AU2022202968A1 - System for constructing a support structure - Google Patents
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Abstract
System for Constructing a Support Structure
A system for constructing a planar support structure of joists and cross-members, the system
comprising a joist and a bracket for connecting a cross-member to the joist, the joist comprising
a pair of parallel longitudinal rails which define a channel therebetween and are arranged along
a side face of the joist, the rails having overhang portions facing each other to form an opening
of the channel which is narrower than the channel; the bracket comprising an engagement
portion for connecting the bracket to the joist and an attachment portion for attaching said cross
member to the bracket; wherein the engagement portion is configured to fit between the rails in
a first orientation and to engage with the rails in a second orientation to retain the bracket in the
channel of the joist; and wherein the attachment portion is configured to extend outwardly from
the side face of the joist when the bracket is in the second orientation in the channel for
attachment of said cross-member to the bracket in a perpendicular orientation to the joist. A
method of constructing a planar support structure is also provided.
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System for Constructing a Support Structure
Related Applications
This application claims convention priority to patent application GB 2116583.2 filed on 17 November 2021, whose specification as originally filed is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Field
The present invention relates to a system for constructing a planar support structure of joists and cross-members. The present invention also relates to a method of assembling such a planar support structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a planar support structure of joists and cross members, wherein a bracket can be inserted between a pair of rails within the joist and then twisted to engage with and be retained by the rails. The present invention may find particular utility in constructing a support structure for decking systems, for example garden decking systems.
Background
Any discussion of the prior art throughout the specification should in no way be considered as an admission that such prior art is widely known or forms part of common general knowledge in the field.
Decking typically takes the form of planks (decking boards) that are laid parallel to each other to form a planar surface. Typically decking is used for gardens, patios or for other exposed areas such as pedestrian walkways or as an alternative to paving.
Decking can be laid at ground level over a flat surface. However, more commonly decking is constructed as a raised platform over ground which may be uneven. In such circumstances a planar support frame is required for the boards to be laid upon in order to form a planar deck. Such support frames are typically in the form of interconnected frameworks of joists, cross-members and posts. The posts may be provided with concrete foundations for increased stability.
The joists provide supports upon which decking boards can be laid and secured in place. Usually decking boards are secured in place with galvanised nails or screws. However, any appropriate means of fixing the decking in place can be used, including the use of adhesive, staples, fixing brackets, tacks, carpentry joints, dowels, etc.
Decking provides a convenient and low maintenance alternative to grass. It also has the advantage of providing a relatively rigid level surface. Thus, for example, it can be used to support objects such as garden furniture without the risk of the objects sinking into the ground, or becoming soiled, etc.
However the majority of decking projects are beyond the skill of many homeowners who may not have advanced carpentry skills. The construction of a level, planar support frame is a particular challenge for a typical homeowner without carpentry skills, as joists and cross-members have to be accurately measured, cut, placed and secured to each other in order to provide such a support frame.
Therefore there is a need for improvements in decking methods and components which can make the construction of a support frame and therefore deck easier for the unskilled user.
Summary of the Invention
It is one aim of the present invention, amongst others, to provide a system for constructing a planar support structure of joists and cross-members that addresses at least one disadvantage of the prior art, whether identified here or elsewhere, or to provide an alternative to existing systems. For instance, it may be an aim of the present invention to provide a system which allows a relatively unskilled user to attach cross-members to joists in the construction of a support frame, for example in the construction of decking.
The present invention relates to a system for constructing a planar support structure of joists and cross-members. The present invention may specifically relate to a system for constructing a planar support structure for decking, for example garden decking. However as will be appreciated by the skilled person the present invention may be used in other forms of construction.
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for constructing a planar support structure of joists and cross-members, the system comprising a joist and a bracket for connecting a cross-member to the joist, the joist comprising a pair of parallel longitudinal rails which define a channel therebetween and are arranged along a side face of the joist, the rails having overhang portions facing each other to form an opening of the channel which is narrower than the channel; the bracket comprising an engagement portion for connecting the bracket to the joist and an attachment portion for attaching said cross-member to the bracket; wherein the engagement portion is configured to fit between the rails in a first orientation and to engage with the rails in a second orientation to retain the bracket in the channel of the joist; and wherein the attachment portion is configured to extend outwardly from the side face of the joist when the bracket is in the second orientation in the channel for attachment of said cross-member to the bracket in a perpendicular orientation to the joist.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and the claims, the words "comprise", "comprising", and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in the sense of "including, but not limited to".
A joist is a horizontal structural member used in framework structures to span an open space, often between beams that subsequently transfer loads to vertical members. The joist is suitably made of a self-supporting material, such as wood, engineered wood, or metal, for example steel or aluminium.
The term cross-member defines a structural member that is transverse to the joist. Like the joist, the cross-member is suitably made of a self-supporting material, such as wood, engineered wood, or metal, for example steel or aluminium.
In use, the bracket secures thejoist and cross-member together. As with the joist and cross-member, the bracket is suitably made of a self-supporting material, such as wood, engineered wood, or metal, for example steel or aluminium. The joist is suitably secured to the cross-member using the bracket with nails or screws. Therefore the bracket suitably comprises holes for fixing of said nails or screws.
The joist is suitably formed from aluminium, suitably extruded from aluminium with the rails formed integral to the joist. The bracket is suitably formed from aluminium. Suitably the joist and the bracket are formed from aluminium.
The joist is suitably cuboid in shape and may be described as a beam.
The joist comprises a pair of parallel longitudinal rails which define a channel therebetween which are arranged along a side face of the joist. The side of the joist is typically the longest side. The side face is suitably a rectangular face of the joist. The side of the joist is referred to in relation to the intended orientation of the joist in use, i.e., when it has been incorporated in a support structure.
The rails each have overhang portions facing each other to form an opening of the channel which is narrower than the channel. One overhang portion may be referred to herein as the upper overhang and the other overhang portion may be referred to herein as the lower overhang. Suitably the upper and lower overhang portions of the rail define a top groove and a bottom groove within the joist. The top groove, the bottom groove and the space in between provide the channel.
The upper and lower overhang portions of the rail are suitably integral to the joist, i.e., formed during manufacture of the joist. However, in alternative embodiments they may be considered as attached, i.e., not formed during manufacture of the joist and subsequently added during a separate stage of the manufacturing process.
The channel is suitably an elongate channel. Suitably the channel extends across the entire length of the side face. Suitably the rails extend across the entire length of the side face and are continuous. The channel is of course open at the side face in which it is provided. The channel is also suitably open at the front and back faces.
Suitably the grooves extend along the channel from the bottom face to the top face. Suitably the grooves co-extend with the channel. Suitably the grooves and the channel are open at the front and back faces of the joist.
Suitably the joist has the above-described rails and channel arrangement on both long side faces of the joist.
Suitably the system comprises at least one cross-member.
The bracket of the system of this first aspect comprises an engagement portion for connecting the bracket to the joist. The engagement portion is configured to fit between the rails in a first orientation. Suitably in the first orientation the bracket can be freely moved in relation to the joist both along the joist and away from the joist and allows free placement of the bracket at any point along the joist.
The engagement portion of the bracket is configured to engage with the rails in a second orientation to retain the bracket in the channel of the joist. By this we mean that the position of the bracket cannot be removed from the joist in a direction that is perpendicular to the joist. However suitably in the second orientation the bracket can slide parallel to the joist, with the engagement portion within the channel, whilst being retained in the channel by the overhang portions. This provides significant advantages in use as the position of the bracket can be easily adjusted and re-adjusted along the joist as required before fixing of the cross-member, whilst being retained in the channel on the joist. This avoids the need for accurate first-time placement and fixing of the bracket to the joist and manual holding of the bracket against the joist whilst applying suitable fixings.
This functionality of the engagement portion of the bracket may be achieved by providing the engagement portion with a first dimension which is shorter than the distance between the overhang portions of the rails and a second dimension which is wider than the distance between the overhang portions of the rails and suitably approximate to the width of the channel.
Suitably, in the first orientation, the first dimension of the engagement portion is orientated between the overhang portions of the rails on the joist, approximately perpendicular to the rails and therefore fits between the overhang portions of the rails (as the first dimension is shorter than the distance between the overhang portions of the rails) and allows the engagement portion to enter the channel in the joist (between the rails). Suitably, in the second orientation, the second dimension of the engagement portion is orientated in the channel between the rails, perpendicular to the rails and therefore the overhang portions prevent the engagement portion from being removed from the channel in a direction away from the side face of the joist on which the rails are provided. Therefore in order to remove the bracket from the rails of the joist, the bracket would have to be moved back to the first orientation (or slid out of the rails at the end of the joist).
This allows the engagement portion to be freely and easily placed within the joist.
The engagement portion suitably comprises a long edge and a short edge. Suitably the engagement portion is a plate comprising a long edge and a short edge. Suitably the short edge provides the first dimension and the long edge provides the second dimension. Suitably the short edge and the long edge of the engagement portion join at a corner of the engagement portion. The long edge is suitably arranged at or is part of the join between the engagement portion and the attachment portion. The bracket (and thus the engagement portion and attachment portion together) may therefore form an 'L'shape. The short edge is suitably approximately perpendicular to the long edge and approximately perpendicular to the attachment portion. Suitably moving from the first orientation to the second orientation involves rotating the engagement portion about 90.
Suitably the long edge of the engagement portion extends beyond the adjoining edge of the attachment portion. Suitably the long edge of the engagement portion extends beyond the adjoining edge of the attachment portion at both ends.
The long edge and the short edge of the engagement portion are connected by a third edge. The third edge may have any suitable shape provided that the third edge does not extend beyond the long edge at any point, relative to the corner of the engagement portion where the short edge and the long edge meet. The third edge may be a curve, such that the engagement portion has an approximate quarter circle face having a long edge, a short edge and a curved edge therebetween, suitably a plate with these features.
The bracket comprises an attachment portion for attaching a cross-member to the bracket.
The attachment portion is configured to extend outwardly from the side face of the joist when the bracket is in the second orientation in the channel, for attachment of said cross-member to the bracket in a perpendicular orientation to the joist. The attachment portion suitably provides a surface which enables fixings to be placed through to attach the bracket to said cross-member to the bracket and therefore the joist. Suitably the attachment portion is a plate and is joined to the engagement portion at the long edge of the engagement portion, approximately perpendicularly to the engagement portion. The attachment portion may be a substantially rectangular plate. The attachment portion is suitably configured to be received and retained within a channel provided on said cross-member. Such a channel may be provided on said cross-member by a pair of rails as described above in relation to the joist.
Suitably the engagement portion is a plate. Suitably the attachment portion is a plate. Suitably the engagement portion and the attachment portions are perpendicular to one another. Suitably the engagement portion and attachment portion are plates that are perpendicular to each other.
The system according to this first aspect suitably comprises at least one such cross-member. Suitably the cross-member comprises a pair of parallel longitudinal rails which define a channel therebetween and are arranged along a side face of the joist, the rails having overhang portions facing each other to form an opening of the channel which is narrower than the channel; wherein the pair of parallel longitudinal rails are configured to receive and retain the attachment portion of the bracket when the bracket is in the second orientation.
The attachment portion and/or the engagement portion may comprise holes for receiving fixings to facilitate the fixing of the bracket to the joist and/or the cross-member when the desired placement of the bracket has been obtained.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of constructing a planar support structure comprising joists and cross-members, the method comprising the steps of: (1) providing a joist comprising a pair of parallel longitudinal rails which define a channel therebetween and are arranged along a side face of the joist, the rails having overhang portions facing each other to form an opening of the channel which is narrower than the channel; (2) providing a bracket comprising an engagement portion for connecting the bracket to the joist and an attachment portion for attaching said cross-member to the bracket; (3) inserting the engagement portion of the bracket between the rails of the joist in a first orientation; (4) moving the bracket into a second orientation such that the engagement portion engages with the rails to retain the bracket in the channel of the joist; and (5) attaching a cross-member to the attachment portion of the bracket in a perpendicular orientation to the joist.
The method is suitably performed in the order of step (1) to step (5).
The joist, bracket, cross-member and planar support structure of the method of this second aspect may have any of the suitable features and advantages described in relation to the first aspect.
The steps of the method of this second aspect are suitably repeated in order to construct a planar support structure comprising a plurality of the joists and the cross-members connected by the brackets, as required.
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For a better understanding of the invention, and to show how example embodiments may be carried into effect, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows a joist (100) according to the first aspect of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows a bracket (200) according to the first aspect of the present invention.
Figure 3(a) shows the bracket (200) in the first orientation in the joist (100).
Figure 3(b) shows the bracket (200) in the second orientation in the joist (100).
Detailed Description of the Example Embodiments
Figure 1 shows a joist (100) for use in a system for constructing a planar support structure according to the first aspect of the present invention. The joist (100) comprises a side face (101), a front face (102), a back face (not shown) and a second side face (not shown). The joist (100) comprises a pair of parallel longitudinal rails (103, 104). The upper (103a) and lower (104a) overhang portions of the rail define upper and lower grooves (103b, 104b). The upper and lower grooves and the space in between defines channel (101a). The same arrangement of rails and overhang portions are provided on the second side-face so that the joist has the same functionality on both sides and either side can be used as described below. The joist (100) is formed of aluminium and is therefore relatively lightweight and rigid. The rails (103, 104) are integrated with the joist, i.e., formed during manufacturing, suitably by extrusion. A cross-member could also be provided having the same features.
Figure 2 shows a bracket (200) for use in a system for constructing a planar support structure according to a first aspect of the present invention. The bracket comprises an engagement portion (201) and an attachment portion (202). Both the engagement portion (201) and the attachment portion (202) may comprise holes (203) for accommodating screws and allowing fixing of the bracket to a joist and cross-member. The attachment portion (202) is shown as a rectangular plate. The engagement portion (201) is shown as an approximate quarter circle plate. The long edge (204) of the engagement portion (201) joins the engagement portion to the attachment portion (202). The long edge (204) of the engagement portion (201) is shown to extend beyond (205a, 205b) the attachment portion (202). The long edge (204) is longer than the distance between the upper (103a) and lower (104a) overhang portions of the rail of the joist (100), but shorter than, or approximate to the width of the channel (101a). The engagement portion (201) also comprises short edge (206) which is arranged perpendicularly to the long edge (204) and to the plane of the attachment portion (202) and joins the long edge (204) at a corner of the engagement portion (201). The short edge (206) is shorter than the long edge (204) and is shorter than the distance between the upper (103a) and lower (104a) overhang portions of the rail of the joist (100). Curved edge (207) connects the distal ends of the long edge (204) to the short edge (206). The attachment portion (202) and the engagement portion (201) are shown perpendicular to each other, forming an "L" shape.
Figure 3(a) shows the bracket (200) placed in the joist (100) in a first orientation. In this orientation, the short edge (206) is arranged between the upper (103a) and lower (104a) overhang portions of the rail of the joist (100) and, as the short edge (206) is shorter than the distance therebetween allows the engagement portion (201) to enter the channel (101a) of the joist (100). In this way, the bracket (200) can be placed anywhere along the side face (101) of the joist (100), between the rails (103, 104). In this first orientation, the attachment portion (202) is orientated flat as shown, protruding from the side face (101) of the joist (100).
Figure 3(b) shows the bracket (200) retained in the joist (100) in a second orientation. In order to move from the first orientation shown in Figure 3(a) to this second orientation, the bracket is rotated as shown by the arrow next to the curved edge of the engagement portion (201) in Figure 3(a), by 900 clockwise. In this second orientation of the bracket (200), the long edge (204) of the engagement portion (201) overlaps the upper (103a) and lower (104a) overhang portions of the rail of the joist (100) and therefore the bracket (200) is retained in the channel (101a) against being pulled away from theside face (101) of thejoist (100) outof the channel (101a). This advantageously retains the bracket (200) in position against the joist (100) until a permanent fixing is applied, such as a nail or screw. In this second orientation, the bracket (200) can be slid along the joist (100) within the channel (101a) in order to allow the user to adjust the position of the bracket (200) before applying a fixing to permanently fix the bracket (200) in place. This advantageously allows the user to adjust and re adjust the position of the bracket (200) as required whilst constructing the planar support structure and avoids the need to accurately measure and mark the joists and cross-members before permanently attaching the brackets and cross-members to the joists. This provides a considerably more straightforward way of constructing planar support structures for the relatively unskilled user.
In the second orientation shown in Figure 3(b), the attachment portion is orientated upright, perpendicular to the nominal floor or ground surface and can be used to attach a cross-member to the bracket (200). A suitable cross-member can be provided with similar rails to the joist (100) described above to allow the attachment portion (202) to slide between and be retained by said rails. By sliding the attachment portion (202) onto such a cross-member, the cross-member can be non permanently attached to the attachment portion (202) and adjusted before applying permanent fixings, as described above. It is also possible to non-permanently attach the cross-member to the attachment portion (202) in this manner before permanent fixings are applied to the engagement portion (201) and the joist (100), to allow both the bracket (200) and the cross-member to be repositioned on the joist (100) until the desired configuration is obtained, before applying permanent fixings to the both the bracket (200) and the cross-member. It is also possible to position a plurality of brackets and cross-members on a plurality of joists in this manner to obtain a desired configuration before applying permanent fixings. This allows the relatively unskilled user to correct errors in construction before permanent fixings need to be applied and therefore can save a significant amount of time and effort that would otherwise be required to correct such errors when using known construction systems and methods.
Although a few preferred embodiments have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications might be made without departing from the scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims.
Throughout this specification, the term "comprising" or "comprises" means including the component(s) specified but not to the exclusion of the presence of other components.
The term "consisting of" or "consists of" means including the components specified but excluding addition of other components.
Whenever appropriate, depending upon the context, the use of the term "comprises" or "comprising" may also be taken to encompass or include the meaning "consists essentially of" or "consisting essentially of", and may also be taken to include the meaning "consists of" or "consisting of".
The optional features set out herein may be used either individually or in combination with each other where appropriate and particularly in the combinations as set out in the accompanying claims. The optional features for each aspect or exemplary embodiment of the invention as set out herein are also to be read as applicable to any other aspect or exemplary embodiments of the invention, where appropriate. In other words, the skilled person reading this specification should consider the optional features for each exemplary embodiment of the invention as interchangeable and combinable between different exemplary embodiments.
Attention is directed to all papers and documents which are filed concurrently with or previous to this specification in connection with this application and which are open to public inspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated herein by reference.
All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive.
Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoing embodiment(s). The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.
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1. A system for constructing a planar support structure of joists and cross-members, the system comprising a joist and a bracket for connecting a cross-member to the joist, the joist comprising a pair of parallel longitudinal rails which define a channel therebetween and are arranged along a side face of the joist, the rails having overhang portions facing each other to form an opening of the channel which is narrower than the channel; the bracket comprising an engagement portion for connecting the bracket to the joist and an attachment portion for attaching said cross-member to the bracket; wherein the engagement portion is configured to fit between the rails in a first orientation and to engage with the rails in a second orientation to retain the bracket in the channel of the joist; and wherein the attachment portion is configured to extend outwardly from the side face of the joist when the bracket is in the second orientation in the channel for attachment of said cross-member to the bracket in a perpendicular orientation to the joist.
2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the overhang portions comprise an upper and a lower overhang portion which define a top groove and a bottom groove within the joist, wherein the top groove, the bottom groove and the space in between provide the channel.
3. The system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the first orientation and/or the second orientation the bracket can slide parallel to the joist.
4. The system according to any one preceding claim, wherein the engagement portion comprises a first dimension which is shorter than the distance between the overhang portions of the rails and a second dimension which is wider than the distance between the overhang portions of the rails and suitably approximate to the width of the channel.
5. The system according to any one preceding claim, wherein the engagement portion and/or attachment portion is a plate.
6. The system according to claim 5, wherein both the engagement portion and attachment portion are plates that are perpendicular to each other.
7. The system according to claim 6, wherein the engagement portion comprises a long edge and a short edge; wherein the long edge is arranged at or is part of the join between the engagement portion and the attachment portion.
8. The system according to claim 7, wherein the long edge of the engagement portion extends beyond the long edge of the attachment portion, suitably wherein the long edge of the engagement portion extends beyond the adjoining edge of the attachment portion.
9. The system according to claim 8, wherein the plate comprises an approximate quarter circle face.
10. The system according to any one preceding claim, wherein moving from the first orientation to the second orientation involves rotating the engagement portion about 90.
11. The system according to any one preceding claim, wherein the joist and/or bracket are made of aluminium.
12. The system according to any one preceding claim, wherein the rails are integral to the joist.
13. The system according to any one preceding claim comprising a cross-member.
14. The system according to claim 13, wherein the cross-member comprises a pair of parallel longitudinal rails which define a channel therebetween and are arranged along a side face of thejoist, the rails having overhang portions facing each other to form an opening of the channel which is narrower than the channel; wherein the pair of parallel longitudinal rails are configured to receive and retain the attachment portion of the bracket when the bracket is in the second orientation.
15. The system according to any one preceding claim for constructing decking.
16. A method of constructing a planar support structure comprising joists and cross-members, the method comprising the steps of: (1) providing a joist comprising a pair of parallel longitudinal rails which define a channel therebetween and are arranged along a side face of the joist, the rails having overhang portions facing each other to form an opening of the channel which is narrower than the channel; (2) providing a bracket comprising an engagement portion for connecting the bracket to the joist and an attachment portion for attaching a cross-member to the bracket; (3) inserting the engagement portion of the bracket between the rails of the joist in a first orientation; (4) moving the bracket into a second orientation such that the engagement portion engages with the rails to retain the bracket in the channel of the joist; and
(5) attaching a cross-member to the attachment portion of the bracket in a perpendicular orientation to the joist.
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