUITE 3000
CHICAGO
IL
60606
US
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Assignee: |
Allied Tube & Conduit
Corporation
Harvey
IL
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Family ID: |
34435400 |
Appl. No.: |
10/683947 |
Filed: |
October 10, 2003 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60442696 |
Jan 27, 2003 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
52/656.2 ;
52/653.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04C 2003/0473 20130101;
E04B 2001/2466 20130101; E04B 2001/2448 20130101; E04C 3/07
20130101; E04B 2/58 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
052/656.2 ;
052/653.1 |
International
Class: |
E04C 002/38 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A framing system for storage buildings comprising: a plurality
of studs, each stud defining a longitudinally extending body and
opposing first flanges extending outwardly from the body at
approximately an angle of ninety degrees, each stud further
defining opposing second flanges extending outwardly from the
opposing first flanges at approximately an angle of ninety degrees,
each stud also defining opposing foldable end flaps, a plurality of
track mounted to the plurality of studs, each track defining a
longitudinally extending track body and opposing track flanges
extending outwardly from the track body at an angle of
approximately ninety degrees.
2. The framing system of claim 1 wherein the plurality of track
further include a plurality of mounting holes for the mounting of
the track to the stud.
3. The framing system of claim 2 wherein the track is mounted to
the foldable end flaps of the stud.
4. The framing system of claim 3 wherein the plurality of track and
the plurality of studs are made from a carbon steel with a
galvanized zinc coating.
5. A framing system for storage buildings comprising: a plurality
of studs, each stud defining a longitudinally extending body and
opposing first flanges extending outwardly from the body at
approximately an angle of ninety degrees, each stud further
defining opposing second flanges extending outwardly from the
opposing first flanges at approximately an angle of ninety degrees,
each stud also defining opposing foldable end flaps, a plurality of
track mounted to the plurality of studs, each track defining a
longitudinally extending track body and opposing track flanges
extending outwardly from the track body at an angle of
approximately ninety degrees, each track also includes a plurality
of mounting holes for the mounting of the track to at least one of
the plurality of studs.
6. The framing system of claim 5 wherein the track is mounted to
the foldable end flaps of the stud.
7. The framing system of claim 6 wherein the plurality of track and
the plurality of studs are made from a carbon steel with a
galvanized zinc coating.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This Non-Provisional Application claims benefit to U.S.
Provisional Application Serial No. 60/442,696 filed Jan. 27,
2003.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to storage and other
buildings and more specifically to framing systems for storage and
other buildings.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Storage buildings, sheds, and other similar buildings are
quite known as providing a sheltered structure for numerous items,
such as automobiles, agricultural equipment, gardening equipment,
and the like. These structures are typically in an outdoor
environment and must withstand various, and sometimes extreme,
weather conditions. The underlying framing systems of these known
buildings is what provides the durability to withstand the
sometimes extreme environmental conditions. It has become apparent
that improvements in the framing system results in improvements in
the durability and longevity of the building. Consequently, there
is a continuing need for improvements in the underlying framing
structure that supports the storage building, shed, or other
similar building.
[0004] The present invention is directed at such an improvement
over existing framing systems.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention is directed to a framing system for
storage buildings, sheds, shelters, houses or other buildings that
store, house, or contain various items and things. The framing
system of the invention is directed to framing structures that use
studs and track as the supporting structure. The invention is
particularly useful as the underlying framing structure for the
floor of a building. Under the present invention, each stud defines
a longitudinally extending body and opposing flanges that extend
outwardly from the body. Each flange also includes a second flange
that extends outwardly from the opposing flanges at approximately
an angle of ninety degrees. Each stud also defines opposing
foldable end flaps. Mounted to the plurality of studs at the end
flaps is the plurality of track. Each track defines a
longitudinally extending track body and opposing track flanges
extending outwardly from the track body. As a system, the studs and
track of the invention create a stronger and more durable framing
structure over known structures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of the framing system of the
present invention.
[0007] FIG. 2 shows an exploded isometric view of the invention of
FIG. 1.
[0008] FIG. 3 shows an isometric view of the stud of the invention
of FIG. 1.
[0009] Other features and advantages of the invention will become
apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following
detailed description, claims and drawings in which like numerals
are used to designate like features.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The invention may be embodied in various forms. Referring to
the Figures wherein like numerals are used to designate like
features, there is depicted in FIG. 1 a framing system 10 of the
present invention. The framing system 10 includes a plurality of
studs 12 and a plurality of track 14 that are mounted together to
make a portion of the underlying frame for a building, such as a
storage building, shed, shelter, house or other similar buildings.
The framing system 10 is particularly useful as the frame
underlying the floor of a storage building or shed. The individual
studs 12 and track 14 are further depicted in FIG. 2.
[0011] Referring to FIG. 3, the stud 12 defines a longitudinally
extending body 16 having opposing ends 18, 20 and opposing sides
22, 24. Extending outwardly from the sides 22, 24 of the body 16
are opposing flanges 26. The flanges extend outwardly at
approximately an angle of 90 degrees from the body 16. Located at
the ends 28 of the flanges 26 are second opposing flanges 30 that
extend outwardly at approximately an angle of 90 degrees from the
flanges 26. As depicted, the flanges 30 extend parallel to the body
16 and toward the longitudinal center of the body 16. The body 16
and flanges 26, 30 form a stud that has a C-shaped cross section.
One of skill in the art will understand that other similar stud
shapes and configurations are possible.
[0012] Located at the ends 18, 20 of the stud 12 are a plurality of
holes or slots 29 positioned linearly and extending transversely
across the body 16 of the stud. Also located at the ends 18, 20 are
foldable end flaps 31 that, as depicted, are foldable along the
plurality of holes 29. The foldable flaps define a mounting surface
on which the track 14 may be attached and also serve as a stiffener
for the stud 12. As depicted, the track 14 may be mounted to the
stud 12 at various positions along the track 14.
[0013] Referring to FIG. 2, the track 14 includes a longitudinally
extending body 32 with opposing ends 34, 36 and opposing sides 38,
40. Extending outwardly from the opposing ends 34, 36 are opposing
flanges 42. The opposing flanges 42 extend outwardly at an angle of
approximately 90 degrees from the body 32. Mounting holes 44 are
positioned along the body 32 of the track to permit the mounting of
the track 14 to the stud 12 and specifically to the end flaps 31 of
the stud 12. As is known in the art, fasteners or rivets or the
like may be used to mount the track 14 to the stud 12. Again, one
skilled in the art will understand that other shapes and
configurations of the track are possible.
[0014] The stud 12 and track 14 are preferably made of flat rolled
carbon steel with a galvanized zinc coating for added corrosion
resistance. It should be understood by those skilled in the art
that other suitable materials may be used with the present
invention depending on the application and the environment in which
the framing system is to be used.
[0015] While the invention has been described with respect to
specific examples including presently preferred modes of carrying
out the invention, those skilled in the art will appreciate that
there are numerous variations and permutations of the above
described systems and techniques that fall within the spirit and
scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
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