Patent ID: 7509777
Filing Date: 2009-03-31
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A base connection for supporting a concrete wall panel on an underlying support structure, comprising: a generally vertical mounting plate secured to and extending upwardly from the support structure, wherein the mounting plate includes one or more generally vertically-elongated slots; a wall plate embedded within the concrete wall panel toward a lower end defined by the concrete wall panel; a pair of slip plates, wherein the slip plates are located one on either side of the mounting plate, and wherein an inner one of the slip plates is located between the mounting plate and the wall plate; a cover plate located outwardly of the mounting plate, wherein an outer one of the slip plates is located between the cover plate and the mounting plate; one or more threaded connectors extending between and interconnecting the cover plate and the embedded wall plate, wherein each threaded connector extends through openings in the slip plates and through one of the generally vertically elongated slots in the mounting plate; and a spring washer interposed between the cover plate and an outer end defined by each threaded connector.