Patent ID: 8881486
Filing Date: 2014-11-11
Classification: E04C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A truss comprising; an upper and lower chord member each extending in generally the same longitudinal direction and in spaced apart relation; the upper and lower chords each having a first end and a second end and a planar central panel with first and second side flanges extending therefrom; a plurality of web member disposed between the upper and lower chord members, the web member having a first arm and a second arm, the first and second arms being separated by a flat crimp in the web member, the first arm having a first upper end and the second arm having a second upper end; a first fastening system extending through the flat crimp and the lower chord thereby securing the web member to the lower chord, wherein the first fastening system comprises a steel first saddle member extending over the flat crimp and secured to the first and second side flanges, the saddle member further comprising a middle portion with first and second cars that are bent downwardly relative to the middle portion along separate bending lines at an angle of about 90 degrees; a second fastening system extending through the upper chord and the first upper end securing the first upper end to the upper chord, wherein the second fastening system comprises a second saddle member identical to the first steel saddle member; and a third fastening system extending through the upper chord through the second upper end securing the second upper end to the upper chord, wherein the third fastening system comprises a third saddle member identical to the first steel saddle member.