Patent ID: 7743579
Filing Date: 2010-06-29
Classification: E04B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A portion of a metal building, comprising: a first structural member having a slot; a second structural member having a slot; and a connection plate having: wherein the insert member first side is at least partially in the first structural member slot and coupled to the first structural member; wherein the insert member second side is at least partially in the second structural member slot and coupled to the second structural member; wherein the first structural member is a column or a rafter having a pair of C shaped members; each C shaped member having a planar side extending between opposed sides, the planar side and the opposed sides collectively defining the C shape; each C shaped member having opposed ends; the planar sides being adjacent one another with the first structural member slot defined therebetween, the first structural member slot extending between the opposed ends; and wherein the second structural member is a rafter having a pair of C shaped members; each C shaped member having a planar side extending between opposed sides, the planar side and the opposed sides collectively defining the C shape; each C shaped member having opposed ends; the planar sides being adjacent one another with the second structural member slot defined therebetween, the second structural member slot extending between the opposed ends.