Patent ID: 7913463
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: E04B,E04G

Abstract:
1. A bracing system for supporting a vertical wall structure comprising: a vertical member comprising at least two keyed openings, said vertical member having a substantially Z-shaped cross-section, the Z-shaped cross-section including a first flange portion separated from a second flange portion by a web portion, the first flange portion contacting the vertical wall structure; a bracket comprising at least two cleat members being removably engagable with said at least two keyed openings of said vertical member said bracket including a first end including said cleats and a second end; and an adjustable strut member having an end secured to said second end of said bracket, wherein said at least two keyed openings of said vertical member have a key-shape defining a major axis parallel to said longitudinal axis of said vertical member, said keyed openings respectively comprising an upper section for receiving one of said cleat members and a lower section for slidably engaging said respective cleat member via an interference fit wherein the vertical member and bracket are reversibly joined without the use of a separate fastener wherein the bracket and vertical brace remain joined under a load.