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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7341246 | Truss manufacturing apparatus The machine has stopper pins for locating two or more truss members to be connected in respective predetermined design positions and a press head adapted for movement from a pre-pressing position in which one or two nail plates may be loaded for pressing to a range ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7273210 | Truss assembly clamp apparatus A truss clamp for connection with a second clamp when installing truss assemblies includes a mechanism for adjustably connecting the two clamps in spaced relation. The truss clamp includes a fixed member and a rotatable member, the rotatable member having first and ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7140100 | Truss fabrication system with walk-through splicing A truss fabrication system and method for use in fabricating trusses has a truss set-up table and a gantry movable relative to the truss set-up table for pressing connector plates into truss members. A wheel guide directs movement of the roller assembly relative to ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7021614 | Truss assembly table with wedge set stop members The present invention involves a truss table including a frame; multiple spaced-apart panels supported by the frame and defining an elongated slot between the panels; and a stop member including a stop portion, a clamp portion and a fastener. The stop portion includ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6978987 | Portable locator for assembly of trusses A locator for locating and holding a structural member in engagement with an adjacent structural member at a predetermined position of an assembly apparatus during a truss assembly operation. The locator includes a stop configured for engaging the structural member.... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976305 | Adjustable table leg for truss fabrication system An adjustable leg for a truss fabrication system used in mass production of trusses. The system has a truss set-up table and a gantry press movable relative to the truss set-up table for pressing nailing plates into truss members. The table is supported on legs whic... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6969054 | Receiving stand for frame stacking system A receiving stand for a frame stacking system of the type used to stack prefabricated frames has a bench configured for receiving and supporting the frames thereon. A stanchion is pivotally movable relative to the bench about a pivot axis of the stanchion between a ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6955346 | Adjustable locator for assembly of trusses A locator for locating and holding a structural member in engagement with an adjacent structural member at a predetermined position of an assembly apparatus during a truss assembly operation. The locator includes a cylindric sleeve having an outer wall configured fo... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6907820 | Press for assembling structures A press apparatus for pressing connector plates into opposing surfaces of structural members which are to be secured together to form a structure such as a roof truss. The apparatus includes a frame particularly constructed to reduce stress concentrations and failur... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905115 | Workpiece assembly jig A workpiece assembly jig is provided with a plurality of first brackets provided around the perimeter of an aluminum jig main body for mounting thereon and assembling a long aluminum workpiece. A plurality of second brackets are provided around the perimeter of a st... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6899324 | Automatic truss jig setting system A automatic truss jig setting system is disclosed that includes a table including a plurality of segments with a side edge of adjacent segments defining a slot. At least one pin assembly, and optionally a pair of pin assemblies, is movable independently of each othe... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6742245 | Apparatus for assembly of roof panel structures A portable roof panel structure assembly mechanism that may be transported to a construction site and that is used to automatically assemble roof panel structures at the site. The assembly mechanism includes a purlin feeder, subpurlin clamping mechanisms and feeders... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6712347 | Automatic truss jig setting system A automatic truss jig setting system is disclosed that includes a table including a plurality of segments with a side edge of adjacent segments defining a slot. At least one pin assembly, and optionally a pair of pin assemblies, is movable independently of each othe... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6702270 | Carpenter's stud placement and support device A device to assist carpenters in holding a stud in position to be nailed or otherwise fastened to a sill or plate. Sill guides allow the device to be positioned at a predetermined point on a sill. A single blow with a hammer drives pins in the bottom of t... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6702269 | Truss jigging system A truss jigging system has tools moveable in a channel to different locations on an assembly table and which can be readily interchanged. The tools are capable of snap locking engagement with a carriage mounted in the table channels. A resilient component... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6571841 | Unit and method for bending wood Wood is bent using a unit and a method in which a continuous and uninterrupted curved path is defined over a workpiece-supporting surface and form and clamp blocks are electromagnetically attached to the workpiece-supporting surface adjacent to the path. ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6560858 | Truss table apparatus with automatic truss movement assembly and method A truss assembly apparatus and method for assembling a truss utilizing the apparatus are presented, the apparatus comprising a truss table having a work surface with a first and second assembly zone. A first clamping assembly has a movable first clamp rai... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6381908 | Stud setting device A device for setting studs includes a rigid face plate that has a fixed length and includes a lower surface, a front edge, a rear edge, and opposite side edges; a rigid bar member extending from the face plate lower surface so as to have a rear surface pe... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6354581 | Mechanism for clamping and holding an elongated workpiece A mechanism for clamping and holding an elongated workpiece in a machine includes a fixed support, and a longitudinally extending conveyor for supporting the workpiece relative to support. A pair of longitudinally extending clamping members are slidably m... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6317980 | Laser jigging system for assembly of trusses and method of use A method of constructing trusses includes providing a laser jigging system that projects the location of the jigging hardware so that an operator can easily, quickly, and precisely position the jigging hardware on the work-surface prior to positioning any... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6267365 | Truss jigging/pressing systems A locator stop (10) having a body (12) is arranged to be supported on an upper surface of a truss table formed with a plurality of panels (P), so as to extend across a slot (S) between successive panels. The body (12) has a basal surface (22) by which it ... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6231036 | Mechanism for clamping and holding an elongated workpiece A mechanism for clamping and holding an elongated workpiece in a machine includes a fixed support, and a longitudinally extending conveyor for supporting the workpiece relative to support. A pair of longitudinally extending clamping members are slidably m... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6170163 | Method of assembling components of an assembly using a laser image system A method of assembling components of an assembly, such as the components of a truss, using a laser imaging system in combination with assembly jigs. The jigs may be slidably mounted on an assembly table wherein the jigs include laser alignment indicia on ... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6155549 | Truss element positioning clamp A truss element positioning clamp for use on a truss fabrication table to position a truss element in a preselected position comprising a clamp chassis slideably disposed over a clamping channel formed in the surface of the truss fabrication table includi... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6079325 | Trackless gantry press system Trackless gantry press apparatus includes, in one embodiment, a plurality of truss setup tables configured to form a row of spaced truss setup tables. Each table includes wheel guides coupled at opposing ends and extending the width of the table. The guid... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6042096 | Workpiece locating device There is provided a new and useful workpiece locating device for use on a machine table comprising at least two spaced elongated support members arranged in parallel so as to create at least one elongated slot, in a top surface of said table, between adja... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5947460 | Truss table with integrated positioning stops A table for forming trusses that includes channels that do not unduly deform or bend during truss construction comprises: a support frame; first and second substantially horizontally-disposed elongate panels; a first channel having a generally horizontal ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5933957 | Truss assembly apparatus with independent roller drive Methods and apparatus for assembling a truss are described. In one embodiment, the truss table apparatus includes a truss table and a roller assembly. The truss table includes two guides and a worksurface which supports the truss members as nailing plates... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5884411 | Truss alignment apparatus A building frame alignment apparatus includes a T-shaped beam member which includes a top planar portion and a bottom planar portion which projects from the top planar portion at a right angle. A longitudinally oriented leveling indicator assembly is conn... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5873567 | Systems, methods and computer program products for positioning wood trusses for fabrication and delivery Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for positioning a truss on a plurality of spaced apart truss tables and for positioning a truss bundle on an expandable rollerbed trailer. A movable image of a truss is superimposed on a station... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5854747 | Truss jigging system A jig system is disclosed which includes an assembly table which has a plurality of slots which extend across the width of the table. Pucks are arranged for movement along the openings on carriages which are mounted for sliding movement on rails. The carr... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5837014 | Truss table with integrated positioning stops A table for forming trusses that includes channels that do not unduly deform or bend during truss construction comprises: a support frame; first and second substantially horizontally-disposed elongate panels; a first channel having a generally horizontal ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5833222 | Jig for forming multiple trusses A jig for forming multiple trusses at the same time is capable of clamping the trusses together to simultaneously adhere trimmable blocks to the truss so that the truss can be cut off to different lengths. The jig has floating spacers which translate forc... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5819498 | Home construction methodology A method of constructing a building using template-directed prefabricated units. The templates for each unit are grooved according to a design plan. The grooves are sized and positioned for use as alignment guides to accept building components or to defin... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5819412 | Jig system for the manufacture of composite joists and method of manufacturing composite joists using jigs A jig system for aligning wooden chords and metal web members in the manufacture of joists, the system includes an assembly surface having a longitudinally extending track therein, and a plurality of jigs positionable in the track. The jigs have upwardly ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5810341 | Truss table with integrated positioning stops A table for forming trusses comprises a support frame and first and second substantially horizontally-disposed elongate panels wherein each of the panels has an upper surface, a lower surface, and opposing lateral edge portions with a gap being formed bet... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5772192 | Workbench, in particular for welding and structural steel work A workbench, in particular for welding and structural steel work, includes a frame assembly having opposing axial ends and including a pair of traverses respectively disposed at the axial ends, and a pair of spaced substantially parallel platforms for for... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5702095 | Truss table with integrated positioning stops A table for forming trusses that includes channels that do not unduly deform or bend during truss construction comprises: a support frame; first and second substantially horizontally-disposed elongate panels; a first channel having a generally horizontal ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5701651 | Composite stringer and skin panel assembly machine A machine (20) for positioning a jig (22) relative to another surface (28) is disclosed. The machine includes a truss (24) for supporting the jig. A support stand (26) connected to each end of the truss supports the truss at a first position spaced apart ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5676358 | Variable height jig stop assembly and alignment plates for truss table An improved table for use in a truss assembly apparatus is provided. The improved table includes a frame supporting a plurality of panels that define a work surface. According to a first aspect, the plurality of panels are separated by at least one openin... | 10/14/1997 |
