Patent ID: 6779315
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: E04B,E04F

Abstract:
A connection system for connecting a freely positionable cross member along a runner for forming a grid-work upon which a suspended ceiling or a raised floor may be formed, comprising:a grid-work forming runner having a first slot extending along a longitudinal length thereof and a first longitudinally extending channel adjacent thereto and upon which a floor forming panel may be supported; a freely positionable grid-work forming cross member having a first longitudinally extending opening and an upper connector positionable therein to selectively engage said first slot of said grid-work forming runner along the longitudinal length thereof for connection thereto; said upper connector having an upwardly turned lip for engagement with said first slot of said grid-work forming runner to be secured there into; said grid-work forming runner having a second slot extending along the longitudinal length thereof and a second longitudinally extending channel positioned adjacent thereto and having a flange for supporting a ceiling forming panel; said grid-work forming cross member having a second lower connector carried thereby to engage said second slot of said grid-work forming runner for connection thereto; and said lower connector having a downwardly turned lip for engagement with said second slot to be secured there into.