Truss structure

Abstract

A truss comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending frame members, which, when secured together, have a substantially rectangular configuration, the truss having vertically and horizontally extending members connecting each other, the connections being mechanical, and a plurality of diagonally extending members.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A truss comprising:
 two parallel longitudinally extending upper frame members;   two parallel longitudinally extending lower frame members;   said longitudinally extending upper and lower frame members forming a rectangular configuration having an upper side, a lower side, and first and second lateral sides;   each of said upper and lower frame members having a plurality of connection points located therealong, said connection points forming a plurality of sets thereof, each set comprising four connection points with one connection point located on each frame member;   a first transversely extending horizontal member extending between said two parallel longitudinally extending upper frame members;   a second transversely extending horizontal member between said two parallel longitudinally extending lower frame members;   third and fourth transversely extending vertical members, each extending between one of said two parallel longitudinally extending lower frame members and one of said two parallel longitudinally extending upper frame members;   pairs of first and second diagonally extending members, said diagonally extending members extending between one of said connection points and a midpoint on another of said longitudinally extending members.   
     
     
         2 . The truss of  claim 1  further including supplemental transversely extending horizontal members extending between said two parallel longitudinally extending lower frame members, each of said supplemental transversely extending horizontal members being located intermediate said second transversely extending horizontal extending members. 
     
     
         3 . The truss of  claim 2  wherein said longitudinally extending upper and lower frame members have pairs of flanges at said connection points, each of said transversely extending members includes a pair of slots located at either end thereof, said slots being arranged to receive respective pairs of said flanges formed on said longitudinally extending upper and lower frame members. 
     
     
         4 . The truss of  claim 3  wherein said ends of said transversely extended members includes apertures aligning with said apertures in said flanges, a frame member extending between or extending to said apertures connected to said longitudinally extending frame members and said transversely extending members. 
     
     
         5 . A kit for forming a truss, said kit comprising four longitudinally extending frame members;
 a plurality of transversely extending members designed to extend between said parallel longitudinally extending members; and   a plurality of pins for connecting said members.