HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR A TRUSS

摘要

For a truss, a hinge assembly for connecting truss members that form the truss. The hinge assembly may includes a first hinge plate having a first bo ss formed thereon and a second hinge plate having a second boss formed thereon. The second boss defines an opening for pivotal receipt of the first boss. Th e hinge assembly also includes a retainer for maintaining the pivotal receipt of the first boss in the second boss. When the first hinge plate is attached to a first portion of a truss and a second hinge plate is attached to a second portion of a truss, the first and a second truss portion can be pivoted relative to each other to enable portions of the truss to be collapsed for transporting purposes.