TRUSS ASSEMBLY TABLE WITH PRESSING MECHANISMS

Organization Name

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor(s)

Mathew Nickolas Milton of Carrollton TX (US)

Ronald E. Findley of Arlington TX (US)

Steven E. Daniels of Georgetown TX (US)

Heather M. Veach of Waco TX (US)

John L. Carmical of Hewitt TX (US)

Caleb Scarbrough of Waco TX (US)

TRUSS ASSEMBLY TABLE WITH PRESSING MECHANISMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18596072 titled 'TRUSS ASSEMBLY TABLE WITH PRESSING MECHANISMS

The abstract describes a truss assembly table with pressing mechanisms to ensure proper construction of trusses.

The truss assembly table includes a table frame, tabletop, and two pressing mechanisms.
The pressing mechanisms apply even force to chord members and chords of a truss during assembly.
This reduces the likelihood of improperly built trusses, improving structural integrity.

Potential Applications:

Construction industry for building trusses efficiently and accurately.
Manufacturing sector for producing high-quality trusses for various structures.

Problems Solved:

Ensures trusses are built correctly, reducing the risk of structural failures.
Increases efficiency in truss assembly process.

Benefits:

Improved structural integrity of trusses.
Enhanced safety in buildings constructed with trusses.
Increased productivity in truss assembly.

Commercial Applications:

"Innovative Truss Assembly Table with Pressing Mechanisms: Revolutionizing Truss Construction in the Construction Industry"
Potential commercial uses in construction companies, manufacturing plants, and architectural firms.
Market implications include increased demand for efficient truss assembly solutions.

Questions about Truss Assembly Table with Pressing Mechanisms: 1. How does the pressing mechanism work to ensure even force distribution on truss components? 2. What are the key advantages of using a truss assembly table with pressing mechanisms in construction projects?

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Original Abstract Submitted

A truss assembly table including a table frame, a tabletop, a first pressing mechanism, and a second pressing mechanism, wherein the pressing mechanisms are each configured to apply an even amount of force to the chord members and chords of a truss built on the truss assembly table during the truss assembly process and thus reduce the likelihood that the truss will be improperly built.