11/16/2023 0 Comments Mccoy sawhorse brackets![]() 1 is a perspective view of a sawhorse bracket in accordance with the present invention.įIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSĮmbodiments in accordance with the present invention are described below in connection with the accompanying figures.įIG. Those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components described hereinafter and illustrated in the drawing figures. In a still further aspect of the present invention a sawhorse bracket forming a sawhorse having a plurality of legs and a cross beam, said bracket comprising: a pair of identically-shaped support leg bracket members fixedly coupled together in a substantially v-shaped configuration, each bracket member having a substantially channel-shaped body with a pair of parallel legs and an interconnecting outer plate extending between said pair of parallel legs in a substantially planar manner and a cross beam bracket attached in superposed configuration to said pair of support leg bracket members, said cross beam bracket having a substantially channel-shaped body with a pair of parallel legs and an interconnecting outer plate extending between said pair of parallel legs in a substantially planar manner. In a further aspect of the present invention a sawhorse bracket forming a sawhorse having a plurality of legs and a cross beam, said sawhorse bracket comprising: a cross beam bracket having a substantially channel-shaped body to receive the cross beam and a pair of opposed support leg brackets, each attached to said cross beam bracket and each having a substantially channel-shaped body to receive a support leg. A web brace extends between the two opposed leg brackets to provide additional lateral support and resist the spreading of the support legs when a load is applied to the assembled sawhorse. A plurality of screw fasteners are used to retain the support legs within the support leg brackets. A thumb screw within the cross beam bracket is used to selectively retain the cross beam positioned within the cross beam bracket. A cross beam bracket receives the support lumber forming the sawhorse cross beam, and two, opposed support leg brackets are attached to the cross beam bracket and receive the support lumber support legs. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTIONĪ sawhorse bracket in accordance with aspects of embodiments of the present invention includes three brackets having channel-shaped bodies to receive support lumber when assembling a sawhorse. A need exists for saw horse assemblies that can be rapidly broken down into separate parts-ideally two leg supports and a cross beam, yet when assembled offers offset legs for superior stability, permitting use of common 2×4 and 2×6 lumber, and that are easily assembled when needed and disassembled for storage and transport. Previous sawhorse brackets do not lend themselves to easy assembly and rapid tear down-yet when fully assembled, provide a strong sawhorse capable of supporting heavy loads with strength and stability. ![]() Some of these brackets are provided with pivoting legs, permitting the sawhorses to be collapsed when in storage or transit. ![]() Increased confidence is frequently obtained through the use of pre-formed sawhorse brackets that are used at either end of the cross beam receiving both legs and the cross beam to assure a solid connection. However, the structural integrity of the sawhorse thus formed is directly related to the skill with which the various members are attached together. While sawhorses can be easily constructed in the field, attaching pairs of 2×4's to form the legs, and then attaching a cross beam between the two sets of legs. Two sawhorses can also be used to easily form a work surface, through placement of a sheet of plywood or door on top thereof. A pair of sawhorses can support a plank, providing an easily made scaffold. Sawhorses have long been used in the construction trade, providing a beam with four legs used to support construction materials for sawing. More specifically, the present invention relates to brackets of the type adapted to receive lengths of wood as legs and to carry a cross beam, with a pair of brackets used to construct a sawhorse. ![]() The present invention relates to support structures, and more particularly, to sawhorses, trestles, and related structures. 2, 2009, which is incorporated by reference herein. The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. ![]()
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