Claims
- 1. An elongated adjustable length brace having two ends, one end being adapted for attachment to an upright panel and an opposite end adapted to be attached to a support structure, the adjustable brace comprising:
an elongated metal channel bar, and a threaded rod secured to the channel bar by pressure crimping an end portion of the channel bar around a portion of the rod.
- 2. The adjustable brace according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the channel bar defines an open cross section.
- 3. The adjustable brace according to claim 2, wherein the open cross section is substantially C-shaped.
- 4. An assembly for supporting a panel in an upright orientation with respect to the ground, comprising:
a support structure anchored in the ground an adjustable length metal brace adapted for attachment to the wall panel adjacent an upper end of the panel to extend obliquely between the panel and the support structure, wherein the adjustable brace includes an elongated channel bar and a threaded rod secured to the channel bar by pressure crimping an end portion of the channel bar around a portion of the rod.
- 5. The assembly according to claim 4, wherein at least a portion of the channel bar defines an open cross section.
- 6. The assembly according to claim 5, wherein the open cross section is substantially C-shaped.
- 7. A support assembly for reinforcing a wall panel of an in-ground swimming pool, comprising:
a support structure anchored in the ground an adjustable length galvanized metal brace adapted for attachment to the wall panel adjacent an upper end of the panel to extend obliquely downward between the panel and the support structure, wherein the adjustable brace includes an elongated channel bar and a threaded rod secured to the channel bar by pressure crimping an end portion of the channel bar around a portion of the rod.
- 8. The assembly according to claim 7, wherein at least a portion of the channel bar defines an open cross section.
- 9. The assembly according to claim 8, wherein the open cross section is substantially C-shaped.
- 10. A method of fabricating a portion of a adjustable length brace for supporting a panel in an upright orientation with respect to the ground, comprising the steps of:
stamping a blank strip of galvanized steel from a roll or sheet to the length and width desired to be formed into a channel bar; punching a hole adjacent one end of the strip off of the centerline of the strip to locates a bolt hole in the channel when it is formed; bending lateral sides of the strip to form the blank into a channel bar having a substantially C shape; placing a threaded rod of appropriate length into the channel bar opposite the bolt hole such that a portion of the rod lies in the channel and the rest of the rod extends out of an end of the channel; applying sufficient pressure in a crimping movement to compress a portion of the channel bar around the portion of the treaded rod, forcing metal of the bar to flow between the treads of the rod, and substantially encapsulating the portion of the rod.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/480,114, filed Jun. 19, 2003.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60480114 |
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