초록 ▼

Bridging is provided for use in joining joists or like construction elements so as to increase the strength and stability of those elements. The present invention utilizes flexible strapping to create the bridging structure, wherein a first flexible strap is attached to a first joist and a second fl

Bridging is provided for use in joining joists or like construction elements so as to increase the strength and stability of those elements. The present invention utilizes flexible strapping to create the bridging structure, wherein a first flexible strap is attached to a first joist and a second flexible strap is attached to a second joist. The bridging structure is created by aligning the straps between the joists and joining the straps together. The various flexible straps can be directly attached to the joists, however when applied to wooden joists, stiffened supports are preferably positioned between the joists and the flexible strapping. The stiffened supports spread the force of the flexible strapping and prevent the strapping from deforming the material of the joist. To add to the integrity of the bridging structure, the stiffened supports can be mechanically or adhesively joined to the joists and the flexible strapping can be mechanically or adhesively joined to the stiffened supports and joists.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An assembly comprising:joists containing at least a first joist and a second joist at least one first flexible strap adapted to engage the first joist;at least one second flexible strap adapted to engage the second joist; andconnecting means for connecting said at least o

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An assembly comprising:joists containing at least a first joist and a second joist at least one first flexible strap adapted to engage the first joist;at least one second flexible strap adapted to engage the second joist; andconnecting means for connecting said at least one first flexible strap to said at least one second flexible strap at a connection point between the first joist and the second joist, wherein said connecting means connects said at least one first flexible strap to said at least one second flexible strap at a predetermined tension that causes both said at least one first flexible strap and said at least one second flexible strap to be taut, thereby creating bridging between the first joist and the second joist.