Attachment and support members for modular building structures
Systems and methods are provided for securing a transport device to preexisting studs or support members. One embodiment includes a clamp assembly with a compression fitting adapted to be secured to a plurality of different sized studs or wall supports, and further to support additional supports including, but not limited, horizontal support members. A transport device is further provided that is selectively connectable to clamp and support members of the disclosure. In another embodiment, a hook bracket is provided which includes a projection configured to be positioned in a hole through a stud. The extension may include a notch to engage a portion of the stud. The hook bracket includes at least one aperture adapted to secure the hook bracket to a support member operatively interconnected to the transport device.
1. A system for selective interconnection to a stud member of a building unit, comprising:
a hook bracket with a body portion, an aperture extending through the body portion, and an extension projecting from the body portion, the extension operable to fit through a hole of the stud member and apply a vertically oriented force thereto, wherein the extension includes a notch to receive a portion of the stud member;
a support member selectively extending through the aperture of the body portion, the support member oriented substantially horizontally; and
a transport device adapted to operatively engage the support member.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transport device comprises a dolly.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transport device further comprises:
a lifting jack; and
an extension interconnected to the lifting jack, the extension configured to connect to a bracket to which the support member is engaged.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the body portion of the hook bracket is generally planar.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the notch includes a first sidewall, a bottom portion, and a second sidewall.
6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the bottom portion has a shape that is generally arcuate.
7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first and second sidewalls are generally parallel.
8. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first sidewall is defined by a portion of the body portion.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the extension projects from each of a first side and a second side of the body portion.
10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the extension has a shape that is generally cylindrical.
11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hook bracket may be selectively positioned along a length of the support member to accommodate spacing between the stud member and a second stud member of the building unit.
12. A hook bracket adapted to operatively interconnect a transport device to a stud member of a building unit, comprising:
a body portion;
a first aperture extending at least partially through the body portion;
a second aperture extending at least partially through the body portion, the first and second apertures configured to receive first and second support members operatively engaged by the transport device; and
an extension projecting from the body portion, the extension operable to contact the stud member such that the transport device may transmit a force to the building unit.
13. The hook bracket of claim 12 , wherein the first and second apertures have shapes that are generally circular.
14. The hook bracket of claim 12 , wherein the extension is configured to extend through an aperture through the stud member.
15. The hook bracket of claim 12 , further comprising a notch formed in the extension, the notch including a first sidewall, a bottom portion, and a second sidewall.
16. The hook bracket of claim 15 , wherein the bottom portion is non-planar.
17. A method of interconnecting a transport device to a stud member of a building unit, comprising:
interconnecting a support member to a load bearing bracket;
guiding the support member through an aperture of a hook bracket;
positioning an extension of the hook bracket in an aperture extending at least partially through the stud member, the extension being generally cylindrical, wherein the extension includes a notch to engage a portion of the stud member; and
interconnecting the transport device to the load bearing bracket.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein interconnecting the transport device to the load bearing bracket further comprises:
positioning a projection of the load bearing bracket in a receiver of the transport device; and
guiding a pin through the receiver and the load bearing bracket.
19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the extension projects from a body portion of the hook bracket, and wherein the body portion of the hook bracket is generally planar.
20. The method of claim 17 , wherein the notch includes a first sidewall, a bottom portion, and a second sidewall.