Frame clamp for anchor strap

摘要

A frame clamp ( 40 ) for connecting a ground anchor strap ( 30 ) to I-beam ( 75 ) of manufactured home ( 70 ) includes top jaw ( 42 ), bottom jaw ( 52 ) and fastening means ( 60 ) therebetween. Top jaw ( 42 ) has engaging portion ( 47 ) on distal end ( 46 ) including arcuate bearing surface ( 49 ) for bearing against I-beam top flange distal edge ( 81 ) responsive to tension in anchor strap ( 30 ) such that clamp ( 40 ) aligns with anchor strap ( 30 ) when anchor strap ( 30 ) is not perpendicular to longitudinal axis ( 79 ) of flange distal edge ( 81 ). Strap ( 30 ) attaches to bottom jaw ( 52 ) which clamps clamp ( 40 ) to I-beam flange ( 76 ).