Patent ID: 6243996
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: E04G,Y10S

Abstract:
A truss for a multi-section manufactured home; the home comprising a left section and a right section; each section having a beam having an upper end and a lower end; the upper end of each beam supporting an associated floor joist that is transverse to the beam; each joist having an end; the joist ends being adjacent distal from each beam; said truss comprising:a left jack of adjustable length having a longitudinal axis; said left jack adapted for spanning between the lower end of the left beam and the end of the left joist for supporting the end of the left joist; said left jack including:an elongate central portion including:a lower end adapted for being supported by the lower end of the left beam such that said left jack can exert a longitudinal force on the left beam;an upper end adapted for connection to the end of the left joist such that said left jack can exert an upward force on the joist; andlength adjustment means for adjusting the length of said central portion of said left jack;a right jack of adjustable length having a longitudinal axis; said right lack adapted for spanning between the lower end of the right beam and the end of the right joist for supporting the end of the right joist; said right jack including:an elongate central portion including:a lower end adapted for being supported by the lower end of the right beam such that said right jack can exert a longitudinal force on the right beam;an upper end adapted for connection to the end of the right joist such that said right jack can exert an upward force on the right joist; andlength adjustment means for adjusting the length of said central portion of said right jack;a tie bar assembly including:an elongate bar having:a left end; anda right end; andattachment means for attaching said bar ends to the lower ends of the beams; anda center lack of adjustable length having a longitudinal axis; said center lack for spanning between said bar and the joist ends; said center jack including:an elongate central portion including:a lower end adapted to be supported by said bar;an upper end adapted for supporting the joist ends; andlength adjustment means for adjusting the length of said central portion of said center jack for exerting, by said center lack, a downward force on said bar and upward force on the joist ends.