Patent ID: 9435119
Filing Date: 2016-09-06
CPC Classification: E04B,E04C,E04G

Claim Text:
1. A unitary spacer for connecting between a pair of adjacent trusses, comprising: an elongate member having a first pivoting end, and a second swing end, and an intermediate section between the first pivoting end and the second swing end, the elongate member comprising a first strip portion and a second strip portion unitary with the first strip portion, the first strip portion and the second strip portion defining a longitudinal bend therebetween providing the elongate member with an L-shaped when viewed from an end; wherein the first strip portion is configured to fit flush against a top surface of one of the pair of adjacent trusses and the second strip portion is configured to fit flush on a side surface of the one of the pair of adjacent trusses defining a temporary transport position, the spacer swingable from said temporary transport position with the swing end rotatable away from the one of the pair of trusses to a position for connection to the other of the pair of adjacent trusses; wherein in an end profile the entirety of the unitary spacer defines an L-shape except for at least one angled connection pieces, each angled connection piece comprising a prong, each of the at least one angled connection pieces extending outwardly from a surface of the second strip portion.