Patent ID: 6430887
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: E04B,E04C,Y10T

Abstract:
A hinge assembly for a truss having a first truss member and a second truss member, the hinge assembly comprising:a first hinge plate having an attachment portion secured to the first truss member and an extension portion that extends from the first truss member; said first hinge plate having a first boss formed on said extension portion thereof; a second hinge plate having an attachment portion secured to the second truss member and an extension portion that extends from the second truss member; said second hinge plate having a second boss formed on said extension portion thereof, said second boss defining an opening for pivotal receipt of said first boss, said second boss having a terminal end; and a retainer attached to said terminal end of said second boss to maintain the pivotal receipt of said first boss in said second boss.