HORIZONTAL BLOCKING MEMBER FOR USE IN A WALL STUD SYSTEM

摘要

The invention pertains to a blocking member that cooperates with adjacent blocking members to provide securement throughout the entire width of the blocking member. The blocking member comprises a male portion at one end thereof and a cooperating female portion at the opposing end. The male and female flanges are shaped such that when a first horizontal blocking member is placed adjacent a second horizontal blocking member, the male member fits within the female member such that there is no large discontinuity in the width of the horizontal blocking members at the joint between a first horizontal blocking member and a second horizontal blocking member.

主权项

1. A horizontal blocking member for use in a structural stud building system having a plurality of vertical support studs having a front flange and rear flange integrally connected to a web having a front and rear surface, the bridging member comprising
a web having a top edge and a bottom edge, a first lateral edge extending between said top edge and said bottom edge, a second lateral edge opposite said first lateral edge extending between said top edge and said bottom edge wherein said first lateral edge includes a male portion and said second lateral edge includes a cooperating female portion such that when the first lateral edge of a first horizontal blocking member is placed adjacent the second lateral edge of a second horizontal blocking member the overall width of the blocking members is maintained at the joint between the first and second horizontal blocking members.