In one aspect, a fitting for connecting first and second pieces of strut to one another, wherein each piece of strut includes an elongate strut body having opposite longitudinal ends, a length extending between the opposite longitudinal ends, and a fitting side defining an external fitting groove ex
In one aspect, a fitting for connecting first and second pieces of strut to one another, wherein each piece of strut includes an elongate strut body having opposite longitudinal ends, a length extending between the opposite longitudinal ends, and a fitting side defining an external fitting groove extending lengthwise of the body, includes a first clip arm configured to extend into the external fitting groove of the first piece of strut. A second clip arm is configured to extend into the external fitting groove of the second piece of strut. A central portion is connected to and extends between the first and second clip arms. The central portion includes a first dimple configured to receive a tool and a second dimple configured to receive a tool.
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1. A fitting for connecting first and second pieces of strut to one another, wherein each piece of strut includes an elongate strut body having opposite longitudinal ends, a length extending between the opposite longitudinal ends, and a fitting side defining an external fitting groove extending leng
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A fitting for connecting first and second pieces of strut to one another, wherein each piece of strut includes an elongate strut body having opposite longitudinal ends, a length extending between the opposite longitudinal ends, and a fitting side defining an external fitting groove extending lengthwise of the body, the fitting comprising: a central portion having opposite first and second ends, and opposite first and second sides, wherein the central portion is generally planar having an upper surface and a lower surface;a first clip arm extending downward from the first side of the central portion, wherein the first clip arm is configured to extend into the external fitting groove of the first piece of strut; anda second clip arm extending downward from the second side of the central portion, wherein the second clip arm is configured to extend into the external fitting groove of the second piece of strut,wherein the central portion defines a first and second dimples extending downward from the upper surface of the central portion, each of the first and second dimples configured to receive a tool for engaging the fitting,wherein the first clip arm includes a hook at a free end thereof, wherein the second clip arm includes a hook at a free end thereof. 2. The fitting set forth in claim 1, wherein the fitting has a length extending between the first and second ends of the central portion, wherein the first and second dimples are spaced apart from one another along the length of the fitting. 3. The fitting set forth in claim 2, wherein each of the first and second dimples has shallow end and a deep end, wherein the deep end of the first dimple is closer to the first end of the central portion than the shallow end of the first dimple, wherein the deep end of the second dimple is closer to the second end of the central portion than the shallow end of the second dimple. 4. The fitting set forth in claim 1, wherein the fitting is integrally formed from a single sheet of metal. 5. The fitting set forth in claim 1, wherein the central portion defines first and second pockets extending upward from the upper surface of the central portion, each of the first and second pockets configured to receive a tool for engaging the fitting. 6. The fitting set forth in claim 5, wherein the first pocket is adjacent the first end of the central portion, wherein the second pocket is adjacent the second end of the central portion. 7. The fitting set forth in claim 6, wherein an interior space defined by the first pocket is accessible through the first end of the central portion, wherein an interior space defined by the second pocket is accessible through the second end of the central portion. 8. The fitting set forth in claim 6, wherein the first and second dimples are disposed between the first and second pockets. 9. A fitting for connecting first and second pieces of strut to one another, wherein each piece of strut includes an elongate strut body having opposite longitudinal ends, a length extending between the opposite longitudinal ends, and a fitting side defining an external fitting groove extending lengthwise of the body, the fitting comprising: a central portion having opposite first and second ends, and opposite first and second sides, wherein the central portion is generally planar having an upper surface and a lower surface;a first clip arm extending downward from the first side of the central portion, wherein the first clip arm is configured to extend into the external fitting groove of the first piece of strut; anda second clip arm extending downward from the second side of the central portion, wherein the second clip arm is configured to extend into the external fitting groove of the second piece of strut,wherein the central portion defines first and second pockets extending upward from the upper surface of the central portion, each of the first and second pockets configured to receive a tool for engaging the fitting,wherein the first clip arm includes a hook at a free end thereof, wherein the second clip arm includes a hook at a free end thereof. 10. The fitting set forth in claim 9, wherein the fitting has a length extending between the first and second ends of the central portion, wherein the first and second pockets are spaced apart from one another along the length of the fitting. 11. The fitting set forth in claim 10, wherein the first pocket has an open end at a first longitudinal end of the central portion, wherein the second pocket has an open end at a second longitudinal end of the central portion. 12. The fitting set forth in claim 11, wherein each of the first and second pockets taper away from the corresponding open end. 13. The fitting set forth in claim 9, wherein the fitting is integrally formed from a single sheet of metal. 14. The fitting set forth in claim 9, wherein the central portion defines a first and second dimples extending downward from the upper surface of the central portion, each of the first and second dimples configured to receive a tool for engaging the fitting. 15. The fitting set forth in claim 14, wherein the fitting has a length extending between the first and second ends of the central portion, wherein the first and second dimples are spaced apart from one another along the length of the fitting. 16. The fitting set forth in claim 15, wherein each of the first and second dimples has shallow end and a deep end, wherein the deep end of the first dimple is closer to the first end of the central portion than the shallow end of the first dimple, wherein the deep end of the second dimple is closer to the second end of the central portion than the shallow end of the second dimple. 17. The fitting set forth in claim 15, wherein the first and second dimples are disposed between the first and second pockets.
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