US3169320A

US3169320A - Framework layout tool

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Publication number: US3169320A
Application number: US149599A
Authority: US
Inventors: Herbert K Currie
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1961-11-02
Filing date: 1961-11-02
Publication date: 1965-02-16
Anticipated expiration: 1982-02-16

Description

Feb. 16, 1965 H. K. CURRIE 3,169,320

. FRAMEWORK LAYOUT 'roor.

Filed Nov. 2, 1961 Herbert K. Currie IN VEN TOR,

BY WM HM United States Patent Ofi ice 3,169,320 FRAMEWURK LAYQUT TOGL Herbert K. Girlie, 1305 W. 5th St, Littlefield, Tex. Filed Nov. 2, 1961, Ser. No. 149,599 3 Claims. (Cl. 33-96) This invention relates to a novel and useful framework layout tool and more specifically to a tool adapted for use in marking pieces of timber at points spaced longitudinally therealong to which other timbers are to be secured.

In many instances, frame wall assemblies are laid out on the fioor of the building structure and cut to size. Then, while the framework is disposed on the floor the various pieces of timber thereof are secured together in any convenient manner after which the assembled wall framework is raised and propped in position until adjacent wall framework assemblies are also assembled and raised after which the various wall assemblies may be secured together and roof joists or beams may be secured thereto.

The framework layout tool of the instant invention comprises an elongated straight header member which has a plurality of parallel branch members projecting laterally out from one side edge of the header member at predetermined points spaced longitudinally along the header member. The branch members we each of a width corresponding to the thickness of the timbers with which the tool is to be used and the framework layout tool may be disposed along the upper surface of a horizontal frame member and marked to indicate the proper placing of studding timbers. Then, the other horizontal member may also be marked. The horizontal member which is to be disposed uppermost may then be marked in accordance with the layout tool of the instant invention for the proper placement of rafter beams therealong. After the framework of a wall has been laid out and the various pieces thereof have been cut to the desired length, they may be nailed together and positioned as indicated by the markings accomplished by the layout tool of the instant invention.

The main object of this invention is to provide a framework layout tool which may be used to greatly facilitate the forming of wall framing assemblies.

A further object of this invention, in accordance with the preceding object, is to provide a framework layout tool which may be utilized to mark the upper and lower horizontal members of a wall framework to indicate the points at which wall studding members are to be secured thereto.

Still another object of this invention, in accordance with the preceding object, is to provide a framework layout tool which may also be utilized to mark the uppermost horizontal member of a wall framework before the framework is assembled and erected to indicate the proper positioning of rafters relative to the wall framework.

Still another object of this invention is to provide a framework layout tool which may be conveniently used for marking timbers at varying distances therealong in order that the same layout tool may be utilized to mark sixteen inch centers for wall studding members and twenty-four inch centers for ceiling rafters or roof trusses.

A final object of this invention to be specifically enumerated herein is to provide a framework layout tool in accordance with the preceding objects which will conform to conventional forms of manufacture, be of simple construction and easy to use so as to provide a device that will be economically feasible, long lasting and relatively trouble free in operation.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter de- 3,169,320 Patented Feb. 16, 1965 scribed and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a framing member shown with the framework layout tool of the instant invention disposed thereon and positioned to properly mark FIGURE 3 is an enlarged transverse vertical sectional view taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 3-3 of FIGURE 1.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings the numeral 10 generally designates a wall framing member which is to be used as a lowermost horizontal framing member in the formation of a wall framework assembly including a plurality of vertically disposed wall studding members 12 and an upper horizontal frame member (not shown).

The framework layout tool of the instant invention is generally designated by the reference numeral 14 and comprises an elongated and straight generally panel-like header member generally referred to by the reference numeral 16. A plurality of generally panel-like

parallel branch members

18 and 20 project laterally outwardly from one side edge of the header member 16 and it will be noted that the branch member 18 on the left side of FIGURE 1 is spaced from the extreme end of the elongated straight header member 16. The extended end of the header member 16 projecting beyond the last-mentioned branch member defines a longitudinally projecting extension 22 for a purpose which will hereinafter be more fully set forth.

The

branch members

18 and 20 are of the same width and it will be noted that the

branch members

18 and 20 are planar as is the header member 16. In addition, the

branch members

18 and 20 and the header member 16 are coplanar.

The extension 22 has a length equal to one-half of the width of the

branch members

18 and 20 and it will be noted that the longitudinal side edge of the header member remote from the side edge from which the

branch members

18 and 20 extend is provided with 21 depending flange 24.

In operation, the header member is first disposed in overlying relation to the framing member 10 and the

branch members

18 and 20 may then be utilized to form markings 26 on the framing member 10 as can best be seen from FIGURE 2 of the drawings. Accordingly, the upper frame member (not shown) of the wall assembly generally referred to by the reference numeral 28 and including the frame member 10 and the wall stud members 12 may be similarly marked. Then, the framing member 10, the wall stud members 12 and the other framing member (not shown) may be laid out on the floor and properly positioned relative to each other as indicated by the marks 26. Then, the component parts of the wall assembly 28 may be secured together in any convenient manner such as by nails (not shown).

It will be noted that the branch members 18 are dis posed at twenty-four inch intervals along the header member 16 with the exception of the lefthand member 18 in FIGURE 1 which is spaced one-half its width from the left end of the header member 16 defined by the free end of the extension 22 and that the branch members 20 together with the remote branch members 18 are disposed at sixteen inch intervals along the header member 16. Accordingly, each of the horizontal framing members of the wall framing assembly 28 may be marked on sixteen inch centers for the wall stud members 12 and the upper horizontalfrarning member may bemarked at twentyfour inch intervals for the ceiling joists and/ or rafters.

The depending flange 24 affords a surface against which the framing member 10 may be engaged'to properly position the tool 14 transversely of the framing member 10. The operation of the extension 22 enables the tool 14 to be used successively along the same header member or the like to mark sixteen or twenty-four inch centers thereon. .After the tool 14 is first positioned as illustratedin FIGURE 1, the first member 18 is used' to' mark the location of the corresponding stud 12. Then the tool 14. is shifted to the right until the free edge or" the extension 22 is registered with the end of the framing member 10. Thereafter, the members 20 and/orthe remainingmembers'lS may be used to mark the locations of the remaining studs 12. Therefore, the free edge of the I extension 22 is placed in alignment with themarking 26 which is second from the right side of'FIGURE 2 in' Further,

order that further markings 26 may be'made. if the tool 14 is to be used for marking the locations of additional studs fIOlTl'EIH existing stud, then the left edge of the first member 18 may be abutted against the adjacent side of the. existing stud whereupon the

other members

18 and 20. will be properly spaced from the existing stud for marking the correct positions of the additional studs.

The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since I numerous modfiications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents maybe resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A framework layout tool for use in marking a first piece of timber at equally spaced points therealong to which other timbers are to'be secured, said tool comprising an elongated straight header member, a set of five parallel branch members of identical width adapted to equal the thickness of said other timbers projecting laterally outwardly from one side edge of said header member, said branch members being positioned at five consecutive predetermined positions spaced longitudinally along said header member, the first, second, fourth and fifth positions being equally spaced apart and the third position being equally spaced apart and the third positionbeingspaced equally between said second and fourth positions as Well as equally between said first and fifthpositions; one ofsaid first and fifth branch members being positioned adjacent corresponding end of said header member and spaced from said corresponding end a distance equal to one-half the width of said one branch member.

2. The combination of claim 1 wherein said header member and said branch members'are each panel-like and are coplanar.

3. The combination of claim 2 including a depending flange carried by, extending along and depending from the other side edge of said header member.

' References Cited'by the Examiner 1 UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,665,400 4/28 Bittn'er 33-174 2,466,919 4/49 Sykes.

2,563,674 8/51 Coots 33-438 2,579,664 12/51 Gleasman 33l68 X 2,659,980 11/53- Dunn 33174 ISAAC LISANN, Primary-Examiner.

Claims

1. FRAMEWORK LAYOUT TOOL FOR USE IN MARKING A FIRST PIECE OF TIMBER AT EQUALLY SPACED POINTS THEREALONG TO WHICH OTHER TIMBERS ARE TO BE SECURED, SAID TOOL COMPRISING AN ELONGATED STRAIGHT HEADER MEMBER, A SET OF FIVE PARALLEL BRANCH MEMBERS OF IDENTICAL WIDTH ADAPTED TO EQUAL THE THICKNESS OF SAID OTHER TIMBERS PROJECTING LATERALLY OUTWARDLY FROM ONE SIDE EDGE OF SAID HEADER MEMBER, SAID BRANCH MEMBERS BEING POSITIONED AT FIVE CONSECUTIVE PREDETERMINED POSITIONS SPACED LONGITUDINALLY ALONG SAID HEADER MEMBER, THE FIRST, SECOND, FOURTH AND FIFTH POSITIONS BEING EQUALLY SPACED APART AND THE THIRD POSITION BEING EQUALLY SPACED APART AND THE THIRD POSITION BEING SPACED EQUALLY BETWEEN SAID SECOND AND FOURTH POSITIONS AS WELL AS EQUALLY BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND FIFTH POSITIONS; ONE OF SAID FIRST AND FIFTH BRANCH MEMBERS BEING POSITIONED ADJACENT CORRESPONDING END OF SAID HEADER MEMBER AND SPACED FROM SAID CORRESPONDING END A DISTANCE EQUAL TO ONE-HALF THE WIDTH OF SAID ONE BRANCH MEMBER.