Truss connector brace

Abstract

A truss connector brace for facilitating erecting roof trusses by sliding the brace into connection with a truss, the truss connector brace comprising a first end bracket, a second end bracket, and an intermediate member connecting the first end bracket to the second end bracket. A first mounting section has a first side and an opposing second side. A second mounting section connected to the first mounting section, the second mounting section having a first side and a second side, the first and second side defining a second mounting plane arranged in an angle different from 0° in relation to a first mounting plane. A positioning section is connected to the second mounting section, the positioning section having a first positioning side and a second positioning side and a tip section comprising a tip point arranged in a tip plane.

1 . Truss connector brace for facilitating erecting roof trusses by sliding the brace into connection with a truss, the truss connector brace comprising:
 a first end bracket,   a second end bracket, and   an intermediate member connecting the first end bracket to the second end bracket,   wherein each of the first and second bracket comprises:
 a connecting section arranged for joining the end bracket to an intermediate member, 
 a first mounting section having a first side and an opposing second side, the first and second side defining a first mounting plane, 
 a second mounting section connected to the first mounting section, the second mounting section having a first side and a second side, the first and second side defining a second mounting plane arranged in an angle different from 0° in relation to the first mounting plane, and 
 a positioning section connected to the second mounting section, the positioning section having a first positioning side and a second positioning side and a tip section comprising a tip point arranged in a tip plane the tip plane being parallel to the first mounting plane, the tip plane being arranged a distance from the first mounting plane, and the tip section being arranged a distance from the second mounting plane. 
   
     
     
         2 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1  wherein the tip point of the positioning section is arranged in a tip plane (TP) the tip plane (TP) being arranged parallel to first mounting plan a distance (d 1 ) from the first mounting plane (FMP), the distance being measured perpendicular to the first mounting plane (FMP) in a direction parallel to the second mounting plane (SMP) and along the second mounting section. 
     
     
         3 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the tip point in the mounted situation of the truss connector brace is positioned in a plane 0.1-50 mm, or more preferred 0.5-30 mm or even more preferred 1-10 mm from the first mounting plane measured perpendicular to the first mounting plane. 
     
     
         4 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the second mounting section is arranged in an angle of 85-95° in relation to the plane of the first mounting section. 
     
     
         5 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the connection section comprises at least a first positioning wall portion arranged substantially perpendicular to the second side of the connection section. 
     
     
         6 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the second end bracket is identical to the first end bracket. 
     
     
         7 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the intermediate member is made of a different material than the end brackets. 
     
     
         8 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the end brackets each are formed of one piece of metal i.e. formed of a single piece of metal. 
     
     
         9 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the positioning section is slanted, follows a curvature or follows a combination of a slanted and curved outline in relation to the second mounting section. 
     
     
         10 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the connection section and the first and/or second mounting section comprise holes arranged to receive fastening means such as screws or nails. 
     
     
         11 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the tip point of the positioning section in the mounted state of the truss connector brace is arranged a distance from the both the first mounting plane (FMP) and the second mounting plane (SMP). 
     
     
         12 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the connection section and/or the first mounting section comprises embossed areas. 
     
     
         13 . A truss connector brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the second side of the connection section and/or the first side of the mounting section comprises a stop for positioning the intermediate member in relation to the end bracket. 
     
     
         14 . A system for erecting trusses for a roof structure, the system comprising the truss connecting brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises one or more positioning brackets arranged to position the heel of the truss during the erection of the truss. 
     
     
         15 . A method of manufacturing the end brackets according to  claim 1 , wherein the manufacturing process is carried out in a multistage punching process.