Patent ID: 6761007
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: E04C

Abstract:
A structural tie shear connector for use with a concrete and insulation composite panel having a first concrete wythe, a second concrete wythe, and an insulation layer interposed between the first and second concrete wythes, the connector comprising:a plurality of sides comprising first and second opposed longer sides, and opposed first and second shorter sides; a first pair of angular links extending across the connector in a first direction and connected to the sides; a second pair of angular links extending across the connector in a second direction and connected to the sides, one of the first pair of links, one of the second pair of links and the first shorter side forming only one, enclosed, triangular first end opening substantially centrally located between the longer sides and with respect to the first shorter side, and another of the first pair of links, another of the second pair of links and the second shorter side forming only one, enclosed, triangular second end opening substantially centrally located between the longer sides and with respect to the second shorter side; and a pair of legs connected to and extending outward from one of the longer and shorter sides of the connector, the connector adapted to be extendable through the insulation layer and into the first and second concrete wythes to hold the panel together.