Patent ID: 6546678
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
A load transferring device for retrofitting between a pair of spaced building structural members, the load transferring device comprising:an elongated load transfer element having an adjustable length between a first end and a second end; a first end connection device articulately attached to the first end of the load transfer element, the first end connection device including a first base plate having an inner surface facing the first end and an outer surface for fastening to a first building structural member, the first end connection device further including a pair of spaced first connector plates extending from the first base plate, a first pivot bolt passing through each of the first connector plates and the first end of the load transfer element; and a second end connection device articulately attached to the second end of the load transfer element, the second end connection device including a second base plate having an inner surface facing the second end and an outer surface for fastening to a second building structural member, the second end connection device further including a pair of spaced second connector plates extending from the second base plate, a second pivot bolt passing through each of the second connector plates and the second end of the load transfer element, wherein a first lock-in aperture is provided in one of the pair of the second connector plates and the second end of the load transfer element, the first lock-in aperture serving as pilot hole for forming a second lock-in aperture in another one of the pair of second connector plates and the load transfer element and to serve as an aperture for receiving a lock bolt after the pivot bolt is installed in the pivot bolt apertures, thereby preventing articulation between the second end connection device and the load transfer element.