Abstract: A clamping device to hold adjacent formwork panels has a backing plate against which edges of the adjacent formwork panels can be held, at least one rod extending from the backing plate, and a clamping member able to move along the rod between a clamping position where the member clamps the formwork panels against the backing plate, and a free position where the formwork panels can be removed.

Abstract: A device for connecting at least two lengths of trunking includes a plate for joining backs of base sections of the trunking. The plate has on each of its edges adjacent cut edges of the trunking base sections longitudinal tongues which bear on two opposite faces of each back. The tongues are substantially plane, have a thickness from about 0.2 mm to about 1 mm, and bear elastically against the opposite faces of the back.

Abstract: Components of and method for making a tube and fitting framework having panel recesses accepting structural panels in a plane tangent to the tubes. The tubes and fittings allow easy assembly of large structures. The panels secured within the panel recesses bear loads imposed on the structure and minimize torque at the fittings. The finished structure is streamlined, with flush junctions of all components. Alternative embodiments include panel recesses in angular or channeled shapes which act to secure the panels to the framework, and other panel securing means which are externally invisible on the completed structure. Panel securing means include screws, bolts, studs, pins, adhesives, welding and equivalents. Fittings are secured to tubes by connectors which may engage the interior of the tube in known ways, or by means of O-rings or rubber flanges. Tubes, fittings and panels may be made of any of a wide range of materials including metals, alloys, plastics, rubbers, wood, and composites.

Abstract: A bow resistant connector for coupling frame components at right angles to each other includes a pair of legs extending from an apex, the legs being disposed at right angles to each other. The lateral side edges of the legs include fingers the outer surfaces of the fingers being formed with barbs for locking the leg to a respective frame member. The fingers are separated from the main body of the legs by slots. A boss is deflected from the body of the leg outwardly to provide a reinforcing rib, the boss being located between and in general alignment with the fingers. A secondary boss or rib member is formed adjacent the lead edge of the leg the secondary boss extending to the opposite side of the leg from the main rib or boss. The secondary boss engages a surface of the frame to provide additional stability to the connection between the connector leg and the frame component.

Abstract: An article connector including an insertion seat having an insertion hole, an opening and a plurality of installation holes; an connection seat mounted with a mounting shaft to combine with the opening of the insertion seat, and having an engaging slot; and two shaft bodies, one of the shaft bodies being provided with a plurality of screw holes, and the engaging slot being engaged with a mounting hole provided at one side of the shaft bodies, thereby the two shaft bodies are formed into a structure by the insertion seat and the connection seat. The two shaft bodies require no screw or does not require a welding process to form into a connector. Thus, these parts can be dismantled and assembled rapidly, and stored in a limited storage space.

Abstract: A corner joint for profile sections (13) provided with one or more longitudinal channels (16), in connection with the outside of the profile section via a likewise longitudinal slot opening (12). The channel (16) constitutes an attachment for a nut means (11) which cooperates via screw means (14) with connector fittings (17, 24). Each screw means (14) is provided with a lock means (10) which is located in the slot opening (12) between the nut means (11) and the connector fittings (17, 24). The lock means (10) is provided with a screw opening (15) and means (20) for locking the nut means (11) against rotation out of a locking position. The lock means (10) is also provided with at least one boss (23) which during rotation of the nut means (11) from its locking position cooperates with a shoulder (22) on said nut means, in order to position the nut means and facilitate its removal from the channel (16).

Abstract: A structural assembly defining a corner of a doorway for a railway boxcar in which a square-cornered doorway opening is provided and yet stress concentrations are avoided. A corner connecting member interconnects upright and horizontal doorway frame structures, but instead of including an angular intersection of vertical and horizontal surfaces defining the doorway opening, the corner member includes an arcuate concave connecting surface extending between the upright and horizontal surfaces defining the doorway opening. The arcuate concave connecting surface is located outside the doorway opening and extends around the location where the vertical and horizontal surfaces would intersect, so that there is no angular intersection to concentrate stresses. An insert fits matingly along the arcuate concave connecting surface and has an inside corner defined by surfaces that are located to extend the vertical and horizontal surfaces and define the corner of the doorway opening.

Abstract: A system for bracing corner posts utilized in stretched tension fences includes two triangular gussetted braces, each fixable to a corner post and a brace post. The braces each include engagement portions which engage ends of a rigid cross member which extends between the two posts thereby preventing racking of the posts. This bracing system does not utilize truss wires or diagonal brace members in areas where an animal is likely to entangle its legs.

Abstract: A spacer frame is disclosed having a polygonal, preferably mainly square frame where the frame surrounds glass panes of a sealed glass window unit by forming an upper and a lower horizontal part, at least two side parts, all of which form at least one linear listing or frame. The frame additionally has corresponding asymmetric corner keys and symmetric corner keys, each having legs. The upper horizontal part of the spacer frame preferably has a design which facilitates installation of a mechanism for a blind or pleated sheet which can be fixed underneath the spacer frame thereby hanging between respective panes of the sealed glass unit. The asymmetric corner-keys are connected with one leg to spacer elements and the other leg to the upper horizontal spacer listing elements which has two profile elements. In connection with the spacer element permanent magnets are located in two identical sets positioned on each side of an inner glass pane of the sealed unit.

Abstract: A partition system includes adjacent partitions that have aligned top frame members with abutting and horizontally aligned cantilevered end sections. An in-line connector system includes a flat top connector and a U-shaped bottom connector that mateably span between the cantilevered end sections and that engage top and bottom surfaces, respectively, on the top frame members. Specifically, the top connector fits into a cavity in a top of the top frame member. The bottom connector includes a bottom wall and opposing sidewalls that matingly receive and engage bottom and side surfaces of the cantilevered end sections. The connectors combine with a beam-like strength that holds the cantilevered end sections in a particularly stable in-line condition.

Abstract: A mortise and tenon joint for I-beam members. The joint includes an I-beam post and an I-beam beam that interlocks with the I-beam post. The I-beam post and the I-beam beam are each made of fiber reinforced pultruded polymer composite. The web of the I-beam post extends past the flanges of the I-beam post so as to form a tenon. The flanges of the I-beam beam have a pair of aligned throughslots so as to form a mortise that snugly receives, and is filled by, the tenon. The tenon has a plurality of throughbores through the pair of opposing faces thereof. The web of the I-beam beam has a plurality of throughbores that are aligned with the plurality of throughbores in the tenon when the tenon is snugly received in the mortise. Bolts extend through first washers, through the plurality of throughbores in the web of the I-beam beam, through the plurality of throughbores in the tenon, through second washers, and threadably engage in nuts so as to maintain the tenon in the mortise.

Abstract: A skewable connector having positioning tabs for connecting metal trusses. The skewable connector is formed of a substantially planar piece of rigid material, preferably steel, and in the preferred embodiment defines a quadrilateral. The skewable connector includes a first end and a second end, the junction there between defining a fold line. In order to facilitate skewing of the connector, a plurality of hole members, which are preferably elliptical, are disposed along the fold line. At least two positioning tabs are disposed on said first end proximate the fold line.

Abstract: A tubing connector adapted to receive portions of a plurality of elongate substantially rigid tubes and to hold them in a defined angular relationship relative to each other. The connector has a body with a plurality of tube-receiving and holding apertures formed therein. Stop elements in the apertures spaced inwardly from the mouths of the apertures limit the extent to which end portions of tubes may be inserted longitudinally into the body.

Abstract: A deflection slide clip for use in metal curtain wall construction or metal frame wall construction providing for horizontal support of a laterally loaded stud while accommodating vertical slip and/or vertical and horizontal slip of the primary frame.

Abstract: An angle bracket for joining two section bars has a relatively great stability, especially for use for partitions and safety walls. This stability is achieved by supporting walls that join the two legs of an angle bracket to one another and have an outwardly rounded outside contour. This design is relatively simple and inexpensive to implement and allows these angle brackets to be compatible with known designs.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for maintaining a miter joint between a first member and a second member including a bracket having a first surface and a second surface positioned at a predetermined angle with respect to the first surface. Attachment devices are positioned on the bracket for attaching the bracket to the first and second members to maintain the miter joint.

Abstract: A building system comprised of panelized, modified rhombic triacontahedral structures further comprised of panels continuously connected along their edges by connectors whose profiles allow panels to swing, snap or slide together into strong, insulated buildings and unfasten for easy disassembly and re-use as temporary housing, storage, emergency shelter, work-camp and vacation homes. Vertical walls allow structures to be nested or mated together and allow use of standard doors, windows and fixtures. The connector is formed from extruded or cast plastic or aluminum, or formed steel. Carbon fiber reinforced resin may be used for specialized uses. The connector allows the use of a variety of standard manufacture laminated panels. The basic structure is comprised of ten identical wall panels and ten almost-identical roof panels joined by use of 35, 144° edge connectors. A minimum tripartite inventory, each of identical, easily mass produced parts, provides ease of production, shipping and assembly.

Abstract: A multidirectional connecting device for assembling and mutually securing furniture parts, e.g., for modular landscaped offices essentially consisting of horizontal work surfaces, underframes and vertical panels or elements arrangeable in a plurality of configurations. The device comprises a central portion (1) with at least one horizontal planar surface located underneath at least one work surface (13), said central portion (1) being provided with vertical surfaces to which are connected projections (2, 3) engaging other supporting elements of the work surface (13), as well as at least one arm (4) that ends in a raised portion (7) for supporting at least one vertical element (14). Said device is adjacent to a corner of the work surface (13).

Abstract: Provided are a fasterner enabling a plurality of members to be joined strongly and simply in a manner permitting ready disassembly and a fastening structure enabling a plurality of members to be so joined by optional use of the fastener. In one aspect of the invention, the fastener includes an operating piece formed on opposite sides of a base portion thereof with catches and a pair of elastic members extending integrally from the operating piece, curving toward the opposite sides of the base portion and being formed at their tips with claws engageable with the catches of the operating pieces, outer surfaces of the elastic members constituting locking surfaces that taper toward the base of the operating piece when the claws of the elastic members engage with the catches of the operating piece. In another aspect of the invention, the fastener includes a cylindrical body and spiral projections formed integrally with the peripheral surface of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: The present invention is a clip used in the construction of suspended ceiling grid systems for the hanging of drywall or other panels. The clip provides a versatile means of joining two suspended grid beams at various points of transition between two grid beams, such as a transition in the ceiling surface, thus eliminating the need for a different means of joining in each situation.

Abstract: A furniture panel stabilizer, having a first lifting member moveably interlocked with a second lifting member, for preventing relative vertical movement between two adjoining furniture panels forming a corner. The first lifting member has a first end, an opposite second end, a top end, an opposite bottom end, and a first longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The second lifting member has a forward end, an opposite back end, an upper end, an opposite lower end, and a second longitudinal axis extending between the forward end and the back end.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure having a housing including a door. The electrical enclosure includes a frame assembly and a plurality of fasteners. The frame assembly has a first side including a planar portion opposite the door. The plurality of fasteners are disposed through the frame assembly for mounting the frame assembly to the door such that the fasteners do not protrude beyond the plane of the planar portion.

Abstract: A connector piece useful for joining two beam members preferably includes a generally triangular arrangement of load bearing members. The connector piece is especially useful in joining beam members of a vehicle space frame. The connector piece includes a set of tab members extending generally away from the load bearing members. The tab members are inserted into channels formed on the beam members. The beam members are then joined to the connector piece, preferably, by spot welding through each sidewall of the channels and the tabs, respectively. A longitudinal component of a load incident on one of the beam members is transferred along at least one of the load bearing members to assist in avoiding deformation of the beam.

Abstract: A metal connector that securely ties together the structural members of the roof and wall on a wood frame house. The connector correctly places each structural member for maximum structural integrity. The connector has a large surface area for maximum strength, and precise nail holes to avoid splitting and assuring correct attachment to the structural member. The connector grasps the structural members to avoid detachment of any structural members during hurricanes. The connector has tabs and gussets to avoid twisting, lateral forces, thrusting, and uplift. The connector helps form the roof to wall connection into a strong shear wall to avoid building damage during earthquakes.

Abstract: A monocoque joint for joining panels having a first skin portion having a first exterior surface and a first interior surface, a second skin portion having a second exterior surface and a second interior surface, a plurality of web sections, each of the web sections being in communication with the first interior surface and the second interior surface, the web sections and the first and second interior surfaces defining a plurality of core regions, and first and second tapered flange sections disposed on opposing ends of the joint. The first and second flange sections are formed integrally with the first and second skin portions and are adapted to receive preformed panels. The joint provides a substantially continuous integral load path whereby when the first and second flange sections are operatively attached to preformed panels and subjected to a load, the load is substantially uniformly transmitted to the panels.

Abstract: A joint has a plurality of synthetic resin hollow tubes inserted a plurality of resin-coated steel pipes which are formed by applying a coating resin on a surface of a thin wall steel pipe and are formed with at least one pair of fitting ribs extending in an axial direction on the coating resin for holding an edge of a partitioning body, in order to connect the resin-coated steel pipes in an intersecting fashion. The joint also includes slits which permit a pair of fitting ribs of the resin-coated steel pipes therethrough, are formed on reentrant side of at least adjacent two hollow tubes among a plurality of hollow tubes at positions in one plane extending across respective axes of the hollow tubes and extending over the entire length, and cover ribs which are formed integrally with the hollow tubes and extending along both sides of the entire length of the slits for covering outer side surfaces of a pair of fitting ribs of the resin-coated steel pipe.

Abstract: A gusset for joining first and second abutting support trusses wherein the gusset comprises a plate having a body portion and a finger portion. The body portion is adapted to be abutted against and fastened to a side of the first support truss at one end thereof and the finger portion is adapted to extend beyond the end of the first truss when the body portion is fastened to the first support truss. The finger portion is further adapted to hangingly engage at least one element of the second support truss for supporting the one end of the first truss thereon without fastening the first truss to the second truss.

Abstract: The invention provides a playstation that is configured to be stronger, less expensive to manufacture, and easier to assemble. The playstation includes a Y-shaped support that has a top section, a lower left section and a lower right section. The playstation also includes a cross-beam having a first cross-beam secured to the left side of the top section on the Y-shaped support and a second cross-beam secured to the right side of the top section on the Y-shaped support. The playstation further includes a left leg secured to the lower left section of the Y-shaped support and a right leg secured to the lower right section of the Y-shaped support. Using the Y-shaped support of the present invention allows the playstation to be readily assembled. The assembled playstation also provides a solid support structure for securing one or more children's accessories to the playstation.

Abstract: A piece of furniture of modular build-up comprises as basic structural elements a frame and an insert plate to be mounted in the frame compartment by corner fittings. The comer fitting is detachably mounted on the insert plate and comprises at least one laterally accessible receptacle parallel to the plane of the plate for a retaining pin mounted on the frame as well as a locking mechanism for the retaining pin to be arrested in the receptacle.

Abstract: A quick assembling coupling system for bar structures consists of an annular disk containing a number of radial sleeves having their longitudinal axes distributed about the annular disk such that the ends of the bars are held in the sleeves by a prismatic lock cover inserted in the center of the annular disk.

Abstract: A concealed joint construction system for installing and securing sheet material such as laminated plastic wall boards, plywood and the like for finishing off bathtub and/or shower walls, counter-tops and back-splashes, and the like. The joint construction system includes an extending channel attached to one wallboard via multiple teeth sunk into matching grooves cut out of the wallboards edge. An adjacent wallboard can be easily and quickly inserted into the extending channel and is secured by pressure flanges perforated from the wall of the channel. The joint construction system is easily installed, secure, and compact, and is completely invisible after installation.

Abstract: A truss pitch break connector plate having a main body portion. A first stiffener flange projects generally perpendicular from one face of said main body portion along an arcuate first edge having an outer radius. A second stiffener flange projects generally perpendicular from the opposite face of the main body portion along a arcuate second edge having inner radius. The main body portion preferably is generally sector-shaped but alternatively it may be circular. The overall arrangement is such that the pitch break connector plate will accommodate top chords of different sizes; and is capable of maintaining the top chords at any one of a range of roof pitches.

Abstract: An upstand mounting assembly (10) for a worksurface (8) of a kitchen comprises an upstand member (14) and a mounting member (12). The mounting member (12) comprises a recess for receiving the base (48) of the upstand member (14), means (35,38) for retention of the upstand member (14) in the recess, and damming means (36) for prevention of ingress of unwanted substances into the recess, in use.

Abstract: A clamp 100A for connecting formwork panels 50, 50 together at a right angle has a symmetrical shape and comprises a generally triangular central section 1, one intermediate lever 3 connected pivotally to each of opposed sides of the central section 1, and an L-shaped holding arm 2 connected to the intermediate lever 3 by means of a link 4 that is pivotally joined with both the intermediate lever 3 and the holding arm 2. The central section 1 has two equal sides a, a which extend perpendicular to each other and at which the central section 1 engages with joint members 52, 52 of formwork panels 50, 50. Notches 1c are formed on each side a, and are adapted to bite into one joint member 52. Each side a of the central section 1 is thus capable of engaging very closely with the joint member 52. The holding arm 2 is also provided with notches 2c, so that the holding arm 2 also can engage very closely with the joint member 52.

Abstract: A shelving connector has symmetrical arms for locking insertion into metal shelving. The shelving and the connector preferably include radiused surfaces for safety and attractive appearance. The radiused edges of the metal shelving serve a dual function of stiffening the shelving and providing a receiver for arms projecting from the connector. The connector preferably has resilient tabs which are captured in apertures in the receivers. The connector can be advantageously formed from injection molded ABS plastic.

Abstract: In a connection between round composite fiber rods or pipes positioned at an angle to one another there are provided angular connecting elements of which the angle corresponds to the angle between the rods to be connected, fiber helical windings in the region of the vertices of the angular connecting elements, respective arms of the connecting elements being arranged to be inserted in the rod or pipe ends. The angular connecting elements are fastened positively on a rod and/or rest frictionally in the rod ends. The fiber helical windings wrap around the angular connecting elements in their angled portions and connect them to one another. Fillers and/or adhesives fill the cavities which are formed at the rod or pipe ends.

Abstract: An improved driving element, fastener placement system, method of fastening and combination of fastened workpieces are disclosed which include a generally U-shaped, staple-like fastener having a pair of legs spaced from each other by a crown which transversely extends between the upper ends of the legs to connect the legs to each other adjacent their upper ends and space the upper ends of the legs apart by a given distance. Each of the legs also has an opposite lower end which enter the respective workpieces which are to be fastened together. The fastener is positioned with the lower end of one leg in contact with one of the workpieces and the lower end of the other leg in contact with the other workpiece, and the fastener is then forcibly driven into the respective workpieces by a driving element which acts upon the crown in a manner to attempt or tend to shorten the distance between the upper ends of the legs by bending the crown and countersinking the legs and/or crown into the workpieces.

Abstract: A tubular frame having a plurality of tubular members and a backing member. The tubular members are held together by round corner members. The corner members have hollow tubular insertion members or legs at one end and "X" or "cross-shaped" insertion members or legs at the other end in order to mate with adjacent tubular frame members. The two insertion members are adapted to be joined to a tubular member in only certain orientations which assists in manufacturing and assembly. The tubular frame members also have elongated channels on one side for mating with the backing member.

Abstract: A timber beam hanger connects a first member, e.g. a horizontal or inclined beam, to a second member, e.g. a horizontal or inclined beam disposed perpendicularly or obliquely to the first beam, or a vertical post or wall. The beam hanger comprises a generally vertical web, an upper flange extending from an upper edge of the web, a seat extending from a lower edge of the web and a connector. The upper flange and seat are usually rectangular and disposed parallel to each other and normally to the web. The upper flange is secured to an upper face of the first member, and the connector cooperates with the upper flange and is secured to the second member. A joint face of the first member has a generally vertical slit intersecting the upper face and receiving the web therein. For some embodiments the joint face also has a generally horizontal slit intersected by the vertical slit at a position remote from the upper face and receiving the seat therein.

Abstract: A joint member is used for positioning a first square tubular section made of aluminum or aluminum alloy and a second square tubular section made of aluminum or aluminum alloy with the sections' end portions butting against each other so as to weld the butt end portions together. The joint member includes an angle retainment portion and first and second anchorage portions. The angle retainment portion is applied onto the outer or inner surfaces of walls of the first and second square tubular sections, the walls intersecting each other with an angle equal to or smaller than 180.degree. when the first and second tubular sections are caused to butt against each other. The first and second anchorage portions branch off and extend from the angle retainment portion so as to fixedly hold the walls of the first and second square tubular sections, respectively, in cooperation with the angle retainment portion.

Abstract: A corner piece used in cooperation with retainer strips and exterior siding provides improved protection to a wall of a structure, particularly around rectangular openings in the wall. The corner piece includes a first section extending in a first direction along a first side of the opening and a second section integral with the first section. The second section extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first section along a second side of the opening adjacent the first side. The first and second sections form a continuous channel that extends into the retainer strips. A first retainer strip may be received within the first section and the second section of the corner piece may be received within a second retainer strip. As a result, the channel formed by the first retainer strip overlaps a portion of the first section and the channel formed by the second section of the corner piece overlaps a portion of the second retainer strip.

Abstract: A joint for use in forming a three-dimensional framed spatial structure for interior use and construction comprising three identical shaped surfaces or wings resembling the corner of a cube, each of the three identical shaped surfaces (4, 5 & 6) comprised of two different segments: the first an L-shaped segment with one hole at the intersection (23) and two holes on each arm of the "L" (26 & 27); the second segment comprising a sector of a circle whose arc measures ninety degrees (4) with a hole in the center (32) to permit attachments. These two different segments are connected on the inside surface (surface A) by a forty-five degree angle and on the outside (surface B) by a ninety-degree angle. Multiple connections and attachments can be made through the four predetermined holes (23, 26, 27, 32) located on each of the three identical shaped surfaces (4, 5, 6).

Abstract: A spiral staircase includes a shaft pole for the staircase, a plurality of arms spirally connected to the outer periphery of the shaft pole, treads fixed to the upper surface of each arm, a plurality of balusters fixed to the outside end portion of a plurality of arms in parallel with the shaft pole, and a plurality of handrails mounted and connected between the balusters pillars, wherein each of the arms is connected to the shaft pole by an arm connecting metal, each baluster is connected to each arm by a baluster connecting metal, and the baluster and the handrails are connected by a handrail connecting metal. Since the connecting metals are used for the connection between the shaft pole and the arms, between the arms and the balusters and between the balusters and the handrails, connection and assembly of the spiral staircase can be carried out easily, reliably and firmly without requiring skilled labor, and the cost of the production and high operation efficiency can be accomplished.

Abstract: An outer frame (71) is formed by orderly connecting four connecting blocks (74) arranged at predetermined intervals with four beam members (75). The connecting block (74) is made of heat insulating synthetic resin as well as the beam member (75). A lower cover (73) is fitted in a lower surface of the outer frame (71) and an upper cover (72) is fitted in an upper surface of the outer frame (71). Foamable synthetic resin is charged into a panel space (P) enclosed by the outer frame (71) and both the covers (72), (73) from a filling port (84).

Abstract: A device for mounting a wide variety of different window dressings is described. The device is intended to use conventional mounting brackets to mount the window dressing without the necessity of providing holes to mount the same in the face of the window molding or frame. The device includes either a comer or linear mounting plate which, respectively, may be used either on the right hand or left hand corner, or horizontally or vertically on the frame. Each plate is U-shaped in cross-section and intended to cover the sides and front of the window frame or molding. The front face of the plate is provided with a plurality of mutually spaced dimensioned cut-outs. The second clement of the invention is a universal clip which is a channel shaped member having integral projections extending from the back surface thereof. The projections are also mutually spaced and dimensioned to register on the cut-outs in the mounting plate and to be received therein to secure the clip to the mounting plate.

Abstract: An assembly of trusses fabricated of sheet metal wherein the lower chord of a supported truss is connected to the lower chord of a supporting truss by a connector formed of sheet metal with the supported truss at an angle to the supporting truss, and connectors for making the connection.

Abstract: An improved driving element, fastener placement system, method of fastening and combination of fastened workpieces are disclosed which include a generally U-shaped, staple-like fastener having a pair of legs spaced from each other by a crown which transversely extends between the upper ends of the legs to connect the legs to each other adjacent their upper ends and space the upper ends of the legs apart by a given distance. Each of the legs also has an opposite lower end which enter the respective workpieces which are to be fastened together. The fastener is positioned with the lower end of one leg in contact with one of the workpieces and the lower end of the other leg in contact with the other workpiece, and the fastener is then forcibly driven into the respective workpieces by a driving element which acts upon the crown in a manner to attempt or tend to shorten the distance between the upper ends of the legs by bending the crown and countersinking the legs and/or crown into the workpieces.

Abstract: Deflection slide clip of two piece construction for use in curtain wall construction providing for horizontal support of a laterally loaded stud while it accommodates vertical slip of the primary frame.

Abstract: A bracket for a machine frame, such as a core molding machine frame, having horizontal and vertical members includes first and second legs adapted for attachment to the machine frame members. The first and second legs are formed from a plate material and extend perpendicular to each other. The bracket is welded around its periphery to the machine frame. A free end of at least one of the first and second legs has a tapered portion, and one or more openings may be provided in the bracket. An outer periphery of the tapered portion and an inner periphery of the openings are welded to the machine frame for further extending the total weld length and reducing stress concentration in the weld joints.

Abstract: A frame corner joining apparatus for joining two metal picture frame members at a predetermined angle to form a frame corner. The joining apparatus includes first and second legs disposed at the predetermined angle relative to each other, each leg receivable in a corresponding frame member channel. Each leg includes a fillet surface and a sloping surface, having a slot and a wedge piece with tab received in the slot. The wedge piece may be in two positions: an unlocked position in which the wedge piece is at the lowest point on the sloping surface, and a locked or raise position in which the top side of the wedge piece engages a surface of the picture frame. The wedge piece may be adjusted manually with needle nose pliers or automatically with a pneumatic device until the fillet surface of the frame corner joining apparatus tightly abuts the back lip edge of the picture frame member.