E - Fixed Constructions – 04 – C
Patent
E - Fixed Constructions
04
C
E04C 5/16 (2006.01) E04B 1/94 (2006.01) E04B 2/74 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2297400
The present invention relates to wall construction, and more particularly to a new and improved means for bracing parallel studs, draft dampening between parallel studs within interior wall structures, and anchoring hand rails and grab bars to walls using a single unitary device. A one piece elongated metal plate is inserted transversely between parallel metal studs to provide the largest percentage of closure between metal studs thereby forming a fire stop (also known as a draft dampener) within the completed wall assembly and simultaneously providing a metal backing for the installation of handrails and grab bars in conformity with requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniform Building Code requirements. The insertion of this one piece elongated plate further serves to reinforce the strength of metal studs permitting the use of lighter gauge metal studs and obviating the need for Black-Iron Channel reinforcement or other existing bridging technology between studs resulting in construction cost savings. This one piece elongated metal plate is installed transversely between two parallel metal studs. The one piece elongated metal plate comprises two ends. The ends are bent perpendicular to the elongated metal plate and alternately to each other to form a flange on each end to permit the fastening of the elongated plate to the adjacent stud. In addition to the perpendicular flanges, one of the two elongated ends incorporates two parallel notches, one on each side of the elongated plate along the horizontal edge, to accommodate insertion of the elongated plate between the flanges of "u"-shaped "C"-stud. The horizontal sides of the elongated plate are folded downward and perpendicular to the elongated plate forming downward flanges on each side of the elongated plate. One of the horizontal downward flanges extends substantially further down than its counterpart to form the claimed backing means for the attachment of wall mounted structures, e.g., handrails and grab bars.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson Llp
Herren Thomas R.
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