Multi-Connection Truss Pick

Abstract

A truss pick is provided for hanging tubular space frame truss. The truss picks of the present invention allow multiple methods of suspending truss from permanent structural objects.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A truss pick comprising
 a) A body;   b) 2 of more saddles integral with said body; and   c) 2 or more clamp members attached to said saddles;   wherein said body comprises at least one hole and pocket feature for securing a chain to the truss pick.   
     
     
         2 . The truss pick as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said body comprises at least two hole and pocket features. 
     
     
         3 . The truss pick as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said body comprises three hole and pocket features. 
     
     
         4 . The truss pick as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said body comprises more than three hole and pocket features. 
     
     
         5 . The truss pick as claimed in  claim 1  wherein a pin is passed through said hole of said hole and pocket feature and captures a looped termination member. 
     
     
         6 . The truss pick as claimed in  claim 5  wherein said looped termination member is a chain link. 
     
     
         7 . A truss pick comprising
 a) A body;   b) 2 or more saddles integral with said body;   c) 2 or more clamp members attached to said saddles; and   
       wherein said body comprises at least one hole through which a tension member can be passed; said hole being largely coaxial with the direction of the load. 
     
     
         8 . A truss pick as claimed in  claim 7  wherein said body comprises at least two holes through which a tension member can be passed; said holes being largely coaxial with the direction of the load. 
     
     
         9 . A truss pick as claimed in  claim 8  wherein said body comprises three holes through which a tension member can be passed; said holes being largely coaxial with the direction of the load. 
     
     
         10 . A truss pick as claimed in  claim 7  wherein said body comprises more than three holes through which a tension member can be passed; said holes being largely coaxial with the direction of the load. 
     
     
         11 . A truss pick comprising
 a) A body;   b) 2 or more saddles integral with said body;   c) 2 or more clamp members attached to said saddles; and   
       wherein said body comprises at least one hole and pocket feature for securing a chain to the truss pick; and 
       wherein said body also comprises at least one hole through which a tension member can be passed, said hole being largely coaxial with the direction of the load.