Patent ID: 6044610
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A floor frame assembly comprising: first and second structural support beams, said first and second structural support beams arranged side by side and extending in a longitudinal direction, said first structural support beam including an outwardly directed side surface and an inwardly directed side surface, said second structural support beam including an outwardly directed side surface, and an inwardly directed side surface, said first structural support beam inwardly directed side surface facing said second structural support beam inwardly directed side surface;a plurality of cross members connecting said first structural support beam to said second structural beam and extending from one of said inwardly directed side surfaces to the other, each of said cross members having a top surface and a bottom surface;a first plurality of outriggers, each rigidly secured to said first structural support beam and extending transversely from said first structural support beam's outwardly directed side surface, said outriggers each including a one-piece construction and having a substantially rectangular shape defined by a top surface, a bottom surface, an inner end joined to said first structural support beam, and an outer end;a second plurality of outriggers each rigidly secured to said second structural support beam and extending transversely from said second structural support beam's outwardly directed side surface, said outriggers each including a one-piece construction and having a substantially rectangular shape defined by a top surface, a bottom surface, an inner end joined to said second structural support beam, and an outer end;said first and second plurality of outriggers constituting means for overlying and being supported by building supports to elevate said floor frame assembly; anda floor joist assembly used in conjunction with said floor frame assembly and applied over and carried upon said first and second structural support beams, said cross members, and said first and second plurality of outriggers to which said floor joist assembly is securely and rigidly attached.