Patent ID: 8443556
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: E04B,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A stackable shim system, comprising: a first shim that includes a receiving feature, an attachment feature, and a main portion having a first thickness, the first thickness defined between a first surface and a second surface of the first shim; a second shim that also includes a receiving feature, an attachment feature, and a main portion having a second thickness, the second thickness defined between a first surface and a second surface of the second shim; wherein the receiving feature of each shim is configured to engage with the attachment feature of the other shim such that either shim can be removably attached to the other to create a stacked shim having a main portion having a thickness that is the sum of the first and second thicknesses; wherein each of the first and second shims has at least first and second edges on opposite sides and extending between the respective first and second surfaces; wherein the receiving feature of each shim comprises two tabs, one tab protruding from each of the first and second edges of the shim; and the attachment feature of each shim comprises a generally C-shaped channel configured to complementarily engage with the receiving feature of the other shim as the receiving feature slides into the attachment feature.