Clip for the assembly of composite structural members

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The invention pertains to a clip, and the composite structural member which may be assembled therewith, which clip readily permits two channels to be secured front-to-back with their axes secured, without substantially interfering with subsequent attachment of other wall elements to the composite member.
More specifically, there is provided a composite structural member comprising two elongate channels each having a web, two side flanges extending from opposite side margins of the web, and a longitudinal axis extending parallel to the side flanges; and a clip connecting the channels together with the axes of the channels parallel to each other, said clip having a portion attached to the web of one of said channels, and means for gripping a portion of the side flange of the other of said channels.
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a clip, and the front-to-back assembly of channels using such a clip, to form a member particularly suited for use as framing for doors and windows.
It is a related object of the invention to provide such a clip and assembly without interfering with the capability of the assembly to secure wood jambs and gypsum panels in place.
It is another object of the invention to provide such a clip which will accommodate a particular shape of channel used in the assembly.
Other objects and advantages will become apparent upon reference to the following description of the drawing and of the preferred embodiments.