BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
In the arts of construction, apparatuses are created from both renewable and non-renewable resources. Typically, renewable resources such as sawn wood are used extensively to frame, form, and finish-out buildings. Worldwide, renewable sawn lumber resources are being negatively impacted and shrinking due to demand created by sawn lumber's usefulness in building construction and general structural purposes. This demand is served exclusively by human expansion in population combined with betterment of the human condition. These activities forced the state-of-the-art manufacture to process younger than mature tress biomass resulting in lowering the quality of sawn lumber but continuing and expanding the use of even younger trees and their biomass. As such, it perpetuates a supply side negative cycle. The state-of-the-art sawn lumber producer must continue this downward spiral due to the economics of maintaining business practices within highly competitive markets.
As known in the arts, manufacture of sawn lumber creates waste. Sawn lumber is created with technology and methods that have changed very little in the last 300 years. In manufacture of sawn lumber, a tree is cut down and then a log suitable for sawn lumber is removed to the mill for the manufacture of sawn lumber. A significant portion comprising 40-60% of forestry biomass is left behind on the ground for manufacturers to gain suitable logs for milling and becomes the initial waste apparatus to the sawn lumber process. This waste is typically piled and then burned at the tree harvest site—resulting in significant biomass waste and air pollution.
Also understood in the arts, the suitable log delivered to mill is now rough sawn into planks, beams, and boards. As additional waste producing operations, they have not changed or have changed very little within the last 300 years. Rough sawn operations do not produce sellable product. It produced product that is ready for final milling into sellable product. As a result, rough sawn lumber is then milled and sized into sellable apparatuses as green lumber which may be kiln dried or sold as green in manufacturing terms. The accumulated waste of 20-30% of any suitable log biomass is generated as result of rough cutting and final sizing of sawn lumber into building products. Mill waste derived from these operations is typically burned; creating more air pollution; to supplement power generation requirements for these milling operations and/or kiln drying. An insignificant portion of sawn lumber waste is used to create composites these inventions utilize; however, most is used for energy production to perpetuate sawn lumbers' existence and not in the creation of biomass composites.
Also known in the arts, sawn lumber uses vast amounts of fuel energy to transport manufactured milled apparatuses to market. Sawn lumber mills regularly transport their products unrestricted by national or international borders. By example in the United States, a mill in Oregon may transport product to New York by truck or train or abroad by vessel or shipping container. The weight of sawn lumber, kiln dried or green, typically requires the maximum weight capacity of the shipping or freight conveyance and rarely, if ever, uses the conveyances available for volumetric or cubic capacity per modern transportation restrictions. Such inefficient transportation efforts are expensive and drives up overall product costs by consuming energies.
In state-of-the-arts construction of buildings, construction crews must modify the sawn lumber to make it useful in application, thus, creating waste. Typically, a large number of framing apparatuses of an undefined required length, predefined dimension, or various predefined lengths and dimensions are delivered to typical building construction sites. For example, but not limited to, a plurality of eight to sixteen feet long, two-by-four and/or two-by-six that are nominally one-and one-half inches by three-and one-half inches or one-and one-half inches by five-and one-half inches sawn lumber boards may be used for constructing the building along with many other building apparatuses. During the structural framing phase of building construction, but not limited to this occurrence, predefined lengths of milled or sawn lumber are resawn or cut into design dimensions, and then individually installed during the construction of the building using suitable fasteners. The remanent or waste products created in the process account for 8-18% of products modified in recutting, resizing, or reshaping. Within the United States, sawn lumber waste from construction sites is typically disposed of in various landfill operations.
Well defined and understood in the art of construction of structures, bulk purchases of sawn lumber are required to use sawn lumber products. One experienced in the trade recognizes that an individual must order more, as a percent of actual requirement, than the design or plan calls-out. Purchases over requirement are needed to gain enough usable sawn lumber over non-usable due to imperfections like, cracks, checking, deformation, shrinkage, twisting, warping, knots, insect damage, weather damage and creep. Typically, 12-19% is discovered as defective lumber within the most common lumber grade No 2. This is due to background in Point 1 above. Typically, again, all lumber used on construction sites has this waste mark-up included. This waste also accounts for inflated volumes and demand for mill orders higher volume purchases over what typical building projects actually require. This artificial demand is relatively new to the art as the quality of tree's harvested has declined over the last 60-80 years. Within the United States, defective sawn lumber from construction sites is typically disposed of in various landfill operations as waste.
As known in the art of sciences, engineering and building construction sawn lumbers make-up is inconsistent. Therefore, as a property or constant within calculation, higher residuals or variables are used to compensate for those inconsistencies. Harvested tree size, limb placement within the tree knots, environmental tree growth conditions, and many other factors as; but not limited to; wood types and both natural and kiln obtained moisture contents of wood affect its properties. All these inconsistent properties typically reduce sawn lumbers resiliency while calculating stress strain relationships and ultimately the load requirements of buildings and structures. Typically, adjusting formulaic equations for sawn lumbers' use highlights the inconsistencies and results in the use of higher demand factors and/or increased design criteria safety margins when sawn lumber is deployed within buildings and structures. These higher factors contribute to upwards of 50-150% in sawn lumbers load specifications over more consistent materials like steel and concrete, given the same project is measured. The art considers this as a primary reason for the use of non-renewable resources like steel and concrete as dominate building materials in super-structure or high-rise buildings. It also accounts for additional waste of wood biomass resources when wood is specified in structures.
Considered state-of-the-art, inflated sawn lumber specifications due to inconsistencies also elevate the use of sawn lumber apparatus sizing. Typically, and as an example, although a two by four-inch sawn lumber apparatus at Number 1 Grade is suitable for a given design condition a pair of nominals measured three-and-one-half by one-and-one-half inch apparatuses are specified by one practicing the art to account for the not readily available and expensive number-one grade of sawn lumber plus the inconsistencies mentioned in Point 7. The amount of waste in this example of sawn lumbers' inflated specification or overuse is 175% and typical for the example occasion, but can be much higher in everyday practice of the art. The waste itself is a direct result of Points 1 and 7 above and also inherently and falsely increases demand on sawn lumber's resources.
A well-established state-of-the-art practice exists using materials other than sawn lumber within structural framing of building construction. Materials include other engineered or laminated wood, metals, and concrete apparatuses. However, integrating and installing structural framing apparatuses and apparatuses of differing materials inherently gives rise to difficulties that must be planned or resolved at the construction site. These installation difficulties are solvable, but generally require additional labor, modification of apparatuses, or supplemental apparatuses of dissimilar properties.
One skilled in the art appreciates that during construction, prefabricated structural framing apparatuses are not readily modified to facilitate their use during the construction process nor integrated with others to perform anything other than a micro intended role. State-of-the-art wood composite materials, such as prefabricated I or other shapes of the like, are used as beams, girders, joists or trusses but are specific in use and required to a specific role and not that of any other uses due to their design limitations.
State-of-the-art I-shapes have been developed as structural framing apparatuses in horizontal approximant installation. However, these structural framing apparatuses are designed for specific functions or custom to a particular building and are typically fabricated off site specifically to an intended role. After offsite fabrication, the state-of-the-art prefabricated structural framing apparatuses, such as composite beams, trusses, or the like, are then transported to the construction site for final modification and installation.
Often the art requires prefabricated structural framing apparatuses that are heavy, cumbersome, and difficult to move and transport. Typically, they are placed by hand or crane, dependent on their weight, length, width and height. Currently and as an example, shipment of many engineered floor trusses is limited to oversized tractor trailer lengths of around 60-feet. In connection, a glulam beam may be of the same proportion and require additional handling due to its weight. Typically, specialized heavy equipment, such as cranes, forklifts, or other lifts, may be required to move and position such state-of-the-art apparatuses on building construction sites. More typically, additional, human labor is required to erect frames and perform laborious and dangerous tasks when using state-of-the-art sawn lumber laminates, current engineered products, steel, and concrete members.
Those participating in the art of structure erection understand materials dissimilar in properties cause long term damages in finished structures. As one example, over time creep brought on by moisture naturally leaving sawn lumber causes dissimilar materials around the situation to crack, warp, break, and misalign.
Framing a typical dwelling with state-of-the-art methods that have not changed in decades or hundreds of years. The practice is cumbersome, labor intensive, and not conducive to modern health and safety practices.
One who regularly participates in the art recognizes the assembly and placement of framing within a building's structure is laborious. Framing nailer, saws, compressors, measures, and other many other tools or tool-related items like cords and air hoses are cumbersome. Combined with lumber framing's temporary framing or support requirements, incomplete partitions and numerous temporary supports hinder efficiency and create high labor-to-productivity ratios.
Low production, unskilled laborers are common to the state-of-the-art of structure construction. Typically, younger, entry-level blue-collar workers without much care for craftsmanship or timeliness dominate construction framing and structure erection labor positions. Training is typically on the job and taught to the current project and not to the trade. Investment into these labors or their future development is not in the best interest of those practicing the art due to turnover and durations between jobs.
State-of-the-art in wooden modular building, recreational vehicle, or trailer construction includes unwelcomed movement and premature fastener yield, all as a result of transportation of the units to marriage site or use thereof.
State-of-the-art in producing wood constructed high-wind load buildings and structures must incorporate third party fastener gussets, hangers, gussets, and other joining plates or shear resistance members. Typically, these are all made of metal braked into shapes to hold or strap down sawn lumber, or state-of-the-art engineered wood products as sheathing.
Typical state-of-the-art design of building structures requires years of experience and education for structural renderings of human-occupied structures. Time to design and engineer structures is at a premium in state-of-the-art building practices. Lessening time required to design is a common goal amongst those who practice the art regularly.
Those who build or have built buildings and structures understand that state-of-the-art sawn lumber product is a free market driven commodity. Economies; therefore, manipulate building practices more often than not from the planning phase time to the completion time of the building phase. The impact can be both negative or positive and that impact dictates both quality and quantity of building projects. State-of-the-art economies also dictates locking in building costs long before construction phase so budgeting requirements match. Economies of scale have little to no influence on sawn lumber economics due to the market driven commodity of sawn lumber being forestry resources. Only prepurchase of sawn lumber and its subsequent, at times, long-term storage can produce initial to construction phase economies of scale.
State-of-the-art fit and finish of building or structures is compromised to unregulated by product on-center conditions and highly dependent on labor conditions and therefor prone to mistakes. Typical sawn lumber mistakes include but are not limited to the following: installation of lengths off-center, bowing or bulging off-plate, out-of-square and/or plumb, short or too long recuts, angle misses, fastener misses or failures, misalignment, failure of material at fastener contact, or incorrect sizing of material. Adjustments for mistakes in framing are costly in labor and additional materials. They can also modify the preplanned engineering of the structure causing health and safety issues along with inadequate longevity and additional waste.
The use of forestry resources by most state-of-the-art wood products creates unnecessary waste of woody biomasses. Inefficiencies within the state-of-the-art producers are perpetuating wasteful practices and subsequently are, unknowingly, responsible for the entirety of negative impact on human influenced climate change.
Plumbing, mechanical or wiring chases are problematic to state-of-the-art framing. State-of-the-art products do not compensate for these required chases and alcoves. Forcing modification to the framing is typically the responsibility of the recess installer. These installers are not licensed or certified to modify framing to fit their installations and the state-of-the-art practice of doing so underscores regular problems to the structural ability of lumber framing and therefore the safety of occupants.
A commonality within state-of-the-art building practices includes offsite truss construction. The completed truss is then freighted to the building site and erected usually with heavy equipment, typically a crane. Again, waste is a byproduct of not building the truss on-site as a comprised portion of the framing build hip or truss style roof. Along with additional expenses of fuel, truck, and crane use to install off-site formed or assembled trusses that create additional lumber waste. They are economically driven into use as a time saving or longer clear spanning apparatus and not a labor, economic, or resource saving apparatus.
Floor trusses are typical to the art as single span I-shape engineered units from a multitude of state-of-the-art manufacturers. Without any exception, single span trusses exhibit their max deflection at the center of their installed span. Accounted for inversely at one-half of their length, their deflection decreases as you move towards a supported end. This causes a bowed floor by a consistent bowed deflection graphing line that increases the closer it gets to support. In example, the look and feel of the floor supporting weight is bowed in the center. Also, state-of-the-art I-shapes do not allow supporting structure above them without supporting elements below them.
Those practicing state-of-the-art design of structures understand the benefits of one-tier composite products like Orientated Strand Board, High Density Fiberboard, or Laminated Veneer Lumber. Those practicing building arts employ wood composites due to each product's specific roles and usefulness. However, the typical state-of-the-art building designer does not understand benefits of Four-Tier composite construction. A method that creates positive environmental impacts, lessens weight, labor, and creates economic incentives. Four-Tier composite construction of structures is not state-of-the-art and is exclusive to this invention.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Novel embodiments of the invention, herein referred to as E3-Lumber, is the main contributor to a scientific paper written by the inventor titled, “Full Mitigation of Past, Current, and Future Fossil Fuel Use. Advanced Woody Biomass Composites.” As such the invention revolves around novel advanced materials created from biomasses of various novel formulations to perform a plurality of state-of-the-art functions. The embodiments substitute sawn, peeled, or other products made from global forestry driven and non-renewable resources. As demonstrated within, the novel components and methods within invent a new industry with; standardization, optimization, efficiency within its systems and methodology, by creating numerous and highly novel, by being newly obtained knowledge, methodologies developed for woody biomass material arrangements and assemblies. As such, the E3-Lumber invention significantly reduces waste within state-of-the-art and thus, reduces waste and artificial environmental demands created by the state-of-the-art logging, manufacture, and transportation thereof of state-of-the-art wood containing commodities.
This invention does not practice nor require state-of-the-art forestry or industrial methods to produce, distribute or use its novel materials, components, systems or methods.
The invention's best practices were also engineered to force conservation of forest biomass within its plurality of novel methods, novel optimization methods, and novel integration methods that developed this invention's numerous components, assemblies, functions, and products while promoting economic enhancements, engineering advancement, and doing so while creating lasting environmental benefits.
The substitution of state-of-the-art wood products with E3-Lumber's advanced woody biomass materials and components fully mitigate, not partially, all human fossil fuel uses as past, current, and future human requirements for energy production.
inventions novel coupling apparatuses like the E-Clamp to Center Tie.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention's novel apparatuses assembled to demonstrate typical spatial relationships and apparatus variations available to the innovative E3Lumber method. As shown, FIG. index corresponding to additional FIG.'s. FIG. 1 is a not a complete representation of invention. It is a cut-a-way, single story application depicting many, but not all of the inventions scope.
FIG. 2 is a mirrored perspective view of one the inventions typical I-shaped E-Lengths. Shown with non-capped non-flanged ends as a non-lumber compatible E-Length used within E-Framing Method. Illustrated are bored webbing peripheral alignment holes, with chase cut-outs, flanges grooved for webbing, outer compression flanges for coupling exterior sheet components about the inventions E-Panels.
FIG. 3 demonstrates one of the numerous differences found in E-Lengths. Demonstrated side by side to FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a mirrored perspective view of the invention's lumber compatible E-Stud found within the invention's E-Stud Method with one variation of the plurality of endcaps herein known as E-Caps 9, FIG. 24.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the invention's typical I-shapes showing compression grooves for E-Panel coupling in order to form Tier 4 composite structures with shear resistance.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of six of the invention's compositely machined or formed E-Caps endcap flanges for E-Stud or E-Lengths. FIG. 5 demonstrates the plurality of novel E-Cap's configurations available to invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the invention's typical California/Western corner formed with E-Framing Lengths, E-Plate, E-California Corner Block.
FIG. 7 are perspective views of two of the invention's E-Corner Blocks and subsequent demonstration of the E-Corner Blocks used to form a typical framing corner known as a Western or California Style framing corner. In addition, FIG. 6 introduces E-Framing Method's E-Plate FIG. 29-30 demonstrated as sole plate in forming a framed wall corner.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the invention's typical ladder truss style corner formed with E-Blocking, and a version of the E-Ladder Connector, as generically referred to as an E-Length.
FIG. 9 is a mirrored perspective view of the invention's E-Ladder Connector uninstalled from FIG. 8. As one variation this E-Length or E-Filler is used to form ladder-Truss style framing corners and additional to framing wall abutments, angled or not.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the invention's E-Joist, also generically referenced as an E-Length, displaying bored placement and alignment holes for peripherals like singular or combinations of inventions coupling components or fasteners.
FIG. 11 are five perspective views of the invention's variation in sizing, configurations, and webbing enhancements made with invention's novel proprietary materials.
FIG. 12 are four perspective views of the invention's plurality of E-Blocking lengths, configurations, and sizing. E-Blocking is used horizontally or vertically in structure framing to form diaphragms and other various reinforcements.
FIG. 13 is three additional perspective views of the invention's E-Blocking lengths as an extension of FIG. 12. FIG. 13 is demonstrating insulation fill ports and radius of flanges 32 found within E-Snake Charmer Method for forming framed radiused walls.
FIG. 14 is two perspective views of the invention's plurality of E-Jack or E-Cripple Studs formed on site or fabricated to length as and from typical E-Lengths.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the invention's E-Mini, E-Lengths, demonstrating variation of the inventions sizing is fundamentally unlimited.
FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the invention's E-Mini, E-Length cross section showing the invention's basic joinery and demonstrating one of the invention's material sizing variations.
FIG. 17 is ten perspective views of the invention's E2-Post and Beam, also referenced generically as E-Length, in basic multiple webbing configurations. Shown are non-enhanced webs or flanges for clarified demonstration of the plurality of configurations and sizing available to invention's scope of industry.
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the invention's outer flange compression-jointed for E-Panel coupling, basic of many varieties available, E2-Post and Beam, E-Length with non-enhanced webs or flanges.
FIG. 19 is a profile view of the invention's extended E-Length demonstrating one of a plurality of novel configurations. This example is for use in balloon style framing application for a multiple story structure. Also demonstrates invention's scope of industry.
FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the invention's E-Length without compression jointed flanges, encapsulated by gypsum-type sheet material mating in a typical to the art fastener method. FIG. 20 is meant to demonstrate inventions plurality of compatibility with current arts.
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the inventions E-Length using invention's hidden fastener and inventions compression grooves to hold sheet panels in various configurations outside the scope of E-Panel typical to the invention use. Thus, further demonstrating the inventions industry scope.
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of one of the invention's E2Post and Beam decoratively encapsulated by sheet or board jointed to vertically installed E-Length with a cut-away-view. FIG. 22 also demonstrates a cut-away view of a horizontally installed E2-Post and Beam decoratively encapsulated on three sides using typical to arts fastening.
FIG. 23 is an enlarged perspective view of the invention's E-Length with unused compression grooves and exposed fasteners to hold sheet goods on three sides with E-Panel joinery flange recesses. Further demonstrates portions of FIG. 20-21. Note: enhanced flanges are not shown for clarity. Flanges must be of enhanced variety for fastener retention shown.
FIG. 24 is a perspective view of one of the invention's pluralities of reinforced E-Caps for E-Length made from the invention's proprietary materials to increase load and common fastener yielding of an E-Stud E-Cap. Inventions E-Stud joinery is not shown for clarity.
FIG. 25 is ten perspective views five of which are mirrored of the plurality of variability within the invention's E-Length's and E-Cap's for E-Length use. FIG. 25 also demonstrates plurality of proprietary material stratifications as enhanced inset webbing variations.
FIG. 26 is ten perspective views five of which are mirrored further demonstrating FIG. 25 as the invention's end user added E-Caps for E-Stud or E-Length. These variations are intended for in-field modifications of an E-Length's length but are not inclusive to that means. FIG. 26 further demonstrates plurality of enhanced webbing versions of E-Lengths and E-Caps as depicted as peripheral or pre coupled E-Caps.
FIG. 27 is two perspective views demonstrating plurality of E-Cap configurations. Further demonstrating plurality of sizing of the invention's basic endcaps. As shown, one of a plurality for the invention's E2Post and Beam configurations.
FIG. 28 is two perspective views of one of the invention's pluralities of E-Strut E-Caps for E-Lengths. Demonstrates E-Strut E-Cap coupled to E-Length.
FIG. 29 is a perspective view of one of the invention's pluralities of E-Plates coupled about four E-Length's termination ends. As shown, plurality of E-Plates are employed within invention as a wall framing sole and upper framing plates. FIG. 29 further demonstrates E-Plates' on-center holding, herein referred to as on-center-discipline, ability when used with inventions shapes, configurations, and patterns.
FIG. 30 is three perspective views demonstrating plurality of FIG. 29 basic configuration. For clarity, E-Lengths are not shown but as a single E-Stud configuration noted as FIG. 3 depicting E-Stud Method E-Plate configuration. FIG. 30 demonstrates E-Plates flange shoulders for diametrically opposed fastener planes and webbing grooves for E-Lengths including the E2Post and Beam variations to secure couple webbing and flanges to plate. In addition, or alternately, E-Framing Method's variation shown is reversible and mirrorable for use as sole plate 67 or top plate 68. Alternately, FIG. 30 is used as upper or lower sill plate and many other variations within inventions scope.
FIG. 31 is a perspective view of one of a plurality of the invention's innovative E-Plates demonstrated on the invention's E-Header Truss configured with E-Block's FIG. 12 to FIG. 14 installed to the top of the E-Lengths with six E-Double Header Truss Blocking Connectors FIG. 50. Further demonstrated as 72-73 are the E-Plate configured to enhance lateral stability. In addition, as further variation, E-Plate can be configured as point to point or as continuous length to walls on-center discipline or fill insulation requirements.
FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the invention's three E-Angle Plates for adjoining or E-Lengths by abutting top or bottom located E-Plates at angles to form angled California or Western-like framing corners demonstrated in FIG. 6.
FIG. 33 is three perspective views of the invention's plurality of E-Angle Plates Ladder Truss Blocks for adjoining or abutting top or bottom located E-Angle Plates at angles with connections to form a ladder truss style wall framing corner made from E-Angle Plates or Blocks.
FIG. 34 is a plan view example of the invention's innovative E-Angle Plates used to form angled plate abutment and ladder truss demonstrating FIG. 31-33. All angles can be mirrored or increased by flipping connector or adding connector edge to connector edge.
FIG. 35 demonstrates typical placement and integrated placement of concealed fastener end and base mounting cap for E2Post and Beam, E-Length. Shown with E-Cap attachment bolts as a through E-Cap hold down.
FIG. 36 is a perspective view of one of the invention's E-Length's hold downs in spread two-bolt configuration. Shown securing an E2Post and Beam E-Length.
FIG. 37 is four perspective views of one of the invention's sill plate fillers. E-Sill Plate Filler reinforces and forms flush to E-Length web channels within a sill, span, or stud for window and door rough openings when FIG. 75-76 installed height or depth is scribed too shallow or high.
FIG. 38 is three perspective views of the invention's E-Sill Plate Spacers that reinforces or scribes positively above an E-Length web channel within a sill, span, or stud to aid roughing-in window and door framing. FIG. 75-76 and FIG. 37 or anywhere required that are shimmed to dimension, reinforced, or finished out with these E-Length apparatuses.
FIG. 39 is two perspective views of the invention's plurality of machined-to-fit E-Rim Boards that provide the invention's ties from E-Lengths installed perpendicular to walls to other E-Lengths to form floors, ceilings, or otherwise framing couplings.
FIG. 40 is a perspective view of the invention's pluralities of variations of the E-Ledger Board. FIG. 40 demonstrates the invention's integration by not using second-or third-party apparatuses. Also demonstrates on-center discipline and apparatus discipline that forms a segment of restrictive use, intuitive design, and assembly processes of invention's methods.
FIG. 41 is a perspective view of one of the invention's pluralities of E-Jack or E-Cripple Connector Plates for flush blocking about framing window or door rough openings. Apparatuses install above or below sill span and between E-Lengths to maintain on-centers and proved flush finish and reinforcement.
FIG. 42 is a perspective view and in use example of one of the pluralities within invention's E-Jack or E-Cripple Stud Flush Blocking Connectors. They are used form rough openings in framing.
FIG. 43 is two perspective views of the pluralities of invention's basic E-Jack or Cripple Plate, Flush Blocking. Used to start, continue, or finish rough framing openings with E-Cripple or E-Jack Studs while maintaining on-center placements under or above sill, span, and length of horizontal rough openings.
FIG. 44 is a perspective view of one variation within the invention's insulation fill or chase ports covers. Shown are E-Port Covers made from machining webbing chases or forming on E-Blocking lengths FIG. 12-14.
FIG. 45 is three perspective views of one of the invention's numerous types of E-Blocking connector/web stiffener E-Connector, E-Web Stiffener, E-Horizontal Connector designed to attach to E-Length's webbing and flanges and provide mating points for diametrically opposed fasteners for E-Blocking FIG. 12-14 runs from E-Length to E-Length.
FIG. 46 is three perspective views of one of the invention's numerous types of E-Blocking connector/web stiffener E-Connector, E-Web Stiffener, E-Horizontal Connector designed to attached to E-Length's webbing and flange and provide mating points for diametrically opposed fasteners for E-Blocking FIG. 12-14 runs from E-Length to E-Length.
FIG. 47 is three perspective views of one of the invention's numerous types of E-Blocking connector/web stiffener E-Connector, E-Web Stiffener, E-Horizontal Connector designed to attach to E-Length's webbing and flange and provide mating points for diametrically opposed fasteners for horizontal continuous double header or diaphragm E-Blocking b runs from E-Length to E-Length.
FIG. 48 is three perspective views of one of the invention's numerous types of E-Blocking connector/web stiffener E-Connector E-Web Stiffener or E-Horizontal Connector designed to attach to E-Length's webbing and flange and provide mating points for diametrically opposed fasteners for vertical triple header or diaphragm E-Blocking FIG. 12-14 runs from E-Length to E-Length.
FIG. 49 is three perspective views of one of the invention's numerous types of E-Blocking connector/web stiffener E-Connector E-Web Stiffener or E-Horizontal Connector designed to attach to E-Length's webbing and flange and provide mating points for diametrically opposed fasteners for E-Blocking to form diaphragm or header with FIG. 12-14 runs from E-Length to E-Length.
FIG. 50 is three perspective views of one of the invention's numerous types of E-Blocking connector/web stiffener E-Connector, E-Web Stiffener, E-Horizontal Connector designed to attach to any E-Length's webbing and flange and provide mating points for diametrically opposed fasteners to form the invention's horizontal continuous double header or diaphragm with E-Blocking FIG. 12-14 runs from E-Length to E-Length.
FIG. 51 is three perspective views of one of the invention's numerous types of E-Blocking connector/web stiffener E-Connector E-Web Stiffener or E-Horizontal Connector designed to attach to any E-Length's webbing and flange and provide mating points for diametrically opposed fasteners to form the invention's vertical triple header or diaphragm E-Blocking FIG. 12-14 runs from E-Length to E-Length.
FIG. 52 is four perspective views, a mirrored FIG. 52 that demonstrates one of the invention's numerous types of E-Blocking connector/web stiffener. The FIG. 52 E-Single Header/Truss Connector attached to E-Lengths webbing with diametrically opposed fasteners for E-Blocking FIG. 12-14 is used to connect from E-Length to E-Length. Shown receives one horizontally placed E-Length on machined or formed horizontal ledger with an E-Plate Variation 108, FIG. 29-30 as upper plate with an insulation fill port 107 in a cut-away view demonstrating web channel filling.
FIG. 53 is three perspective views of one of the invention's numerous types of E-Blocking connector/web stiffener the E-Double Header/Truss Connector designed to attach to E-Length's webbing and provide a mating point with diametrically opposed fasteners for E-Blocking to connect from E-Length to E-Length. Forms diaphragms, blocking, coffers, sills, and headers between E-Lengths. Shown receives two horizontally placed E-Lengths on two machined or formed horizontal ledgers.
FIG. 54 is a perspective view of one the invention's E-Hips Connectors Gable Blocking used to form gable or cantilever projections from framing. It allows the use of E-Blocking lengths to form the assemblies using coffer notching or end suspended projections from framing.
FIG. 55 is two perspective views of one the invention's numerous E-Hips Connectors for forming roof framing, cantilevers, or gable ends. The variations of these apparatuses are numerous as roof pitch dictate their shape.
FIG. 56 is a perspective view and demonstration of two of the invention's numerous E-Hip Connectors. Shown are the E-Anti-Slip Block and Connector FIG. 57 and an E-Stud E-Cap variation FIG. 28. The variations of this apparatus are numerous as roof pitch and E-Length size dictate their shape.
FIG. 57 is a perspective view of one the invention's numerous E-Hip Connectors E-Anti-Slip Block demonstrated in FIG. 56.
FIG. 58 is a perspective view and demonstration of one of the invention's numerous E-Connectors. The E-Ledger Connectors allows securing perpendicular stacked E-lengths to each other so any E-Length can be used to form a ledger or integral beam. Also demonstrated are FIG. 60 variations.
FIG. 59 is a perspective view of one the invention's plurality of E-Length hold downs. The E-Foundation Connector in a single-bolt down configuration is depicted. Shown securing an E2Post and Beam length as a variation of FIG. 36.
FIG. 60 is three perspective views of one the invention's E-Length's hold down E-Rim Connector titled a E-Rim Single Connector. Shown securing an E2Post and Beam with an E-Length perpendicular to E-Lengths with upper sheet attachment variations 110-111.
FIG. 61 is two perspective views of one the invention's plurality of E-Length's hold downs. E-90-Degree Connector. Shown securing E2Post and Beams perpendicular.
FIG. 62 is three perspective views of two variations of the invention's plurality of E-Length's novel connections, E-Box to E-Box Connector. Also shown as variation of E-Caps. Shown securing various E2Post and Beam lengths coupled perpendicular to a vertical E2Post and Beam coupled by FIG. 35 to a horizontal plane
FIG. 63 is four perspective views of the invention's numerous types of web stiffeners. This E-Stiffener variation is designed to sandwich E-Lengths' webbing and provide a mating point with diametrically opposed fasteners for reinforcement of E-Length.
FIG. 64 is two perspective views of the invention's numerous types of web stiffeners. E-Web Abutment Stiffener designed to couple one E-Length flush to another while providing a mating point with diametrically opposed fasteners for reinforcement of E-Length end-to-end abutment. Minor load variation shown.
FIG. 65 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of E-Bridging connectors. Top of illustration is the left and right ends of lower illustration. As Shown: triple bridged truss/joist which can also act as an inverted truss/joist. FIG. 65 demonstrates only one of the multitudes of E-Bridging configurations and E-Bridging Connectors. Shown is an E-Stud top chord plus E-Joists center chord gapped for mechanical installation plus E-Length bottom chord. Ends of E-Bridged assembly in upper figure with E-Doublet FIG. 75 or FIG. 70 reinforced E-Length Bearing end with Doublet sisters.
FIG. 66 are three perspective views of the invention's plurality of E-Bridging connectors titled E-Bridge Post Connector. FIG. 66 demonstrates only one of a multitude of the invention's bridging configurations and abutment of E-Length and stacking E-Lengths to form an E-Bridged beam and E-Lengths forming a girder as coupled to an E2Post and Beam.
FIG. 67 is three perspective views with mirror view of the invention's numerous types of E-Bridging connectors. The E-Bridge Connector with Diaphragm Blocking FIG. 67 demonstrates only one of a multitude of the invention's E-Bridging configurations. Shown, E-length plus E-Length plus E-Length plus E-Blocking diaphragm 125.
FIG. 68 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of E-Bridging connectors E-Stud Bridging Connector. FIG. 68 demonstrates only one of a multitude of the invention's bridging configurations. Shown is abutment of E-Studs to horizontal lower stacked E-Stud to form an inverted floor or ceiling truss or beam. E-Stud plus E-Stud shown with FIG. 69 E-Abutment and E-Bridge Lightweight Connector center top.
FIG. 69 is three perspective views of the invention's numerous types of E-Bridging connectors. The E-Abutment and E-Bridge Lightweight Connector designed to couple one E-Length flush to another provides coupling points with diametrically opposed fasteners for reinforcement of E-Length end-to-end abutment within E-Bridging method major load type. Increases load capability and thus improves E-Length rigidity or manipulates deflection while tying E-Length abutment. Most common use is above E-Bridged apparatuses or E-Lengths to adjust E-Bridged assembly's deflection, rigidity.
FIG. 70 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of E-Bridging connectors E-Bridging, E-Abutment Reinforced designed to couple one E-Length flush to another while providing a mating point with diametrically opposed fasteners for reinforcement of E-Length end-to-end abutment in E-Bridging system major load type shown. Increases web load capability and thus improves E-Length rigidity or decreases deflection while bridging E-Lengths or E-Studs. Also used to adjust and E-Length or E-Bridged assembly's deflection.
FIG. 71 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of E-Bridging connectors titled E-Bridging E-Double Abutment Reinforced designed to couple two E-Lengths flushed to two others while providing a mating point with diametrically opposed fasteners for reinforcement of E-Length end-to-end abutment in E-Bridging system major load type shown. Increases web load capability and thus improves E-Length rigidity or decreases deflection while tying E-Length abutments or bridging E-Lengths or E-Studs. Also used to adjust E-Bridged assembly's deflection.
FIG. 72 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of E-Bridging connectors titled E-Bridging E-Stud Bridge and Abutment designed to couple two end capped E-Studs together while providing a mating point with diametrically opposed fasteners for reinforcement of the end-to-end abutment within the E-Bridging system major load type shown. Increases web load capability and thus improves rigidity or decreases deflection while tying E-Stud based abutments or bridging E-Studs. Also used to adjust E-Bridged assembly's deflection. E-Stud Bridge and Abutment are used in pairs. Bridging abutment shown is E-Stud to E-Stud. E-Bridging's E-Stud Bridge and Abutment is a reinforced abutment/gusset E-Bridging Connector and used in mirrored pairs. E-Clamp-to-Center Tie pilot holes with common fasteners are shown. With or without diaphragm machining.
FIG. 73 is a perspective view and further demonstrates FIG. 72 of the invention's numerous types of E-Bridging connectors E-Bridging titled E-Stud Double Bridge and Abutment designed to couple two stacked end capped E-Studs while providing a mating point with diametrically opposed fasteners for reinforcement of the end-to-end abutment within the E-Bridging system major load type shown. Increases web load capability and thus improves rigidity or decreases deflection while tying two stacked E-Stud based abutments or bridging stacked E-Studs. Also used to adjust E-Bridged assembly's deflection. E-Stud Double Bridge and Abutment are used in pairs. Bridging abutment shown is E-Stud to E-Stud.
FIG. 74 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of E-Bridging connectors E-Bridging titled E2Post and Beam, Bridge and Abutment designed to couple E2Post and Beam's while providing a mating point with diametrically opposed fasteners for reinforcement of the end-to-end abutment within the E-Bridging system major load type shown. Increases web and compression load capability and thus improves rigidity or decreases deflection while tying two or more E2Post and Beam abutments for horizontally or vertically bridging. Also used to adjust E2Post and Beam assembly's deflection or compression or tension loading.
FIG. 75 is a perspective view of five of the invention's numerous shapes and sizes of web filler lengths E-Fillers Lengths titled E-Doublet. The E-Doublet is a web filler used to reinforce or as a backer in E-Lengths. It fills one half of web channel along entire E-Length or partially to a flush scribed to flange protrusion. It acts as a nailer, machinable surface, or stiffener. As demonstrated, comes in many hybrid composites forms to adjust E-lengths to load bearing or end use requirements.
FIG. 76 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of web filler lengths E-Fillers Lengths titled E-King Filler. The E-King Filler is a web filler used to reinforce or as a backer in E-Lengths. It fills both halves of web channel along two side-by-side E-Lengths or protrudes one-half the distance of web recess of the flange protrusion in single E-Length application. It acts as a E-King Stud or forms a filled beam, joist, or ridge beam when placed between two E-lengths. It also forms a nailer, machinable surface, or stiffener otherwise. Comes in many hybrid composites forms as partially shown to adjust E-lengths to load bearing or end use.
FIG. 77 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of E-Plate Filler Plugs. E-Plate unused web groove filler is for fracture critical or scribed flush E-Plate installations. Designed to fill unused web grooves to reinforce/eliminate E-Plates bending moment.
FIG. 78 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of fillers E-Filler titled E-Rim Filler. The E-Rim Filler, vented shown, provides an attic insulation barrier and flush, filled or diametrically opposed fastener planes for filled or not filled webbing in E-Length rafter, truss, or joist connections on ends of E-Capped or non-E-Capped E-Length or E-Stud.
FIG. 79 is a perspective view and demonstration of the invention's numerous types of fillers E-Filler titled E-Vented Rim Filler shown in FIG. 78. FIG. 79, E-Vented Rim Filler shown, provides flush, filled or diametrically opposed fastener planes for filled or not filled webbing in E-Length rafter, truss, or joist connections on ends of E-Capped or non-E-Capped E-Length or E-Stud.
FIG. 80 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of web filler lengths E-Filler Lengths titled E-Mini Filler. The E-Mini Filler is a web filler used to reinforce or as a backer in E-Mini Lengths. It fills increments, all, or protrudes the web channel along E-Mini Length to flange protrusion.
FIG. 81 is a plan view and innovative example of one of the invention's novel methods E-Snake Charmer and apparatuses for framing radius walls. As shown, arc origin areas for less or more than 180-degree arcs in wall framing 143-144, E-Snake Sole Plate Filling E-Length web channels: letter designators R as FIG. 83 is a reverse start, finish, or change direction; A as FIG. 84 is a first in a series plate, B as FIG. 85 is second in series. Also shown, E-Length on-center placements and inner and out wall sheathing. FIG. 83-85 are further demonstrated independent of FIG. 81 on page 27.
FIG. 81B is a sectional view of FIG. 81 that further demonstrates sole and upper plate letter designators R As FIG. 83, A as FIG. 84, B as FIG. 85 in upper and lower placement as sole and upper plate. In addition, demonstrates E-Snake Charmer plates, FIG. 83-85 use in mirrored installations and E-Length placements that form radius walls demonstrated in the plan view FIG. 81.
FIG. 82 provides a perspective view and example of FIG. 81-81A. As one of the invention's novel methods the E-Snake Charmer Method, E-Snake Charmer upper and lower plates, E-Lengths, and radiused E-Blocking forming radius wall.
FIG. 83 provides a perspective and plan view of the novel E-Snake R Plate, one apparatus of the invention's E-Snake Charmer Method. The upper and lower E-Snake Charmer Plates are mirrored apparatuses so the E-Snake R-Sole and E-Snake R-Top plates are same apparatus respectfully.
FIG. 84 provides a perspective and plan view of the novel E-Snake Charmer A Plate, one apparatus of the invention's E-Snake Charmer Method. The upper and lower E-Snake Charmer Plates are mirrored apparatuses so E-Snake A-Sole and E-Snake A-Top plates are same apparatus respectfully.
FIG. 85 provides a perspective and plan view of the novel E-Snake Charmer B Plate, one apparatus of the invention's E-Snake Charmer Method. The upper and lower E-Snake Charmer Plates are mirrored apparatuses so E-Snake B-Sole and E-Snake B-Top plate are same apparatus respectfully.
FIG. 86 provides a plan view of one apparatus of the novel E-Snake Charmer Blocking, one of the invention's E-Snake Charmer Method. Machined or formed from E-Blocking lengths to an exact wall radius or machined or formed to an adjustable range of radius plus or minus 22 degrees.
FIG. 87 provides a perspective and plan view of the novel E-Snake Charmer Web Stretcher, one apparatus of the invention's E-Snake Charmer Method. The view demonstrates radiused web mounted filler for E-Snake Charmer Blocking. Machined or formed to an exact wall radius or machined or formed to an adjustable range of radius plus or minus 22 degrees.
FIG. 88 provides a perspective and plan view of the novel E-Snake Charmer Flange Stretcher, one apparatus of the invention's E-Snake Charmer Methods. The views demonstrate radiused flange mounted filler for E-Snake Charmer Blocking.
FIG. 89 provides a plan view of the novel E-Snake Charmer Arc Starters, shown are three angled reception variations within the invention's E-Snake Charmer Method. Used to match radius of a radiused E-Snake Charmer wall to start or finish an E-Length containing wall, forms California/Western style corner to couple E-Snake Wall with flat perpendicular wall.
FIG. 90 provides a prospective view of the novel E-Snake Charmer Offset Double Header Connector, one apparatus with many variations based within the invention's E-Snake Charmer Method. The views demonstrate offset E-Blocking flange and web installation to accept E-Blocking when used as a header in E-Snake Charmer applications. Also, machined or formed to an exact wall radius or machined or formed to an adjustable range of radius plus or minus 15 degrees.
FIG. 91 provides a plan and prospective view of the novel E-Snake Charmer Block Connector, one apparatus with many variations within E-Snake Charmer Method. The views demonstrate radiused machined or formed connector for E-Length web channel to accept and envelope E-Blocking web when used in E-Snake Charmer applications. The views demonstrate radiused machined or formed connector for E-Length to accept E-Blocking web when used in E-Snake Charmer applications during cross datum construction method.
FIG. 92 provides a plan and prospective view of the novel E-Snake Charmer Block Connector with web shoulder shelf, one apparatus with many variations of the invention's E-Snake Charmer Method. FIG. 92 is another variation of FIG. 91.
FIG. 93 provides a plan view in example of the order of operations to assemble E-Snake Charmer formed walls using E-Snake Charmer apparatuses. As depicted looking down or up at mirrored versions at plates is viewable in sequential order of operations.
FIG. 94 provides a profile view in example of the order of operations to assemble E-Snake Charmer formed walls using E-Snake Charmer Plate apparatuses. Shown are bottom plates or mirrored top plates and E-Length placement.
FIG. 95 provides an elevation view in example of the order of operations to assemble E-Snake Charmer formed walls using E-Snake Charmer Plate apparatuses in top, bottom, and mid plate orientation to the apparatuses mounting facial shape.
FIG. 96 provides a plan view in example of the order of operations to assemble E-Snake Charmer formed walls using E-Snake Charmer Mid-Plate apparatuses in installed orientation.
FIG. 97 is a perspective view and one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Hips Double Header to Rafter. The E-Hips Double Header to Rafter shown, provides flush, filled webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Length wall to rafter, truss, or joist connections while providing a continuous double header with E-blocking.
FIG. 98 is a perspective view and one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Hips Double Header to Rafter and Joist Connector. The E-Hips Double Header to Rafter and Joist Connector provides flush, filled webbing, and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Length wall to rafter or truss, as well as joist connections while providing a double header with E-Blocking.
FIG. 99 is a perspective and elevation profile view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Hips E-Ridge Board Connector 1. The E-Hips E-Ridge Board Connector 1 provides flush, filled webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Length's rafter or truss installation while providing a single or double ridge board or gutter with E-Blocking.
FIG. 100 is a perspective and elevation view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Hips E-Ridge Board Connector 2. The E-Hips E-Ridge Board Connector 2 provides flush, filled webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Length's used in rafter or truss installations while providing a single or stacked double ridge board or gutter with E-Blocking as ridge or gutter, E-Bridged Lengths, or E-Length.
FIG. 101 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of lengths E-Hips Ridge Board that provides angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing from plumb or miter cuts and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths as roof rafter or truss installations. E-Hips Ridge Board can be stacked over E-Bridged Lengths or E-Length. Used in pairs or solely, this novel feature allows one length ridge or gutter board and can be under reinforced for extreme loading.
FIG. 102 is a perspective view and example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Hips Major or Minor Connector that provides angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths as major or minor roof rafter or truss installations.
FIG. 103 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Hips Birds Mouth Rafter to Plate Connector that provides flush, filled webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Length wall to rafter, truss, or joist connections while providing a double header with E-blocking in wall assembly.
FIG. 104 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of Lengths E-Hips Cornice that provides flush finish and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Length plumb, mitered, or straight cut rafter, truss, or joist ends while providing reinforcement to rafter or truss end. In hip roof framing it eliminates exposed E-Length ends as rafters via cornice facia mount.
FIG. 105 is a plan, profile, and elevation view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Hips Two Plane Connector. that provides differing angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths when used as eve or cornice members.
FIG. 106 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Hips Plumb Eve Connector that provides right angle receiving for eves with diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths when used as eve or cornice members returning to structure under eve supports.
FIG. 107 is plan, profile, and elevation views as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Hips Truss Style Eve Connector that provides right angle receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths when used as eve or cornice members navigating exterior of structure on rafter ends. Used in conjunction with FIG. 106, E-Hips Plumb Eve Block the E-Hips Truss Style Eve Connector is placed into end webbing of E-Bridged Lengths or E-Length Rafters or Trusses.
FIG. 108 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of lengths E-Truss Cripple Length Ledger Board Shiplaps that provides angled or straight receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths as roof truss or soffit overhanging installations. E-Truss Cripple Length Ledger Board Shiplaps is alternately an eve board machined or formed to maintain on-centers in roof truss installations or fitted against a structure to form eves or alternately soffits.
FIG. 109 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Truss Chord to Strut Connector that provides angled receiving for flush, filled webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths forming a roof truss.
FIG. 110 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Truss Chord Connector Truss End that provides angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths as roof truss installations. E-Truss Chord Connector Truss Ends is machined or formed to maintain on-centers and angles in upper wall framing, inventions\continuous header upper plate forming and roof and ceiling truss & joist installations. FIGS. 78-79 are further demonstrated within the assembly.
FIG. 111 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Truss End Chord Connector machined or formed to maintain on-centers and angles in roof truss assemblies. Installation is typically above an outer wall where angled roof truss upper chord meets plumb, level, or flat lower chord. In addition, or alternately, FIG. 78-79 are further demonstrated.
FIG. 112 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Truss Ridge Connector Standard that provides angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes for E-Lengths used in roof truss installations. E-Truss Ridge Connector Standard is used solely or in mirrored pairs centers roof truss, project z axis=max top of cord connections with or without strut to lower chord and can also form diaphragm ridge board between truss assemblies.
FIG. 113 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Truss Ridge Connector Reinforced that provides angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths as roof truss installations. Make-up resembling FIG. 112, this version of E-Truss Ridge Connector is reinforced for high load pound-per-square-foot roof truss installations.
FIG. 114 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Truss Center Connector that provides a polarity of angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes for E-Lengths in roof truss installations. E-Truss Center Connector is machined or formed to maintain on-centers and angles in high load roof truss installations while providing lower chord connections and angled and 90-degree strut connection to lower chord of truss.
FIG. 115 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Truss Double Strut Connector Lower Chord. Similar to FIG. 114, the E-Truss Double Strut Connector Lower Chord shown provides angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths as roof truss installations without a 90-degree strut to lower chord of truss.
FIG. 116 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Truss Double Strut Connector Upper Chord that provides angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes for E-Lengths within roof truss installations.
FIG. 117 is a profile elevation view as one example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Hips Commercial Ridge Board to Sister Rafters that provides angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes for E-Lengths as commercial or industrial roof truss installations. With or without E-Fillers or E-Doublets as shown it FIG. 75-76, it provides connections for sistered E-Lengths as rafters allowing E-Lengths of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 as purlins. Can be reinforced with beam structure below and uses single or double E-Length FIG. 2-3 as ridge board.
FIG. 118 is a perspective view of the invention's numerous types of E-Bridging connectors E-Bridging, E-Truss Bridge Connector designed to couple one E-Length rafter flush to another while providing a mating point with diametrically opposed fasteners for reinforcement of E-Length end to end abutment in E-Bridging system major load type shown FIG. 70.
FIG. 119 is a plan and perspective view as example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Truss Vert Connector that provides straight or angled receiving for flush, filled webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths in roof truss installations.
FIG. 120 is a plan and perspective views as an example of the invention's numerous types of connectors E-Truss Vert Extend Connector that provides straight or angled receiving for flush, filled webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths in roof truss installations where additional angles or support struts are required.
FIG. 121 is a plan and profile view of the E-Clamp-to-Center Tie. Tapered bore hole plan and profile also shown with profiles of rachet assemblies and apparatuses.
FIG. 122 provides two perspective views of variations in the E-Clamp-to-Center Tie apparatuses as conceptual elements of differing materials performing the same function, but limited to force applied the beaded cord version is shown opposite to ratcheting cable tie.
FIG. 123 is perspective view of a E-Clamp-to-Center Tie sprung downward tongue internal mechanism that allows serrated, geared, or beaded cord one direction of unrestricted travel without unlock tool FIG. 126.
FIG. 124 are the invention's self-centering heads of the E-Clamp-to-Center Tie variations. The heads make-up the head and tail of elongated or tapered shapes that force them into bore centers of the invention's apparatuses. As force is applied, the heads' head and tail simultaneously center any similar bored items to other similarly bored items apparatuses all while steadily increasing clamping pressure compels heads towards the bore center. As result, heads center into tapered boring and clamp apparatuses together squared to bore.
FIG. 125 is perspective view of a E-Clamp-to-Center Tie serrated, geared, or beaded cord or cable mechanism that catches head internal mechanism to lock the fastener in a permanent torqued clamping attituded.
FIG. 126 provides two perspective views of a E-Clamp-to-Center Tie release tools that when forced between beaded chain diaphragm or serrated, geared, corded or cable lock mechanism opposes the one direction of travel by blocking sprung locking mechanism, thus allowing E-Clamp-to-Center Tie to release pressure to remove or adjust torque clamping.
FIG. 127 is a see-through perspective view showing the backside placement of an E-Panel, via E-Length female compression grooves and an attached with fasteners male compression apparatus joining the E-Panel and E-Length compositely with no exposed fasteners at union.
FIG. 128 is see-through perspective view showing the backside placement of an E-Panel, via E-Length female compression grooves and a machined or formed male compression apparatus on backside of E-Panel.
FIG. 129 is a see-through perspective view showing the backside placement of an E-Panel with double E-Blocking header and E-Plate. E-Panels are direction reversible with machined, formed, or attached male joinery for E-Length accommodation.
FIG. 130 is a plan view showing the backside of an E-Panel Sheet of various make-ups. Upper and lower panel shown with Double E-Blocking Header and Double E-Blocking Plate. As shown, machined or formed male compression apparatus placed to on-centers.
FIG. 131 is a plan view showing the backside of an E-Panel sheet stock of various make-ups. Shown is an example of invention's factory-sized to standardized E-Framing method centers to cover window and door rough opening.
FIG. 132 is a profile view of some of the E-Panel Inside Corner Trims that come in lengths for E-Panels installation in framed E3Lumber buildings or structures with or without exposed fasteners. Shown is an example of invention's factory-sized to standardized E-Framing method centers in order to trim-out inside corner gaps created by E-Panel use or adoption in non-E-Framing structures or conversion to E-Panel use elsewhere.
FIG. 133 is a plan view of some of the E-Panel Outside Corner Trims numerous profiles available. E-Panel Outside Corner Trims come in lengths for E-Panels installation in framed E-Framing buildings or structures with or without exposed fasteners. Shown is an example of invention's standardized to E-Framing method to trim-out outside corners created by E-Panel use or adoption in non-E-Framing structures or conversion to E-Panel use elsewhere.
FIG. 134 is a plan view example of FIG. 132-133 on sectioned E-Framed wall. Corner Trims come in lengths for E-Panel installation in framed E-Framing buildings or structures.
FIG. 135 is a plan view example of some of the E-Panel End Caps numerous profiles available. E-Panel End Caps conceal the terminating end of E-Panels to hide fasteners and cover framing open area between parallel E-Paneled walls, stub walls, partitions, and connect the assemblies compositely with or without exposed fasteners.
FIG. 136 is a profile view and example of some of the E-Panel End Caps numerous profiles demonstrated in FIG. 135.
FIG. 137 is the profile view of the invention's proprietary sheet materials and their more common names and acronyms.
FIG. 138 is the profile view of the invention's proprietary sheet materials stratified into an example of some known configurations based on load, strength, rigidity, permeability, flexibility, yield, and shear requirements of the invention's numerous apparatuses strength and shape requirements.
FIG. 139 is the profile view of the invention's proprietary sheet materials stratified into one example of many of known FIG. 137-138 configurations based on load, strength, rigidity, permeability, flexibility, yield, and shear requirements of the invention's numerous apparatus's strength and shape requirements. As shown, E-Plate from FIG. 29-30 features various stratifications and arrangements of the invention's proprietary sheet materials as formed or machined into E-Plate for the invention's differing force resistance or shape requirements. FIG. 29-30 E-Plate is an E-Length and serves as both upper or lower wall framing plate in the E3Lumber method.
FIG. 140 is the end view of one of the invention's I-shaped lengths. This view demonstrates a typical to the invention end capped E-Stud or E-Length.
FIG. 141 is in addition or an alternate to FIG. 140. As shown, are four profile views of some of the invention's flanges with E-Cap End Block removed or not installed to show proprietary webbing to flange joinery.
FIG. 142 are profile examples of some of the known flange variations of invention using FIG. 139 examples of stratifications of FIG. 138 examples of materials.
FIG. 143 is a perspective view as one example of the invention's numerous types of Lengths E-Coffer Joist that provides notched and degreed receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Lengths as floor or ceiling joist or truss installations. E-Coffer Joist is machined or formed to maintain on-centers and angles in high load floors or ceilings or decorative installations. Used in plurality as both the upper and lower cords, the E-Coffer Joist provides connections for the also shown E-Coffer Minor Web Stiffeners and E-Coffer MAX On-Center Coffer Joist Web Stiffener and their variations.
FIG. 144 is a perspective view of a 90-degree to 90-degree coffered joist or truss FIG. 143 showing the invention's novel feature, a diaphragm truss or diaphragm joist assembly that is coffered.
FIG. 145 is a perspective view with four examples of the invention's plurality of novel connectors E-Intermediate Flange Web Stiffeners that are designed to be factory or in some cases on-site installed anywhere along the E-Lengths webbing. E-Intermediate Flange Web Stiffeners are designed to accept, fully envelope, or otherwise mate E-Lengths and E-Blocking webbing and/or E-Blocking flanges to provide diametrically opposed fastener planes, E-Length and E-Blocking loading or force adjustment. Diaphragm installation with E-Blocking provides the invention's novel E-Continuous Header installation and simplifies the designing or framing of buildings or structures.
FIG. 146 is a perspective view and example of FIG. 5 E-Caps. As shown, four of the numerous types of E-Caps installed on E-Lengths between lumber Plates a sole and a double upper framing plate. Also pictured is FIG. 12 E-Block with wire chases resting between two E-Intermediate Flange Web Stiffeners.
FIG. 147 is a perspective view and example of the invention's novel continuous header feature. Various forms of vertical E-Lengths terminate on top of the invention's continuous header via E-Blocks. The E-Block configurations are numerous and not limited to FIG. 147.
FIG. 148 provides perspective views of two E-Tools of many designed to maintain on-centers when lumber plates are used with E-Stud's non-E-Plate or E-Framing installations.
FIG. 149 is a perspective view and example of the invention's novel E-Length E-Capped E-Studs installed powder actuated fasteners used in example as a framed wall between concrete floors. Also shown is the E-Tool 320 used to maintain installation centers, various previously depicted E-Blocks and their corresponding connectors.
FIG. 150 is an elevation view of the machined or formed reverse side opposite face of an E-Panel in vertical orientation. FIG. 150 is supplemental to FIG. 130-136 in order to demonstrate length or width available in E-Panels.
FIG. 151 is a plan view of the machined or formed reverse side opposite face of an E-Panel mated via compression joinery to E-Lengths. FIG. 151 is supplemental to FIG. 130-136 and FIG. 150 to further demonstrate joinery of E-Lengths and E-Panels.
FIG. 152 provides profile views of E-Bridged E-Lengths to demonstrate a few of the plurality of combinations exclusive to the invention and its embodiments E-Bridge FIG. 65-74.
FIG. 153 is an elevation view demonstrating the E-Truss Method forming a roof truss with E-Lengths coupled by E-Truss apparatuses.
FIG. 153A is an enlarged and condensed sectional of FIG. 153 that further demonstrates E-Truss apparatuses FIG. 109-120 and their approximated placement within a typical roof truss.
FIG. 154 consists of various profiles depicting fasteners and their corresponding coupling of various apparatuses common to the invention. It also demonstrates fastener planes not common to the arts and understood to this inventions scope as diametrically opposed fastener planes as well typical to the arts fastener planes. FIG. 154 also demonstrates numerous examples of the fastener lock ring 326-327 as formed to inventions scope and in various axes.
FIG. 155 is a profile view of one manufacturing technic for assembly of E-Lengths that addresses adhesive open and closed times, hydrostatic forces, web placement, formation and placement of adhesive pockets, and sizing requirements.
FIG. 156, an exploded prospective view for invention's press forming manufacturing to include pressure form upper and single- or two-piece lower plated form, pre and post machined press formed composite apparatus and examples of secondary proprietary material placement locations or alternatively, the final step within invention's press formed then machined apparatus manufacturing. FIG. 156 also demonstrates encompassing press formed material with proprietary material prior to pressing to create a complete fabrication, or hybrid that does not require additional machining. In addition, FIG. 156 demonstrates a modular method of fabricating lengths with end-matching.
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The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure set forth herein should be apparent from the following embodiment descriptions of the invention and its concepts, as shown or demonstrated in the accompanying drawings and Figures, herein FIG.
As such, like referenced characters refer to the same parts throughout and pose themselves within different perspectives. The apparatuses in these drawings are not necessarily to scale relative to each other. Alternatively, or additionally, the drawings depict only typical embodiments of the present disclosures and are not to be considered limiting in scope of the invention's variability in size, shape, or placement in respect to the invention's embodiments.
Those with remedial skill in the art will understand the invention's description is illustrative and not limiting to the drawing shapes or configurations illustrated. Therefore, each example is provided by way of example and not a limitation to the invention's scope, purpose, or plurality of variation available. The more advanced embodiments will become readily apparent to those with skills in the art. In addition, or alternately, those skilled in the art comprehend the invention's advanced embodiments can be modified or varied without illustration and without departing from the scope or spirt thereof. For instance, features illustrated, described, or demonstrated within one embodiment may be modified or used by the invention on another embodiment to create, yield, or further additional embodiment. Thus, it is fully intended that the inventions include such modification and variations as equivalent in scope of the included claims.
Embodiments of the invention, herein after referred to as E3Lumber Apparatuses, methods, provides for an environmentally rewarding, highly efficient, extremely reliable, energy saving, and thoroughly economic structural framing, building dry-ins, and building finish-outs as methods governing the invention's apparatuses and assemblies that are comprised of a plurality of both standardized and modifiable apparatuses and methods to use the invention effectively.
The disclosed E3Lumber apparatuses will become better understood through review of the following detailed description in conjunction with the FIG. The detailed descriptions and figures provide examples of various embodiments to the invention described herein. Those skilled in the art will understand that the disclosed examples may be varied, modified, and altered without departing from the scope of the invention described herein.
Many variations are contemplated for different applications and design considerations. However, for the sake of brevity, each and every contemplated variation is not individually described in the following detailed description. Thus, the invention's innovation in method demonstrates a plurality of apparatuses, but also exhibits possibilities of similar apparatuses when abridged to the demonstrated apparatuses and perspective drawings as FIG. or figures.
Throughout the following detailed description, examples of various E3Lumber systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided. Related features in the examples may be identical, similar, or dissimilar in different examples. For the sake of brevity, related features will not be redundantly explained in each example. Instead, the use of related feature names will cue the reader that the feature with a related feature name may be similar to the related feature in an example explained previously.
Features specific to a given example will be described in that particular example. The reader should understand that a given feature need not be the same or similar to the specific portrayal of a related feature in any given figure or example.
Global conditions of FIG. and or illustrations, demonstrations, and their detailed descriptions, and for the sake of expedience, the following should be considered with each detailed description:
All illustrated apparatuses are variable in sizing, proprietary materials, composition, and configuration as further defined in FIG. 137 through FIG. 142.
Fasteners that are not called out, numbered, or otherwise indicated in specifications, or other writings with FIG. or FIG. numbers are assumed to be common to the art fasteners. Occasionally indicated on illustrations as shaded small and large diameter circles that approximate an installed location. Invention does not stake claim to common fasteners or their approximate placement that are outside the invention's scope or of their usefulness and specific use outside the invention's scope of its diametrically opposed fastening planes demonstrated in FIG. 154. However, diametrically opposed fastener planes and the also demonstrated fastener lock ring are well within the invention's scope and also implied within demonstrations throughout FIG.'s.
Adhesive use to form bonds or coupling in the invention's assemblies is not required unless otherwise indicated by illustration or description. Proprietary combinations forming the invention's adhesives and sealants for material and apparatus manufacture is required by this invention and one portion of its novelty; and again, for the sake of brevity only mentioned here and generically within figures. See also Proprietary or Proprietary Materials below.
Continuity of E-Length sizes. As example, FIG. 4 is a E2-Post and Beam apparatus and child of the parental E3Lumber as parent of the apparatus category E2 Post and Beam and generically referred to as an E-Length. The E2-Post and Beam E-Length in physical form measures 4×4 nominal, (3.5×3.5) as in lumber's nominal measurements and references. Correspondingly, the E2-Post and Beam is double width and or double depth of an E1 apparatus which is also child to E3Lumber apparatus categorical E-Length I-shaped parent measuring 2×4 nominal. Like lumber, nominal sizing is apparent or approximated to both E-Lengths. In example, four nominal equals two E1's on face-measured values and also the width or depth of an E1, is again 4″ nominal. That same novel correlation and integration is readily apparent throughout the E3Lumber E-Lengths and also the entire invention to include webbing channels, fillers, plates, tools, connectors, stiffeners, intermediates, and other invention peripherals found within its methods. However, and for brevity sakes, it will only be mentioned here and generically in FIG. as dimensional stability in sizing.
Compatibility Within Invention. All E3Lumber apparatuses and methods are at the least adaptable in compatibility with the invention's underlying methods and with dissimilar properties of other material and their forms.
The following definitions apply herein, unless otherwise indicated:
Proprietary or Proprietary Materials is used to indicate differences from state-of-the-art or current pre-invention over-the-counter retail sheet products of same or similar name. Differences include but are not limited to the following: 1. Adjustment of percent by weight of adhesive or type or types of proprietary adhesives used. 2. Raw or processed materials used within sheet or form exceeding 50% of its make-up. 3. Stratification, orientation, or layering of elements forming material into sheet or component. 4. Paraffin and or other wax or wax type use and amount. 5. Pressure durations, annealed duration, wet or dry formed durations. 6. Moisture type or amounts or moisture inhibitors or amounts. 7. Any additives, pressures, or temperature used to form sheets or products. 8. Additives or mixtures to treat, cure, or maintain sheets or formed products. 9. Coatings or exterior saturations used as deterrents or preservatives.
Method for brevity again, and used within the scope of the invention procedures, also means additional or alternate as in material combinations, apparatuses shapes, sizes, and compositions, by adjacent apparatuses and consequent assemblies or concepts derived thereof. Each of the invention's methods shall be called out prior to the terms use. In example, E3Lumber's Method, E-Framing Method, E-Stud Method, E-Bridging Method, Cross Datum Construction Method, Three E Method, E-Snake Charmer Method, or Four-Tier Composite Method. Each of these methods are further defined in claims section but may be used generically within FIG.
E-Length means in profile, I, box, trapezoidal, or other shape that constitute a radius, or a flat board within the invention's manufacture as in lengths that share similar in X, Y, or Z axis points extending to other points along its length. Therefore, E-Length is used generically to represent an apparatus of any shape or configuration for the spanning of two points of length, width, or height at any axes along any vector. Furthermore, E-Lengths are typically squared in load resistance. Meaning approximate load resistance is similar in depth, width, and height about the apparatus's length. As a novel feature this element should be considered a common feature. However, the feature is not systemic to some smaller components like connectors. It is by ratio apparent in all E-Lengths.
Substantially means to be more-or-less conforming to the particular dimension, range, shape, concept, or other aspect modified by the term, such that a feature or apparatus need not conform exactly. For example, a substantially cylindrical object means that the object resembles a cylinder but may have one or more deviations from a true cylinder.
Comprising or comprised, including conjugations thereof, are used interchangeably to mean including, but not necessarily limited to and are open-ended terms not intended to exclude additional elements or method steps not expressly recited.
Terms such as first, second, and third or FIG. number are used to distinguish or identify various elements or members of a group or the like and are not intended to denote a serial, chronological, or numerical limitation.
Coupled means connected, either permanently, releasably, or abutment, whether directly or indirectly through intervening or non-intervening apparatuses. It is not intended to singularly indicate one particular connection to one particular element or apparatus.
E3Lumber Method's are comprised of novel terms specific to invention but all stem from Three E Method and developed to arouse this novel invention's goal of substituting state-of-the-art wood products, economically and with Full Mitigation of past, current, and future fossil fuel uses.
Three Es are comprised of environmental, economic, and engineering variables. Each variable was optimized to best practices and within a simple matrix allowing a given or focused variable's best practice the opportunity to affect the final solution as a score generated by row or column addition and then further modeled by standard deviation.
The matrices use is well known and includes complex math but is not intended as an invention claim. However, its use to find determinates by inverses of row optimization effects on overall score's provided the Three E's basis or its direction in developing apparatus concepts.
As a rule, environmental variables were always positive weighted to effect engineering outcomes and engineering negatively weighted to effect economic outcomes. With minor economic differences, balance within all E's as weighted variables in this order, Economic, Engineering, Environmental produced the highest scores and best practices in optimization that all three Es could economically achieve the Environmental goal if an Engineering solution existed to bridge the gap in-between Economics and Environmental.
As result, this invention balances forestry resources from forest to new construction unlike any state-of-the-art building materials or components as weighted by enhancing overall environmental impact, while creating economic incentive to do so. This is established on well-founded research and formulaic development within all E disciplines but requires Engineering disciplinary Advanced Materials to perform for its Full Mitigation model's success.
Four-Tier Composite Method is the categorical outcome of the Three E Engineering matrix and composes the invention's beginnings and as its current category of EM2 Materials FIG. 137-142, FIG. 152, and FIG. 156. As the first step in invention's proprietary composites, it has further defined Advanced Woody Composites into structure use and supplementally into more consumer orientated goods.
EM2Materials begin as proprietary sheet materials specified from existing manufactures of like materials, but have progressed to the invention's proprietary mixtures made with inventions adhesive developments. As Advanced Materials made from Woody Biomass Composites they are typically and also, in a sheet forms as single compositions of materials and hybrid compositions and considered the inventions Tier 1 composites as either sheets or formed shapes developed for machining, additional forming, or stratified with similar or dissimilar sheets or apparatuses into invention's Tier 2 composites. Tier 2 composites are mostly converted into apparatus parts that are coupled or bonded, with other Tier 1 and 2 apparatuses and shapes to build invention's more complex apparatuses and assemblies into Tier 3 composites. Tier 3 composite shapes and apparatuses are then coupled by bond and or fastener to other Tier 1-3 composites to form structures as Tier 4 composite structures.
Details of invention follow:
E-Cap is a generic term applied to end flanges applied to E-Lengths. When present in assemble or factory installed the E-Length is an E-Stud FIG. 3 with E-Cap FIG. 5. As a factory installed end flange it provides E-Length load spreading, dissimilar property mating, common fastener acceptance and retention area for coupling. Alternately, an E-Length FIG. 2 E-Cap is as previously stated or as added to an E-Length assembly for dissimilar or advanced coupling to ends of E-Lengths after on-site trim or cut to length operations.
Clamp-to-Center Ties FIG. 121-126 are the invention's novel tie fasteners. As placed in self-centering bores within Tier 3 assemblies and heads then cinched together by apparatus. Invention's Clamp-to-Center Ties supplement, replace, or substitute common fastener use within invention's coupling of Tier 3 composites. Clamp-to-Center Ties are part of invention's novel diametrically opposed fastener planes within its E-Framing Method for compiling Tier 4 structural assemblies.
E-Stud Method are Tier 2 permanently bonded composites for state-of-the-art lumber uses and substitutions. E-Stud Method use does not retain invention's Tier 4 composite structure ability. Comprised of invention's E-Studs, E-Plate, E-Blocking, E-Doublets, and E2Post and Beams that are essentially E-Capped E-Lengths as I or box shapes with filled or multiple web channels, precut chases, some abutment joinery, and creep tolerant web joinery for dissimilar property coupling. E-Stud Method apparatuses resist loading squarely so they may be used in any orientation.
E-Stud E-Lengths FIG. 3 and FIG. 156 are designed to couple to dissimilar properties, like lumber, or alternately to other E-Stud Method apparatuses above. E-Studs include at least one E-Cap FIG. 5 for common fastener coupling. FIG. 12 diaphragm blocking locations and common fastener coupling is preordained in all precut to length E-Studs as are chase web cut outs and pre-bored web mounted peripheral apparatus locations. E-Studs use, but not exclusively, bonded FIG. 64 E-Web Stiffeners for increased strength and fastener planes. Alternately, bonded 308 E-Web Intermediates may be employed to provide modular length properties with end matching joinery. E-Plates are modified E-Studs.
E-Plates are part of E-Stud Method 69 and are non-E-Capped E-Lengths that integrate with E-Studs as upper and lower plates within framing assemblies. E-Plate has a plurality of alternate uses like E-King, diaphragm blocking, and cripple stud uses. E-Plate is a compositely formed hybrid E-Stud consisting of E-Doublets FIG. 75 factory bonded into webbing channels that provide fastener retention anywhere along E-Plates girth. This provides the versatility to cut E-Plate to any length. As opposed to E-Stud's economically driven design that intentionally places fastener planes at designated intervals within their matrix. Thus, making E-Studs difficult, but not impossible to cut to length. Therefore, E-Studs are a fixed length apparatus to E-Plate's cut to length ability due to available fastener planes and end matched joinery for less waste. E-Blocks are a mixture of both.
E-Blocks FIG. 12 are shortened but still E-Capped E-Stud's designed for use as diaphragm blocking or cripple studs. E-Block end caps are proprietary material so their corresponding grain structure is trimmable on both ends thus allowing fastener placement and retention after constrained trimming to length. The preferred method of E-block placement within E-Stud Method used while building a framing assembly is to couple E-Blocking simultaneously with E-Stud fastening to E-Plate to maintain E-Stud on-center discipline. Alternately, and as example of variations, cut to length E-Plate is also used for E-Blocking.
Unlike state-of-the-art lumber, all apparatuses within invention's Methods are compatible with each other in dimension and coupling. The E2Post and Beam E-Lengths found within invention's methods provides a good example.
E2Post and Beam FIG. 17-18 are multiple web variations of E-Lengths and deployed with or without E-Caps 63. E2Post and Beams are dimensionally identical to multiples of the inventions Methods and apparatuses depth or width. E2Post and Beam occasionally employ internal FIG. 64 and FIG. 145 E-Web Stiffeners on built to length versions and 308 E-Web Intermediates in modular end matched extendable length versions. Unlike state-of-the-art, E2Post and Beams use as a header is optimized due to inventions matching dimensional stability, its enhanced load bearing resulting in a one-piece header without shims for matching framing wall depth, a reduction of fastener use, and reduction of weight and sizing. As an alternate to the lumber compatibility of the E-Stud Method the invention is also comprised of a highly innovative non-lumber compatible method.
The E-Framing Method, herein E-Framing, is comprised of numerous methods and apparatuses that advance state-of-the-art building materials by being environmentally friendly, lighter in weight, ridged, permanently bonded, economic, integrated, and conventional to optimized practices. E-Framing was developed within the scope of Three Es as the highest scoring Method due to its complete utilization of the defined earlier EM2Materials and 4 Tier composite system.
E-Framing Method consists of E-Lengths. E-Lengths are generically referenced throughout Figures and include the following apparatuses as further defined: E-Joists FIG. 10, E-Plate FIG. 30, E-Doublets FIG. 75, E-King Fillers, E-Sill Filler FIG. 37, E-Ledger Board FIG. 40, E-Ridge Board FIG. 100, E-Sill Plate FIG. 38, E-Rim Plate FIG. 39, E-Blocking FIG. 12, E-Jack or E-Cripple Studs FIG. 42.
FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 10, and FIG. 17 are used generically to represent E-Lengths throughout the invention's illustrations and detailed descriptions. Their use is not intended to limit FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 10, and FIG. 17 to any particular shape, size, length, width or depth or height to any I or box-shape. Whereas FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 10, and FIG. 17 are called out by their FIG. within the detail descriptions or within illustration by their respective number, the invention's scope of plurality, integration, and function dictates the referenced apparatuses, its coupling, or its mating is at the least adaptable, with very minimal effort, to a like or similar apparatus in any E-Length shape, size, length, width depth, or height.
E-Connectors, as a generic term are applied to invention's coupling apparatuses used to connect E-Length to E-Length or alternately referenced as inventions apparatuses required for coupling or reinforcement within inventions methods. E-Framing Methods utilize a majority of the invention's E-Connectors. As comprised of numerous namesakes and used across all Methods. E-Connectors are further defined within each of their respective Figures.
E-Bridging Method also generically referenced as E-Bridging or E-Bridged consists of numerous E-Bridging Connectors as further defined by FIG. 65-74 and elsewhere. E-Bridging generically refers to inventions coupling devices that stack E-lengths or end to end to form spanning joist and truss assemblies with low initial bridging height, adjustable deflection, and labor and material economies.
Cross Datum Construction Method, assembly of E-Framing structures that is, in effect, E-Length to E-Connector to E-Length to E-Connector from the projects as the intended structure to be assembled datum as the starting or control point to begin assembly projecting out in all project axes relations as datum-controlled vectors the direction in which to install apparatuses to install inventions apparatuses to complete project, systematically in all three dimensions or axes.
E-Hips Method generically referenced as E-Hips is defined in FIG. 97-110 as HIP roof framing connectors and assemblies that include gable, soffit, cornice, and eve forming that couple E-Lengths at oblique angles.
E-Truss Method, generically referenced as E-Truss is further defined in FIG. 110-120 as roof and other truss style framing connectors intended for factory or on-site truss assembly using Cross Datum Construction Method.
E-Snake Charmer Method generically referenced as E-Snake is further defined in FIG. 81-96 as radius wall forming apparatuses. E-Snake Plate, sole and upper plates for radius walls are modified E-Plates, E-Connectors, and E-Lengths.
E-Panel Method as generically referenced as E-Panel is further defined in FIG. 127-136 as machined or formed sheets of numerous materials with various coupling configurations that mate with E-Length compression grooves.
E-Tools, as further defined in FIG. 148 as tools to help assemble E3Lumber apparatuses to maintain on center discipline While FIG. 156-157 are further defined in the manufacture or assembly of various apparatuses.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of many of the inventions novel apparatuses assembled to demonstrate spatial relationships and apparatus variations available to the innovative E3-Lumber Method and its apparatuses, and methods. Inventions maintain continuity of sizing throughout apparatuses do not scale throughout embodiment. In example, I-shaped elements possess nominal width and height equal to box shaped elements width or height.
Still referring to FIG. 1, illustration serves as an index as indicated. In addition, FIG. 1, as depicted is a highly simplified demonstration, as a cut-a-way, transparent, single-story application of the E3Lumber Methods and Apparatuses, herein referred to by apparatus name and parental FIG. numbers with child FIG.'s in possession of first the parental FIG. number than a decimal followed by a number designating the element, apparatus, or sub assembly.
FIG. 2, a perspective view, mirrored, of the invention's vertical or angled use and typical I-shaped length, E-Length. This E-Length variation is composed with open, exposed ends 4 or if one pleases, non-capped ends intended for E3Lumber's framing Method, herein E-Framing Method.
Still referring to FIG. 2. I-shaped lengths are comprised of 1 pre bored webbing shown as demonstrational areas for absolute positioning of the invention's unlimited peripherals. Also, the example E-Length is comprised of flange 2 on two sides of webbing, jointed for accepting webbing 3, see FIG. 137-142. Flange 2 contains webbing 3 composed as FIGS. 121-126 as secured to 2. In addition, flanges 2 may or may not use invention's compression joinery 4, herein compression joinery, FIG. 4, for E-Panel FIG. 127-130 and FIG. 150-151 mating. 5 indicates chase cut-outs that further demonstrate E-Lengths customizable relief shapes with computer numerically controlled, herein as CNC, milled webbing 3 or flanges 2. FIG. 2 E-Length demonstrates inventions primary shape and half shape of the inventions vertical, angled, or horizontal installation supporting shapes to extend foundation with framing to Z=max axis or projections occurring on X and Y axes that extend to Z max.
FIG. 3. is a perspective view, mirrored apparatus, herein E-Stud or E-Stud Length or simple as E-Length. For the sake of brevity, FIG. 3 is ideally referenced as an E-Length FIG. 2 with exceptions noted below. FIG. 3 is composed of internally modified flange 2 and web 3 joinery, illustrated in FIG. 141, FIG. 24-26, and FIG. 5 making FIG. 3's variation of E-Length lumber creep compatible. Also shown with 9's variation of end cap, herein E-Cap, installed as typical flange end cap on terminating ends of E-Length. 7 demonstrates a generic web apparatus further described in FIG. 145-149 and elsewhere. Fabricated to length E-Stud use is indifferent to state-of-the art lumber framing using studs. E-Studs also couple to concrete or steel members within its dissimilar in properties abilities.
FIG. 4 and respectfully FIG. 18. First illustrated are typical E-Lengths as cut out sections, enlarged, with two E-Length's perspective views that encompass the invention's typical machined or formed into flange 2 and FIG. 4. Demonstrated again in FIG. 18, comprised of 8 having been CNC′d into alternate E-Length, herein E2Post and Beam, FIG. 2, FIG. 17-18 showing compression grooves and 8, typical for E-Lengths that accept E-Framing Method sheet and sheathing, herein E-Panels demonstrated in FIG. 127-130 and FIG. 150-151 while demonstrating mating or coupling and securing via hidden fastener, to form invention's Four-Tier Method composite structures.
FIG. 5's perspective views of six examples in the invention's compositely machined or formed E-Framing and E-Stud Method, herein after E-Cap or E-Caps or FIG. 5 consist of 2 flange and 3 webbing E-Caps. FIG. 3 E-Stud, FIG. 15, and FIG. 17 or any typical E-Length end capping. See FIG. 3, FIG. 146 for use examples. 9 and 10 with recessed web to flange factory installed or indifferently to invention as flush to flange webbing as 10, 11, and 12 with typical single type proprietary material composite. In addition, or alternately, 9-12 are factory bonded to cap at both E-Length terminating ends scribed to extended beyond webbing 3 flange length as a non-E-Framing apparatus, thus allowing common to the art end fasteners and dissimilar material abutment.
Still referring to FIGS. 5, 12 to 15 are equipped with flange shoulders 15; as example, apparatuses cut to length on site, by end user, or modification of factory supplied E-length by various degreed cut-off, causing web on any E-Length FIG. 3 to scribe flush across flange. 14 depicts a variation for FIG. 17 multiple webs 3.
FIG. 6 illustration consists of a perspective view of the arts typical California/Western framing corner. Illustration is demonstrated with E-Framing system, method. Composed of three vertical FIG. 2-3 E-lengths, FIG. 29-67 is also an E-Length as sole or upper framing plate and illustratively deployed as sole plate FIGS. 29 to 67. Upper plate 68 not shown for clarity. 105, FIG. 29, and FIG. 30 are herein referred to as E-Plate. Two FIG. 7 apparatuses installed in between three E-Lengths FIG. 2 with adjacent to view E-Length 16 supported by FIG. 75 E-Doublet web cavity filler. 17-18 fasteners penetrate each web and flange and are also supported by E-Plate 6 as a sole plate. Illustration is comprised of a typical to the arts corner framing assembly that FIG. 7 connectors 17-18 innovatively replaces.
FIG. 7 connector in the E-Framing System, Method and Apparatus is titled an E-Connector or an E-California Corner Block. Composed of material to fill typical web channel of E-Lengths and scribe flush to 2 flanges on three sides while fourth side 18 scribes flush with flush in place web filler, herein after an E-Doublet, FIG. 75. Common to the art fasteners affix FIG. 7's E-California Block to E-Length's configured to FIG. 6 or filled E-Length configuration. 17 is variation of FIG. 7 whereas side 18 is further elongated to meet webbing of 16 E-Length without FIG. 75 E-Doublet installation.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view typical in the arts, but innovatively completed by E3Lumber Method a ladder truss framing corner or perpendicular wall abutment. Illustration is comprised of FIG. 2 vertical E-Length with FIG. 9, herein after E-Ladder Connector, to mate with seven horizontal apparatuses of 24, herein after E-Blocking or FIG. 12, FIG. 14, or generically as diaphragm blocking to comprise a perpendicular wall framing projection, wall framing merger area, framing corner, or all simultaneously. In example: within vertical framing, FIG. 9 creates a directional change of wall framing and/or perpendicular wall abutment or both. Reference FIG. 1, FIG. 8-9 for limited to illustration demonstration.
FIG. 9 shows two of same E-Ladder Connectors in a perspective view. As installed in FIG. 8 and FIG. 1, 22 illustrates cross datum construction Method as 20 web relief fully encompasses FIG. 12 E-Blocking webbing except on 19 the top of apparatus. Thus, FIGS. 8 and 22 apparatus must be completed in synchronized series within the Cross Datum Construction Method whereas the E-Stud System, Method, and apparatus version 23 uses 21 relieved webbing reception to shoulder similar in reception to 19; to further define the open chamfer and tapered relief to web shoulder allow 24 E-Blocking to pivot into permanent horizontal position with FIG. 2 or FIG. 3. 24 is installed between plates. In addition, or alternately, 21 and 22 allow common fastener application to 24 webbing 3 and flange 2 while 1 and/or FIG. 122 use common fasteners to secure FIG. 9 to E-Blocking.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another variation of E-Lengths. This illustration depicts one example for angled or horizontal applications, herein referred to as E-Joist or FIG. 10 or FIG. 10-11. For expedience sakes FIG. 2-3 encompass composition and use with these exceptions: 1 typical to invention web bore through locations are configured for FIG. 65-74, herein after regarded as E-Bridging or E-Bridging Method. In addition, or alternately, E-Joist E-Lengths are designed for supporting horizontal supporting vertical forces horizontally and accommodate the plurality of the invention's E-Bridging Connectors and thus novel adjustment of static and dynamic deflection in floor, ceiling and roof framing or general force resistance in spans with low initial height with apparatus weight reduction.
Still referring to FIG. 10, the use of FIG. 11 within FIG. 10's configuration is dependent to load requirements of end-use. The use of proprietary material and configurations sampled in FIG. 137-142 answers to E-Joist coupled to E-Bridging job or design requirements, adhesives are used to couple E-Joists and attachments and otherwise fasteners are as FIG. 154 and FIGS. 137-142 indicate.
FIG. 11 is a follow-up perspective view demonstration of the invention's typical sizing and webbing enhancements and within variations of FIG. 10. As shown FIG. 137-142 applications provide perspective profiles of ends of typical I-shaped E-Joists. Boxed Shaped E-Joists hereinafter shall be referred to as beams or girders or as defined by invention from other FIG. E2Post and Beam is the parent category for E3Lumber Method box shapes.
FIG. 12 shows perspective views of the invention's typical E-Blocking as E-lengths FIG. 12-12C as an example of the invention's plurality of configuration. FIG. 2-3 and FIG. 17 should also be referenced with the following FIG. 12 demonstrations: E-Blocking in vertical installations as depicted within illustrations FIG. 1, FIG. 19, FIG. 31, FIG. 44, FIG. 56, FIG. 67, FIG. 79, FIG. 97, FIG. 98, FIG. 101, FIG. 103-106, FIG. 110, FIG. 112, and FIG. 145-149 whereas, E-Blocking is also placed between E-Lengths in horizontal configuration as installed and coupled per FIG. 154. As well, horizontal illustrations are demonstrated in FIG. 1, FIG. 8, FIG. 19, FIG. 42, FIG. 44-46, FIG. 49, FIG. 52-53, FIG. 56, FIG. 67, FIG. 82, FIG. 86, and FIG. 145-149. In addition or alternately, E-Blocking may be placed angular to attachment points of E-Connectors as in FIG. 1 and as E-Blocking in FIG. 105-107.
Still referring to FIG. 12, illustration does not reference; but it should be noted; that E-Framing's System, Method, and E-Connectors connect E-Blocks to the other E-Lengths by 3 web and 2 flange. Optimally, this connection takes advantage of diametrically opposed fastener planes in any installation orientation.
Referencing FIG. 12 again, 24 illustrates solid webbing and variable sizing of E-Blocks. 25 shows mechanical chase or relief cutouts within 3 webbing. In addition, or alternately, when relief cut E-Block is installed the horizontal chase acts or can be sized accordingly as a wall frame sheathed insulation fill point. 26 doubles chase reliefs of 25 as further demonstration of variable webbing configurations exclusive to invention and CNC webbing. 27 represents a variation of 24 in which FIG. 5 E-Caps are on-site constrained trimmable to desired FIG. 12 length.
FIG. 13 shows perspective views of the invention's non-typical E-Blocking lengths. For expediency FIG. 13 is comprised of FIG. 12. Also note FIG. 13 illustrations demonstrate E3Lumber's Method plurality of configurations.
Furthermore, 28 serves as example of additional plurality demonstrated within the E-Snake Charmer Method. See FIG. 86 E-Snake-Blocking plan view as horizontal E-Blocking within radius wall framing. 29 demonstrates wire chase modification in contrast to 30. 31 demonstrates required miter cut-lines angled end cut to length and 32 demonstrates a required radius cut to width or depth for FIG. 86 E-Snake Blocking configuration and E-Snake Charmer Method compatibility.
FIG. 14 are perspective views of the invention's Jack and Cripple Studs. For the sake of expeditious literature, FIG. 14 is comprised of FIG. 2-3 E-Lengths and FIG. 12 E-Blocks while typically secured or coupled to E-Length formed sills FIG. 29-30, FIG. 37-38, and FIG. 41-43.
Furthermore, FIG. 14 illustrates two perspective views as examples of E-Jack and Cripple Studs as additional or alternate E-Length variations. 33 demonstrates a jack or cripple stud cut from an E-Stud as in FIG. 3, thus shortening any E-Length while forming rough openings in wall framing or anywhere a shorter E-Length is required; hence, illustration is also demonstrating versatility. 34 further demonstrates E-Jack or Cripple Stud as a factory cut to length E-Length for use in E-Framing Method FIG. 1 to FIG. 156 with almost zero on-site construction waste. E-Jack and Cripple Studs are examples of less waste options and versatility of invention and not meant to limit either.
FIG. 15 shows perspective views of four examples of the invention's smaller E-Lengths, herein after E-Mini Framing Lengths or FIG. 15-16. For the sake of expeditious literature, FIG. 15 is comprised of FIG. 2-3 E-Length's and FIG. 12 E-Blocks. However, the illustrated FIG. 15 E-Mini Framing Lengths demonstrate scale-ability of the invention's sizing for the sake of framing in lesser gauge or scale than typical. 35 and 36 demonstrate similar configurations in differing size.
FIG. 16 is an extension of FIG. 15. These profile views provide two examples of the invention's E-Mini Length cross sections showing typical to the invention's joinery 37 and 38 in lesser sizing. In addition, or alternately, the views further demonstrate variation of proprietary material configurations the invention uses to compensate for scaling of apparatuses to requirements.
FIG. 17 is a plurality of perspective views of the invention's E2Post and Beam E-Lengths in typical configurations. For expediency, FIG. 17 is comprised of FIG. 2-3, FIG. 12-14, and FIG. 10-11 compositions and uses. The illustration specifically demonstrates the invention's examples of designed or required force resistance into elongated width or depth flanges 2 and featured in FIG. 18 for breakdown to accommodate for multiple or additional 3 web placements. However, the illustration is not to impose similar composition or sizing of each web within said flange nor similar composition or sizing in flange size or shape. Apparatuses serve the invention's methods for posts or spans that require higher load ratings than conventional or typical E-Lengths. In example: high rise or skyscrapers built out of renewable resources.
FIG. 18 is a perspective view, enlargement, and composition extension of FIG. 17 and FIG. 4 being expeditious. FIG. 18 single E2Post and Beam illustration demonstrates the invention's 8 compression joint on a typical E2Post and Beam Length FIG. 4 non-enhanced webs or flanges. Purpose of illustration is to further define relational independence of FIG. 17 shapes to invention's typical shapes and corresponding variations or modifications to the invention's apparatuses.
FIG. 19 is an example of invention's variations depicted in profile and segmented view of an elongated FIG. 3 E-Stud configured for multiple stories within a zero-waste balloon style framing application. Illustration demonstrates localized configuration of E-Stud specific to preplanned construction of building and thus a preplanned manufacturing specification. 39 depicts lumber upper and lower plates with FIG. 29-30 representing alternate E-Framing's, E-Length E-Plate. 40 represents E-Framing gang box, face, or E-Connector mounted for E-Panel accommodation. 5 is an alternate web chase. FIG. 45 represented as E-Blocking connectors and FIG. 50 E-Continuous Header Connector to support floor and rafter/roof joist and or truss as an alternate to the depicted 41 elongated E-Stud having an on-site or factory applied joist notch for second flooring supporting joist or truss. 42 models a factory relief for plumbing as variation to typical web chase reliefs. 42 and 43 illustrate translucently a typical placement for chase relief area in webbing.
FIG. 20 is a perspective view of one of the invention's Finish-Out methods. Comprised of FIG. 2-3 E-Length encapsulated by typical sheet material jointed to conform to web channels. As depicted, FIG. 2-E-shape is concealed or finished-out on three sides, thus showing the invention's integration with sheet materials and utilitarian nature of invention for a building or structure finish work. Note: This is not described as part of invention. It serves to demonstrate integration with the art as compared and in contrast to E-Framing Method that uses FIG. 21, FIG. 127-136, and FIG. 150-151 E-Panels.
FIG. 21 references FIG. 20 for expedience. Illustration is an enlarged perspective view of the invention's I-shaped E-Length using one of the invention's FIG. 4 compression grooves to hold sheet panels as facia or reinforcement on four sides and as another alternate example 44 depicting FIG. 127-136 and FIG. 150-151 E-Panel compression grooves. This illustration depicts additional integration and adaptability for finish-out with hidden fasteners, in addition or alternately depicts usefulness of 8's compression grooves and 44 as secondary joinery for coupling FIG. 4 E-Length flanges with sheet or board joinery to form facia, reinforcement or concealment of inventions typical shape and fasteners.
FIG. 22 is an extension to FIG. 20-21. Depicted as a perspective view of the invention's FIG. 17, FIG. 18, FIG. 60-62 E2Post and Beam, herein after referred to as a E2Post or E2Beam as orientated in illustration. Comprised of an E2Post, vertical or up right, decoratively encapsulated on four sides of length by sheet or board jointed to E-Length using FIG. 21. Also demonstrated is an E2Beam, horizontally coupled to said E2Post, decoratively encapsulated on three sides of length by sheet or board jointed to E-Length using FIG. 20. In addition, or alternately, FIG. 22 demonstrates a cut-away view of an E2Post decoratively encapsulated on four sides not using joinery.
FIG. 23 is a further extension to FIG. 20-22 scope. Illustrated in a perspective view, FIG. 2-3 E-Lengths with FIG. 4 compression grooves on four sides. Depicting a typical drywall or gypsum sheet enclosing E-Lengths on three sides with typical to the art exposed and randomly placed sheet fasteners 45. FIG. 23 represents the invention's more common to the art compatibility with state-of-the-art panels.
FIG. 24 is an enlarged perspective view of 9. As depicted, one of the invention's composite reinforced FIG. 5 E-Caps. For expedience in reference, FIG. 24 is placed in proximity to FIG. 25-27.
Referring to FIG. 24, 46 depicts machined or formed web channel within 2 flanges whose material accepts termination of web from E-Lengths. Depicted variation is factory installed by adhesive bonding to flanges in area 2 to webbing 3 into web channel 46 and may or may not receive common fasteners to further enhance bonding. In addition, or alternately, E-Cap is composed of FIG. 137-142. Specific to this illustration, proprietary material reinforcement and primary materials are in coherent bonds that could also include the invention's specific combinations of FIG. 141 joinery.
FIG. 25 is a perspective view and further example of variable sizing of both FIG. 2-3, FIG. 10, FIG. 5, and FIG. 24. As depicted, FIG. 2 E-Lengths with recessed to flange 2 and E-Length webbing 3 for applied E-Caps; demonstrated E-Cap's scribe flush to 2 flanges lengths. These perspective views of variable sizing of the invention's typical 47 to 49 E-Caps adhere to FIG. 2-3 and FIG. 10 E-Lengths as E-Stud with 346-348 enhanced web or FIG. 349-350 non-enhanced web versions. FIG. 25 further demonstrates FIG. 24 as a non-enhanced E-Length webbing E-Cap whereas 47-51 are typical to the invention's sizing variations.
FIG. 26. For expedience and details, refer to FIG. 24-25 with exception below. Illustration depicts invention's end user addable E-Caps. Designed to reinforce a cut flush webbing 3 and flange 2 E-Length see FIG. 2-3 when required to cut on-site or in-field as a modification of length and or abutment of an E-Length to dissimilar properties. Illustrated E-Length's demonstrates enhanced webbing 59-61 and matching versions of E-Caps enhanced webbing end caps 54-56 while 52-53 are none enhanced webbing 3 versions as shown in 57-58.
Still referring to FIG. 26 as an example: abutment of E-Length to concrete, whereas affixing an end fastener through E-Length's end E-Cap is required to couple E-Length to concrete surface.
FIG. 27 perspective views show extensions of FIGS. 24-26 and further example of variable sizing and shapes of FIG. 2-3, FIG. 10, FIG. 5, and FIG. 24. As depicted, 62 is comprised of FIG. 17-18 E2Post and Beam and 63 is comprised of a variation of E-Cap FIG. 5 for end capping to tolerance the three webs 3 with channels 6 of FIG. 17-18's E2Post and Beam configuration. This illustration is meant to reinforce the plurality of sizing and shape configurations of invention.
FIG. 28 is a perspective view for expedience and is an extension of FIG. 24-27 E-Caps. Depicted is another of the inventions E-Caps, herein after E-Framing or E-Stud Method E-Strut End Cap. It accepts and couples in the form depicted, shaped E-Length webbing 3 and flange 2 for use as a strut. Apparatus accepts angled reception and coupling to perpendicular or offset angled E-Lengths. As example or typical use is as either temporary or permanent support in hip-assembled roofs from rafter joists or chord to ceiling joists or beams to act as wind bracing, strut, or otherwise. Additionally, or alternately, typical variations include friction fit, adhesive placed, or fastener-based coupling. See FIG. 56 for further demonstration.
FIG. 29 is a perspective view and example of the invention's coupled to bottom ends of E-Framing method E-Length as typical or standard non-reinforced variety E-Plate. E-Plate illustration and example of use is demonstrating one shape, sizing webbing grooves 64, flange shoulders 65, and diametrically opposed fastener planes. Further examples of proprietary materials and configurations are demonstrated in FIG. 137-142 and variable coupling sizing and shape 66 as demonstrated web reception sizing for either FIG. 17-18 E2Post, FIG. 6 western corner, FIG. 8 ladder truss corner, or typical E-Length FIG. 2.
Still referring to FIG. 29 E-Plate, controls on-center intervals, fastener alignments, and forces strict placement of E-Lengths to couple with the invention's variable apparatus configurations. FIG. 29 also demonstrates novel integrated use as being read from the left or right in use. Further demonstrates invention's novel integration in usability as installed as 67 bottom or 68 top of wall frame sole or top plate use or the same as listed for windowsill upper or lower installations while maintaining on-centers. Invention's apparatus provides lateral, angular and or sheathing reinforcement while variations of depicted can adjust moment, as static and dynamic forces act within E-Framing Method framed wall assemblies. E-Plate is also E-Framing's horizontal interface with foundations or supports. See FIG. 1 for example of couplings to various foundation and support assemblies.
FIG. 30 is shown in expedience to FIG. 29 as explanation of apparatus and its use. 67 is demonstrated with E-Length couplings 64. 68 demonstrates translucently E-Plate upside down as positioned for upper plate installation. Upper and lower sill forming is opposite upper and lower plate orientation to accommodate jack studs on-center.
Still referring to FIG. 30. 69 demonstrates E-Stud methods E-Stud Plate as a variation of E-Length with E-Doublets FIG. 75, 132 in place and joinery opening 70 made by webbing not scribed to end of flanges 2 and positively scribed to flanges 2 opposite end. Also Shown is E-Cap FIG. 24 situated on E-Stud FIG. 3 to demonstrate one method of coupling with fasteners, toenail method; fasteners through E-Stud E-Plate into E-Cap 24 is preferred method.
FIG. 31 provides perspective views of the invention's more advanced upper wall framing assembly within the invention's E-Framing Method. 71 herein after, E-Continuous Header, is an example of one variation of the E-Framing Method with additional examples of continuous header in FIG. 1, FIG. 52, FIG. 79, FIG. 82, FIG. 97-98, FIG. 103, FIG. 110, FIG. 129, FIG. 145, FIG. 148, and FIG. 154. Also depicted is a top perspective view of FIG. 50 E-Double Header Connector performing a coupling of FIG. 12 to FIG. 14 E-Blocks to FIG. 2, vertical installed E-Lengths. Illustration is also comprised of variations of 94 to 73, herein after E-Continuous Header Top Plates, 94 as 72-73. E-Continuous Header Plates are engineered for lateral or horizontal stability for 71 deployments via girth and supplemental 75 counter sinking extension of plate matting into continuous header gaps created by spaced FIG. 12 to FIG. 14 E-Blocks or horizontal E-Blocks. In addition, or alternately demonstrated as 73 is variable geometry insulation fill port or chase. Also, or alternately depicted to the assembly is 74 as end-to-end gapping between 72 to 73 to accommodate alternate E-Connectors other than depicted, E-lengths, or otherwise variable to invention lengths. In example, but not limiting scope of invention, FIG. 97 herein after E-Hips Double Header to Rafter Connector or FIG. 97 installed opposed to depicted 71 gapped assembly.
FIG. 32 perspective views of three E-Framing Method apparatus, herein after E-Angle Plates or FIG. 32 to FIG. 34. For expedience sakes FIG. 32 to FIG. 34 are related in use.
Still referring to FIG. 32 E-Angle Plate adjoins or couples per FIG. 34 and demonstrated by FIG. 1 using FIG. 29 to FIG. 30 E-Plates. FIG. 34 demonstrates apparatuses variable angles opposed to straight E-Plate in order to form both upper and lower framing E-Plate directional changes using a modified by E-Angle Plate FIG. 6 California or Western style Corner. 75 is a 22.5-degree E-Angle Plate. 76 is a 45-degree E-Angle Plate. 77 is a 67.5-degree E-Angle Plate.
FIG. 33 provides perspective views of three 3 of the invention's E-Framing Method, herein after E-Angle Plates or E-Ladder Truss Angle Plates 78-80. As a variation of FIG. 32 the exception allows a ladder truss style corner as depicted in FIG. 8 at angles depicted in FIG. 34.
FIG. 34 shows two plan views providing examples of FIG. 32 to FIG. 33. E-Common Angle Plates 75, 77 are used to form common E-Plate connections while incorporating FIG. 33 and FIG. 8's California or Western style wall framing corner 79. FIG. 8 Ladder Truss Corner and California/Western corner is not demonstrated for expedience. See FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 for examples of a simplified ladder truss.
FIG. 35 demonstrates the placement and integrated placement of concealed fastener for E2Post and Beam. Illustrated, FIG. 35 is an E-Framing or E-Stud Method E-Cap variation FIG. 24 to FIG. 28. The depicted composite end cap attachment is presented with through bolts 81 as a bolted variation and 82 as a common fastener variation. Apparatus variation in size, shape, and horizontal or vertical coupling to surfaces is expressly implied as an E-Framing Method, E-Connector, apparatus herein after referred to as E-Bearing Plate or FIG. 35 is designed to accept web in 64 and flange 15 flange shoulder relief areas to secure or affix FIG. 17 to any surface via 35. A hidden bolted attachment as optional. 35B indicates bored for inventions FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 E-Framing Method, herein referred to as E-Clamp-to-Center Tie or FIG. 121 to FIG. 126.
FIG. 36 perspective view. For expedience FIG. 36 is part of the invention's E-Framing Method E-Connectors, herein referred to as E-Bearing Extended Double Plate Tie or FIG. 36. The depicted variation uses 81 bolted through hold down in a spread two-bolt, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18's E2Beam straddling configuration. Shown securing a E2Beam by protrusion of flanges then using compression of the E-Lengths flanges to 83 lifted beds configurations via 84 shortened block pedestals and 85 clamping friction plate.
FIG. 37 is a perspective view of four 4 variations of the invention's E-Framing or E-Stud Method, E-Lengths, herein after referred to as E-Sill Plate or E-Sill Plate Fillers. For expedience E-Sill Plate fillers are not shown to length and are variations of FIG. 31, modified and used for differing E-Framing placements. E-Sill Plate reinforce, when required or desired, horizontal, or vertical E-Lengths or E-Blocking to form, fill out, or extend E-Framing rough openings. Specifically, span or form window and door rough openings. 86 is typical configuration of flush to outer FIG. 2 E-Length width and scribed positive to 2 web channels with its high-density fiberboard, herein referred to as HDF, top completing a smooth sill flush from flange-to-flange width. Also demonstrated in a horizontal placement to fill out I-shaped E-Length. 86 demonstrates flat scribed positive to 2 and 75 web channel filling extension with 87. 88 shows variation of reinforced vertical FIG. 137 to FIG. 142. 89 is typical shape.
FIG. 38 is a perspective view of three E-Sill Plate Spacers, E-Lengths. Variation of FIG. 37 without 31E web channel filler for FIG. 37 or other E-Framing E-Lengths, Plates, fillers or spacers. Alternately, FIG. 38 may be used solely in replacement of above. Composed of proprietary materials and configurations FIG. 137 to FIGS. 142. 91 to 93 are the invention's Tier 1 composites in thinnest to thickest format used within E3Lumber Method. Factory cut to E-Length widths or depth for ease of installation. These E-Lengths are shims and not required by invention's Methods. They can be required for E-Framing modification, typically on site, for adjusting E-Framing on-the fly to accommodate undersized not holding to E-Framings on-center discipline peripherals like doors, windows, mechanicals, ducting and etc.
FIG. 39 perspective view and example of E-Framing is a machined-to-fit, on-site adjustable, and highly variable in shape E-Connector, herein after referred to as E-Rim Plate. E-Rim Plate provides E-Framing's E-Lengths secure couplings diametrically opposed fastener planes when installed perpendicular to E-Lengths on outer or inner wall areas while providing sheathing from E-Plate to E-Joists and other E-Lengths on wall or top of wall assemblies.
Still referring to FIG. 39 depicts FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 10 E-Lengths, FIG. 29 to FIG. 30 E-Plate spaced from FIG. 39 via flush inside face 98 or overlapping top 99. An optional relief shoulder 97 for under mounted E-Length support. 95 and 97 demonstrates inventions machined or formed to FIG. 2 E-Length shape. 100 demonstrates typical floor sheet material that can be configured as FIG. 127 to FIG. 136 and FIG. 150 and FIG. 151 as E-Panels.
FIG. 40 is a perspective view of the invention's variations of E-Framing or E-Stud Method, E-Length, herein after referred to as E-Ledger Board. Illustration demonstrates invention's usefulness by not using third party apparatuses like the art's typical joist hangers. Also demonstrates on-center discipline, machined, or formed to plurality of E-Length shapes, relief shoulder 97, reinforcement 101 using proprietary materials, and configurations FIG. 137 to FIG. 142 of invention and formed to FIG. 2 E-Length shape 95. Use is to attach to face framing or wall, as illustrated, to provide abutment of E-Length, and act as integral support or beam while providing diametrically opposed fastener planes. FIG. 10 E-Joists or any E-Length configuration is 97 supported by permanent adhesive bonding flange and web with through fasteners to FIG. 39.
FIG. 41 is a perspective view of one of E-Framing or E-Stud Method E-Connector apparatus herein after referred to as E-Jack or Cripple Connector Plates for Flush Block or FIG. 41. Used during the framing of window or door rough openings or forming rough openings in framing 102 with pre-cut to length FIG. 12. It also forms flush to E-Length FIG. 14 termination end of flanges and web in upper or lower sills. See FIG. 42 for demonstration of upper sill.
FIG. 42 is a perspective view and demonstration of one of E-Framing or E-Stud Method E-Connectors herein after referred to as E-Jack or Cripple Stud Flush Blocking Connector. As illustrated, FIG. 42 is comprised of two horizontally installed E-Lengths FIG. 12 end coupled to FIG. 42 and then a FIG. 14 Jack Stud. Completed in repetition, grouping forms an upper or lower sill. FIG. 42 used in pairs for intermediate coupling or singularly for start or end of sill.
FIG. 43 shows a perspective view of the invention's E-Framing or E-Stud Method E-Connector herein E-Jack or Cripple Plate. Used to start or finish 103 or continue 104 window or door horizontal rough openings from the top of upper sill or bottom of lower sill as comprised of a single horizontal E-Length with ends coupled to FIG. 42 and starting or finishing at vertically installed E-Length, E-King or other stud assembly on each side of rough opening. E-Jack Cripple Plates reinforce single horizontal E-Length sill by providing on-center discipline for cripple or jack stud placement, further reinforcing horizontal sill. See FIG. 1 or FIG. 43 for installation example.
Still referring to FIG. 43 shows one option to form horizontal sills from invention's inventory. See FIG. 1, FIG. 8, FIG. 29 to FIG. 31, FIG. 52, FIG. 62, FIG. 79, FIG. 82, FIG. 103 to FIG. 104, FIG. 106, and others for the plurality and examples of inventions useful innovations.
FIG. 44 provides a perspective view of one variation of E3Lumber Method insulation or chase cover herein after referred to as E-Port Cover. Demonstrated on a FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 E-Blocking variation, the E-Port Cover is composed of modified scrap as a result of CNC relief cutting of webbing chases and attached flat to FIG. 12 to FIG. 14 webbing with adhesive of fasteners, covers insulation fill ports. Example of E-Framing Method zero waste.
FIG. 45 shows three perspective views and examples of the invention's plurality or types of E3Lumber Method E-Connectors herein after E-Blocking Connector/Web Stiffener Connector. FIG. 45 connector couples to adjacent E-Lengths webbing with through fasteners or 1 bore and E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 to additional connector, mirrored connector, or web filling optional on opposite side of webbing. Flanges may or may not be coupled to connector FIG. 45. All couplings invoke diametrically opposed fasteners for the coupled E-Blocking FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 or E-Length terminating end. Placed strategically along E-Length to form diaphragm style blocks from E-Length to E-Length. Diaphragm blocking and connector can also form assemblies like; but not limited to; coffers, sills, and headers between E-Lengths.
Still referring to FIG. 45 depicts a single horizontal flush flange to web E-length webbing reception 64 that encloses or receives both sides of horizontally coupled E-Length webbing for adhesive and diametrically opposed fastener bonding through and to web and E-Length flanges. Connectors intended coupling is mid-length. However, connector may be coupled anywhere along the E-Length's length. All variations illustrated of FIG. 45 perform similar functions within the E-Framing Method.
FIG. 46 shows three perspective views and examples of the invention's plurality or types of E3Lumber Method E-Connectors herein after E-Long Blocking Connector. FIG. 46 Connector couples to adjacent E-Lengths webbing with through fasteners or 1 bore and E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 to additional connector, mirrored connector, or web filling optional on opposite side of webbing. Flanges may or may not be coupled to connector FIG. 46. All couplings invoke diametrically opposed fasteners for the coupled E-Blocking FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 or E-Length terminating end. Placed strategically along E-Length to form diaphragm style blocks from E-Length to E-Length. Diaphragm blocking and connector can also form assemblies like; but not limited to; coffers, sills, and headers between E-Lengths.
Still referring to FIG. 46, the illustration depicts a single horizontal, flush flange to web E-length webbing reception 19 that shoulders or receives horizontally coupled E-Length webbing for adhesive and diametrically opposed fastener bonding through and to web and E-Length flanges. Connector depicted intended coupling is terminating end of E-Length to provide E-Blocking Flange installation flush to E-Length termination. However, connector may be coupled anywhere along the E-Length's length. All variations illustrated of FIG. 46 perform similar functions within the E-Stud Method.
FIG. 47 shows three perspective views and examples of the invention's pluralities or types of E3Lumber E-Connectors herein after E-Double Block Connector. FIG. 47 connector couples to adjacent E-Lengths webbing with through fasteners or 1 bore and E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 to additional connector, mirrored connector, or web filling optional on opposite side of webbing. Flanges may or may not be coupled to connector FIG. 47. All couplings invoke diametrically opposed fasteners for the coupled E-Blocking FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 or other E-Length terminating end. Placed strategically along E-Length to form diaphragm style blocks from E-Length to E-Length. Diaphragm blocking and connector can also form assemblies like; but not limited to; coffers, sills, and headers between E-Lengths.
Still referring to FIG. 47 depicts a double vertical, flush flange to web E-length webbing reception 19 that shoulders or receives vertically coupled E-Length webbing for adhesive and diametrically opposed fastener bonding through and to web and E-Length flanges. Connector depicted intended coupling is terminating end of E-Length to provide E-Blocking flanges installation flush to E-Length termination. However, connector may be coupled anywhere along the E-Length's length. All variations illustrated of FIG. 47 perform similar functions within the E-Framing Method. In addition, or alternately, FIG. 47 accepts or couples with E2Post and Beam E-Lengths as part of inventions novel sizing continuity.
FIG. 48 illustrates three 3 perspective views and examples of the invention's pluralities or types of E3-Lumber E-Connectors, herein after E-Triple Block Connector, Connector, or FIG. 48. FIG. 48 Connector couples to adjacent E-Lengths webbing with through fasteners or 1 bore and E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 to additional connector, mirrored connector, or web filling optional on opposite side of webbing. Flanges may or may not be coupled to connector 48. All couplings invoke diametrically opposed fasteners for the coupled E-Blocking FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 or other E-Length terminating end. Placed strategically along E-Length to form diaphragm style blocks from E-Length to E-Length. Diaphragm blocking and connector can also form assemblies like but not limited to, coffers, sills, and headers between E-Lengths.
Still referring to FIG. 48 the illustration depicts a triple vertical, flush flange to web E-length webbing reception 19 that shoulders or receives vertically coupled E-Length webbing and FIG. 29A that fully encompasses webbing for adhesive and diametrically opposed fastener bonding through and to web and E-Length flanges. Connector depicted intended coupling is terminating end of E-Length to provide E-Blocking flanges installation flush to E-Length termination; however, connector may be coupled anywhere along the E-Length's length. All variations illustrated of FIG. 48 perform similar functions within the E-Framing Method. In addition, or alternately, FIG. 48 accepts or couples with E2Post and Beam E-Lengths as part of inventions novel sizing continuity.
FIG. 49 shows three perspective views and examples of the invention's pluralities or types of E3Lumber E-Connectors titled E-Single Header Connector. FIG. 49 Connector couples to adjacent E-Lengths webbing with through fasteners or 1 bore and E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 to additional connector, mirrored connector, or web filling optional on opposite side of webbing. Flanges may or may not be coupled to connector FIG. 49. All couplings invoke diametrically opposed fasteners for the coupled E-Blocking FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 or E-Length terminating end. Placed strategically along E-Length to form diaphragm style blocks from E-Length to E-Length. Diaphragm blocking and connector can also form assemblies like; but not limited to; coffers, sills, and headers between E-Lengths.
Still referring to FIG. 49 depicts a single horizontal flush flange to web E-length webbing reception FIG. 29A that encloses or receives both sides of horizontally coupled E-Length webbing for adhesive and diametrically opposed fastener bonding through and to web and E-Length flanges. Connectors intended coupling is mid-length. However, connector may be coupled anywhere along the E-Length's length. All variations illustrated of FIG. 49 perform similar functions within the E-Framing Method.
FIG. 50 show three perspective views and examples of the invention's pluralities or types of E3Lumber E-Connectors titled E-Double Header/Truss Connector. FIG. 50 connector couples to adjacent E-Lengths webbing with through fasteners or 1 bore and E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 to additional connector, mirrored connector, or web filling optional on opposite side of webbing. Flanges may or may not be coupled to connector FIG. 50. All couplings invoke diametrically opposed fasteners for the coupled E-Blocking FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 or other E-Length terminating end. Placed strategically along E-Length to form diaphragm style blocks from E-Length to E-Length. Diaphragm blocking and connector form assemblies like; but not limited to; coffers, sills, and headers between E-Lengths.
Still referring to FIG. 50 depicts a double vertical, flush flange to web filling E-length reception 95. 95 is CNC′d or formed for E-Length profile reception and supports E-Length by flanges with shoulders and receives vertically shouldered and coupled E-Length webbing for adhesive and diametrically opposed fastener bonding through and to web and E-Length flanges. Connector depicted intended coupling is terminating end of E-Length to provide E-Blocking flanges installation flush to E-Length termination. However, connector may be coupled anywhere along the E-Length's length. All variations illustrated of FIG. 50 perform similar functions within the E-Framing Method.
FIG. 51 shows three perspective views and examples of the invention's pluralities or types of E3Lumber E-Connectors titled E-Triple Header/Truss Connector. FIG. 51 connector couples to adjacent E-Lengths webbing with through fasteners or 1 bore and E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 to additional connector, mirrored connector, or web filling optional on opposite side of webbing. Flanges may or may not be coupled to connector FIG. 51. All couplings invoke diametrically opposed fasteners for the coupled E-Blocking FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 or other E-Length terminating end. Placed strategically along E-Length to form diaphragm style blocks from E-Length to E-Length. Diaphragm blocking and connector form assemblies like; but not limited to; coffers, sills, and headers between E-Lengths.
Still referring to FIG. 51, the illustration depicts a triple vertical, flush flange to web filling E-length reception 95. 95 is CNC′d or formed for E-Length profile reception and supports E-Length by flanges with shoulders and receives vertically shouldered and coupled E-Length webbing for adhesive and diametrically opposed fastener bonding through and to web and E-Length flanges. Connector depicted intended coupling is terminating end of E-Length to provide E-Blocking flanges installation flush to E-Length termination; however, connector may be coupled anywhere along the E-Length's length. All variations illustrated of FIG. 51 perform similar functions within the E-Framing Method.
FIG. 52 shows three perspective views, demonstration, and examples of the invention's pluralities or types of E3Lumber E-Connectors titled E-Single Header/Truss Connector. FIG. 52 connector couples to adjacent E-Lengths webbing with through fasteners or 1 bore and E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 to additional connector, mirrored connector, or web filling optional on opposite side of webbing. Flanges may or may not be coupled to connector 52. All couplings invoke diametrically opposed fasteners for the coupled E-Blocking FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 or other E-Length terminating end. Placed strategically along E-Length to form diaphragm style blocks from E-Length to E-Length. Diaphragm blocking and connector form assemblies like; but not limited to; coffers, sills, and headers between E-Lengths.
Still referring to FIG. 52 depicts 106 as FIG. 29, FIG. 30, and 105 as relief cut E-Plate FIG. 29-30 with insulation fill port 107 atop FIG. 12 to FIG. 13, as a single horizontal, flush flange to web filling E-length 108 with reception on FIGS. 52 and 64. 64 is CNC′d or formed for E-Length profile reception and supports E-Length by flanges with shoulders and receives horizontally shouldered and coupled E-Length webbing for adhesive and diametrically opposed fastener bonding through and to web and E-Length flanges. Connector depicted FIG. 52 shows variation of fasteners and intended coupling is terminating end of E-Length to provide E-Blocking flanges installation flush to E-Length termination with location of 64. However, connector may be coupled anywhere along the E-Length's length. All variations illustrated of FIG. 52 perform similar functions within the E-Framing Method.
FIG. 53 features three perspective views and examples of the invention's pluralities or types of E3Lumber E-Connectors titled E-Double Header/Truss Connector. FIG. 53 connector couples to adjacent E-Lengths webbing with through fasteners or 1 bore and E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 to additional connector, mirrored connector, or web filling optional on opposite side of webbing. Flanges may or may not be coupled to connector FIG. 53. All couplings invoke diametrically opposed fasteners for the coupled E-Blocking FIG. 12, FIG. 13 or other E-Length terminating end. Placed strategically along E-Length to form diaphragm style blocks from E-Length to E-Length. Diaphragm blocking and connector form assemblies like; but not limited to; coffers, sills, and headers between E-Lengths.
Still referring to FIG. 53 illustration depicts a double horizontal, flush flange to web filling E-length reception 19. 19 is CNC′d or formed for E-Length profile reception and supports E-Length with shoulders to receive and couple E-Length webbing for adhesive and diametrically opposed fastener bonding through and to web and E-Length flanges. Connector depicted intended coupling is terminating end of E-Length to provide E-Blocking flanges installation flush to E-Length termination. However, connector may be coupled anywhere along the E-Length's length. All variations illustrated of FIG. 53 perform similar functions within the E-Framing Method.
FIG. 54 shows a demonstration in perspective view of one the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips Gable Blocking Connector used to form gable or cantilever projections from framing. It allows the use of mitered or plumb cut E-Blocking lengths or FIG. 143 coffered E-Lengths to form assemblies projecting at an angle from main run of framing or to assist in forming cantilevers, eves, gables, or other projections. FIG. 54 is angled cut to maintain plumb E-Length installations with mitered E-Blocks or E-Lengths and flush coupling to FIG. 55 as reinforcement of FIG. 54-55 mating.
FIG. 55 shows a perspective view of two apparatuses of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips Cantilever Connector used to form gable or cantilever projections from framing. It allows the use of E-Blocking lengths or FIG. 143 coffered E-Lengths to form assemblies projecting from main line framing or to assist in forming cantilevers, eves, or other projections. FIG. 55 is cut square to maintain plumb E-Length installations with mitered E-Blocks or E-Lengths and flush coupling to FIG. 54 as reinforcement of FIG. 54 and FIG. 55 mating.
FIG. 56 demonstrates a perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Hip E-Connector titled E-Anti-Slip Block. FIG. 56 is demonstrated with FIG. 28 E-Strut End Cap in a typical installation. As depicted, ceiling joist FIG. 10 is coupled with three FIG. 57 variations to resist rotation or slip of parallel but rotated 0-90-degrees to counteract force FIG. 2 installation may apply; force is transferred by FIG. 28 in any or all planes. FIG. 57 apparatuses may be used as stand-alone braces or as demonstrated 108. See FIG. 57 for variation of E-Anti-Slip Block.
FIG. 57 is a perspective view of FIG. 56 and variable sizing illustration. FIG. 57 attaches to perpendicular to E-Length webbing and flanges allowing E-Length to E-Length 90-degree abutment of flanges. Assembly in FIG. 56 is used to form and reinforce roof ridges, valleys, beams, majors, minors, and anti-slips for hip style roof framing.
FIG. 58 is a perspective view of one of the E-Framing Method E-Connectors titled E-Ledger Connector. FIG. 58 apportions the securing perpendicular placed E-lengths or Joist FIG. 10 and or stacked to each other. Permits E-Length FIG. 10 with or without FIG. 75 to form a ledger 109 and secure by terminating end to perpendicular E-Joist FIG. 10.
FIG. 59 is a perspective view of one of the E-Framing Method E-Connectors titled E-Foundation Bolted Connector Single. FIG. 59 depicts variation uses a single bolted hold down 81. As illustrated, E2Beam FIG. 17 bearing configuration secures an E2Post and Beam FIG. 17 by protrusion of flanges then using compression of the E-Lengths flange into 83 via a lifted bed configuration via a shortened block pedestal 84 and clamping friction plate 85.
FIG. 60 is a perspective view of two of the E-Framing Method E-Connector titled E-Rim Connector, Single 111 or Double Tie 110. FIG. 60 demonstrates securing from the E2Post and Beam FIG. 17, web 2, and flange 3 to perpendicular E-Joists FIG. 10 to E-Panel FIG. 127 to FIG. 136, FIG. 151 to FIG. 152 used as floor sheeting or decking 100. 110 encompasses perpendicular E-Length FIG. 2 while 111 couples to shoulder of the upper E-Length FIG. 2 connection. FIG. 41 is used to space perpendicular E-Lengths FIG. 2 and to maintain on-center installations within assembly.
FIG. 61 is a perspective view of two of the E-Framing Method E-Connectors titled E-90-Degree Connector demonstrated as one the invention's hold downs. Demonstrated by securing E2Post and Beam FIG. 17 stacked and perpendicular. FIG. 61 couples via webbing and flange encompassed attachment for both FIG. 17.
FIG. 62 is a transparent perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Connector titled E-Box to E-Box Connector Box Header Connector. FIG. 62 demonstrates the invention's apparatus securing a vertical E2Post and Beam FIG. 17 to any foundation type via connector FIG. 35. Two additional E2Post and Beams FIG. 17 horizontal by each termination end. FIG. 62 coupling to vertical FIG. 17 is by flange abutment in version 112 or webbing gusset style attachment 90 and are interchangeable to mounting. FIG. 62 reception of horizontal E-Length is by web encompassment with flange shoulder reliefs for additional support to E-Length abutment. E-Clamp-to-Center Tie shown for example placement FIG. 121 to FIG. 126.
FIG. 63 is a perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Stiffeners titled E-Stiffener. FIG. 63 depicted couples to E-Lengths webbing typically but not required bored hole 1 for E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126. The example illustrated is for reinforcement of E-Length used in higher than typical compression, tension or radial forces. As illustrated, variation increases web load capability and thus improves E-Length rigidity and or decreases deflection. E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 as 113 or common fasteners as 114. FIG. 63 are used with mirrored pairs as backers.
FIG. 64 are perspective views of the E-Framing Method E-Stiffeners titled E-Web Abutment Stiffener. FIG. 64 depicted and illustrated apparatuses are for reinforcement of E-Length used in compression load abutment or end to end attachment. As illustrated, variation 115 couples two E-Lengths flanges and webbing. 116 variation excludes flange abutment by substitution in connector. FIG. 64 are used with mirrored pairs as backers.
FIG. 65 is a perspective view and example of the E3Lumber Method or invention's E-Bridging Method titled E-Bridging. Illustrated is a plurality of E-Bridging connectors, a plurality of E-Lengths FIG. 2 to FIG. 3 and FIG. 10, a novel mechanical pass through 117, a floor or ceiling surface 118, a very novel low or short initial bridging height, a novel equalized and adjustable measurement of deflection 120, E-Panel decking or ceiling use connector trimmed to line 121 that is usable with all E-Length shapes and non-invention shapes as well, an ability to reliably span great distances, economically FIG. 65.
Still referring to FIG. 65, shows a triple E-Bridged truss or joist or inverted truss or joist. FIG. 65 demonstrates one of an infinite number of the invention's novel bridging or trussing or joisting configurations. Shown is an E-Stud FIG. 3 top chord plus E-Joists FIG. 10 center chord gapped for mechanical installation 117 coupled to E-Length FIG. 2 bottom chord. Ends of E-Bridged assembly appear in upper figure with E-Doublet FIG. 75 reinforced webbing. E-Bridging connectors are all machined or formed with or without diaphragms or blocking connection and use common or E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126. For the sake of brevity, see FIG. 65 to FIG. 74 and FIG. 152 for further coupling and assembly information. FIG. 66C is reverse or back side of FIG. 66 and as another variation E-Length FIG. 3 with E-Cap FIG. 5 is demonstrated coupled. Reference FIG. 65.
FIG. 66 is a perspective view of the E-Bridging Method E-Bridging Connectors titled E-Bridge Post Connector. FIG. 66 demonstrates horizontal or lateral stacked E-Lengths FIG. 2 as 122 or alternately FIG. 17 to form an abutted supported beam coupling to an E2Post and Beam FIG. 17 or other E-Length. Variation as depicted 123 couples upper E-Stud FIG. 3 or FIG. 65 perpendicular to lower assembly. FIG. 66 are used in mirrored pairs to encompass vertical connection web and flange, start, or begin E-Bridging FIG. 65, or frame or post or typical to the arts build in pier and beam style structures.
FIG. 67 shows a perspective view of the E-Bridging Method E-Bridging Connectors titled E-Bridge Connector with Diaphragm Blocking. FIG. 67 demonstrates vertical stacked E-Lengths FIG. 2, FIG. 10, or alternately FIG. 2 or FIG. 3 to form an inverted floor truss or joist. Variation as depicted E-Bridges E-Length FIG. 2, FIG. 10 to FIG. 2, FIG. 10 to FIG. 2 by flange-to-flange contact and transfer of web-to-web by contact with FIG. 67 formed or machined 97 and 95. FIG. 67 are used in mirrored pairs to encompass the vertical and horizontal coupling of webs and flanges. In addition, or alternately, illustration demonstrates abutment of E-length FIG. 2 or FIG. 12 to FIG. 6795 machined or formed relief to permit diaphragm blocking 125 with FIG. 12 as mirrored truss or joist run or termination end anchor point. 124 is a reverse of FIG. 67 to clarify connectors web and flange transfer by contact point 97 and 39A. Reference FIG. 65.
FIG. 68 is a perspective view of the E-Bridging Method E-Bridging Connectors titled E-Stud Bridging Connector. FIG. 68 demonstrates abutment of end capped with E-Cap FIG. 5, E-Stud FIG. 3 to lower to upper flange stacked E-Stud FIG. 3 to form an inverted floor or ceiling truss or beam. FIG. 68 is used in mirrored pairs.
Still referring to FIG. 68 depicting an upper chord formed by E-Stud FIG. 3 plus both ends of E-Stud FIG. 3 plus both ends E-Stud FIG. 3 plus E-Stud FIG. 3 coupled by mirrored FIG. 68 four times via FIG. 65; also, center upper cord, web filling bridged abutment of FIG. 3 and FIG. 3 with FIG. 75 or FIG. 69 to each's terminating end. Lower cord formed again with abutment of E-Studs FIG. 3 plus both ends of E-Stud FIG. 3 plus E-Stud FIG. 3 coupled by mirrored FIG. 68 four times via FIG. 65 and coupled to upper chord via FIG. 68 by FIG. 65. 126 illustrates 95 and 97 reliefs to couple FIG. 3's by capture by encompassing flanges 2 and webbing 3 to include E-Caps, not shown. 127 demonstrates a variation of FIG. 68 that performs same functions less E-Capped E-Lengths.
FIG. 69 is a perspective view of the E-Bridging Method E-Bridging Connectors titled E-Bridge Lite Connector. FIG. 69 demonstrates abutment of E-Length FIG. 2 end-to-end flush to FIG. 2 with web and flange coupling points with diametrically opposed fastener planes. FIG. 69 typical use is for reinforcement of E-Length end-to-end abutment within the E-Bridging system minor load connector variation illustrated.
Still referring to FIG. 69, in addition to or alternately, increases E-Length load capability typically as a result in measured deflection. Thus, it improves E-Length rigidity or decreases deflection any position along E-Length's length or while tying E-Length end to end abutment during E-Bridging. Typical to the invention's use is within chord between E-Bridged connectors to end-to-end abutment FIG. 2 or to adjust or add to FIG. 2's length or adjust E-Bridged assembly's deflection. FIG. 69 are used in mirrored pairs. FIG. 69 are variation of E-Web Abutment Stiffener FIG. 70, Doublets FIG. 75, and board shaped E-Lengths. As demonstrated, lower chord FIG. 10 and upper chord E-Length FIG. 2 to E-Length FIG. 2 end-to-end abutment. E-Bridged connection of FIG. 2 and FIG. 10 not shown on left or right of FIG. 69. See FIG. 65.
FIG. 70 shows a perspective view of the E-Bridging Method E-Bridging Connectors titled E-Abutment Reinforced Connector. FIG. 70 performs E-Length end-to-end abutment within the invention's E-Bridging system major load type shown. For brevity FIG. 70 is a variation of FIG. 69 that uses the invention's proprietary materials 128 with positive scribe to outer E-Length flange. In addition to or alternately, 129 indicates relief area variation for use with E-Capped FIG. 5 E-Stud Method FIG. 3. As another example see FIG. 72.
FIG. 71 shows a perspective view of the E-Bridging Method E-Bridging Connectors titled E-Double Abutment Reinforced Connector. FIG. 71, for brevity, is a variation of FIG. 69 and FIG. 70.
FIG. 72 features a perspective view of the E-Bridging Method E-Bridging Connector titled E-Stud Bridge and Abutment. FIG. 72, for brevity, is a variation of FIG. 69 and FIG. 70. Includes 129.
FIG. 73 shows a perspective view of the E-Bridging Method E-Bridging Connector titled E-Bridge Terminator. FIG. 73, for brevity, is a variation of FIG. 69 and FIG. 70. Includes 129 on lower chord, relief 130 to terminate a previously bridged along the chord E-Stud or E-Length.
FIG. 74 features a perspective view of the E-Bridging Method E-Bridging Connector titled E-Bridging E2Post and Beam Bridge and Abutment. FIG. 74 are also considered E-Lengths. Typical use is to couple E2Post and Beam's end-to-end through their fitment of the internal measurements of E2Post and Beam internal webbing cavities. Thus, FIG. 74 provides an end-to-end coupling, via protrusion into E-Length and then protruding into the abutting E-Length. Also, provides diametrically opposed fastener planes when coupling. In addition, or alternately, for reinforcement of E-Length major load type shown.
Still referring to FIG. 74 increases web and compression load capability and thus improves rigidity or decrease in deflection standalone or while tying two E2Post and Beam end-to-end for horizontal, vertical, or angular installation. In addition, or alternately, used to adjust E2Post and Beam deflection or compression loading design or use requirement. Used also to fill webbing cavities within E2Post and Beams as single piece deployments or full set, multiple deployments for E-Bridging. 131 demonstrates variation of web cavity size FIG. 17 to typical cavity sizes FIG. 17, depicted as variations to inventions methods.
FIG. 75 shows a perspective view of the E3Lumber Method E-Framing Fillers or E-Lengths titled E-Doublet or E-Doublet Filler. FIG. 75 is a web channel filler E-Length used to reinforce or as a backer in E-Lengths. It fills one half of web channel 132 along entire or partial E-Length length as flush scribed to flange 2 or as protrusion. Typical use as a sill, nailer, machinable or formed surface, backer, trim or moulding, or stiffener. Comes in many variations and material compositions that also adjust an E-Length's load bearing or end use.
FIG. 76 features a perspective view of the E3Lumber Method E-Framing Fillers or E-Lengths titled E-King Filler. FIG. 76 for expeditious reasons is a variation of FIG. 75. FIG. 75 fills both halves of web channels 133 along two parallel side-by-side installed E-Lengths. In addition, or alternately, FIG. 76 protrudes one half the distance of web recess 134 of flange protrusion for alternate assembly requirements.
Still referring to FIG. 76 is typical to invention's use is to form a king stud, a beam, joist, or ridge beam when placed between two E-lengths. It also forms a nailer, machinable surface, or stiffener, backers and otherwise. Comes in many hybrid forms as illustrated in FIGS. 76 and 134 to adjust E-lengths load bearing or end use.
FIG. 77 is a perspective view of the E-Framing Method titled E-Plate Unused Web Groove Filler. FIG. 77 for expeditious reasons is a variation of FIG. 44. FIG. 77 fills unused web grooves in E-Plate FIG. 29 to improve deflection and three axes yield. Used with adhesive and fasteners, FIG. 77 fills web channel FIG. 29A.
FIG. 78 features a perspective view of the E3Lumber Method E-Framing Fillers or E-Lengths titled E-Filler or E-Rim Filler. FIG. 78 closes or blocks ends of horizontal E-Lengths and provides fastening to E-Length Ends while maintaining on-center discipline. In addition, or alternately, vented 138, and/or provides an insulation barrier or fill dam. Also, incorporates diametrically opposed fastener planes. Example depicted requires filled FIG. 75 web channels 2 in E-Length FIG. 2 as rafter, truss, or joist FIG. 10 or E-Capped E-Length or as in E-Stud Method E-Stud. See also FIG. 110 to FIG. 111.
FIG. 79 is a perspective view of the E3Lumber Method E-Framing Fillers or E-Lengths titled E-Rim Filler. FIG. 79 for expeditious reasons is a variation of FIG. 78. The non-vented variation provides flush, filled webbing ends for diametrically opposed fastener planes for filled FIG. 75 or not filled webbing 139 in E-Length rafter, truss, or joist connections on ends of E-Lengths. FIG. 79 sits atop E-Framing wall flush or scribed positive to outer wall when elongated as sheathing or eve use. See also FIG. 110 to FIG. 111.
FIG. 80 shows a perspective view of the E3Lumber Method E-Framing Fillers or E-Lengths titled E-Fillers Lengths or E-Mini Filler. FIG. 80 is a web channel filler E-Mini Length used to reinforce or as a backer in E-Mini Lengths. It fills one half of an E-Mini Length web channel 140 or doubles web channel 141 along entire or partial E-Mini Lengths length as scribed to flange 2. Typical use as a sill, nailer, machinable or formed surface, backer, trim or moulding, or stiffener. Comes in many variations and material compositions that also adjust an E-Mini Length's load bearing or end use.
FIG. 81 features a plan view and innovative example of one of the invention's novel methods the E-Snake Charmer Method hereafter E-Snake Charmer. FIG. 81 and its plurality of apparatuses form, frame, dry in, and finish radius walls. As shown, arc origin areas 143 to 149 angle is measured inside and outside as radius or chord as measured between E-Length's 2 to determine angle of apparatuses required for a radius wall. As determined, for angle less than 180-degree arcs, origin angle is also determined. Formulaic assessment for CNC machine reliefs of FIG. 83 through FIG. 85 is determined. In example: origin angle 143 of radius wall is 18-degrees. Radius desired equals chord length as is roughed measured between 143-144 demonstrating a finished inside chord of 43.75. Arc origin example area 143-144 is demonstrated between to 145-146-147 is a 13′- 29/32 inside cord with its on-center run corresponding to an outside chord and run 15′- 21/32 with E-Length's inside wall center pivoted 18-degrees to meet outside on-center requirements of plan. Thus plates FIG. 83 to FIG. 85 can couple or couple to E-Length providing web 3 encompassment perpendicular throughout chord length and maintain on-center discipline. Determination of miter angle of each plate FIG. 83 to FIG. 85 can be determined by angle between E-Lengths again 147-144 Angle derived is consummate to center of assembly, chord length, on-center requirements, and miter angles required for all Snake Charmer apparatuses FIG. 83 to FIG. 96.
FIG. 81B shows a profile and sectional view of FIG. 81 demonstrating sole and upper plate FIGS. 83-85 and FIG. 88 placements. In addition, demonstrates E-Snake Charmer plates as configured in lower or upper plate use, or as in mirrored installation and coupling of apparatuses.
FIG. 82 provides an example in perspective view of the invention's novel methods E-Snake Charmer Method. Depicted, E-Snake Charmer upper and lower plates, E-Lengths, and E-Blocking forming radius wall.
FIG. 83 shows a perspective view of the E-Snake Charmer Method E-Snake Charmer Plate titled E-Snake R Plate. FIG. 83 is comprised of upper 151 and lower 150 with web reception 95 and flange shoulder 97. In addition, FIG. 83 compress web along edge 152 while over or underlayer and abutted plate next in series provides flange shoulder. Plates are mirrored apparatuses so sole 150 and top plate 151 are the same apparatus with intervening angles with overlap 153 typical of all plates in series. Common fasteners are applied top-down 150 or upwards or top-down 151. Variability in apparatus is vast to include insulation port or mechanical chase 84C, degree of departure or arrival to next apparatus in series. See FIG. 93 to FIG. 94.
FIG. 84 shows a perspective view of the E-Snake Charmer Method, E-Snake Charmer Plate as E-Snake A Plate. FIG. 84 is a variation of FIG. 83 with demonstration of 156 mentioned earlier. And showing reception overlay 153 more clearly.
FIG. 85 features a perspective view of the E-Snake Charmer Method E-Snake Charmer Blocking as E-Snake B Plate. FIG. 85 is a variation of FIG. 83.
FIG. 86 is a variation of FIG. 12, FIG. 13. Illustration demonstrates 32 mitered E-Length ends and 31 CNC radius both required for E-Snake Charmer Method use. Note: right side and web channel inside flanges of FIG. 13 are not radiused in example. One of those edges always acts as primer key to CNC modification of apparatus. Also demonstrated FIG. 87 to FIG. 88.
FIG. 87 is a perspective 160 and plan 159 view of the E-Snake Charmer Method titled E-Snake Web Stretcher. FIG. 87 demonstrates a web mounted E-Blocking FIG. 13 filler version and Web and flange encompassing version 160.
FIG. 88 features a perspective FIG. 88 and plan view 161 of the E-Snake Charmer Method titled E-Snake Flange Stretcher. FIG. 88 demonstrates a web mounted E-Blocking FIG. 13 filler version that overtakes E-Blocking inner and outer interior and exterior, scribed positive to horizontal flanges to provide tight E-Snake Charmer radius walls a guide for finish sheet material as opposed to flat spot mid-point between E-Lengths. FIG. 88 demonstrates variable inside radius 162 and outer radius 163 to form inner and outer sheet materials to horizontal plates FIG. 83 to FIG. 85 and vertical E-Lengths FIG. 2.
FIG. 89 features three 3 plan views of the E-Snake Charmer Method titled E-Snake Arc Starter. FIG. 89 demonstrates three variations of E-Connector Blocking each are a variation of FIG. 7 The E-California Block Connector. In a matter of matting an E-Snake Charmer wall perpendicular or angular to a flat wall, the wall must have attachment point to begin radius. FIG. 89 arc-starters provide a modified California or Western style corner FIG. 7 to begin from. However, the leeward stud towards radius wall must incorporate an angled configured FIG. 89 for radius wall to start coupling the first E-Length at less or more than 90-degrees. Although, arc starters can come in all degrees depicted as example of shape: 164 is a 54-degree arc starter, 165 a 36-degree, and 166 a 9-degree.
FIG. 90 is a prospective view of the E-Snake Charmer Method titled E-Snake Charmer Offset Double Header Connector. FIG. 90 is a variation of FIG. 50. FIG. 90 demonstrates offset flange installation 167 ridge and web mounting to machined or formed like FIG. 50. Attachment to E-Length to accept E-Blocking FIG. 12 attached to 168 and supported by shoulder 97. Used as one method to accommodate a double continuous header FIG. 147 or sill installation by offsetting inside E-Blocking Length inside of wall radius within E-Snake Charmer radius wall applications. Also, machined or formed to an exact wall radius or machined or formed to an adjustable range of radius plus or minus 15 degrees.
FIG. 91 is a plan 169, profile 170, and prospective view FIG. 91 of the E-Snake Charmer Method titled E-Snake Block Connector. FIG. 91 is a variation of FIG. 45. FIG. 91 demonstrates chamfered 171 machined or formed connector for E-Length to accept and envelope E-Blocking web when used in E-Snake Charmer applications.
FIG. 92 is a plan 172, profile 173, and prospective views. FIG. 92 of the E-Snake Charmer Method titled E-Snake Block Connector II. FIG. 92 is a variation of FIG. 91. FIG. 92 also demonstrates chamfered 174 machined or formed connector for E-Length to accept and shoulder E-Blocking web when used in E-Snake Charmer applications.
FIG. 93 is a plan view and example of the order of operations to assemble E-Snake Charmer formed walls using E-Snake Charmer apparatuses FIG. 83 to FIG. 85. As depicted looking down or up the entire plate is viewable in sequential dependence. Demonstrated is completed machined, formed, or laminated in place plates.
FIG. 94 is a profile view and example of the order of operations to assemble E-Snake Charmer formed walls using E-Snake Charmer Plate FIG. 83 to FIG. 86, FIG. 88 referencing FIG. 81 to FIG. 81B and FIG. 93 to FIG. 96.
FIG. 95 is a plan view and example of the order of operations to assemble E-Snake Charmer formed walls using E-Snake Charmer Plate FIG. 83 to FIG. 86. Depicted in bottom plate orientation and mirrored top are the apparatuses mounting facial shape. See FIG. 81 to FIG. 81B and FIG. 93 to FIG. 94.
FIG. 96 is a plan view and example of the order of operations to assemble E-Snake Charmer formed walls using E-Snake Charmer Plate FIG. 83 to FIG. 86. Considered the mid-plate and mirrored for top plate use FIG. 95 and FIG. 96 are laminated together to form 83 to FIG. 85. Depicted as if looking at the top of an installed plate in example, looking down at sole plate. See FIG. 81 to FIG. 81B and FIG. 93 to FIG. 95.
FIG. 97 is a perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips Double Header. FIG. 97 provides flush, filled webbing channels and diametrically opposed fastener planes at all couplings. Illustrated: E-Length FIG. 2 top of wall framing to rafter, truss, or joist FIG. 10 connections while providing a continuous double header FIG. 97 with shouldered webbing E-blocking FIG. 12. Used in mirrored pairs or solely this novel feature eliminates upper plates in wall assemblies and allows window and door installation anywhere in wall. Geometry is variable in this shaped or formed connector to match intended use. Accepts common 175 or E-Clamp-to-Center fasteners FIG. 97. 176 is reverse side of FIG. 97 to demonstrate clamping of web channel 39A to 97 when used in mirror pairs.
FIG. 98 is a perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips Double Header to Rafter and Joist Connector. FIG. 98 provides flush, filled webbing channels and diametrically opposed fastener planes at all couplings. Illustrated: E-Length FIG. 2 top of wall framing to rafter FIG. 10 coupling while providing an additional ceiling joist coupling FIG. 10 over top of double header coupling FIG. 98 with shouldered webbing E-blocking FIG. 12. Used in mirrored pairs or solely this novel feature eliminates upper plates in wall assemblies and allows window and door installation anywhere in wall. Geometry is variable in this shaped or formed connector to match intended use. Accepts common 177 or E-Clamp-to-Center fasteners FIG. 98. 178 is reverse side of FIG. 98 to demonstrate clamping of web channel 39A to 97 when used in mirror pairs.
FIG. 99 shows four perspective and one elevation or profile 179 view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips E-Ridge Board Connector II. FIG. 99 provides flush, filled webbing channels and diametrically opposed fastener planes at all couplings. Illustrated 180 providing a single or alternately a double ridge board or gutter installed upside down, with flush to inverted upper E-Lengths to illustration coupled to E-Blocking thus forming diaphragm FIG. 12 and bored for E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 124. Illustration 39A demonstrates E-Length terminating end shoulder and encompassment when used in pairs coupling, as in encompasses E-length by web and lower flange 181 demonstrates reverse and mirror of FIG. 99 with 97 clamping of E-Lengths and flange shoulders when coupled in mirrored pairs, 179 demonstrates by elevation typical angular shape, with common fastener locations. FIG. 99 eliminates single or spliced end ridge or gutter board by substituting with diaphragm E-Blocking FIG. 12. FIG. 99 is by assembly example 180 Cross Datum Construction Method or otherwise apparatus.
FIG. 100 shows four perspective and one profile 182 view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips E-Ridge Board Connector II. For brevity FIG. 100 is a variation of FIG. 99. Illustrated differences; relief 95 is set lower than peak of connector, 183 thus allowing FIG. 10 to be used inverted and or supported from below; alternately FIG. 100 accepts E-Blocking FIG. 12 to be supported below coupling relief 95. Lower supporting 184 E-Length FIG. 2 reinforces assembly for greater spans or higher resistance to load requirements.
FIG. 101 features a perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips Ridge Board. FIG. 101 provides flush, filled webbing channels, and diametrically opposed common fastener planes at all couplings for plumb or mitered cut E-Length coupling. FIG. 101 E-Hips Ridge Board can be stacked 185 in conjunction with E-Bridged Lengths or E-Lengths. FIG. 101 allows a one length ridge or gutter board and that can be under reinforced 186 for extreme loading. Geometry is variable in this shaped or formed E-Length to match its intended use.
FIG. 102 is a perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips Major or Minor Connector. FIG. 102 provides angled receiving and fully embodied E-Length terminating end webbing FIG. 29A coupling and diametrically opposed common fastener planes for double mitered E-Length mating angles are required. As in major or minor roof rafter or truss couplings installations. FIG. 102 is placed into webbing channel of E-Lengths secured and revives an angular ran E-Length end typically with FIG. 102 on both ends angle 187 and second angle 188 plus on opposite end of E-Stud additional angle 187 plus 188 equals 180 or 90 degrees totals 45 or 90-degrees each angle. This novel feature allows major or minor hip style rafter connections to E-Lengths and can be under reinforced for extreme loading. Cross Datum Construction Method required web receiving by envelopment FIG. 29A demonstrated.
FIG. 103 is a perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips Birds Mouth Rafter to Plate Connector. FIG. 103 provides flush, filled webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Length FIG. 2 wall to an extended rafter FIG. 2 forming an eve. In addition, FIG. 103 demonstrates a continuous double header 189 as FIG. 31 with E-blocking FIG. 12. See FIG. 31. For additional brevity, FIG. 103 is a variation of FIG. 97 and FIG. 98.
FIG. 104 shows a perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips E-Length titled E-Hips Cornice Lengths. FIG. 104 is a variation of FIG. 78 to FIG. 79. FIG. 104 provides flush, finish and diametrically opposed fastener planes to E-Length plumb or straight cut rafter, truss, or joist ends. In addition, provides reinforcement to rafter or truss end FIG. 2 should FIG. 106 and FIG. 12 not be installed. In hip roof framing FIG. 104 eliminates exposed E-Length ends as rafters that accept facia mounting and forms cornices. Accepts common fasteners. May or may not be E-Panel configured.
FIG. 105 features a plan 190, profile 191, and elevation 192 view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips Two Plane Connector. FIG. 105 provides dual angled receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in E-Length ends used as eve or cornice framing members. Used in pairs to create corners of varying degrees plan view 190, this novel feature allows eve, cornice or gable type hip rafter connections to E-Length Blocking. Typical use is hip roof major or minor rafter protruding 45-degree from structure as 190 is to E-Lengths FIG. 2.
FIG. 106 is a perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips Plumb Eve Connector. FIG. 106 provides right angle receiving for flush, filled end webbing, diametrically opposed fastener planes, and supported end flanges in E-Lengths when used as eve or cornice members returning to structure under eve or soffit supports for extended eves or soffits. Variations depicted; 196 is placed into web channel of perpendicular E-Length coupling to E-Length FIG. 2. 195 installs flat or flush to surface 193. 194 is bottom of eve or soffit elevation line on exterior of structure 193.
FIG. 107 features a plan 197, profile 198, and elevation 199 view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Blocking titled E-Hips Truss Style Eve Blocking. FIG. 107 sandwiches the end webbing of E-Length formed rafters or trusses to allow eve, cornice or gable type eve connections to E-Lengths extended to structure 193 and allowing E-Blocking FIG. 12 between rafter ends. 199 elevation demonstrates mirrored pairs of FIG. 107 sandwiching a plumb cut E-Length FIG. 2 as a rafter end. 198 demonstrates coupling of E-Length is in a side mount so it can return to structure 193 to connector 195.
FIG. 108 shows a perspective view of the E-Framing Method E-Hips Connectors titled E-Hips Sheathing Ledger Board Shiplap. FIG. 108 provides coupling via flush, filled webbing channel reliefs FIG. 29A and diametrically opposed fastener planes at all couplings; in addition, or alternately, angled E-Length receiving FIG. 29A. Demonstrated by FIG. 108 is an example of inventions versatility; FIG. 108 is an eve board FIG. 104, or sheathing ledger board FIG. 3 to FIG. 40 as combination thereof, or rim board FIG. 78 to FIG. 79 inverted install. 200 is shiplap joinery intended to provide overlap or wall framing and couple flush to interior or exterior sheathing. In addition, FIG. 108 is machined or formed to maintain on-centers in joist, rafter, or truss installations. As additional examples: FIG. 108 is used on the ends of roof truss with modification of 95 to accept plumb angle cut rafters for facia only and or FIG. 108 is fastened flush to plumb cut rafter ends to form facia again and 95 couples E-block framing to return to structure as in FIG. 106 to form under eve frame of soffit.
FIG. 109 is a perspective view of the E-Truss Method E-Truss Connector titled E-Truss Chord to Strut Connector. FIG. 109 provides angled and parallel receiving for flush, filled E-Length webbing channels, upper and lower flange coupling, and clamping of those apparatuses with additional connecter installed as mirrored assembly 203 with diametrically opposed fastener planes. FIG. 109 further demonstrates its high variations possible within E-Truss Connectors since all are machined or formed to maintain on centers, assembly discipline and contingency, along with variable coupling angles within the E-Truss Method aligned to project requirements. 201 demonstrates one reverse perspective of FIG. 109 plurality of variations. 202 demonstrates typical E-Length relief for E-Length reception and coupling and in example, lower relief use as a strut, upper parallel relief use as chord coupling; depicted within an E-Truss assembly example in FIG. 1 or FIG. 153. In addition, or alternately, this novel apparatus allows on-site roof truss assembly. Furthermore, E-Truss Method is part in the invention's Cross Datum Construction Method via their ability to be erected in series and not all at once. Current in the art, the entire roof truss assembly must be installed as one apparatus. Also eliminates complicated framing miters or connections. In example, E-Truss connectors maintain reception and departure angles and E-Lengths the length; therefor connectors maintain assembly geometry while the E-Truss Method maintains final assembly's outcome. Geometry is highly variable in the shaped or formed connectors to match intended use. E-Truss apparatuses are lumber or other dissimilar in properties top plate compatible for use in the E-Stud Method. Accepts E-Clamp-to-Center Ties and/or common fasteners and with or without diaphragm recess 125 E-Blocking coupling modifications 125. See FIG. 1 and FIG. 153 for additional examples.
FIG. 110 is a perspective view of the E-Truss Method E-Truss Connector titled E-Truss Chord Connector, Double Header, Truss End. For the sake of brevity FIG. 110 is variation of FIG. 109 to FIG. 120. FIG. 110 demonstrates its own variation of E-Truss connectors with the addition of double E-Blocking FIG. 12 forming a continuous double header FIG. 31, partially shown. 204 demonstrates reverse and mirror of FIG. 110 further demonstrating the expansion as compared to FIG. 109 of coupling reliefs with the integration of E-Connector similar to FIG. 50 and further coupling reliefs 205 for rafter or ceiling joist coupling. Also, FIG. 78 to FIG. 79 is represented in its own variation as 206. See FIG. 1 and FIG. 153 for additional examples.
FIG. 111 is a perspective view of the E-Truss Method E-Truss Connector titled E-Truss End Chord Connector. For the sake of brevity FIG. 111 is variation of FIG. 109 to FIG. 120. FIG. 111 demonstrates its own variations of E-Truss connectors with the addition of 207 demonstrating reverse and mirror of FIG. 111 further demonstrating the variability of coupling reliefs for rafter or ceiling joist coupling without FIG. 110's FIG. 50 extension. Also, FIG. 78 to FIG. 79 is represented in its own two end notched both ends receive two notches, FIG. 4 notches per apparatus variation that also demonstrate FIG. 109 to FIG. 120 sizing of coupling variables. See FIG. 1 and FIG. 153 for additional examples. Rafter or ceiling joist depicted can exceed to cantilever the depicted flush scribe 208.
FIG. 112 is a perspective view of the E-Truss Method E-Truss Connector titled E-Truss Ridge Connector Standard. For the sake of brevity FIG. 112 is a variation of FIG. 109 to FIG. 120. FIG. 112 demonstrates its own variations of E-Truss connectors with the addition 209 demonstrating reverse and mirror 211 of FIG. 112 and further demonstrating the variability of coupling reliefs for E-Lengths for top chord 210 and strut 211 configurations. Also demonstrated with 125 E-Blocking relief. See FIGS. 1 and 153 for additional examples.
FIG. 113 is a perspective view of the E-Truss Method E-Truss Connector titled E-Truss Ridge Connector Reinforced. For the sake of brevity FIG. 113 is variation of FIG. 109 to FIG. 120. FIG. 113 demonstrates its own variations of E-Truss connectors with reinforcement by additional girth, material configuration, E-Length sizing FIG. 2, and Strut E-Length 212; in addition, or alternately, E-blocking relief FIG. 67B is present for ridge board application and FIG. 113 is demonstrated in mirrored set. See FIG. 1 and FIG. 153 for additional examples.
FIG. 114 is a perspective view of the E-Truss Method E-Truss Connector titled E-Truss Center Connector. For the sake of brevity FIG. 114 is variation of FIG. 109 to FIG. 120. FIG. 114 demonstrates its own variations of E-Truss connectors with multiple receiving angles for three E-Lengths 213, E-Length sizing, and optional split E-Bridging Method of singular bottom or top chord E-Length 214. See FIG. 1 and FIG. 153 for additional examples.
FIG. 115 features a perspective view of the E-Truss Method E-Truss Connector titled E-Truss Double Strut Connector I. For the sake of brevity FIG. 115 is generally a variation of FIG. 109 to FIG. 120 and specifically FIG. 114. FIG. 115's reverse 215 demonstrates lack of third coupling or receiving angle 213. See FIG. 1 and FIG. 153 for additional examples.
FIG. 116 is a perspective view of the E-Truss Method E-Truss Connector titled E-Truss Double Strut Connector II. For the sake of brevity FIG. 116 is generally a variation of FIG. 109 to FIG. 120 and specifically FIG. 114. FIG. 116's reverse shows chord running top 217 of connector FIG. 116 and two angled coupling or receiving reliefs 216. See FIG. 1 and FIG. 153 for additional examples.
FIG. 117 is a perspective view of the E-Hip Method E-Hips Connector titled E-Commercial Ridge Board to Sisters Connector. FIG. 117 provides angled perpendicular receiving for flush, filled end webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in sistered E-Lengths in rafter 218 as roof framing installations. FIG. 117 is machined or formed to maintain on-centers and angles in high load roof installations. Used in mirrored pairs with or without E-Fillers or E-Doublets FIG. 75. FIG. 117 provides connections for sistered E-Lengths 218 as rafters and E-lengths as purlins 219. Used in mirrored pairs, FIG. 117 sandwiches a single or multiple E-Lengths by filling webbing channel and supporting upper flange to form ridge board 220FIG. 117.3. In addition, or alternately, FIG. 117 can be reinforced with structure below assembly 221 or inverted to form gutter. FIG. 117 can also use multiple angle E-Length reception, cants, or variation to specific application. See FIG. 1 for additional examples.
FIG. 118 is an enlarged example of FIG. 70 demonstrating common fastener use in accordance with invention's scope.
FIG. 119 is a plan 222 and mirrored perspective 223 views of the E-Truss Method E-Truss Connector titled E-Truss Vert Connector. For the sake of brevity FIG. 119 is generally a variation of FIG. 109 to FIG. 120. FIG. 119 provides straight or angled receiving for flush, filled webbing and diametrically opposed fastener planes in coupling E-Lengths in roof truss installations or otherwise. Used in forming over roof deck extensions or projections like chimneys, skylights, or alternate roof elevations. See FIG. 1 and FIG. 153 for additional examples.
FIG. 120 a perspective view of the E-Truss Method E-Truss Connector titled E-Truss Vert Extend Connector. For the sake of brevity FIG. 120 is generally a variation of FIG. 109 to FIG. 120 and specifically FIG. 119. 225, a perspective of 224, demonstrates variation in angled reception of E-Length through center of connector 226. See FIG. 1 and FIG. 153 for additional examples.
FIG. 121 is a profile 227, elevation 228, various profiles 229, and enlarged profile 230 of the E-Framing Method E-Fastener titled E-Clamp-to-Center Tie FIG. 121 to FIG. 126. Consult FIG. 121 to FIG. 126 for illustrations and examples. FIG. 121 is illustrated by view 227 as typical to the invention FIG. 123 fastener placement consisting of E-Connector FIG. 121. Demonstrates bore through E-Length webbing 3 single web shown and the installed typical bored 1 connector FIG. 121 as FIG. 123 on matching tapered 237 to 238 heads and torqued or secured by pulling ratcheting penetrating the assembly; view 228 demonstrates tapered bore 1 and tapered heads 231 to 232 and 237 to 238 placement in connector; view 229 provides multiple views of ratcheting or cable tie assemblies FIG. 125 and tie head assemblies 237 to 238; view 230 provides an enlarged profile of cable tie or ratcheting assembly FIG. 125. See FIG. 121 to FIG. 125 for additional details.
FIG. 122 shows two perspective views 234 to 235 of an in-scope variations of the E-Framing Method E-Fastener titled E-Clamp-to-Center Tie Beaded Cable. FIG. 122 is comprised of a beaded cord 236 as opposed to ratcheting cord FIG. 125, a locking diaphragm 233 within head FIG. 122.2 maintains one direction of cord movement while the end head 234 contains beaded cord fixed in position 122A. See FIG. 121 to FIG. 125 for additional details.
FIG. 123 is a perspective view 234 to 235 of an in-scope variations of the E-Framing Method E-Fastener titled E-Clamp-to-Center Tie E-Ratcheting or E-Cable Tie. FIG. 123 is comprised of a ratcheting cable tie, serrated, or geared FIG. 125 as opposed to beaded cable 236, a locking tongue mechanism 239 fixed within head 237 that maintains one direction of ratcheting cable movement while the end head 238 contains the cable FIG. 125 fixed in position.
Still referring to FIG. 123 demonstrates sprung downward tongue internal mechanism 239 that allows serrated, geared, or beaded cord one direction of unrestricted travel without unlock tool FIG. 126. See FIG. 121 to FIG. 125 for additional details.
FIG. 124 features perspective views of an in-scope variation of the E-Framing Method E-Fastener titled E-Clamp-to-Center Tie Standard Heads. FIG. 124 are the self-centering heads of E-Clamp-to-Center Tie. The head and end head/tail are elongated cone shapes that force each into to tapered bore centers. Heads simultaneously center within aligned bored and similar bored items invention's apparatuses thus, while under steadily increasing closure or clamping pressure, the bore each head is engaged which causes force towards center of bore. As illustrated for FIG. 123 head 237 with tongue mechanism 239 end head for that assembly 238 for FIG. 122 illustration, head 232 with diaphragm mechanism 233 and end head 231. See FIG. 121 to FIG. 125 for additional details.
FIG. 125 features perspective views of an in-scope variation of the E-Framing Method E-Fastener titled E-Cable Ties Various Lengths. FIG. 125 further demonstrates or represents FIGS. 123 and 236 serrated, geared, or beaded cord cables or cords that catch an internal mechanism 239 or 233 within heads FIG. 124 to lock the fastener in a permanent torqued as self-aligned clamped posture. 240 shows flats on end of cables or cord that fix flush into heads 237-238. Also FIG. 125 material composition governs stretch and yield and thus regulates applied force to assembly FIG. 121 as 227 between the two heads FIG. 124. E-Clamp-to-Center Ties create a pre-arranged or specified torqued via clamping force to apparatuses placed in between them. In addition, beaded or tapered 241 cable is pointed on leading edge entering bore and half round along its length, thus, helps alignment of apparatuses to tapered bore and as bored to their reception of cable diameter; also, beaded cord 236 is comprised of beads sized to same with marginal clearance bore diameter and perform same function as 241. Note variation of beaded cord is not flexible and can therefore be used like the inflexible FIG. 125. See FIG. 121 to FIG. 125 for additional details.
FIG. 126 shows two perspective views of an in-scope variation of the E3Lumber Method E-Tools titled E-Clamp-to-Center Release Tool. FIG. 126 depicts two variations of release tools: beaded chain release tool 242 and ratcheting, serrated or geared cable FIG. 125 release tool 243. Both work similar in function when forced into 233 or 239 exits the tools shield the engaging or locking mechanisms 233 and 239 from either beaded chain 236 or serrated or geared cable FIG. 125, thus opposes singular direction of travel by blocking sprung locking mechanism; thus, allowing E-Clamp-to-Center Ties to fully release clamping pressure or adjust clamping pressure downwards. See FIG. 121 to FIG. 125 for additional details.
FIG. 127 shows a cut away and transparent perspective view of the E3Lumber Method E-Panel Method titled E-Panel with Conversion Strip. FIG. 127 demonstrates the horizontal back-side placement on sheet stock of one variation of the E-Panel Conversion Strip 245 and enlarged tear-out view 245. Illustrated example further demonstrates an E-Length FIG. 2 and female compression grooves FIGS. 4 and 245 flange 2 attached with fasteners and or adhesive with protrusion matching internal dimension of FIG. 4 as a male compression apparatus 248. The E-Panel FIG. 127 and E-Length FIG. 2 join compositely by compression of FIGS. 4 and 245 with or without adhesive. 244 is a convex mating joint that is convex opposite end of sheet. Thus, no exposed fasteners in E-Panels opposite perspective or its face. Also depicted; typical to E-Panel end of panel or termination female joinery 247 also enlarged tear-out view 247 and male begin or start of E-Panel joinery 246 also enlarged tear-out view 246. See FIG. 1, FIG. 128 to FIG. 136, and FIG. 150 to FIG. 151 for further exhibits and details.
FIG. 128 is a cut away and transparent perspective view of the E3Lumber Method E-Panel Method titled E-Panel. FIG. 128 demonstrates the back-side horizontal or vertical machined or formed reliefs 251 and of one variation of the E-Panel male coupling joinery 249 also enlarged tear-out 249 conversion strip 245 and enlarged tear-out view 245. Illustrated example demonstrates an E-Length FIG. 2 and female compression grooves FIG. 4 coupling with E-Panel FIG. 128 male protrusion matching internal dimension of FIG. 4 as a male compression apparatus 249. Thus, E-Panel FIG. 128 and E-Length FIG. 2 join compositely by compression of FIGS. 4 and 249 with or without adhesive and or fasteners. Thus again, no exposed fasteners in E-Panel FIG. 128 opposite perspective or face. See FIG. 1, FIG. 128 to FIG. 136, and FIG. 150 to FIG. 151 for further exhibits and details.
FIG. 129 is a cut away and transparent perspective view of the E3Lumber Method, E-Panel Method, and E-Framing Method titled E-Panel within E-Framing. For the sake of brevity FIG. 129 is a variation of FIG. 128. FIG. 129 demonstrates the back-side horizontal machined or formed reliefs role as 251 and vertical as 250. Illustrated example demonstrates E-Connector FIG. 50 forming a continuous double header between two E-Lengths FIG. 2, thus requiring horizontal E-Panel relief 251. In addition, assembly depicted are supported vertically and coupled to FIG. 29, FIG. 30 and header FIG. 31, E-Panel FIG. 128 fits into vertical relief 250 containing 249 with planned flange clearance and rests or is shouldered horizontally by relief 251. E-Panel is then slid horizontally toward joinery opening, enough to use-up flange relief 250 which is equal to depth of joinery all the while pressure is maintained against E-Length's FIG. 2 to couple in 249 enlargement view. Thus, E-Panel FIG. 128 and E-Length's FIG. 2 join compositely by compression of FIGS. 4 and 249 with or without adhesive and or fasteners. Wall framing run direction changes in example: one room to another dividing wall or partition wall are accommodated by rotating panel on its center axis 180-degrees to accommodate directional changes in joinery to upper or bottom placed reliefs 251. E-Panels are installable in any run direction within the E-Framing Method using Cross Datum Construction Method. See FIG. 1, FIG. 128 to FIG. 136, FIG. 150 to FIG. 151 for further exhibits and details.
FIG. 130 is an elevation view back side of the E3Lumber Method E-Panel Method titled E-Panel Backside. For the sake of brevity FIG. 130 is a variation of FIG. 128 to FIG. 129. FIG. 130 is a plan view showing the backside of a typical sized E-Panel as a sheet of various make-up. FIG. 130 demonstrates machined or formed reliefs or clearance channels for E-Lengths and header and footer assemblies, between leaders 252; horizontal relief 251 and vertical E-Length relief 250 with joinery FIG. 128A; terminating end joinery 247 and E-Panel beginning with hidden fastener groove 246. 253 demonstrates direction to apply force to E-Panel FIG. 128 to FIG. 129 to engage or couple FIGS. 2 to 249 to 247. Once coupled, common fasteners hidden are applied angularly into 247 hidden fastener groove; thus, locking panel into joinery and permanently in place. See FIG. 1, FIG. 128 to FIG. 136, and FIG. 150 to FIG. 151 for further exhibits and details.
FIG. 131 is an elevation view back side of the E3Lumber Method E-Panel Method titled E-Panel Rough Opening or E-RO. For the sake of brevity FIG. 131 is a variation of FIG. 128 to FIG. 130, specifically, a reduction in size FIG. 130. FIG. 131 demonstrates one example of the invention's factory sized to E-Framing Method and used within Cross Datum Construction Method to continue full size interior or exterior E-Panel finishing or exterior sheathing in reduced size requirement above or below window and door framing rough openings. FIG. 131 sizing as in E-Framings standardized sizing for rough opening method equivalence, not the arts non-standardized rough opening or placement of rough openings demonstrates invention's commitment to zero waste and utilizing methods jack or cripple studs continued on-center discipline completely in sync with invention's standardized placements. FIG. 131 fits standard room heights above standard door heights; in addition, or alternately, fits standard floor to windowsill heights; reliefs 251 and 250 as do all E-Panels vary with on-center requirement and E-Length size and shape type. See FIG. 1, FIG. 128 to FIG. 136, and FIG. 150 to FIG. 151 for further exhibits and details.
FIG. 132 is a plan view enlarged demonstration 352 of the E3Lumber Method E-Panel Method. In addition, or alternately, profile views of E-Panel inside corner trim E-Lengths titled E-Panel Inside Corner Trims. For the sake of brevity FIG. 132 is an example of FIG. 128 to FIG. 131. FIG. 132 is comprised of five profiles 254 to 258 demonstrating various examples of inside corner profiles view of some of the E-Panel Inside Corner Trims numerous profiles available. Within plan view 352, FIG. 132. Demonstrates FIG. 132 use within inventions E-Panel Method FIG. 128 use. Note relief 251 is shortened to accommodate 254 to 258 and use or adoption or conversion to E-Panel Method requires elimination of all reliefs 250 and 251 but is practical with a size variation not shown. Plan view 352 is an enlarged example of fitment and arrangement of FIG. 128 and a few of its varying configurations. As illustrated E-Panel FIG. 128 end-to-end abutment 246 and 247; Typical, E-Panel inside corner abutment 352: E-California Corner Block FIG. 7 and E-Plate FIG. 30 and E-Doublets FIG. 75, forming Western corner abutment to demonstrate E-Panel FIG. 128 inside corner 352 and 254-258 variations; E-Panel relief 250; E-Panel compression coupling 249 and compression coupling FIG. 4 on E-Length FIG. 2. See FIG. 1, FIG. 128 to FIG. 136, and FIG. 150 to FIG. 151 for further exhibits and details.
FIG. 133 shows profile views 259 to 262 of the E3Lumber Method E-Panel Method. In addition, or alternately, the profile views depict variations of E-Panel outside corner E-Lengths titled E-Panel Outside Corner Lengths. For the sake of brevity FIG. 133 is an example of FIG. 128 to FIG. 132. FIG. 133 is comprised of four profiles 259-262 with each demonstrating various examples of FIG. 133 profiles available to invention. As illustrated, E-Panel FIG. 128 end-to-end abutment male joinery 246 is incorporated in all views to demonstrate rounding a framed corner or continuing an E-Panel run around a 90-degree corner with E-Panel FIG. 128 using the FIG. 133 apparatus. Also demonstrated, relief clearance to apply FIG. 133 to FIG. 2 via FIG. 133 reliefs as demonstrated in FIG. 134. In addition, see FIG. 1, FIG. 128 to FIG. 136, and FIG. 150 to FIG. 151 for further exhibits and details.
FIG. 134 is a plan view enlarged demonstration of the E3Lumber Method E-Panel Method FIG. 128 to FIG. 133. For the sake of brevity FIG. 134 is an example of FIG. 128 to FIG. 133. FIG. 134 is comprised of 260 demonstrating an example of an E-Framing outside corner profile; E-Panel Method FIG. 128 end to FIG. 133 abutment or coupling 246 and 247 on terminating end of E-Panel; E-California Corner Block 17 and E-Plate FIG. 30 variations couple for wall framing at 90-degrees or a corner as opposed to 352 where variation FIG. 7 and FIG. 30 perform a perpendicular wall framing abutment reinforced by E-Doublets FIG. 75; couple to form a Western corner abutment and demonstrate E-Panel FIG. 128 to outside ninety-degree corner FIG. 133 variations. See FIG. 1, FIG. 128 to FIG. 136, and FIG. 150 to FIG. 151 for further exhibits and details.
FIG. 135 is a plan view enlarged demonstration of the E3Lumber Method E-Panel Method FIG. 128 to FIG. 134. For the sake of brevity FIG. 135 is an example of FIG. 128 to FIG. 134. FIG. 135 is comprised of an example of an E-Framing outside 180-degree corner and E-Length profile 264, FIG. 30, FIG. 75, and FIG. 2 comprise wall framing assembly; E-Panel FIG. 128 Method end-to-end abutment or coupling to 246 and 247 on beginning run of E-Panels both sides of wall framing; located on FIG. 136 are male protrusions 249 to couple with FIG. 4 to conceal fasten method. See FIG. 1, FIG. 128 to FIG. 136, and FIG. 150 to FIG. 151 for further exhibits and details.
FIG. 136 features four profile views 263-266 as enlarged that demonstration the E3Lumber Method E-Panel Method E-Lengths titled E-Panel End Cap, E-Panel 180-Degree Cap. For the sake of brevity FIG. 136 is an example of FIG. 128 to FIG. 135. FIG. 136 is comprised: E-Panel FIG. 128 Method end-to-end abutment or coupling to 246 and 247 on the beginning run of E-Panels FIG. 135; male protrusion 249 each end of FIG. 136 to couple with FIG. 4. See FIG. 1, FIG. 128 to FIG. 136, and FIG. 150 to FIG. 151 for further exhibits and details.
FIG. 137 shows eleven profile views of the invention's proprietary sheet materials with their more common names and acronym's, demonstrated in thicknesses for use later in details and with the actual invention's mixture as proprietary and as defined in the beginning of detailed descriptions. FIG. 137 illustrates: Annealed High-Density Fiberboard or High-Density Fiberboard generically referred to as HDF, in various thickness 271 to 274. Also demonstrated is Orientated Strand Board generically referred to as OSB in various thickness 267 to 270. Also demonstrated are hybrid combinations thereof 275 to 277. FIG. 137 is not intended to limit the invention's scope to these two materials; however, as of this writing; these are the inventions known materials after modification of mixtures, etc. See proprietary materials definition.
FIG. 138 shows ten profile views 267 to 277 and enlarged profile view 280 as 288 of some of the invention's proprietary sheet hybrid stratified materials made from material in FIG. 137. As depicted stratified 278 to 288 into various configurations and thickness based on load, strength, rigidity, or permeability requirements of the invention's plurality of apparatuses strength, shapes, or usefulness. FIG. 138 further demonstrates sheet material types and various thicknesses to maintain invention's continuity of sizing. Furthermore, it demonstrates plurality of stratifications or stratification combinations possible when using the invention's methods. FIG. 138 is not intended to limit the invention's stratification or tier combinations or the material or sheet material FIG. 137 composition available to the invention.
FIG. 139 shows five profile views of the invention's proprietary sheet materials FIG. 137 stratified FIG. 138 into examples of known configurations based on load, strength, rigidity, or permeability requirements of the invention's plurality of apparatuses strength and shape constraints. FIG. 139 demonstrates further FIG. 137 to FIG. 138 examples and or variation available to invention. As demonstrated, FIG. 139 the E-Plate FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 is shown in five various stratifications and material arrangements. Demonstrating the invention's proprietary sheet materials as formed or machined into E-Plate FIG. 29 to FIG. 30 specifically for differing constraints. E-Plate serves as both upper or lower wall framing plate in the E-Framing Method.
FIG. 140. shows an end view of one of the invention's I-shaped lengths, the E-Stud FIG. 3. This view demonstrates a typical to the invention end capped E-Stud or E-Length end view or profile demonstrating flange 2; web 3; end cap FIG. 5 for demonstrating 289. Supplementally, substitution of FIG. 5 E-Cap for mirrored FIG. 75 E-Doublet web fillers creates E-Stud Method version of E-Stud Plate 69FIG. 30 as 69.
FIG. 141 is a continuation of FIG. 140 and offers four end views as cut-a-way one half of full profile views of FIG. 2 or FIG. 140 of one of the invention's I-shaped lengths with End Block or end flange aka E-Cap removed to show webbing to flange joinery. FIG. 141 illustrates joinery that fully encompasses the web 3 at a 360-degree internal to web edges and flange 2. Illustration 289 further depicts an alternate variation of web to flange joinery and is composed of the invention's novel semi-flexible adhesive pockets 291 and semi-flexible adhesive weld 292 that makes the invention's E-Stud Methods compatible to dissimilar expansion and contraction found in lumber and other building materials which is known in the arts as creep. Thus, the E-Stud as an apparatus and as a Method is creep tolerant. In addition, or alternately, joinery illustrations 290, 293 and 294 as remaining three profile views depict variations used in situations that warrant improved web to flange yield or adhesive type compatibility. In example: an E-Length is assembled with higher viscosity waterproof adhesive and/or E-Framing use in highly seismic conditions. All three illustrations demonstrate locking or keyed joinery available to invention's methods. Whereas 293 also demonstrates an adhesive weld and pocket 289 making this variation available to the E-Stud Method.
FIG. 142 demonstrates size and three profiles of assemblies 295 and nine profiles of flanges 296 in examples of flange 2 variations using FIG. 139's examples of stratifications of FIG. 138 materials. Illustration serves as profile views of the invention's proprietary sheet materials stratified into an example for webbing 3 and flanges 2 of typical I-shaped apparatuses based on deferring load, strength, rigidity, or permeability requirements of the invention. This example of stratification in webbing and flanges serves to demonstrate the plurality of combinations possible using the proprietary sheet materials in FIG. 137 and is not intended to limit the invention's stratification or tier combinations or the material or sheet material composition available to the invention's flange or webbing construction.
Still referring to FIG. 42, end flange abutment joinery is depicted in plan view 298 and profile 297 as fixed to an E-Stud FIG. 3 in its modular formed end capped FIG. 5 version see FIG. 156. Note webbing 3 couples.
FIG. 143 is a perspective view of the E3Lumber Method E-Framing Method E-Length titled E-Coffer Joist and its corresponding E-Connectors titled E-Coffer Max On-Center as shown in 300 and 302 and E-Coffer Minor On-Center 301. E-Length FIG. 143 provides notched 90-degree on interval or on-center receiving partially through its height or girth to a matched but inverted FIG. 143 partially through its height or girth 303. FIG. 143 is joined by pre-installed, web stiffening E-Connector variations demonstrated by enlarged 300 to 301. The higher force resistance 300 provides flush filled E-Length web channels FIG. 143 both sides of E-Length and diametrically opposed fasteners both common fasteners and FIG. 121 to FIG. 125 that penetrate webbing sandwiched in between sets of 300 or 301 and is ultimately coupled at 90-degrees by pre-engineered discipline with another inverted set of 300 or 301 at each coffer or notch location 303. Process is repeated at each FIG. 143 coupling point 303 for upper 304 and lower 305 until FIG. 144 is accomplished. 306 demonstrates E-Length removed assembly of 302. 301 demonstrates the less robust E-Coffer-Connector for less force induced requirements. 301 also demonstrates FIG. 121 to FIG. 125 E-Clamp-to-Center optional use.
FIG. 144 is a perspective view of E-Framing Method's E-Coffered Truss made from FIG. 143 apparatuses. Thus, demonstrating the invention's novel feature as a diaphragm truss or diaphragm joist assembly, coffered truss or otherwise. As depicted, upper 304 E-Coffer Joist FIG. 143 and lower 305 E-Coffer Joist FIG. 143. FIG. 143's E-Coffer Max On-Center and E-Coffer Minor On-Center, E-Connectors and web stiffeners are not depicted for clarity. Used to form floors, ceiling, roofs, decks, or other span and clearance framing. Works in Cross Datum Method, compatible with E-Bridging.
FIG. 145 is a cut away and transparent perspective view of the E3Lumber Method E-Intermediate-Flange and Web Stiffeners titled follows: E-Intermediate Double Header 307, E-Intermediate Single Block 308, E-Intermediate Double Inset Blocking 309, and E-Intermediate Horizontal Header 310. FIG. 145 is factory installed to replace or substitute E-Length webbing by alteration of webbing length 3. In addition, FIG. 145 creates an intermediate supporting stiffener or flange 2 reinforcement while providing accommodation for peripheral coupling between E-Length installs. FIG. 145 flange's 6 accept, fully envelope, or otherwise mate E-Length webbing 3 and E-Blocking webbing 3 and/or E-Blocking flanges 2 to provide diametrically opposed fastener planes to coupled peripherals, E-Length FIG. 2 and E-Blocking FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, and load or force adjustment relocation of E-Length moment or stress strain relationship to assembly used within diaphragm installation with E-Blocking FIG. 12 and FIG. 13. Also provides for the invention's novel E-Continuous Header installation FIG. 31 and FIG. 52 to simplify the designing or framing of buildings or structures. As depicted, apparatus web extension 312 to couple with E-Length flange 2 groove 6.
Still referring to FIG. 145 as illustrated: 310 demonstrates horizontal, ported, or chase E-Blocking FIG. 13 intended for top-down loose insulation fill. In addition or alternately, forms a single horizontal continuous header FIG. 52, sill FIG. 37, or intermediate blocking FIG. 12 and FIG. 13; 309 provides double blocking FIG. 12 inset to wall framing face for use with E-Panels FIG. 128 and or continuous header FIG. 31, FIG. 147, sill FIG. 37 or intermediate blocking FIG. 12, FIG. 13; 308 basic variation demonstrates vertical E-Blocking FIG. 12 intended for top-down loose insulation fill, ease of chase access, simplification of apparatus category and installation. In addition, or alternately, forms intermediate single vertical diaphragm with E-Bocking FIG. 12; demonstrates vertical, non-ported E-Blocking FIG. 12's use for top-down loose insulation fill. 310 provides double blocking FIG. 12 connection like FIG. 50 for use with E-Panel FIG. 128 and or continuous header FIG. 31, FIG. 147, sill FIG. 37, or intermediate blocking FIG. 12. FIG. 13 also demonstrate variation of coupling to webbing as apparatus is installed on top or bottom of E-Length, whereas 312 is flush to top of illustration and 6 accommodates E-Length webbing as FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 also show.
FIG. 146 is a perspective view and example of E-Stud Method and depicts: FIG. 5's E-Caps, FIG. 3 E-Studs, 308 Intermediate Single Block, FIG. 13 vertical E-Blocking with chase. As demonstrated, four of the numerous variations of E-Caps 9, 11, FIGS. 5.C, and 13 are installed on E-Lengths FIG. 3 between lumber plates a sole plate 314 lower and a double upper plate 314. Also demonstrated is an E-Block 26 with twin chase reliefs coupled between two E-Intermediate Flange Web Stiffeners 308.
FIG. 147 a perspective view and example of the invention's novel Continuous Header and variations of coupling connectors and intermediates. As demonstrated: three vertical E-Lengths coupled to lumber sole plate as E-Studs by FIG. 5 and then terminate as E-Lengths into the invention's continuous header FIG. 31 and FIG. 147. As depicted, FIG. 147 demonstrates further plurality of variations to invention, specifically demonstrated in 308, 309 and E-Blocks FIG. 49 to FIG. 50. As illustrated: variation of Double header FIG. 31 as 319 formed and coupled by E-Hips connector FIG. 97 variation from FIG. 97, E-Stud FIG. 3 coupling relief 318; couples opposite FIG. 97, enlarged view of 309 demonstrates four examples of same apparatus in scope; in example of an E-Intermediate Flange 309 with its left side as standard configuration and right side an inset E-Blocking arrangement. Further left, altogether different arrangement with variation of FIG. 50 modified 318 relief install height shortened to work with E-Stud accomplishing same; to left again modified FIG. 49 accomplishes single horizontal continuous header FIG. 32 between two E-Studs.
Still referring to FIG. 147. Below and center of E-Studs FIG. 3 are examples of mid-blocking or diaphragm blocking FIG. 12. From the left is a standard, add-in E-Connector FIG. 49 holding an insulation or wire chase ported E-Block FIG. 12. Center of FIG. 147 example of an E-Intermediate Flange Web Stiffener 308 holding E-Blocking FIG. 12 vertically and centered between an E-Stud and E-Length. On the far right centered is an add-in E-Connector 308 demonstrating clamp-to-center fastener variation holding the left termination of vertical E-Blocking FIG. 12. Below center on right and center 315 are modified FIG. 2's demonstrating a paired elongated chase relief for plumbing runs requiring dropped elevation difference drains or otherwise. Bottom FIG. 147 demonstrates 320 E-Tool used to maintain on-centers of vertical E-Stud installs.
FIG. 148 features two perspective views of E-Tools that maintain on-centers when lumber plates are used with E-Studs to form vertical wall framing E-Studs do not require E-Plate use. 320 is a leave in place or removable example, while 321 is a reusable fixture type example. Both couple one E-Stud edge to another to maintain on-center discipline, required to use E-Panel on both sole lower and upper plates.
FIG. 149 is a transparent upper part of view perspective view example of the E-Stud Method. Depicted, E-Studs installed with powder actuated fasteners or other means through FIG. 5 E-Cap installed 323 and as isolated 325 depicting fastener use area 324. Assembly, or framing method demonstrated is known in the arts as partition framing with or without upper and lower plates. FIG. 149 is demonstrated as a partition framed wall in between two concrete floors 322. Also shown is E-Tool 320 used to maintain installation centers, various previously depicted E-Blocks FIG. 12, and variations thereof in 308 as in FIG. 148. Note: shims to adjust installed height, placed under E-Studs, are not shown. In addition, or alternatively, E-Lengths FIG. 2 with FIG. 5 elongated 6 and secured after final placement on one end of E-Length to allow adjustment of E-Length vertically for imperfections of surface attachment point also substitute E-Stud and under shim use. E-Length's make-up would have to be calibrated for contact of dissimilar material and creep.
FIG. 150 is an elevation view of the machined or formed reverse side opposite face of an E-Panel in vertical orientation. FIG. 150 is supplemental to FIG. 130 to FIG. 136, specifically FIG. 130. FIG. 150 displays versatility of the invention's machined or formed processes to mate E-Panels with E-Lengths for finish out or dry-in of structures. Depicted is a room height less ceiling decking thickness or not and as sheet stock or panel is taller in height than width; thus, E-Panel depicted will form vertical seams on walls where two E-Panels couple as opposed to horizontal depicted in FIG. 130. In addition, or alternately, demonstrated additional upper reliefs 251 for vertically stacked continuous headers FIG. 31 or other E-Panel to E-Framing clearance requirements. In example, high rise structures requiring a FIG. 4 flange variation of a E2Beam FIG. 17 with 2 occupying FIG. 150's upper four 251 reliefs.
FIG. 151 a plan view of the inventions E-Lengths mating to E-Panels. FIG. 151 is supplemental to FIG. 130 to FIG. 136, specifically FIG. 132 to FIG. 136 as further demonstration of E-Panel Method.
FIG. 152 features views in profile sectional views of the E-Bridging Method to further demonstrate the stacking and coupling of E-Lengths FIG. 2, FIG. 17 with E-Bridging Connectors FIG. 65 to FIG. 74. Illustrated are generic examples of the plurality of variations available to the invention's methods. E-Bridging Connectors are limitless in configuration by length, width, height, shape, or composition in forming spanning assemblies by altering basic shapes and their abilities to the invention's basic form with E-Bridging Connectors into accommodation to a desired force resistance, desired deflection equivalent to load, and within any desired span.
FIG. 153 shows an elevation view 334, top of page, demonstrating E-Truss Method with a typical to the arts roof truss and to the invention an E-Truss. FIG. 153 is further defined in FIG. 153A. As a consolidated and enlarged sectional.
FIG. 153A is an enlarged consolidated illustration of FIG. 153. Enlarged FIG. 153A demonstrates basic variations available to differing roof pitches, couplings, and placements of the novel E-Truss Connectors FIG. 109 to FIG. 120. As illustrated, an example E-Truss formed with E-Lengths FIG. 2 and a plurality of E-Truss Connectors FIG. 109 to FIG. 120. E-Truss connectors eliminate off site truss fabrication and waste by using standardized E-Lengths, inventions Cross Datum Construction and Bridging Methods.
FIG. 154 shows views of some of the fastener couplings within invention's scope. As illustrated: cut-a-way elevation and perspective view 329 illustrate FIG. 122 as an application of coupling two back-to-back opposing sides of E-Length FIG. 2 webbing 3 and FIG. 50 E-Connectors through E-Length FIG. 2, web 3, and FIG. 50 twice through common bore 1 with invention's fastener FIG. 122 and above 329 also, double lumber header 314 with common fasteners 16d nails and random fastener end nailing plate to E-Stud E-Cap FIG. 5 through lower plate FIG. 146.1. 329 is also illustrated to the right as 330 with these variations: invention's fastener FIG. 123 is substituted for FIG. 122 and E-Stud FIG. 3 is toe-nailed with 12d ring shank nails to secure it to FIG. 146.1; 329 is also illustrated below as 328 with these variations: inventions fastener is substituted for common fasteners nails or screws or otherwise E-Stud FIG. 3 is end-nailed with 16d nails to secure it to single 314 as sole plate and E-Blocking FIG. 12 is coupled through flange 2 and web 3 face; 328 is also illustrated to right as 331 with these variations: 16d common fastener is substituted for 12d common fasteners nails or screws or otherwise and E-Stud FIG. 3 is toe-nailed it to single 314 as sole plate. Also, variation of common fasteners used to couple FIG. 50; 331 is also illustrated as 332 with these variations: common fasteners substituted with the invention's fastener FIG. 123, E-Stud FIG. 3 is substituted with E-Length FIG. 2, and E-Blocks FIG. 12 are coupled to FIG. 50 with adhesive then stapled, as common fasteners, to perform clamping for adhesive to set-up or dry; 332 is also illustrated below as 333 with these variations: common fasteners substitute the inventions fastener FIG. 123, E-Blocks FIG. 12 are coupled to FIG. 50 with common fasteners, E-Plate FIG. 29 to FIG. 30 is shown with common fasteners 12d coupling flange 2 and 12d web placed twice into FIG. 29 to FIG. 30 coupling web 3 to FIG. 29 to FIG. 30 as a sole plate.
Still referring to FIG. 154. An enlarged sectional view 326 of profile 328 demonstrates lumber as plate 314, E-Stud FIG. 3 with E-Cap FIG. 5 secured to 314 coupled with two typical to the arts ring shank or otherwise performing an end nail through 314 into FIG. 5. In addition, and as a rule to the invention, HDF punctures during fastener application and is commonly referred to as fastener blow-out, as opposed to lumber's splitting by grain separation during the same type of fastener application. Thus, 327 demonstrates novel to the invention proprietary HDF material a higher density and hardness than OSB 273 that is backed compositely by a proprietary OSB material a less dense or hardness to HDF 268. Hence, combining the two materials with correct adhesive and pressure forms the invention's common fastener lock ring and results in an easy to apply fastener that is highly resistant to yield.
FIG. 155 demonstrates a reinforced E-Length FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 in one of two assembly methods. By incorporating 336 and 340 left and right compressing or clamping jaw assembly 339 and 342 with floating spacer block 337 and alignment pin 338 through E-Length webbing 1 to form flange adhesive pocket 341 during drying process for E-Stud FIG. 3 style E-Length is maintained as is the width or depth dimension of the finished E-Length. FIG. 155 can be substituted with indexing conveyor or live deck wedge type compression clamping within the respective manufacturing process but generally E-Length apparatus assembly with spacer block 337 and alignment pin 338 is required for E-Stud production due to adhesive open, alignment, and working times. Just as well, robotic, human, or mechanical apparatus feeding and the art of applying correct adhesive amounts to individual apparatuses is second nature to the actual clamping mechanism controlling the finished assemblies sizing and web placement during adhesive dry time. This is due to contractions and expansions due to hydrostatic pressures exertion in both linear and nonlinear planes along with possible deformation of webbing 3 shown as 271, 273,1.
FIG. 156 demonstrates manufacturing method for forming E-Length. FIG. 156C, the lower forming plate; or alternately, a two section lower forming plate 345, 346 that aids in removal of finished product by mechanically separating is overfilled with a sized according to need biomass solid, that is treated with a bonding compound as an adhesive or resin. 343, the upper pressure plate then encases lower forming plates filled channels 347 as pressure and or heat is applied to one or both plates in opposition to other. Thus, compressing biomass treated solid into lower forming plate 345 internal channeled shape 347. As result 344, as press formed pre machined bonded material in form and shape of pressure mold after duration of pressure and or heat after separating 345, 346 from 343. 344 is then machined to final sizing as FIG. 137-138 material or fabrication.
Still Referring to FIG. 156, alternately, 272 composite sheets may be machined to a certain size and prepositioned between 343 and 345 to sandwich or encompass biomass fill required to form component 344. Thus, producing a no additional machining required press formed composite fabrication.
Still Referring to FIG. 156, apparatuses are used to form pressed sectional apparatuses 344 that can be end matched for abutment and coupling to other 344 for additional length.
Patent Application
20220220740
