Patent ID: 6705056
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: E04B,F16B

Abstract:
An apparatus for providing backing for U-shaped studs in a wall, said backing apparatus comprising:a first backing member having a first end, a second end, a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side; wherein, the second end of the first backing member is longitudinally spaced from the first end of the second backing member. a second backing member having a first end, a second end, a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side; wherein, the second end of the first backing member is longitudinally spaced from the first end of the second backing member. a hinge operatively attached to said first side of said first and second backing members for permitting said second backing member to pivot with respect to the first backing member between a first position wherein the longitudinal axis of said first and second backing members are aligned in the same plane and a second position whereby the longitudinal axis of the first and second backing members are not aligned in the same plane, whereby said first backing member can be placed between a first and second adjacent upright U-shaped stud, the second backing member pivoted with respect to the first backing member to the second position, and then pivoting said second backing member to a first position thereof to be disposed between said second upright U-shaped stud and a third upright U-shaped stud whereby said second end of said first backing member is adjacent to and on one side of the second upright U-shaped stud and the first end of the second backing member is adjacent to and on the other side of said second upright U-shaped stud; and said first backing member having a vertical groove in said first side thereof for receiving a flange of the second upright U-shaped stud, said groove being at least partially covered by said hinge when the first and second backing members are in the first position thereof.