Truss spacing devices

Abstract

Truss spacing devices ( 1 ) having truss holding legs ( 11 ) and truss accommodation areas ( 4 ) are provided. One embodiment has an outer body section ( 2 ) and at least one inner body section ( 3 ) extendably housed within the outer body section ( 2 ). A truss accommodation area ( 4 ) is formed between the truss holding leg ( 11 ) and the inner body section ( 3 ). To use, a person adjusts the inner body sections ( 3 ) so as to correspond with the appropriate width of a truss ( 9 ) and locks the inner body sections ( 3 ) in place. Then, the user places the truss ( 9 ) in the truss accommodation areas ( 4 ). Finally, a person positions the truss ( 9 ) at the desired location on a tie beam for securement. Alternate embodiments of the present invention allow for the use of the truss spacing device ( 1 ) in conjunction with roof pitches ( 17 ).

1 . A truss spacing device comprising: 
 an elongated outer body section;    an at least one inner body section extendably housed within said outer body section;    at least one truss holding leg located on said outer body section;    at least one truss accommodation area located between said at least one truss holding leg and said at least one inner body section;    said at least one inner body section being extendable into said at least one truss accommodation area; and    a means for securing said at least one inner body section in a predetermined position within said outer body section.    
   
   
       2 . The truss spacing device of  claim 1  wherein: 
 said outer body section has at least one hole;    said at least one inner body section has at least one hole; and    said means for securing said at least one inner body section in a predetermined position within said outer body section is via at least one button.    
   
   
       3 . The truss spacing device of  claim 2  further comprising: 
 a spring attached to said at least one button.    
   
   
       4 . The truss spacing device of  claim 1  wherein: 
 said outer body section has at least one marking.    
   
   
       5 . The truss spacing device of  claim 1  wherein: 
 said inner body section has at least one marking.    
   
   
       6 . The truss spacing device of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 at least one rubber panel located on said outer body.    
   
   
       7 . A truss spacing device comprising: 
 an outer body section;    a first truss holding leg located on said body section; and    a second truss holding leg located on said body section.    
   
   
       8 . The truss spacing device of  claim 7  further comprising: 
 a handle located on said outer body section.    
   
   
       9 . A truss spacing device comprising: 
 an outer body section;    an inner body section being extendably housed within said outer body section;    said outer body section having a first end and a second end;    said inner body section having a first end and a second end;    a means for securing said at least one inner body section in a predetermined position within said outer body section;    an adjustable dial secured to said outer body section first end;    an adjustable dial secured to said inner body section first end;    a first truss holding leg attached to said outer body section;    a second truss holding leg attached to said inner body section;    a means for securing said adjustable dial secured to said outer body section first end to said first truss holding leg attached to said outer body section; and    a means for securing said adjustable dial secured to said inner body section first end to said second truss holding leg attached to said inner body section.    
   
   
       12 . The truss spacing device of claim  11  wherein: 
 said means for securing said adjustable dial secured to said outer body section first end to said first truss holding leg attached to said outer body section is via nut and bolt; and    said means for securing said adjustable dial secured to said inner body section first end to said second truss holding leg attached to said inner body section is via nut and bolt.    
   
   
       13 . The truss spacing device of claim  11  wherein: 
 said outer body section has at least one marking.    
   
   
       14 . The truss spacing device of claim  11  wherein: 
 said inner body section has at least one marking.    
   
   
       15 . The truss spacing device of claim  11  wherein: 
 said adjustable dial has at least one marking.    
   
   
       16 . The truss spacing device of claim  11  wherein: 
 said outer body section has at least one hole;    said inner body section has at least one hole; and    said means for securing said at least one inner body section in a predetermined position within said outer body section is via at least one button.    
   
   
       17 . The truss spacing device of  claim 16  wherein: 
 a spring attached to said at least one button.    
   
   
       18 . The truss spacing device of claim  11  wherein: 
 said adjustable dial is adjustable via a lever.