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US20160097193A1
US20160097193A1 US14/756,727 US201514756727A US2016097193A1 US 20160097193 A1 US20160097193 A1 US 20160097193A1 US 201514756727 A US201514756727 A US 201514756727A US 2016097193 A1 US2016097193 A1 US 2016097193A1
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Stephane Lafontaine Berger
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/38—Connections for building structures in general
    • E04B1/388—Separate connecting elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/003—Balconies; Decks
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/38—Connections for building structures in general
    • E04B1/388—Separate connecting elements
    • E04B2001/389—Brackets
    • E04B2001/405—

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  • the present invention relates to a horizontal structure which may be used to support various items and/or people, such horizontal support structures typically being known as stages, decks and the like.
  • a deck is also a support structure having a horizontal surface and is more commonly associated with a residence or the like.
  • the deck may be either a single level or constructed to be multi levels. Again, the horizontal structure is supported at a desired height by legs or the like.
  • a horizontal support structure having a horizontal surface which comprises a connector assembly comprising a first member having a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall and a bottom wall, a vertically extending recess formed within the bottom wall, the recess being bounded by first and second interior walls, each of the first and second interior walls each having a protrusion extending inwardly within the recess towards an opposite interior wall, a second member comprising a U-shaped element, the U-shaped element having a base, first and second legs, each of the base and first and second legs having an interior and an exterior wall, the first leg having a recess formed in each of the interior and exterior walls, the arrangement being such that the first leg sidingly fits within the recess within the first member, whereby the protrusions on the interior walls engage within the recesses formed in the interior and exterior walls of the first leg, the second leg of the second element extending upwardly adjacent one of the first or second side walls to receive and
  • connection system which may be utilized to connect various modules of support structures together and which connector assembly comprises a support structure having a horizontal surface, said support structure comprising first and second modules, said first and second modules each having a rectangular configuration with each module having a side wall, one of said side walls having a connector assembly formed therein, said connector assembly comprising a first member having a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall and a bottom wall, a vertically extending recess formed within said bottom wall, said recess being grounded by first and second interior walls, each of said first and second interior walls having a protrusion extending inwardly within the recess towards an opposite interior wall, a second member comprising a U-shaped element, said U-shaped element having a base, first and second legs, each of said base and first and second legs having an interior and an exterior wall, said first leg having a recess formed in each of said interior and exterior walls, the arrangement being such that said first leg sidingly fits within
  • a basis for the horizontal support structure is a plurality of longitudinally extending members which are assembled together in a modular arrangement.
  • the size of the modules may vary with typical sizes being 2 ⁇ 4; 4 ⁇ 4; 2 ⁇ 8; 4 ⁇ 8; etc.
  • Each of the modules will include at least one support truss.
  • the support trusses can be made of any desired material, and in the prior art most comprise a wood support truss. However, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a metallic support truss and preferably a support truss formed of an aluminum material.
  • adjustable legs which are known in the art. Bolts may be utilized to connect the adjustable legs.
  • the modular arrangement may utilize positioning pins, screws, and the like, all of which are known in the art.
  • the units are assembled upside down using a truss which is attached to the other materials by screws and the like.
  • the surface material may be selected from many known materials. These can vary from wood to various plastic and metallic materials. In one embodiment of the present invention, particularly when the structure is to be used as a deck in a backyard, a material having an imprinted wood finish is desirable. Alternatively, wood per se may be utilized. Some wood structures may include exotic woods including, for example, dragon wood, mora, amarillo, amargo, cumaru.
  • the modules are held together along their sides or ends using a connector assembly.
  • a preferred embodiment of a connector assembly is shown in the accompanying drawings.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a frame at a corner of the deck component
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the frame corner from the inside thereof;
  • FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view thereof
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective of a single unit which may form a portion of a deck
  • FIG. 5 is a sectional view illustrating the connection of one unit to an adjacent unit
  • FIG. 6 is a sectional view illustrating the side frame member
  • FIG. 7 shows a further connecting device.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 there is illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 a portion of frame 10 .
  • a leg receptor generally designated by reference numeral 14 is formed on the interior of a corner.
  • Leg receptor 14 includes a pair of attachment plates 16 which are secured to the frame member 12 by means of bolts 18 .
  • there is an overlapping portion 20 which abuts the end of a leg inserted in leg receptor 14 .
  • Bolts 22 are used to secure a leg (not shown) in leg receptor 14 .
  • a channel 17 is formed by frame members 12 .
  • a single unit 24 of a stage or deck will have a plurality of leg receptors 14 situated at the corners and along one or more sides thereof.
  • Connector assembly 26 forms a portion of frame member 12 which has an inner wall 28 and an outer wall 30 .
  • a top wall 32 is provided upon which the finishing surface such as wood or a metallic sheet material may be placed with extension 31 retaining the sheet material in place.
  • Frame member 12 includes a pair of inner spaced walls 34 to thereby define a recess 36 .
  • a first protrusion 38 On one of the inner walls 34 there is provided a first protrusion 38 while on a facing wall there is provided a second protrusion 40 .
  • a connector element generally designated by reference numeral 42 has a first leg 44 , a second leg 46 and a third leg 48 .
  • First leg 44 includes recesses 50 and 52 on opposite sides thereof. Recesses 50 and 52 are designed to engage protrusions 38 and 40 . As may be seen in FIG. 5 , when connector element 42 is placed in position within recess 36 , it may slide and is retained in position.
  • Third leg 48 in conjunction with outer wall 30 defines a channel or recess which is designed to receive the unit while leg 48 fits within channel 17 .
  • the deck or stage of the present invention has a number of advantages. Thus, any treatment can be done prior to installation and it would be possible to easily disassemble the structure for storage during the winter. Indeed, it would be possible for a homeowner to move the unit the same as furniture.
  • the deck structure can be used in many different locations. As it is built of sturdy material, little maintenance is required.

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US20210355675A1 (en) * 2020-05-13 2021-11-18 Paul Coddington Fascia Trim Joint Locking Device
US12018474B2 (en) * 2021-03-22 2024-06-25 John H. Koester Corner support assembly and method for installing same

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US2803321A (en) * 1952-11-06 1957-08-20 Williams & Williams Ltd Glazing bars
US5638653A (en) * 1994-06-10 1997-06-17 Societe De Fabrication Et De Diffusion System for fitting panels without visible fixing means
US20150267398A1 (en) * 2014-01-23 2015-09-24 Ply Gem Industries, Inc. System For Installing Corner Trim With A Hidden Fastener

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US2803321A (en) * 1952-11-06 1957-08-20 Williams & Williams Ltd Glazing bars
US5638653A (en) * 1994-06-10 1997-06-17 Societe De Fabrication Et De Diffusion System for fitting panels without visible fixing means
US20150267398A1 (en) * 2014-01-23 2015-09-24 Ply Gem Industries, Inc. System For Installing Corner Trim With A Hidden Fastener

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20210355675A1 (en) * 2020-05-13 2021-11-18 Paul Coddington Fascia Trim Joint Locking Device
US12018474B2 (en) * 2021-03-22 2024-06-25 John H. Koester Corner support assembly and method for installing same

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