Patent ID: 6088988
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: E04B,E04C,Y10T

Abstract:
A metal building truss ridge connection comprising:two top chords, each top chord further comprising,a generally C shaped cross section having a mouth area at one end of the chord and a web at an opposite end of the chord;first and second trapezoidal flange portions on opposite sides of the web;each of said flange portions having terminating ends at said mouth area;said terminating ends depending inwardly toward each other,two ridge plates, each of said ridge plates having an opening, side tabs at the sides of said opening, and a ridge tab, said ridge tab at the top of each of said ridge plates; anda connecting web, said connecting web passing through said opening of each of ridge plates, said connecting web fastened to each of said top chords, said ridge tabs of each of ridge plates locking said top chords.