High-strength partition top anchor and anchoring system utilizing the same
A high-strength partition top anchor and anchoring system is disclosed. The high-strength partition top anchor is a dynamic anchor that provides resistance to wall and deck separation during periods of high lateral forces. The partition top anchor is set within a slip tube embedded within the upper most portion of a partition or masonry wall and interconnected with a channel affixed to an overlying slab or deck structure. Foam filler is emplaced within the slip tube and a compressible mat is positioned between the wall and the overlying slab or deck structure to further temper the results of high lateral forces on the building structure.
1. A high-strength anchoring system for protecting the top of a partition or masonry wall from damage inflicted by lateral forces thereupon and maintaining the relationship between an overlying deck or slab and the adjoining masonry wall, the anchoring system comprising:
a keyway channel embedded in the deck, the keyway channel having a throat opening at the deck exterior face plane;
a slip tube embedded in the top of the wall having an open end disposed opposite the throat opening of the keyway channel, the slip tube having a predetermined diameter;
a rod member disposed within the slip tube, the rod member having a predetermined diameter, the rod member further comprising an insertion portion and an interconnecting portion set opposite the one to the other; and,
a key member integrally formed with the rod member having a common longitudinal axis therewith, the key member interlocking with the keyway channel and having the key member disposed entirely within the throat opening of the keyway channel, wherein the key member is welded to the rod member, forming a high-strength welded connection, the high-strength welded connection being disposed entirely within the keyway channel;
whereby the lateral forces are exerted against the rod member which provides a high level of protection thereto.
2. The anchoring system of claim 1 wherein the anchoring system further comprises a compressible mat set within the slip tube adjacent the rod member insertion portion.
3. The anchoring system of claim 2 wherein the rod member diameter is in a close fitting functional relationship with the slip tube diameter allowing the rod member to be vertically adjusted within the slip tube when subjected to lateral forces.
4. The anchoring system of claim 3 wherein the key member is partially formed from the rod member interconnecting portion.
5. The anchoring system of claim 4 wherein the key member further comprises a dovetail fitting welded within the rod member interconnecting portion thereby forming a high-strength bond between the rod member and the key member.
6. The anchoring system of claim 5 wherein the keyway channel is a dovetail fitting configured to receive the key member, whereby upon interconnection of the key member with the keyway channel, key member movement is restricted.
7. The anchoring system of claim 1 wherein the anchoring system further comprises a compressible foam member set between the deck and the wall.
8. A high-strength anchoring system for protecting the top of a partition or masonry wall from damage inflicted by lateral forces thereupon and maintaining the relationship between an overlying deck or slab and the adjoining masonry wall, the anchoring system comprising:
a keyway channel embedded in the deck, the keyway channel having a throat opening at the deck exterior face plane;
a slip tube embedded in the top of the wall having an open end disposed opposite the throat opening of the keyway channel, the slip tube having a predetermined diameter;
a rod member disposed within the slip tube, the rod member having a predetermined diameter, the rod member further comprising an insertion portion and an interconnecting portion set opposite the one to the other; and,
a dovetail key member welded within the rod member interconnecting portion forming a high-strength welded connection, the dovetail key member and having a common longitudinal axis with the rod member interconnecting portion, the key member interlocking with the keyway channel throat opening, wherein the high-strength welded connection is positioned entirely within the keyway channel;
whereby the lateral forces are exerted against the rod member which provides a high level of protection thereto.
9. The anchoring system of claim 8 wherein the anchoring system further comprises a compressible mat set within the slip tube adjacent the rod member insertion portion.
10. The anchoring system of claim 8 wherein the anchoring system further comprises a compressible foam member set between the deck and the wall.
11. The anchoring system of claim 8 wherein the rod member diameter is in a close fitting functional relationship with the slip tube diameter allowing the rod member to be vertically adjusted within the slip tube when subjected to lateral forces.
12. The anchoring system of claim 11 wherein the keyway channel is a dovetail fitting configured to receive the key member, whereby upon interconnection of the key member within the keyway channel, key member movement is restricted.
13. The anchoring system of claim 12 wherein the rod member and the key member are constructed of material selected from a group consisting of galvanized steel, hot dip galvanized steel, stainless steel, and bright basic steel.