Patent ID: 6115980
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
An expansion joint cover apparatus for use in covering a gap between first and second building sections presenting respective first and second support surfaces, the second building section being configured to define a transition recess adjacent the gap presenting a support area below the level of the second support surface and including a recess wall between the second support surface and the recess support area, said apparatus comprising:a cover plate presenting a first edge and an opposed second edge;a coupling assembly for coupling said plate adjacent said first edge thereof with the first section adjacent the gap, and for positioning said plate in covering relationship with the gap and for positioning said second edge in the recess, said second edge being slidable during relative movement of the building sections; anda transition insert configured to mount in the transition recess adjacent the recess wall and including an insert wall configured to provide a beveled transition between the support area and the second support surface in order to guide said second edge therebetween during relative movement of the building sections and to protect the recess wall from impact by said second edge during said movement,the first section presenting a mounting recess adjacent the gap, said plate presenting an upper face, said coupling assembly including a mounting assembly for mounting said plate in the mounting recess with said upper face substantially flush with the upper surface of the first section.