Demountable brackets

Abstract

A demountable bracket for use in erection of a structure, wherein the structure is assembled employing load supporting timbers, the timbers being of generally uniform cross-sectional shape. The bracket comprises a horizontal elongated non-load bearing connecting member having opposed first and second ends. A first short-length inner channel member is integrally secured to the connecting member first end. A second short-length inner channel member is integrally secured to the connecting member second end, the channel axii of the first and second channel members being in a first common plane with the elongated connecting member. A third short-length outer channel member is secured to the first channel member on a side thereof opposite the connecting member. A fourth short-length outer channel member is secured to the second channel member on a side thereof opposite the connecting member, the channel axii of the third and fourth channel members being in a second common plane that is perpendicular to the first common plane, wherein the timbers are slidably receivable in the channel members to form the structure, the connecting member being isolated from the weight of objects supported by the structure.