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An masonry anchor is disclosed for anchoring two spaced apart masonry walls together to form a single wall structure. The masonry anchor includes a ladder or truss type support frame for positioning on top of a mortar joint in one wall, and a bracket having a pair of elongate arms connected by a cross-member affixed to the support frame. The cross-member is angled for providing two spaced apart points on the cross-member for contacting the support frame and affixing the cross-member thereto. The elongate arms extend transversely from the support frame and are sized to extend into the space between the two walls. Each of the arms have an eye portion formed at the end opposite the cross-member to receive a connecting member connected to the second wall. The support frame and the bracket reside in the same horizontal plane.
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- The invention relates to a masonry anchor for use in connecting two spaced apart masonry walls to form a single unified wall structure. The masonry anchor of the present invention can be easily and efficiently produced, and results in improved structural stability in the wall structure.
- It is common in masonry construction for wall structures to comprise an inner wall, typically of concrete block construction to provide structural stability, and a spaced-apart outer veneer wall, often made of brick, principally for aesthetic purposes. Masonry anchors have long been used for anchoring the two walls together to help form a single unified wall structure. Prior art masonry anchors are generally made of metal wire and typically comprised a ladder or truss-type support frame that is positioned on a mortar joint of the inner wall coplanar with a mortar joint in the outer wall. A plurality of U-shaped brackets extend outwardly from the support frame and have eyes extending into the cavity between the two walls for receiving a connecting member, such as a wall tie, connected to the outer wall. Mortar is then filled over the masonry anchor. The process is repeated for successive mortar joints to unify the two walls into a single stable structure.
- One prior art masonry anchor has a U-shaped bracket welded on top of the support frame at three different points. As such, the support frame and U-shaped bracket occupy two different horizontal planes, increasing the overall thickness of the structure and occupying most of the thickness of the mortar joint in which the masonry anchor is positioned. This diminishes the structural integrity of the wall structure, as the stability of the wall structure is largely dependent on the thickness and integrity of the mortar in the joint.
- Another prior art masonry anchor has pairs of parallel elongate arms extending outward from the support frame. Eyes are formed at the end of the arms for receiving a complimentary wall tie. The arms are aligned with the support frame, but the product is difficult to manufacture, as the arms are two separate pieces that must be individually welded to the support frame while being held in the same plane as the support frame.
- In an effort to overcome and eliminate the aforementioned problems, the present invention was conceived.
- Therefore it is an object of the present invention to provide an adjustable joint reinforcing system that can be efficiently and easily produced.
- It is another object of the invention to provide a masonry anchor that yields improved structural stability when connecting two spaced apart walls by maximizing the available space for mortar in the mortar joint surrounding the anchor.
- These and other objectives of the present invention are achieved by providing a masonry anchor for connecting two spaced-apart walls defining a cavity therebetween. The masonry anchor includes an elongate support frame for being embedded in a mortar joint of the first wall, and a plurality of brackets carried by the support frame in spaced-apart relation along a length thereof in a common plane defined by the support frame and adapted for extending outwardly from the support frame into the cavity for connection to a like plurality of spaced-apart connecting members embedded in a mortar joint of the second wall. Each bracket includes two laterally spaced-apart arms, each arm having an eye on outwardly extending end portion thereof for receiving a respective hook carried by the connecting member. A cross-member extends between the two arms. The cross-member is shaped so as to have a concavity in relation to the support frame and two spaced-apart welding contact points where the bracket is welded to the support frame.
- According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, each of the brackets comprise a single metal wire.
- According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the cross-member is formed at an angle of approximately 170 degrees in relation to the support frame.
- According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the spaced-apart welding contact points are proximate opposite ends of said cross-member.
- According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the elongate support frame comprises two elongate wires connected by a plurality of transverse wires at spaced apart intervals along the two elongate wires.
- According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the brackets are affixed to one of the elongate wires of the support frame.
- According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, each of the brackets is affixed to the elongate wire at spaced apart intervals corresponding with the plurality of transverse wires.
- According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the elongate wires extend parallel to each other and perpendicular to the plurality of transverse wires.
- According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the elongate wires extend parallel to each other, the plurality of transverse wires extend diagonally between the the elongate wires, and each of the transverse wires are connected to the first second elongate wires proximate a successive transverse wire to form a wire truss.
- According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the connecting members are wall ties.
- A preferred embodiment of the method for anchoring two spaced apart walls together to form a single wall structure according to the invention comprises the steps of providing a masonry anchor having an elongate support frame for being embedded in a mortar joint of the first wall, and a plurality of brackets carried by the support frame in spaced-apart relation along a length thereof in a common plane defined by the support frame and adapted for extending outwardly from the support frame into the cavity for connection to a like plurality of spaced-apart connecting members embedded in a mortar joint of the second wall and extending outwardly into the cavity therefrom. Each bracket includes first and second laterally spaced-apart arms, each arm having an eye on an outwardly extending end portion thereof for receiving a respective hook carried by the connecting member, and a cross-member extending between the first and second arms. The cross-member is shaped to define a concavity in relation to the support frame and two spaced-apart welding contact points where the bracket is welded to the support frame. The support frame is positioned on the mortar joint of the first wall, and the hooks of the connecting members are positioned into the eyes of the brackets. The connecting member is positioned on a mortar joint of the second wall. The support frame is affixed to the first wall and the connecting member is affixed to the second wall to form a single wall structure.
- In another preferred embodiment of the method for anchoring first and second spaced apart walls together according to the invention, the step of affixing the support frame to the first wall and affixing the connecting member to the second wall includes mortar on the mortar joints of the first and second walls.
- Some of the objects of the invention have been set forth above. Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear as the invention proceeds when taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art masonry anchor;
- FIG. 2 is a partial cross sectional view of the masonry anchor of FIG. 1, shown along lines2-2;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another prior art masonry anchor;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the masonry anchor according to the present invention;
- FIG. 5 is a partial cross sectional view of the masonry anchor of FIG. 4, shown along lines5-5;
- FIG. 6 is a partial top plan view of the masonry anchor of FIG. 4;
- FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of the masonry anchor of FIG. 4;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of the masonry anchor according to the invention; and
- FIG. 9 is an environmental view of the masonry anchor of FIG. 4.
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- Referring now specifically to the drawings, a prior art masonry anchor is illustrated in FIG. 1, and shown generally at
reference numeral 10. The prior art masonry anchor comprises U-shapedwire bracket 11 affixed on a ladder-type support frame 12. The U-shapedbracket 11 has a pair of parallelelongate arms 13 connected by across wire 14 extending transversely from thesupport frame 12.Eyes 15 are formed at the ends of theelongate arms 13, and shaped to receive a complimentary connecting member, such as a wall tie. - As shown in FIG. 2, the
U-shaped bracket 11 is welded to one surface of thesupport frame 12, and occupies a different horizontal plane than thesupport frame 12. This increases the overall thickness of theanchor 10, resulting in less space available for filling mortar. Thesupport frame 12 is typically comprised of a metal wire having a thickness of 0.148 inch, and thebracket 11 generally has a thickness of 0.187 inch, yielding a total thickness foranchor 10 of 0.335 inch. The typical concrete block mortar joint has a thickness of 0.375 inch. Thus, theanchor 10 occupies at least 89% of the thickness within the mortar joint. The relatively limited area available for mortar within the mortar joint has a detrimental effect on the structural stability of the wail structure. In addition, the U-shapedbracket 11 ofmasonry anchor 10 is welded at three points on thesupport frame 12, increasing time and costs associated with producing theanchor 10, in comparison with the present invention. - FIG. 3 shows another prior
art masonry anchor 20, which comprises asupport frame 22, with pairs of parallelelongate arms 23 extending outward.Eyes 25 are formed at the end ofarms 23 for receiving a complimentary wall tie. Thearms 23 are individually welded to thesupport frame 22 on either side of the transverse wire 26 connecting theparallel wires support frame 22. - A preferred embodiment of the masonry anchor according to the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 4, and shown generally at
reference numeral 30. Themasonry anchor 30 comprises aU-shaped bracket 31 affixed to asupport frame 32 formed of twoparallel metal wires transverse metal wires 41. Thetransverse wires 41 are connected to thewires transverse wires 41 are spaced apart such that thesupport frame 32 correspondingly aligns with the top transverse surface of a typicalconcrete block wall 42, as shown in FIG. 9. TheU-shaped bracket 31 includes a pair of parallelelongate arms 33 connected by across wire 34 extending transversely from thesupport frame 32.Eyes 35 are formed at the ends of theelongate arms 33, and shaped to receive arespective hook 46 from a complimentary connecting member such as awall tie 36, as shown in FIG. 9. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, theeyes 35 preferably have a true circle or lollipop shape that reduces the area in which thehook 46 of thewall tie 36 can move. The restricted movement of thehooks 46 within theeyes 35 improves stability of the finished wall structure. - The
cross wire 34 of thebracket 31 is bent inwardly at the center to produce two spaced apart welding points 37, 38 extending out slightly further than the rest of thecross wire 34. The area between the welding points 37, 38 forms a concavity with relation to thesupport frame 32. As such, the twopoints cross wire 34 that contact thesupport frame 32, thus providing two discrete welding points 37, 38 for easily and efficiently welding thebracket 34 to thesupport frame 32 in precise alignment with the thickness of thesupport frame 32 during a single welding operation. Welding thebracket 31 to the support frame at only twopoints - As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the
cross wire 34 is welded to thewire 39 at the two spaced apart points 37, 38, that are on opposite sides of the point where thetransverse wire 41 intersects and is welded to wire 39, as shown in FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 5, theU-shaped bracket 31 resides in the same horizontal plane as thesupport frame 32, thereby maximizing available space for mortar filling. Because themasonry anchor 10 occupies a single horizontal plane, a heavy duty gauge metal wire, having, for example, a thickness of 0.187 inches can be used for all parts of theanchor 40. As such,masonry anchor 40 can be comprised completely of the 0.187 inch gauge metal wire and still occupy less than fifty percent of the typical 0.375 inch thickness of a mortar joint, while prior art bi-planar anchors, such asanchor 10, typically require the use of a lesser gauge wire, such as 0.148 inch, for the support frame in order to provide just minimal space for the mortar. In addition,prior art anchor 10, due to the length ofarms 13, requires more metal wire material to produce itsU-shaped bracket 12, than doesbracket 31 inanchor 30. - As shown in FIG. 9, the
support frame 32 is positioned on top of a course of theconcrete block wall 42. Theelongate arms 33 of theU-shaped bracket 31 extend outward from thesupport frame 32 and into a cavity “C” between theconcrete block wall 42 and abrick masonry wall 44. Theconcrete block wall 42 and thebrick wall 44 are designed to have corresponding mortar joints 43, 45, respectively, generally residing in the same horizontal plane. Wall ties 36 havehooks 46 that are received within theeyes 35 of theU-shaped bracket 31. The wall ties 36 are positioned in themortar joint 45 of thebrick wall 44. Mortar is then filled over the mortar joints 43, 45. The process is repeated at required vertical intervals in thewalls - The
U-shaped bracket 31 ofmasonry anchor 30 is preferably made of a metal wire having a thickness of 0.187 inch. Thesupport frame 32 is preferably made of a metal wire having a thickness of 0.148 inch. Preferably, thecross wire 34 is angled approximately 170 degrees. - Another preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIG. 8, and shown generally at
reference numeral 50. Themasonry anchor 50 is identical to the above describedmasonry anchor 30 in all respects, except thatmasonry anchor 50 includes a truss-type support frame 52, rather than the ladder-type frame 32 described above. - The
support frame 52 includes a pair of elongateparallel metal wires transverse metal wires 61 extending diagonally between theelongate wires type frame 52.Masonry anchor 50 also includes aU-shaped bracket 51 having a pair ofparallel arms 53 connected by across wire 54, and extending transversely from thesupport frame 52.Eyes 55 are formed at the ends of theelongate arms 53, and shaped to receive a complimentary connecting member. Thecross wire 54 ofU-shaped bracket 51 is angled at the center to produce two spaced apart welding points 57, 58 extending out slightly further than the rest of thecross wire 54. Thecross wire 54 is welded to theelongate wire 59 at the welding points 57, 58. TheU-shaped bracket 51 is welded to theelongate wire 59 at each point along thewire 59 in which twotransverse wires 61 connect to theelongate wire 59. - The
bracket 51 can be efficiently made in a welding process in which a plurality of thebrackets 51 are loaded, one on top of the other, into a magazine. Thesupport frame 52 is positioned on a conveyor proximate the magazine.Brackets 51 are fed one by one through an exit at the bottom of the magazine by a pneumatic cylinder. A clamp ensures that the ejectedbracket 51 is aligned in the same horizontal plane with thesupport frame 52, and the ejectedbracket 51 is welded to supportframe 52 at welding points 57, 58. Thesupport frame 52 is indexed down the conveyor, and anotherbracket 51 is ejected from the magazine and welded to thesupport frame 52. Thesupport frame 52 is indexed along the conveyor such that abracket 51 is welded to thesupport frame 52 at approximately sixteen inch intervals. - A masonry anchor and method of using same is disclosed above. Various embodiments of the invention can be made without departing from its scope. Furthermore, the foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the invention and the best mode for practicing the invention are provided for the purpose of illustration only and not for the purpose of limitation—the invention being defined by the claims.
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1. A masonry anchor for connecting first and second spaced-apart walls defining a cavity therebetween, and comprising:
(a) an elongate support frame for being embedded in a mortar joint of said first wall;
(b) a plurality of brackets carried by said support frame in spaced-apart relation along a length thereof in a common plane defined by the support frame and adapted for extending outwardly from the support frame into the cavity for connection to a like plurality of spaced-apart connecting members embedded in a mortar joint of the second wall and extending outwardly into the cavity therefrom, each of said plurality of brackets comprising:
(i) first and second laterally spaced-apart arms, each arm having a connector on an outwardly extending end portion thereof for engaging a respective complimentary connector carried by each of the connecting members; and
(ii) a cross-member extending between the first and second arms, said cross-member shaped to define a concavity in relation to the support frame and first and second spaced-apart welding contact points where the bracket is welded to the support frame.
2. A masonry anchor according to claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of brackets comprises a single metal wire.
3. A masonry anchor according to claim 1 , wherein said cross-member is angled approximately 170 degrees in relation to said support frame.
4. A masonry anchor according to claim 1 , wherein said first and second spaced-apart welding contact points are proximate opposite ends of said cross-member.
5. A masonry anchor according to claim 1 , wherein said elongate support frame comprises first and second elongate wires connected by a plurality of transverse wires at spaced apart intervals along said first and second elongate wires.
6. A masonry anchor according to claim 5 , wherein said plurality of brackets is affixed to said first elongate wire of said support frame.
7. A masonry anchor according to claim 6 , wherein each of said plurality of brackets is affixed to said first elongate wire at spaced apart intervals in corresponding alignment with said plurality of transverse wires.
8. A masonry anchor according to claim 5 , wherein said first and second elongate wires extend parallel to each other and perpendicular to said plurality of transverse wires.
9. A masonry anchor according to claim 5 , wherein said first and second elongate wires extend parallel to each other, said plurality of transverse wires extend diagonally between said first and second elongate wires, and each of said transverse wires are connected to said first and second elongate wires proximate a successive transverse wire to form a wire truss.
10. A masonry anchor according to claim 1 , wherein the connector on the outwardly extending end portion of each said arm comprises an eye for receiving said respective complimentary connector carried by each of the connecting members.
11. A masonry anchor according to claim 10 , wherein said respective complimentary connector carried by each of the connecting members comprises a hook.
12. A masonry anchor according to claim 1 , wherein said connecting members comprise wall ties.
13. A connecting bracket for use in a masonry anchor for connecting first and second spaced-apart walls defining a cavity therebetween, and comprising:
(a) first and second laterally spaced-apart arms, each arm having a connector on an outwardly extending end portion thereof for engaging a respective complimentary connector carried by a connecting member embedded in a mortar joint of said first wall and extending outwardly into the cavity therefrom; and
(b) an integral cross-member extending between the first and second arms, said cross-member angled to define first and second spaced-apart welding contact points for welding the bracket to a support frame of the masonry anchor embedded in a mortar joint of said second wall, and a spaced-apart portion intermediate the first and second welding contact points.
14. A masonry anchor according to claim 13 , wherein said bracket comprises a single metal wire.
15. A masonry anchor according to claim 13 , wherein said first and second spaced-apart welding contact points are proximate opposite ends of said cross-member.
16. A masonry anchor according to claim 13 , wherein the connector on the outwardly extending end portion of each said arm comprises an eye for receiving said respective complimentary connector carried by the connecting member.
17. A masonry anchor according to claim 13 , wherein said respective complimentary connector carried by the connecting members comprises a hook.
18. A masonry anchor according to claim 13 , wherein the connecting member comprises a wall tie.
19. A method for anchoring first and second spaced apart walls together to form a single wall structure comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a masonry anchor comprising:
(1) an elongate support frame for being embedded in a mortar joint of said first wall,
(2) a plurality of brackets carried by said support frame in spaced-apart relation along a length thereof in a common plane defined by the support frame and adapted for extending outwardly from the support frame into the cavity for connection to a like plurality of spaced-apart connecting members embedded in a mortar joint of the second wall and extending outwardly into the cavity therefrom, each of said plurality of brackets comprising:
(i) first and second laterally spaced-apart arms, each arm having a connector on an outwardly extending end portion thereof for engaging a respective complimentary connector carried by each of the connecting members; and
(ii) a cross-member extending between the first and second arms, said cross-member shaped to define a concavity in relation to the support frame and first and second spaced-apart welding contact points where the bracket is welded to the support frame.
(b) positioning the support frame on the mortar joint of the first wall;
(c) positioning the hooks of the connecting members into the eyes of the brackets;
(d) positioning the connecting members on a mortar joint of the second wall; and
(e) affixing the support frame to the first wall and affixing the connecting members to the second wall to form a single wall structure.
20. A method for anchoring first and second spaced apart walls together according to claim 19 , wherein the step of affixing the support frame to the first wall and affixing the connecting members to the second wall comprises depositing mortar on the mortar joints of said first and second walls.
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