Patent ID: 7568253
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: E01D,E04B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A moment transferring assembly, comprising: a) a connector node element having a plurality of cavities; b) a plurality of framing members for mounting to the connector node element into respective ones of the cavities; c) each framing member being generally elongated and having an end portion insertable into a respective cavity; d) the end portion when placed into the respective cavity creating a load bearing joint having a pair of complementary tapering surfaces engaging with one another, the load bearing joint acting to transfer loads acting on the framing member to the connector node element; e) a mechanical fastener for mounting between the connector node element and the framing member and capable of being fastened to maintain the tapering surfaces engaged with one another; f) the mechanical fastener constituting a load transmission element for transmitting tensile loads tending to separate the framing member from the connector node element to the framing member.