LAMINATED SPLICE PLATE FOR A GRAIN BIN

• US 20120000157A1
• Filed: 06/30/2010
• Published: 01/05/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co
• Original Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co
• Inventors: Hanig, John A.
• Granted Patent: US 8,291,664 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 52/586.1
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 90/022 Laminated structures B65D90/029 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 90/024 with features of cylindrical curvature
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 90/08 Interconnections of wall parts; Sealing means therefor
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 7/30 mainly of metal
• CPC Class Codes: Y02A 40/51 specially adapted for storing agricultural or horticultural products

Abstract

A device for connecting sheets of a grain bin together having an inner plate that fits over a vertical seam formed at the ends of two abutting sheets. The inner plate has a plurality of holes that generally align with holes in the ends of the sheets. An outer plate is positioned to cover the vertical seam and has a plurality of holes that generally align with the holes on the ends of the sheets. Bolts extend through the holes to secure the inner plate, sheets, and outer plate together.

Claims

1. A device for connecting sheets of a grain bin, comprising:

a first sheet and a second sheet having ends that abut one another to form a vertical seam;

wherein each end has a plurality of holes;

an inner plate positioned on an inner surface of the sheets to cover the vertical seam;

the inner plate having a plurality of holes that generally align with the holes on the sheets;

an outer plate positioned on an outer surface of the sheets to cover the vertical seam;

the outer plate having a plurality of holes that generally align with the holes on the sheets; and

a plurality of bolts that extend through the holes on the inner plate, the sheets, and the outer plate.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein the spacing on the holes of the outer plate is greater than the spacing of the holes on the inner plate.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein the inner plate extends beyond a horizontal seam.

4. The device of claim 1 wherein the outer plate extends beyond a horizontal seam.