Connector angle

Abstract

An improved connector angle member is provided to secure a tight, stable connection between a plurality of structural members while eliminating any looseness in the connection and enabling easier installation. The interior surface of a leg of the connector angle member has protrusions extending inward to secure a tight, stable fit with a corresponding structural member, such as a column, and to take-up slack during installation.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An improved connector angle member, comprising: 
 a structural angle member having two flanges each with an interior and exterior surface, the interior surfaces forming a generally right interior angle; and at least one protrusion on the interior surface of one flange.    
     
     
         2 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein the protrusion extends inward a sufficient distance to make contact with the exterior of a structural member to which the connector angle member is to be connected.  
     
     
         3 . The invention of  claim 2  wherein the connector angle member is affixed to a beam or bracket and then connected to a column in a typical storage rack system.  
     
     
         4 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein one protrusion is positioned equidistant from each opposite horizontal edge of the one flange of the connector angle member.  
     
     
         5 . In a structural angle member used as a connector of other structural components, and particularly where the interior of the structural angle member is to be attached to the exterior of another structural component such as a channel, the improvement comprising: 
 at least one protrusion on an interior surface of said structural angle member to compensate for any looseness caused by the non-square interior of the standard angle member mating with the generally square exterior of the corresponding structural member.    
     
     
         6 . The invention of  claim 5  wherein multiple protrusions are provided.  
     
     
         7 . The invention of  claim 5  wherein the protrusions are generally rounded.  
     
     
         8 . The invention of  claim 5  wherein the protrusions are formed by adding material to the interior surface of one leg of said angle member.