This invention relates to a joint for holding a pair of trusses together in axial alignment. The joint includes a pair of cylindrical locking elements secured to the ends of the trusses. The locking elements each having a plurality of lands and grooves which lie in parallel planes when the trusses are in axial alignment. A pair of clamps positioned on opposite sides of the trusses are provided with a plurality of lands and grooves which mesh with the lands and grooves on the locking elements, with means being provided for urging the clamps toward each other to bring the trusses into axial alignment and hold them in that position.


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    Title :

    Apparatus for joining trusses


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1991-03-25


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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