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03-05-2017 дата публикации

Сталебетонная преднапряженная стойка

Номер: RU0000170649U1

Полезная модель относится к области строительства, а именно - к составным стойкам и может быть использована в конструктивных элементах, работающих преимущественно на сжатие.Результат достигается тем, что сталебетонная стойка выполнена из металлического двутаврового профиля, полости которого заполнены бетоном, подкрепленного шпренгельным устройством преднапряжения, содержащим затяжки, распорки и пластину с пазами.Для обеспечения постоянного уровня усилий преднапряжения в тягах, в двух взаимно перпендикулярных направлениях, на концах тяг и в их середине предусмотрены натяжные устройства.Устройство для преднапряжения включает шпренгельные затяжки, закрепленные на торцах стойки и опертые в местах перегиба на выдвигаемую пластину с пазами.Предлагаемая сталебетонная преднапряженная стойка по сравнению с известными решениями обладает повышенной несущей способностью, устойчивостью и обеспечивает уменьшение материалоемкости и упрощение изготовления. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 170 649 U1 (51) МПК E04C 3/34 (2006.01) E04B 1/22 (2006.01) E04B 1/30 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016142592, 28.10.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.10.2016 03.05.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 28.10.2016 1375760 A1, 23.02.1988. SU 580292 A1, 15.11.1977. RU 117475 U1, 27.06.2012. Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete srtuctures. EN 1994-1-1 (2004), p.90, fig. 8.1 (2). Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete srtuctures. EN 1994-1-1 (2004), p.64, fig. 6.17 (b). (54) СТАЛЕБЕТОННАЯ ПРЕДНАПРЯЖЕННАЯ СТОЙКА (57) Формула полезной модели Сталебетонная преднапряженная стойка, включающая стальные профили, образующие двутавровое сечение, имеющая бетон замоноличивания и шпренгельные затяжки с натяжными устройствами в торцах и в середине стойки, отличающаяся тем, что для обеспечения натяжения затяжек в двух плоскостях в середине стойки ...

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22-01-2018 дата публикации

Сталебетонная стойка

Номер: RU0000176508U1

Полезная модель относится к области строительства, а именно - к составным стойкам и может быть использована в конструктивных элементах, работающих преимущественно на сжатие. Результат достигается тем, что сталебетонная стойка выполнена из профилей образующих составное крестообразное сечение с внутренним кольцом, полости и трубчатая часть которого заполнены бетоном. Для образования крестообразного сечения с внутренним кольцом, гнутые С-образные профили с перфорированными и выштампованными шпильками стенок, согнутые в середине стенки спарены по плоскости стыка с помощью выштампованных шпилек входящих взаимно в образованные отверстия от выштамповки соседних профилей. Спаривание гнутых профилей вдоль стенок может быть также на сварке. Для улучшения совместной работы бетонной оболочки и стального профиля в стенках профилей выштампованы шпильки, которые повышают сцепление бетона со стальным профилем. Для улучшения работы бетона на сжатие, а образовавшейся трубчатой части крестообразного сечения на растяжение, прорези от выштампованных шпилек ориентированы по кольцу. Предлагаемая сталебетонная стойка по сравнению с известными решениями обладает повышенной несущей способностью, устойчивостью и обеспечивает уменьшение материалоемкости и упрощение изготовления. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 176 508 U1 (51) МПК E04C 3/34 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E04C 3/34 (2017.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017126965, 26.07.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 22.01.2018 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 26.07.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 22.01.2018 Бюл. № 3 1 7 6 5 0 8 R U (54) СТАЛЕБЕТОННАЯ СТОЙКА (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области строительства, а именно - к составным стойкам и может быть использована в конструктивных элементах, работающих преимущественно на сжатие. Результат достигается тем, что сталебетонная стойка выполнена из профилей образующих составное ...

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06-08-2018 дата публикации

Сталебетонная ферма

Номер: RU0000182163U1

Сталебетонная ферма относится к строительным конструкциям, а именно к фермам покрытий, мостовых сооружений и подкрановых конструкций, работающих в условиях пространственного изгиба, в т.ч. динамических нагрузок. Сталебетонная ферма включает верхний пояс (1) из стальной трубы, заполненный бетоном (2), опорные диафрагмы (3) из листовой стали, нижний пояс (4) из стальной трубы, заполненный бетоном (2), внутри которого расположены преднапряженные стержни (5), закрепленные к заглушкам (6) на торцах нижнего пояса (4), и элементы раскосной решетки (7) из стальных труб, закрепленные к верхнему и нижнему поясам (1), (4). Через верхний пояс (1) горизонтально установлены стяжные шпильки (8) и закреплены при помощи гаек (9) к боковым поверхностям верхнего пояса (1). Элементы раскосной решетки (7), в которых возникают сжимающие усилия от внешней нагрузки, могут быть заполнены бетоном (2). 1 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 182 163 U1 (51) МПК E04C 3/293 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E04C 3/293 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018117051, 07.05.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 06.08.2018 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 07.05.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 97410 U1, 10.09.2010. RU 14232 (45) Опубликовано: 06.08.2018 Бюл. № 22 1 8 2 1 6 3 R U (54) Сталебетонная ферма (57) Реферат: Сталебетонная ферма относится к строительным конструкциям, а именно к фермам покрытий, мостовых сооружений и подкрановых конструкций, работающих в условиях пространственного изгиба, в т.ч. динамических нагрузок. Сталебетонная ферма включает верхний пояс (1) из стальной трубы, заполненный бетоном (2), опорные диафрагмы (3) из листовой стали, нижний пояс (4) из стальной трубы, заполненный бетоном (2), внутри которого расположены преднапряженные стержни (5), Стр.: 1 U1, 10.07.2000. SU 1675515 A1, 07.09.1991. RU 2605862 C2, 27.12.2016 ...

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06-09-2018 дата публикации

Композитобетонная балка

Номер: RU0000182930U1

Композитобетонная балка относится к строительству, а именно к композитобетонным конструкциям типа фермы или балки, в которые для восприятия растягивающих усилий вводят композитную арматуру. Композитобетонная балка, включающая бетонное тело, продольную стержневую рабочую и поперечную стержневую арматуру, дополнительно снабженную поперечными армирующими элементами, установленными в пролете конструкции на высоту армирования с шагом, соответствующим расчетному шагу трещин, причем продольная стержневая рабочая, поперечная стержневая горизонтальная и поперечная стержневая вертикальная арматура выполнена из композита в поперечном сечении в форме овала, длинная ось которого совмещена с максимальными нагрузками на балку, величины осей овала стержня композитной арматуры исполняют в пропорции с расчетными нагрузками по осям балки в поперечном сечении посередине длины. Техническим результатом заявленного решения является повышение несущей способности балки путем использования композитной арматуры балки овальной формы с величинами осей овала стержня композитной арматуры в пропорции с расчетными нагрузками по осям балки в поперечном сечении посередине длины. табл. 1. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 182 930 U1 (51) МПК E04C 3/20 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E04C 3/20 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018126308, 16.07.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Галайко Владимир Васильевич (RU), Асланлы Фарид Эльдар оглы (RU) Дата регистрации: 06.09.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 67603 U1, 27.10.2007. RU 178875 (45) Опубликовано: 06.09.2018 Бюл. № 25 1 8 2 9 3 0 R U (54) КОМПОЗИТОБЕТОННАЯ БАЛКА (57) Реферат: Композитобетонная балка относится к строительству, а именно к композитобетонным конструкциям типа фермы или балки, в которые для восприятия растягивающих усилий вводят композитную арматуру. Композитобетонная балка, включающая ...

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05-10-2018 дата публикации

Сталебетонная составная балка

Номер: RU0000183856U1

Полезная модель относится к области строительства и может быть использована в качестве балок перекрытий жилых и общественных зданий. Полезная модель направлена на увеличение прочности стенки стального профиля в теле бетона, на снижение трудоемкости изготовления и материалоемкости, а также на повышение надежности работы сталебетонной балки. Сталебетонная составная балка включает стальные тонкостенные профили, образующие двутавровое сечение, спаренные из двух С-образных гнутых профилей с загнутыми кромками, и бетон замоноличивания. Стенки тонкостенного составного двутавра вдоль кромок соединены на сварке, по плоскостям - винтами-саморезами, группами в два ряда на опоре - вертикально, в пролетной зоне - наклонно по нисходящей, с разным шагом по горизонтали с уменьшением к опорам, при этом на стенках в группе винты-саморезы установлены в шахматном порядке. Для увеличения сцепления с бетоном и, как следствие несущей способности балки, винты-саморезы, скрепляющие стенки, обращены поочередно в обе стороны. Изготовленная таким образом составная сталебетонная балка обладает повышенной прочностью стенки профиля, обеспечивает уменьшение материалоемкости стали тонкостенных профилей, повышает общую несущую способность балки и надежность ее работы. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 183 856 U1 (51) МПК E04C 3/293 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E04C 3/293 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018124017, 02.07.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 05.10.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 05.10.2018 Бюл. № 28 Адрес для переписки: 420043, Респ. Татарстан, г. Казань, ул. Зеленая, 1, КГАСУ, ОПиИР, Хабибулину Марату Максутовичу 155972 U1, 27.10.2015. RU 165473 U1, 20.10.2016. RU 2627810 C1, 11.08.2017. US 8281534 B2, 09.10.2012. CN 101845871 A, 29.09.2010. U 1 1 8 3 8 5 6 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 155973 U1, 27.10.2015. RU (54) СТАЛЕБЕТОННАЯ СОСТАВНАЯ БАЛКА ...

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06-05-2019 дата публикации

Трубобетонная стойка

Номер: RU0000188990U1

Полезная модель относится к строительству и может быть использована в качестве конструктивного элемента средней гибкости, работающего на сжатие с изгибом, например, в колоннах каркасных зданий и сооружений, в поясах мостовых ферм и др. Трубобетонная стойка состоит из оболочки в виде замкнутой поверхности, в полости которой размещен армированный бетонный стержень. Оболочка выполнена из сетки, состоящей из базальтовых или углеродных волокон с размером ячейки, равным или меньше 20 мм. Сетка установлена симметрично своей продольной оси и пропитана мелкозернистым бетоном с образованием защитного слоя на своей наружной поверхности толщиной от 20 до 40 мм. Бетонный стержень армирован сетками из базальтовых или углеродных волокон с размером ячейки от 25 до 150 мм, выполненными в виде замкнутых поверхностей, продольные оси которых совпадают с продольной осью оболочки. При этом расстояния между сетками составляют от 25 до 150 мм, а сетки закреплены в рабочем положении посредством стержней-фиксаторов, установленных в поперечном сечении армированного бетонного стержня перпендикулярно продольной оси оболочки на расстоянии, меньшем или равном 400 мм друг от друга. Стержни-фиксаторы выполнены из того же материала, что и сетки армированного бетонного стержня. Стержни-фиксаторы установлены в полости оболочки на расстоянии от 20 до 40 мм от наружных поверхностей торцов. Стержни-фиксаторы соединены с сетками посредством вязальных элементов. Вязальные элементы выполнены из базальтовых или углеродных волокон. 5 н.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 188 990 U1 (51) МПК E04C 3/36 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E04C 3/36 (2019.02) (21) (22) Заявка: 2018139715, 12.11.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 12.11.2018 06.05.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: TIANYU XIE, TOGAY (45) Опубликовано: 06.05.2019 Бюл. № 13 1 8 8 9 9 0 (54) Трубобетонная стойка ( ...

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11-06-2019 дата публикации

Слоистая фиброкаутоновая балка

Номер: RU0000189913U1

Полезная модель относится к области промышленного и гражданского строительства и может быть использована в качестве балок покрытия перекрытия и других изгибаемых элементов.Слоистая фиброкаутоновая балка, содержащая продольное и дисперсное армирование, отличающаяся тем, что верхняя зона балки состоит из полимербетона без армирования по всей длине и составляет одну четвертую высоты сечения балки, а в нижней зоне балки по всей длине элемента расположен полимербетон с дисперсным армированием на три четвертых высоты сечения балкиПолученный на основе жидких каучуков, материал - каучуковый бетон (или сокращено каутон), обладает благоприятными физико-механическими свойствами, а также высокой химической стойкостью. Добавление фибры в качестве армирования растянутой зоны балки позволяет значительно увеличить ее трещиностойкость, а также повышает прочность сечений.

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05-06-2020 дата публикации

Балка двутаврового сечения

Номер: RU0000197921U1

Полезная модель относится к области строительства, а именно к конструкциям опорных балок двутаврового сечения, используемых в качестве несущих элементов перекрытий или покрытий зданий.Решение поставленной задачи и достижение заявленного технического результата обеспечивается за счет того, что полезная модель представляет собой известную балку двутаврового сечения, включающая плоскую стенку 3 и соединенные с ней полки 1, снабженные продольными пазами 2 для размещения в них стенки 3, отличающуюся тем, что стенка 3 балки выполнена из цементно-стружечной плиты (далее по тексту ЦСП). В предлагаемой конструкции соединение стенки 3 и полок 1 балки опалубки перекрытия двутаврового сечения обеспечивается за счет пазов 2 в полках 1 опалубки и клеящего вещества. При том, что для усиления жесткости, конструкция имеет дополнительную нижнюю полку 4 изделия и дополнительный паз 5, обеспечивающее более прочное крепление балки в узлах сопряжения. Тем самым обеспечивается продольная устойчивость стенки балки и повышается надежность крепления. Из условия обеспечения наибольшей несущей способности, глубина пазов 2 и 5 составляет не менее 0,07 высоты стенки 3 балки, а ширина пазов 2 и 5 равна толщине листа стенки 3 балки опалубки. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 197 921 U1 (51) МПК E04C 3/29 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E04C 3/29 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020108383, 26.02.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Кноп Евгений Данилович (RU) Дата регистрации: 05.06.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 26.02.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 05.06.2020 Бюл. № 16 1 9 7 9 2 1 R U (54) БАЛКА ДВУТАВРОВОГО СЕЧЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области строительства, а именно к конструкциям опорных балок двутаврового сечения, используемых в качестве несущих элементов перекрытий или покрытий зданий. Решение поставленной задачи и достижение ...

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25-01-2021 дата публикации

Профиль на основе клинч-соединения двух профилей

Номер: RU0000201964U1

Полезная модель относится к технологии пуклевания и может быть использована при изготовлении профилей методом клинч-соединения. Профиль, образованный на основе клинч-соединения двух профилей, выполнен наложением парных П-образных профилей, соединенных основаниями друг с другом с образованием симметричного поперечного сечения и контактирующих друг с другом пуклевками. Каждый из соединенных профилей содержит однотипные маркировочные отверстия через заданный интервал. Профили совмещены друг с другом с совпадением их маркировочных отверстий и торцев. Пуклевка расположена между маркировочными отверстиями на одной с ними оси, которая расположена соосно продольной оси профилей. В результате обеспечивается повышение нагрузочной способности клинч-соединения профилей, отсутствие потребности в дополнительных крепежных элементах, возможность пуклевания профилей большой длины. 9 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 964 U1 (51) МПК E04C 3/32 (2006.01) B21D 39/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E04C 3/32 (2019.08); B21D 39/00 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019134722, 30.10.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью «РКС-пласт» (RU) Дата регистрации: 25.01.2021 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 133161 U1, 10.10.2013. RU 2339772 C2, 27.11.2008. RU 2010112 C1, 30.03.1994. RU 174527 U1, 19.10.2017. US 4896818 A1, 30.01.1990. (45) Опубликовано: 25.01.2021 Бюл. № 3 2 0 1 9 6 4 R U (54) ПРОФИЛЬ НА ОСНОВЕ КЛИНЧ-СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ДВУХ ПРОФИЛЕЙ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к технологии через заданный интервал. Профили совмещены пуклевания и может быть использована при друг с другом с совпадением их маркировочных изготовлении профилей методом клинчотверстий и торцев. Пуклевка расположена между соединения. Профиль, образованный на основе маркировочными отверстиями на одной с ними клинч-соединения двух ...

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16-02-2021 дата публикации

Треугольная равнокатетная профильная труба (гнутосварной профиль)

Номер: RU0000202405U1

Полезная модель относится к треугольной равнокатетной профильной трубе, включающей две наклонные грани в виде катетов и горизонтальную грань в виде гипотенузы равнобедренного прямоугольного треугольника в поперечном сечении, а также сварной стык катетов с двойными отбортовками, отогнутыми внутрь трубчатого профиля, эти отбортовки после заварки продольного шва формируют вертикальное ребро шириной, равной четырем толщинам трубы, и высотой, составляющей 0,2698 гипотенузы. Техническим результатом предлагаемого решения является одинаковая устойчивость (равноустойчивость) из плоскости и в плоскости несущей конструкции треугольной равнокатетной профильной трубы применительно к стержневым элементам, что увеличивает конструктивно-компоновочные возможности и расширяет область ее рационального применения. 4 ил., 2 табл. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 202 405 U1 (51) МПК E04C 3/32 (2006.01) B23K 101/24 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E04C 3/32 (2021.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020128486, 26.08.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Марутян Александр Суренович (RU) Дата регистрации: 16.02.2021 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 26.08.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 16.02.2021 Бюл. № 5 2 0 2 4 0 5 R U (54) ТРЕУГОЛЬНАЯ РАВНОКАТЕТНАЯ ПРОФИЛЬНАЯ ТРУБА (ГНУТОСВАРНОЙ ПРОФИЛЬ) (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к треугольной толщинам трубы, и высотой, составляющей 0,2698 равнокатетной профильной трубе, включающей гипотенузы. Техническим результатом две наклонные грани в виде катетов и предлагаемого решения является одинаковая горизонтальную грань в виде гипотенузы устойчивость (равноустойчивость) из плоскости равнобедренного прямоугольного треугольника и в плоскости несущей конструкции треугольной в поперечном сечении, а также сварной стык равнокатетной профильной трубы применительно катетов с двойными отбортовками, отогнутыми к стержневым элементам, что ...

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Foundation construction for superstructures

Номер: US20120023847A1
Принадлежит: Mack Industries Inc

The installation of a foundation enables a superstructure to be installed and supported in a desired attitude such as a vertical attitude at the foundation. An installation template is placed at the selected location and support sites on the installation template can be adjusted so that the installation template will support the foundation subassembly in a manner such that the superstructure can be supported in said desired attitude. The foundation subassembly is placed onto the installation template using a lifting subassembly that is secured to the foundation subassembly. The foundation subassembly is fixed in place by concrete or the like into which the foundation assembly is inserted. The superstructure can then be secured to the foundation subassembly. The superstructure can comprise a post adapted to hold a panel for deflecting road noise.

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Tractive device for an elevator system

Номер: US20120037459A1
Автор: Volker Fritz
Принадлежит: ELT ELECTRONIC LIFT THOMA GmbH

The object is achieved, according to the invention, in that the traction device ( 208 ) is equipped as a pulley block ( 209 ) with two or more, in particular with four, deflecting pulleys ( 206, 212, 214, 219 ), the axes of which are arranged one below the other on an approximately vertically running plane, at least one deflecting pulley ( 206 ) being mounted in the elevator well or on the well carcass ( 102 ) above the elevator installation ( 103 ), a further deflecting pulley ( 219 ) being mounted below the elevator installation ( 103 ) in the elevator well or on the well carcass ( 102 ), and one or more, in particular two, deflecting pulleys ( 212, 214 ) being mounted on a side element ( 202 ) of the load suspension means, in particular the travel platform ( 200 ).

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Post casing

Номер: US20120324826A1
Автор: Gabriel Petta
Принадлежит: Individual

A casing member for assembly with an opposed identical casing member to encase a post includes an elongate body portion having spaced apart first and second side edges extending lengthwise of the body portion. First and second connectors are adjacent the first and second side edges respectively, and extend lengthwise therealong. The first connector includes a first tongue protruding from the body portion along a tongue axis. The second connector includes a groove bounded at least partially by spaced apart first and groove second sidewalls joined to the body portion. The first groove has a groove axis parallel to both the groove sidewalls and the tongue axis. The first tongue is inter-engageable with the first groove of the opposed identical casing member and the first groove is inter-engageable with the first tongue of the opposed casing member so as to secure the two casing members together about the post.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

POST AND PANEL CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20130139458A1
Принадлежит: TRINITY POST AND PANEL INC.

An assembly for integrating an elongate structural member such as a post or a beam, and one or more panels is provided. The elongate structural member includes a notch defined within the elongate structural member. The notch includes a base surface and two side surfaces at opposite ends of the base surface. At least one of the side surfaces is tiered, with the tiered side surface including an inner portion and an outer portion that are substantially parallel to each other. The inner portion is substantially perpendicular and is adjacent to the base surface. The outer portion is offset from the inner portion and is positioned further away from the other side surface compared to the inner portion. A first panel is positioned within the notch and in contact with at least the base surface and the inner portion of the tiered surface. A second panel may also be positioned within the notch. 1. An elongate structural member defining therein at least one notch , the notch comprising a base surface and two side surfaces at opposite ends of the base surfaces , wherein:at least one of the side surfaces is tiered and comprises an inner portion and an outer portion that are substantially parallel to each other, the inner portion being substantially perpendicular and immediately adjacent to the base surface and the outer portion being offset from the inner portion and positioned further away from the other side surface than the inner portion; andthe notch is configured to receive at least a first panel and a second panel substantially parallel to each other, with at least the base surface and the inner portion of the tiered surface configured to contact the first panel, and at least the outer portion of the tiered side surface configured to contact the second panel.2. The elongate structural member of claim 1 , wherein the notch is defined along the length of the elongate structural member.3. The elongate structural member of claim 1 , wherein the notch is defined along the width ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Composite Tube Having Co-Bonded End Fittings

Номер: US20130186040A1
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

A structural member such as a strut includes a composite material tube having metal end fittings that are attached to the tube by co-bonded, double shear joints. The double shear bond joint construction reduces the residual stress on the bonds that result from mismatch of the coefficients of thermal expansion of the composite tube and the metal end fittings. The ends of the fittings that are bonded to the tube may include a stepped profile that functions to limit the peak stresses in the bonds. 1. A structural member , comprising:a composite material tube, the composite material tube comprising a first cured inner tube and a second cured outer tube, wherein the first cured inner tube and the second cured outer tube are co-bonded along a respective wall of the first cured inner tube and the second cured outer tube; and,a metal fitting, wherein a portion of the metal fitting is disposed between and co-bonded to the first cured inner tube and the second cured outer tube, wherein an intersection between the metal fitting and the first cured inner tube comprises a first bond joint, and wherein an intersection between the metal fitting and the second cured outer tube comprises a second bond joint, at least one of the first and second bond joints comprising a stepped joint.23-. (canceled)4. The structural member of claim 1 , wherein the metal fitting comprises a cylindrical section claim 1 , and wherein a thickness of the cylindrical section tapers in a direction toward the composite material tube.5. The structural member of claim 1 , wherein the first cured inner tube and the second cured outer tube each comprise multiple plies of composite material.6. The structural member of claim 1 , wherein one of the first cured inner tube and the second cured outer tube extends only a portion of the length of the composite material tube.78-. (canceled)9. The structural member of claim 1 , wherein:the metal fitting includes a cylindrical section having a tapered thickness, and,the ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Moment Resistant Building Column Insert System And Method

Номер: US20130239516A1
Автор: Vaughn William B.
Принадлежит:

A moment resistant building column insert system is provided that enables the erection of beams to columns, and the installation and pretension of connection bolts possible in a single stop to each beam-column joint in the field. Included is a building column insert with pre-hardened structural filler inside, and a pattern of through-holes transverse to the insert length, where the insert has threaded elements disposed inside and concentric to erection holes in the pattern. The insert is disposed inside a building column. Erection bolts installed to the erection holes to hold the beam in place against the column with the holes in the beam mounting plate, the column and insert aligned. Connection through-bolts are installed and pretensioned to provide the connection strength needed to make a beam-column moment joint rigid. Without the pre-hardened structural filler in the insert the column would deform or crush due to the bolt pretensioning. 1a. an insert column of generally tubular shape;b. a pre-hardened structural filler disposed within said insert column;c. a pattern of through-holes transverse to a length of said insert column and through said pre-hardened structural filler;d. at least a pair of erection through holes disposed through a wall of said insert column;e. at least a pair of threaded elements incorporated to an inner wall of said insert column and disposed concentric to said pair of erection holes;f. a threaded element cover disposed over each said threaded element, wherein said threaded element cover is surrounded by said pre-hardened structural filler, wherein said threaded element cover forms a cavity around said threaded element within said pre-hardened structural filler, wherein said threaded element cover is disposed to protect said threaded elements from contamination by said structural filler; andg. an insert positioning element disposed axially along said column, wherein said insert positioning element comprises a positioning through-hole ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

MODULAR COLUMNS FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

Номер: US20130291482A1
Принадлежит: Tis & Partners Co., Ltd.

The present invention relates to modular columns for construction purposes, which comprise: a metal profile section positioned vertically, functioning as a post that may optionally be anchored to or fixed to the surface of the floor; a series of base modules, “body” and capital, which in turn are formed from two symmetric blocks which have a recess, resulting in a square hollow that is filled with a conventional mixture of cement, river sand and lime, which, once dried, holds the blocks firmly joined to the profile section. The invention furthermore provides a method for the production of the modular columns and also a procedure for the installation thereof, with alternatives for columns that are load-bearing or that are simply for aesthetic purposes, said methodologies involving a series of practical, easy-to-follow steps. 1. Modular column for construction comprised of a base , a column body , a cap and a profile which is placed perpendicular to the ground , wherein the lower end of the profile is welded in perpendicular position at the base module which , upon making contact with the horizontal formed by the ground , supports all of the weight of the modular column on it , characterized in that it has “body” modules which are placed one on top of the other in overlapping fashion until the height of the column is established , and on the last “body” block is placed a cap module which is located on the upper end of the body of the column , said cap block optionally supporting a load or not if the modular column is only intended for aesthetic purposes , that it has a profile having reinforcements made of rebar rods that are placed in inclined fashion from the metallic grate to the body of the profile and used to reinforce the anchorage of the modular column from its base and a mixture of materials which is used to join blocks that are symmetrical in their profile.2. Modular column for construction as set forth in claim 1 , characterized in that its modules are ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

AIRBEAM

Номер: US20130305619A1
Принадлежит: Universal Airbeams, Inc.

An airbeam includes at least a pair of inflatable beams each having an inner sleeve, middle sleeve and outer cover. Each sleeve is stitched to form flat side seams. The sleeves are inverted so that each flat side seam is disposed cantilevered inwardly on the inside of the sleeve. A linear common seam bisects the stitched side edges of the outer cover to form a pair of outer sleeves. One middle sleeve is nested within each outer sleeve. One inner sleeve is nested within each middle sleeve. One inner tube is nested in each inner sleeve. The nesting is arranged so that the side seams of the inner and middle sleeves are adjacent one another or overlap one another along, their entire length and so that the side seams of the outer cover are adjacent or overlap the side seams of the middle sleeve. 1. An airbeam comprising:a pair of resilient inner tubes, a pair of inner sleeves, a pair of middle sleeves, and an outer cover,wherein, when laid flat, each said inner tube, each said inner sleeve, each said middle sleeve and said outer cover are substantially rectangular, each having a corresponding longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension orthogonal to said longitudinal dimension,and wherein said each inner tube has opposite ends which are sealed, so that each said inner tube is air-tight, said ends said sealed by each end of said opposite ends being folded over along a fold-line and bonded to an adjacent outer surface of corresponding said inner tube adjacent said fold-line, so as to form a folded-over end,and wherein each said inner sleeve and each said middle sleeve and said outer cover are each formed of an overlaid pair of substantially rectangular sheets of flexible fabric sheeting and wherein said overlaid pair of fabric sheeting has opposite ends and substantially linear side edges extending from so as to extend between said opposite ends, and wherein each said overlaid pair of fabric sheeting is stitched by side edge stitching along and inset from each said side ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC BEAM

Номер: US20130312346A1
Автор: To Lung Tak
Принадлежит: DURA FORM COMPANY LIMITED

A fiberglass beam having a body () thereof being made of fiberglass. A nailing spot thereof is of a thickness (t) between two to six millimeters. The fiberglass beam also comprises one or several layers of fiberglass-enforced layer () sleeved on the surface of the body (). The fiberglass beam obviates the use of wood, and allows for improved service life and enhanced operability. 1. A fiberglass reinforced plastic beam comprising:a main body made of fiberglass reinforced plastic, in which the thickness of spots to be nailed of the main body is 2-6 mm; andone or more fiberglass reinforced layers covering the main body.2. The fiberglass reinforced plastic beam according to claim 1 , wherein the cross section of the main body is in the shape of the letter “I” claim 1 , the spots to be nailed are upper and lower wings of the main body claim 1 , while the thickness of a center support of the main body is 2-15 mm.3. The fiberglass reinforced plastic beam according to claim 1 , wherein the cross section of the main body is in the shape of a hollow quadrangle claim 1 , the spots to be nailed are an upper wall claim 1 , a lower wall and sidewalls of the main body claim 1 , and the thickness of each wall is 2-6 mm.4. The fiberglass reinforced plastic beam according to claim 1 , wherein the cross section of the main body is in the shape of a hollow quadrangle claim 1 , the spots to be nailed is an upper wall and a lower wall of the main body claim 1 , and the thickness of both sidewalls is 2-15 mm.5. The fiberglass reinforced plastic beam according to claim 1 , wherein the main body includes a U-shaped frame and an accessory provided at an opening of the frame claim 1 , and a protrusion is provided on an internal wall of the frame near the opening thereof for supporting the accessory claim 1 , and the spots to be nailed are upper and lower plates of the accessory.6. The fiberglass reinforced plastic beam according to claim 1 , wherein the main body includes a U-shaped frame ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

FOUNDATION COLUMN

Номер: US20130326968A1
Принадлежит:

A precast concrete column supports a building. In one exemplary embodiment, the precast concrete column includes a connector for securing a wooden column to the precast concrete column such that no portion of the connector extends beyond the cross-section of the wooden column. In an alternative embodiment, a jack screw extends from the distal end of the precast concrete column to provide height adjustment for the precast concrete column. In certain embodiments, an insert or tube is cast into the precast concrete column body to allow a fastener to traverse the precast concrete column body so that structural components of the building may be secured thereto. 1. A foundation column for providing support to a structure , the column comprising:a concrete column body having a proximal cross-sectional extent defining a cross-sectional envelope; andan upstanding arm secured to and extending from a proximal end of said concrete column body, said upstanding arm having a cross-sectional extent along its length that never extends beyond the cross-sectional envelope defined by the proximal cross-sectional extent of the concrete column body;a wood column having a distal end, a proximal end and a perimeter along a wood column length between the distal end and the proximal end of the wood column, said wood column including a slot defined by an opening formed through the distal end of the wood column and extending toward the proximal end of the wood column, said slot terminating short of said perimeter, whereby access to said slot is permitted only through the distal end of the wood column, said slot sized to receive said upstanding arm extending from said proximal end of said concrete column body, whereby, with said upstanding arm received in said slot, a fastener may be positioned to engage said wood column and said upstanding arm to secure said wood column to said concrete column body.2. The foundation column of claim 1 , wherein a transverse cross-sectional extent of said ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Deformable energy-absorbing utility pole

Номер: US20130340383A1
Принадлежит: Polefab Inc

The present invention relates to an energy-absorbing deformable utility pole that comprises a hollow pole, and an insert placed within the pole. The insert is positioned in an area of the pole that is most affected by an impacting vehicle and the length of the insert is such that it substantially includes the affected area of the pole. During an impact, the utility pole provides for a more gradual deceleration of the vehicle, compared to previously known utility poles, resulting in a reduced level of damage to the vehicle and its occupant(s). The invention also provides for a process for increasing the energy absorption of a deformable utility pole by placing an insert composed of a deformable material within the pole in the area most likely to be affected by an impact with a vehicle, and wherein the length of the insert substantially includes the affected area of the pole.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

MODULAR STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE BEAM

Номер: US20130340384A1
Принадлежит: Blade Dynamics, Ltd.

A modular fibre reinforced plastic flange for a structural composite beam which comprises a body formed of a plurality of elongate elements arranged in an array, wherein the dimensions of the body are substantially determined by the number and arrangement of the elongate elements in the array, and a skin member at least partially surrounding the array. Also, a structural composite beam comprising the modular fibre reinforced plastic flange and a shear web connected to the skin member of the modular flange. A method of making the modular flange and beams, and a kit of parts for making the modular flange are also disclosed. 1. A modular fibre reinforced plastic flange for a structural composite beam comprising:a body formed of a plurality of elongate elements arranged in an array such that the longitudinal axes of the elongate elements are substantially parallel to one another, wherein the dimensions of the body are substantially determined by the number and arrangement of the elongate elements in the array; anda skin member at least partially surrounding a plurality of the elongate elements in the array, wherein the skin member comprises a socket to receive, in use, a shear web.2. A modular flange as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the skin member fully surrounds the array of elongate elements.3. A modular flange as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the skin member comprises first and second skin elements claim 2 , the first skin element having a concave form and the second skin element being arranged to fit within the first skin element.4. A modular flange as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least two of the elongate elements comprise different materials.5. A modular flange as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one reinforcement layer at least partially located within the array of elongate elements.6. A structural composite beam comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a modular flange as claimed in ; and'}a shear web connected to the skin ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

MODULAR STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE BEAM

Номер: US20130340385A1
Принадлежит: Blade Dynamics, Ltd.

A modular fibre reinforced plastic flange for a structural composite beam which comprises a body formed of a plurality of elongate elements arranged in an array, wherein the dimensions of the body are substantially determined by the number and arrangement of the elongate elements in the array, and a skin member at least partially surrounding the array. Also, a structural composite beam comprising the modular fibre reinforced plastic flange and a shear web connected to the skin member of the modular flange. A method of making the modular flange and beams, and a kit of parts for making the modular flange are also disclosed. 1. A modular fibre reinforced plastic flange for a structural composite beam comprising:a body formed of a plurality of elongate elements arranged in an array such that the longitudinal axes of the elongate elements are substantially parallel to one another, wherein the dimensions of the body are substantially determined by the number and arrangement of the elongate elements in the array, and wherein at least two of the elongate elements comprise different materials; anda skin member at least partially surrounding a plurality of the elongate elements in the array.2. A modular flange as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the skin member fully surrounds the array of elongate elements.3. A modular flange as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the skin member comprises first and second skin elements claim 2 , the first skin element having a concave form and the second skin element being arranged to fit within the first skin element.4. A modular flange as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the skin member comprises a socket to receive claim 1 , in use claim 1 , a shear web.5. A modular flange as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one reinforcement layer at least partially located within the array of elongate elements.6. A structural composite beam comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a modular flange as claimed in ; and'}a shear web ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Polymer Composite Beam with In-Molded Flange Inserts

Номер: US20140059974A1
Автор: JR. Dale E., Polk
Принадлежит: LRM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC

A solid molded polymer composite beam is described that includes at least a first flange; a second flange; at least one web extending between the two flanges wherein the first and second flanges are configured normal to the at least one web; the first flange and the second flange each contains an in-molded rigid insert in the plane of the flanges normal to the at least one web. The method of manufacture and insertion of the in-molded rigid inserts is also described. 1. A solid molded polymer composite beam comprising:a. a first flange;b. a second flange;c. at least one web extending between the two flangesd. wherein the first and second flanges are configured normal to the at least one web;e. the first flange and the second flange each contains an in-molded rigid insert in the plane of the flanges normal to the at least one web.2. The solid molded polymer composite beam of wherein the in-molded rigid insert in the flanges comprises a composite structure of two thin rigid inserts in the plane of the flange separated from each other by a filler material.3. The solid molded polymer composite beam of wherein only one web extends between the two flanges.4. The solid molded polymer composite beam of wherein only one web extends between the two flanges.5. The solid molded polymer composite beam of wherein the only one web is a truss structure.6. A method of forming a solid molded polymer composite beam with inserts comprising: i. a upper mold portion having an exterior pressable surface and an interior surface;', 'ii. a lower mold portion having an exterior pressable surface and an interior surface;', 'iii. a press having a press surface, a portion of said upper mold portion extending beyond said press surface and having an outside the press upper mold portion exterior surface and an outside the press upper mold portion interior surface, a portion of said lower mold portion extending beyond said press surface and having an outside the press lower mold portion exterior ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

Profiled element and method for producing a profiled element

Номер: US20140096470A1
Автор: Heiner Willerscheid

The invention relates to a profiled element with an elongated profiled body that consists of metal or plastic in particular. The profiled body comprises at least two separately designed longitudinal portions, each longitudinal portion comprising a meandering longitudinal edge and a rectilinear longitudinal edge that lies opposite the meandering longitudinal edge. The longitudinal portions are connected to each other by the rectilinear longitudinal edges. The invention further relates to such a profiled element in which the longitudinal portions can be designed separately or as a single piece, said profiled body having a substantially U- or V-shaped cross-section with two profiled limbs and a profiled connecting piece that connects the profiled limbs. The profiled limbs are formed by the bent longitudinal portion regions that comprise meandering longitudinal edges, and the respective profiled limbs are designed so as to be doubled-walled with an outer wall and an inner wall, which faces the interior of the U- or V-shaped cross-section, in at least some regions, said meandering longitudinal edges running in the inner walls of the double-walled profiled limbs at least along some sections. The invention further relates to a method for producing such profiled elements.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20220002991A1
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A building module for use in construction of a building comprising a deck oriented in a horizontal plane and a plurality of hollow structural members extending downwardly from around a periphery of the deck. A method of constructing a building comprising placing a plurality of prefabricated modules according to a floor plan to form a story of the building, pouring concrete into the hollow structural members of the plurality of modules to form structural columns, pouring concrete onto the decks of the plurality of prefabricated modules for form structural slabs, and allowing the structural columns and structural slabs to set to complete the story of the building. Embodiments include a plurality of techniques for sealing adjacent prefabricated modules and for installing a balcony on the prefabricated modules. 1. A building module for use in construction of a building , the module comprising:a deck oriented in a horizontal plane; anda plurality of hollow structural members extending downwardly from around a periphery of the deck, wherein the deck is configured to support and engage concrete poured onto the deck.2. The building module of wherein the deck comprises one or more reinforcement members attached thereto and configured to provide structural support for a slab of set concrete formed on top of the deck.3. A building comprising:at least one deck oriented in a horizontal plane;a plurality of prefabricated modules disposed above and below the deck;a plurality of hollow structural members extending downwardly from around the periphery of each prefabricated module; anda gasket disposed between adjacent prefabricated modules, wherein the gasket includes an enclosure containing a two-part expanding foam and a manually actuated mechanism that when pulled manually causes the two-part expanding foam to expand, thereby creating a seal between the two adjacent prefabricated modules.4. The building according to wherein the gasket is attached to one of the vertical structural ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING L-SHAPED SQUARE PIPE, DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING L-SHAPED SQUARE PIPE, AND L-SHAPED SQUARE PIPE

Номер: US20190001388A1
Автор: TANOUE Ryuji
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Provided is a method for manufacturing an L-shaped square pipe that ensures adequate strength even without welding, a device for manufacturing the L-shaped square pipe, and the L-shaped square pipe. Provided is a method for manufacturing an L-shaped square pipe, comprising: a groove section forming step for forming a groove section by pressing one surface of a square steel pipe, along the shorter direction of the one surface, towards another surface positioned on the reverse side of the one surface; and a bending step for bending the square pipe so that the sides of the first surface sandwiching the groove section approach each other. 1. A method for manufacturing an L-shaped square pipe , the method comprising:a groove section forming step for forming a groove section by pressing one surface of a square pipe along a shorter direction of the one surface to a side of an other surface located on a reverse side of the one surface; anda bending step for bending the square pipe such that both sides of the one surface sandwiching the groove section approach each other.2. The method for manufacturing an L-shaped square pipe according to claim 1 , wherein inthe groove section forming step, the groove section is formed by pressing, to the one surface, a corner portion of a V-shaped portion in a pressing member having the V-shaped portion.3. The method for manufacturing an L-shaped square pipe according to claim 2 , whereinan angle of the corner portion of the V-shaped portion corresponds to a bending angle of the square pipe.4. The method for manufacturing an L-shaped square pipe according to claim 1 , the method further comprising claim 1 ,before the groove section forming step, a buckling line forming step for forming buckling lines by pressing two side surfaces between the one surface of the square pipe and the other surface inward along a longitudinal direction of the side surfaces.5. A device for manufacturing an L-shaped square pipe claim 1 , the device comprising:a ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Reinforced Structural Column System

Номер: US20160002927A1
Принадлежит: University of Connecticut

Improved structural column assemblies and related fabrication methods are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved systems/methods for the design and fabrication of structural column assemblies having improved mechanical properties and/or improved resistance to multiple hazards (e.g., earthquakes, blasts, high temperatures, etc.). Disclosed herein is a structural column assembly having a uniquely designed fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) tube filled with concrete to be used as a structural column (e.g., in bridge and/or building construction). The exemplary composite or FRP tube can include layers of metallic and/or non-metallic fibers wound at improved/optimized angles. A multi-hazard resilient column system which can negate the need for additional concrete reinforcement or formwork at construction sites is provided. The novel tube is highly resistant to corrosive environments, and will facilitate accelerated bridge construction (ABC), while providing a solution for columns at risk from multiple hazards. 1. A structural column assembly comprising:a concrete core having an outer surface, the concrete core containing no metallic reinforcing material; anda reinforced polymer shell that includes a polymeric material, non-metallic fibers and metallic fibers or strips, the reinforced polymer shell positioned around the outer surface of the concrete core.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the reinforced polymer shell is substantially circular.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material includes heat resistant resin.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the non-metallic fibers are selected from the group consisting of glass claim 1 , carbon claim 1 , aramid claim 1 , aromatic polyamide claim 1 , and para-aramid fibers claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the metallic fibers or strips are selected from the group consisting of mild steel claim 1 , high strength steel claim 1 , super-elastic ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

COLUMN PROTECTOR AND COLUMN PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180002920A1
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An apparatus for protection of an elongated structural support from impact, the apparatus includes an elongated impact protection component in the form of a unitary part having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a plurality of orthogonally-oriented projections spaced along a length of the elongated impact protection component. The projections of the elongated impact protection component include integrally formed connectors for interlocking connection to other same type impact protection components. 1. An apparatus for protection of an elongated structural support from impact , the apparatus comprising:{'b': 102', '116', '118', '120', '106', '102', '120', '122', '124', '102, 'an elongated impact protection component () in the form of a unitary part having an inner surface (), an outer surface (), and a plurality of orthogonally-oriented projections () spaced along a length () of the elongated impact protection component (), wherein the projections () comprise integrally formed connectors (, ) for interlocking connection to other same type impact protection components ().'}2120120102. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the orthogonally-oriented projections () are configured for sliding engagement with projections () from an adjacent elongated impact protection component ().3102102. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an inward and outward motion of each interlocked protection component () is constrained by the adjacent protection component ().4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the elongated impact protection component comprises:{'b': 120', '120', '120', '124, 'a first set of projections () extending in a first direction, wherein the projections () in the first set of projections () include channels () having a cross-sectional shape; and'}{'b': 120', '120', '120', '122', '124, 'a second set of projections () extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, wherein the projections () in the second set of projections () include ribs () having a ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

STIFFNESS CONTROL IN A STRUCTURAL MEMBER HAVING AN INFLATABLE COMPONENT

Номер: US20180002929A1
Автор: Gandhi Umesh N.
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A structural member includes an inflatable member having an elastic, imperforate wall, an outer layer enclosing the inflatable member so as to define a cavity between the inflatable member and the outer layer, and at least one separator member positioned in the cavity so as to separate the outer layer from the inflatable member. The outer layer has at least one opening formed therealong and structured to enable fluid communication between the cavity and an exterior of the structural member. 1. A structural member comprising:an inflatable member having an elastic, imperforate wall;an outer layer enclosing the inflatable member so as to define a cavity between the inflatable member and the outer layer, the outer layer having at least one opening formed therealong and structured to enable fluid communication between the cavity and an exterior of the structural member; andat least one separator member positioned in the cavity so as to separate the outer layer from the inflatable member,wherein the structural member is structured such that inflation of the inflatable member presses the inflatable member against the at least one separator member, so as to increase a static friction force between the at least one separator member and the inflatable member, and such that inflation of the inflatable member presses the at least one separator member against the outer layer, so as to increase a static friction force between the at least one separator member and the outer layer.2. The structural member of wherein the outer layer is stretchable.3. The structural member of wherein the outer layer is formed from a material having an elongation of up to about 20%.4. The structural member of wherein the outer layer is formed from silicone rubber.5. The structural member of wherein the at least one separator member is formed from a polymer material.6. A structural member comprising:an inflatable member having an elastic, imperforate wall;an outer layer enclosing the inflatable member ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

CORRUGATED METAL PLATE AND OVERHEAD STRUCTURE INCORPORATING SAME

Номер: US20210002887A1
Автор: WILSON Michael W.
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A method of assembling a corrugated structure formed of corrugated metal plates. The corrugated structure may include corrugations extending transversely of the longitudinal length of said corrugated structure. At least some of said corrugated metal plates may include a longitudinal flange extending from each longitudinal edge and a transverse flange extending from each transverse edge. At least some of the flanges may include alignment features. The method includes: bringing adjacent plates into abutting relationship such that alignment features on adjacent plates matingly engage; installing fasteners through aligned holes to secure abutting plates; and repeating said bringing and said installing as necessary until said corrugated structure is assembled. 1. A method of assembling a corrugated structure formed of corrugated metal plates , the corrugated structure having corrugations extending transversely of the longitudinal length of said corrugated structure , at least some of said corrugated metal plates comprising a longitudinal flange extending from each longitudinal edge and a transverse flange extending from each transverse edge , at least some of the flanges comprising alignment features , the method comprising:bringing adjacent plates into abutting relationship such that alignment features on adjacent plates matingly engage;installing fasteners through aligned holes to secure abutting plates; andrepeating said bringing and said installing as necessary until said corrugated structure is assembled.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said flanges are on the exterior of said corrugated structure claim 1 , and wherein said installing is performed outside said corrugated structure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said flanges are on the interior of said corrugated structure claim 1 , and wherein said installing is performed inside said corrugated structure.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein each said transverse flange comprises a first flange portion and a ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Truss foundation adapters for single-axis trackers

Номер: US20210002896A1
Автор: Almy Charles
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A one-piece truss adapter for supporting single-axis trackers with truss foundations. A y-shaped structure has a pair of legs with an angularly adjustable connector for securely joining the one-piece adapter to a pair of driven screw anchors at different angular orientations. Each leg terminates in a ball-shaped connector that is received in a socket integral to a driving coupler at the head of each screw anchor. A retaining nut holds the connector in place to complete the angularly adjustable assembly. 1. A foundation system for single-axis trackers comprising:a pair of elongated screw anchors, having a first threaded end and an opposing driving end, the driving end comprising a driving coupler; anda Y-shaped truss adapter, the Y-shaped truss adapter having a pair of legs at one end and a bearing support portion at the opposing end.2. The foundation system according to claim 1 , wherein each leg terminates in an adjustable connector adapted to mate with the driving coupler so as to permit angular adjustment between them.3. The foundation system according to claim 2 , wherein the adjustable connector comprises a ball-shaped connector and the adjustable driving coupler comprises a socket adapted to receive the ball-shaped connector.4. The foundation system according to claim 3 , further comprising a retaining nut above the ball claim 3 , adapted to thread over the socket claim 3 , thereby compressing the socket around the ball-shaped connector.5. The foundation system according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing support portion comprises a pair of opposing flanges interconnected by a web.6. The foundation system according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing support portion comprises a pair of arms.7. The foundation system according to claim 6 , further comprising a bearing plate claim 6 , the bearing plate attached to the pair of arms and having a bearing for receiving a rotating member.8. The foundation system according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing support portion ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

THERMAL BREAK WOOD STUD WITH RIGID INSULATION AND WALL FRAMING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170009442A1
Автор: IVERSON Brian
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A thermal break wall system comprised of 3×6 thermal studs each comprised of two non-dimensional lumber sections with a thermal break section of rigid foam insulation therebetween. The studs are 24″ on center. The studs are used for headers and sills and also may be used for top and bottom plates. The corners have an exterior all wood stud, an interior all wood stud and an interior all wood stud adjacent to the interior wood stud completing the interior corner for nailing gypsum board thereto. This corner has a thermal break space between the exterior and interior wood studs for insulation placement. The corners may also have two 3x6 thermal studs oriented 90 degrees from each other and an interior all wood stud for completing the interior corner for nailing gypsum board thereto. This corner arrangement also has a thermal break through its construction. 136-. (canceled)37. An integrally strong 3×6 inch non-dimensional thermal break wood and rigid insulation stud adapted to be used for wall top and bottom plates , vertical wall studs secured between the plates , and for wall headers , sills and cripples of a framing system for residential and light commercial buildings , the 3×6 thermal stud comprising:a.) two non-dimensional lumber 3×2 inch sections whose dimensions range from 1 inch to 1-1½ inches (depth) by 2-3½ inches (width) with a thermal break section of rigid foam insulation therebetween whose dimensions range from 2-3½ inches (depth) by 2-3½ inches (width); andb.) mechanical fasteners holding the lumber sections and insulation section together.38. The integrally strong 3×6 inch non-dimensional thermal break wood and rigid insulation stud of claim 37 , comprising a thermal break corner having an exterior thermal break stud and an adjacent through-the-wall thermal break stud oriented 90 degrees from each other and an interior all wood stud for completing an inner wall corner section for nailing thereto with a thermal break space between the exterior thermal ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

Modular Framing System

Номер: US20220025635A1
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A modular framing system with assorted connection devices which permit customization of the modular frame system for a variety of purposes. Connection devices include bases, adapters, extenders, connectors and enclosers. Connection devices have male and/or female components allowing the connection devices to fit together in a variety of configurations to form a variety of modular frames. A further connection device is an attachment connector that is connected to a side wall opening of the base, adapter, extender, connector or encloser and creates a platform that may be varied in size and an object may be placed on the platform. 1. A modular framing system comprising:a base that is substantially hollow having a base top, a base bottom and base side walls having openings, wherein the base top is a female-shaped opening;an adapter that is substantially hollow having an adapter top, an adapter bottom and adapter side walls having openings, wherein the adapter top is a female-shaped opening and the adapter bottom is a male-shaped opening such that the adapter bottom is shaped to be received by the base top;one or more extenders that are substantially hollow having an extender top, an extender bottom and extender side walls having openings, wherein the extender top is a female-shaped opening and the extender bottom is a male-shaped opening such that the extender bottom is shaped to be received by the adapter top; andat least one attachment connector adapted to be removeably attached to any one of the openings in the base, extender or top.2. The modular framing system of claim 1 , in which the at least one attachment connector comprises:a bracket overhang that is adapted to fit into the base side walls openings, the adapter side wall openings, the connector side wall openings, or the top piece side wall openings,a bracket base wall, a bracket side wall, a bracket end wall, anda bracket opening adapted to slideably receive the attachment connector tongue,wherein a space ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Collapsible Roll-Out Truss

Номер: US20160010333A1
Принадлежит: TENDEG LLC

Collapsible support structures and methods of making collapsible support structures which interconvert between a deployed condition and a collapsed planate condition which allows extensible retractable deployment of the collapsed structure from a reduced volume rolled condition. 1. A collapsible structure , comprising:at least two longerons each having a longeron length disposed between a longeron first end and a longeron second end, said at least two longerons each configurable along said longeron length between a longeron flat condition having opposed longeron external and internal flat surfaces disposed between a pair of longeron longitudinal edges and a longeron tubular condition having opposed longeron external and internal curved surfaces disposed between said pair of longeron longitudinal edges; anda plurality of cross members each having a cross member length disposed between a cross member first end and a cross member second end each correspondingly secured to said at least two longerons, said collapsible structure interconverts between a substantially planate condition disposing said at least two longerons in said longeron flat condition and a deployed condition disposing said at least two longerons in said longeron tubular condition.2. The collapsible support of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of cross members being configurable along said cross member length between a cross member flat condition having opposed cross member external and internal flat surfaces disposed between a pair of cross member longitudinal edges and a cross member tubular condition having opposed cross member external and internal curved surfaces disposed between said pair of cross member longitudinal edges.3. The collapsible structure of claim 1 , wherein each of said cross member first end and said cross member second end secure without articulation to a said longeron external surface of one of said at least two longerons.45-. (canceled)6. The collapsible structure of claim 1 , ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

ASSEMBLED LIGHT STEEL STRUCTURE ENERGY-SAVING COMPOSITE WALL

Номер: US20210010265A1
Автор: JU Mingfa, JU Nan
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The assembled light steel structure energy-saving composite wall in the present invention comprises: a cement board and/or ceramic tile, a column, a support rod, a cross beam, a bottom plate, a diagonal brace and a diagonal draw steel bar. In the thickness direction of the composite wall, the horizontal side of each group of columns is outside the composite wall, a plurality of support rods and diagonal braces are installed between the four second vertical sides of the columns of the each opposite group of columns. In the width direction of the composite wall, a plurality of cross beams and diagonal draw steel bars are installed between the first vertical sides of the column of the adjacent groups of columns. On both sides of the thickness direction of the composite wall, the horizontal sides of the column of the two adjacent columns are provided with a cement board and/or a ceramic tile inserted by a strip fastener and a strip, and the space enclosed by the cement board and the ceramic tile, the cement board and the cement board or the ceramic tile and the ceramic tile is filled with the filler. The assembled light steel structure wall system is simple to assemble, convenient to transport, operate and maintain, energy-saving and heat-preserving, the wall installation and wall decoration is completed at one time. 121221235610511521216225153101311033511112131411121412131214111411111121411126141261431012120320312110101211211112122782111171118722821222121222124. An assembled light steel structure energy-saving composite wall comprises: a cement board () and/or ceramic tile () , a column () , a support rod () , a cross beam () , a bottom plate () , a diagonal brace () and a diagonal draw steel bar () , the bottom plate () is installed on the bottom surface of the composite wall , in the thickness direction of the composite wall , a group of columns () composed of two columns () are welded to the bottom plate () , a plurality of support rods () are installed between the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CONSTRUCTING A CONCRETE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190010695A1
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Various implementations comprise methods and apparatuses for constructing a concrete structure. An apparatus according to one implementation includes a structure comprising a pre-cast concrete component that includes at least one post-tensioning duct, a post-tensioning tendon extending through the post-tensioning duct, and a poured in place concrete surface disposed above and coupled to the pre-cast concrete component. 1. A structure comprising:a pre-cast concrete component including at least one post-tensioning duct;a post-tensioning tendon extending through the post-tensioning duct; anda poured in place concrete body disposed above and coupled to the pre-cast concrete component.2. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus has isotropic load-bearing strengths.3. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the pre-cast concrete component is a column.4. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the pre-cast concrete component is a cap disposed on a top of a column.5. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the pre-cast concrete component is a floor section that is coupled to a cap disposed on top of a column.6. The structure according to claim 5 , wherein the poured in place concrete body is directly coupled to the floor section by one or more reinforcement members that extend through at least a portion of the floor section and into the poured in place concrete body.7. The structure according to claim 6 , wherein the floor section has a perimeter claim 6 , and the cap comprises a support member that includes an alignment projection that extends upwardly from a portion of an upper surface of the support member claim 6 , the alignment projection having an outer perimeter and the upper surface of the support member having an outer perimeter claim 6 , wherein the outer perimeter of the upper surface of the support member is spaced apart from the outer perimeter of the alignment projection claim 6 , and a portion of a lower surface of the floor ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

MAISONETTE TYPE APARTMENT HOUSE DESIGN STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING NOISE BETWEEN FLOORS AND ALLOWING EASY REMODELING

Номер: US20210010285A1
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The present invention relates to a design structure of an apartment house in which a plurality of apartment units, each of which is a maisonette in which two floors including an upper floor and a lower floor are combined into a single apartment unit, are repeatedly arranged in vertical and horizontal directions, wherein, in the design structure, each apartment unit has a living room disposed on the upper floor and a plurality of bedrooms disposed on the lower floor, double pillars spaced apart from each other are installed on side boundaries of adjacent apartment units, the double pillars include a pair of first pillars disposed inside an apartment unit and a pair of second pillars disposed outside the apartment unit and disposed inside another apartment unit adjacent thereto, a first beam member, which serves as a structure carrying a load, is connected to and installed at the first pillar, a second beam member, which serves as a structure carrying a load, is connected to and installed at the second pillar, and a double pillar connecting beam configured to connect the first pillar and the second pillar is additionally provided on a side surface of a slab of the lower floor. 1. A maisonette-type apartment house design structure that reduces noise between floors and allows easy remodeling , the maisonette-type apartment house design structure being a design structure of an apartment house in which a plurality of apartment units (A) , each of which is a maisonette in which two floors including an upper floor (UF) and a lower floor (LF) are combined into a single apartment unit , are repeatedly arranged in vertical and horizontal directions , wherein , in the design structure:{'b': '10', 'each apartment unit (A) has a living room (LR) disposed on the upper floor (UF) and a plurality of bedrooms (BR) disposed on the lower floor (LF), and double pillars () spaced apart from each other are installed on side boundaries of adjacent apartment units (A);'}{'b': 10', '10', '10 ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

IMPROVED TIMBER JOIN

Номер: US20190010701A1
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A join is provided for end-joining elongate timber flanges. The join includes: an elongate planar web having an upper portion running along the longitudinal axis, and a lower portion running along the longitudinal axis; the elongate planar web having, in order running along the longitudinal axis, a first region, a second region and a third region, the second region having a greater width than the first and third regions; and a first elongate timber flange having a slot engaging upper portions of the first and second regions of the planar web; a second elongate timber flange have a slot engaging the upper portions of the second and third regions of the planar web. The lower edge of the planar web extends beyond the edge of the first and second elongate timber flanges so as to provide an engagement point for a further elongate timber flange. 1. A join for end-joining elongate timber flanges , the join comprising:an elongate planar web having an upper portion running along the longitudinal axis, and a lower portion running along the longitudinal axis;the elongate planar web having, in order running along the longitudinal axis, a first region, a second region and a third region, the second region having a greater width than the first and third regions;a first elongate timber flange having a slot engaging upper portions of the first and second regions of the planar web;a second elongate timber flange have a slot engaging the upper portions of the second and third regions of the planar web;wherein the lower edge of the planar web extends beyond the edge of the first and second elongate timber flanges so as to provide an engagement point for a further elongate timber flange.2. The join of wherein the second region is formed so as to provide a tab extending from the upper edge of the elongate planar web.3. The join of wherein the second region extends greater than about 50% into the first and/or second elongate timber flanges4. The join of wherein the second region extends ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTING MEMBER

Номер: US20200011058A1
Автор: YANG CHING-LUNG
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A structural steel supporting member includes a vertical post and two opposing vertical plates. The two vertical plates are integrally connected to the top end of the vertical post and are spaced apart by a predetermined distance such that a positioning groove is formed between the top end of the vertical post and the inner sides of the two vertical plates. Thanks to the positioning groove, a structural steel beam that is used to support a solar panel module can be rapidly positioned and installed without using some of the conventionally required components, and the tilt angle of the structural steel beam can be adjusted as needed. 1. A structural steel supporting member , comprising:a vertical post; andtwo opposing vertical plates integrally connected to a top end of the vertical post and spaced apart by a predetermined distance such that a positioning groove is formed between inner sides of the two vertical plates and the top end of the vertical post.2. The structural steel supporting member of claim 1 , wherein the vertical post is a solid cylindrical body claim 1 , and the predetermined distance between the two vertical plates is smaller than a diameter of the vertical post.3. The structural steel supporting member of claim 2 , wherein the top end of the vertical post has two opposing tapered portions claim 2 , and each of the two vertical plates is integrally connected to one of the tapered portions.4. The structural steel supporting member of claim 1 , wherein each of the vertical plates has a slot claim 1 , and each said slot has a major-axis direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the vertical post.5. The structural steel supporting member of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcing plate claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing plate is provided in the positioning groove and is fixed on one of the vertical plates.6. The structural steel supporting member of claim 5 , wherein the reinforcing plate has a top edge and a bottom edge each provided with a ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

PRE-CAST CONCRETE SOUND BARRIER MECHANICAL POST CONNECTION AND SOUND BARRIER USNG THE SAME

Номер: US20200011059A1
Автор: Shumate Mark D.
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A pre-cast concrete column with cast in place footing and a sound barrier made using the same. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. A precast concrete noise barrier column , comprising;a column having a body with a length and width; said body having opposed first and second ends; said body including a column pedestal portion, a collar portion and a column shoe portion; said concrete column having at least one slot extending substantially the entire length of the body; said concrete column further equipped with rebar extending along substantially the length of the concrete column; said rebar organized in opposed rows and having ties binding the rebar into opposed rows at predetermined locations along said column; said column shoe portion having a base and a terminating in a shoe; said column shoe portion equipped with rebar extending at least partially along the length of said column; said column shoe portion having a bearing pad in said slot in close proximity to said shoe; said shoe further equipped with at least one aperture to accommodate at least one bolt therethrough; said shoe adapted to cooperatively engage with a footing.4. The precast concrete noise barrier column of claim 3 , wherein said footing includes at least one anchor to threadably engage said bolt passed through said shoe aperture to secure said shoe to said footing.5. The precast concrete noise barrier column of claim 3 , further including at least two slots in spaced apart relation to each other.6. The precast concrete noise barrier column of claim 3 , wherein said column has varying width along said length of the column.7. The precast concrete noise barrier column of claim 3 , wherein said rebar of is different grades along said length of said column.8. The precast concrete noise barrier column of claim 3 , wherein said slots cooperatively engage with a noise barrier.9. The precast concrete noise barrier column of claim 3 , wherein said slot has an opening claim 3 , a rear wall claim 3 , and side walls ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

FIRE-RATED WALL AND CEILING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150013253A1

The present application is directed toward fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, flat straps for use between tracks and fluted wall components, fire sponges for use in fluted wall components, and tracks with protruding grooves or other structures which prevent unwanted air movement between a wallboard component and the track. 119.-. (canceled)20. A fire rated metal stud framing wall and ceiling system , comprising:a metal bottom track comprising a web, a first flange and a second flange, the first and second flanges extending in an upward direction from opposing side edges of the web, the bottom track defining an interior space between the web and the inwardly-facing surfaces of the first and second flanges;a plurality of metal studs that are spaced from one another along the bottom track, each of the plurality of studs having a bottom end received within the interior space of the bottom track, each of the plurality of studs extending in a generally vertical direction from the bottom track;a metal top track comprising a web, a first flange and a second flange, the first and second flanges extending in a downward direction from opposing side edges of the web, the top track defining an interior space between the web and the inwardly-facing surfaces of the first and second flanges, wherein upper ends of each of the plurality of studs are received within the interior space of the top track, further comprising a first heat-expandable, intumescent material strip extending along a length of the top track on a first side thereof and a second heat-expandable, intumescent material strip extending along a length of the top track on a second side thereof, the first and second intumescent material strips attached to the top track and each having at least a first surface facing the top track and a ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

HYBRID CEMENTITIOUS BUILDINGS FOR A MULTI-LEVEL HABITAT

Номер: US20150013255A1
Автор: Hunt Christopher M.
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Cementitious construction system that employs beams with utility voids, special screws coordinated with AAC anchoring inserts, and interlocking fastening systems that make possible a precast building requiring no welding and having all the structural advantages of a poured in place structure but which is constructed in less time and cost than existing precast systems. 1. A cementitious building of at least one story height comprising precast components assembled on site ,said components being fastened together by a permanent high strength bonding agent and steel fasteners in a precast system that does not require welding, andsaid bonding agent disposed in precast cavities to combine with exposed steel fasteners replacing the need for forms, poured in place concrete and welding.2. The building according to wherein said cavities are created by inflatable-type molds that are deflated and removed after concrete cures sufficiently.3. The building according to wherein said cavities are created by inserts that are removed after the concrete has cured sufficiently and the resultant void receives a complementary precast component and the two components are made into one monolithic claim 1 , steel reinforced unit.4. A cementitious building support structure comprising a column claim 1 , sleeves formed in said column claim 1 , said sleeves being funnel-shaped to receive a reinforcing rod claim 1 , and said reinforcing rod extending from said column.5. The building according to wherein grout is poured into said sleeve.6. The building according to wherein an insert is formed in said column.7. The building according to wherein a knob is concentrically disposed on said reinforcing rod and receivable in the funnel-shaped portion of said sleeve.8. A cementitious building floor system comprising a cementitious beam claim 4 , metal decking partially overlying said beam claim 4 , multiple holes formed in said decking claim 4 , fasteners interconnecting said beam and said decking claim ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Framing System for Steel Stud Framing

Номер: US20170016239A1
Автор: Judd Steven G.
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The present invention is a framing system for resolving vertical and horizontal movements in light gage, cold formed, steel stud framing. It utilizes at least one corner hinge and a plurality of pivoting stud clips (one for each stud) that accommodate for the deflection of a building as it encounters environmental changes. Additional hinges may be placed axially, along the wall and at the top and bottom of the corner for increased flexibility. Two embodiments of stud pivot clips, one utilizing direct attachment and arcuate slots, the other utilizing a pivotable connection plate, are disclosed; as are two hinge embodiments. 2. The framing system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional corner hinge claim 1 , joining two bottom girt-strut tracks struts in a manner complimentary to the at least one corner hinge joining the top girt-strut tracks.3. The framing system of claim 2 , further comprising at least one axial hinge claim 2 , joining adjacent top girt-strut tracks.4. The framing system of claim 3 , further comprising at least one axial hinge claim 3 , joining adjacent bottom girt-strut tracks.5. The framing system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one axial hinge claim 1 , joining adjacent top horizontal girt-strut tracks.6. The stud pivot clip of claim 1 , each arcuate mounting slot in a given pair of arcuate mounting slots having an identical radius from the center pivot hole.7. The stud pivot clip of claim 1 , at least two arcuate mounting slots having different radii from the center pivot hole.8. The stud pivot clip of claim 1 , the at least one pair of arcuate mounting slots being two pairs of arcuate mounting slots.9. The stud pivot clip of claim 1 , each member of each pair of arcuate slots being diametrically opposed to each other.10. A stud pivot clip for a metal framing system claim 1 , the stud pivot clip comprising: two legs at an approximately right angle to each other with one leg having a center pivot hole and at least one ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

CONCRETE-STRUCTURE CONNECTING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160017591A1
Автор: Miyasaka Takaaki
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A concrete-structure connecting assembly includes a recessed frame body that defines a frame recess; a cushioning unit that is disposed in the frame recess and resiliently deformable; first and second hinge plates that are stacked together along a stacking direction and surrounded by the recessed frame body, each of the first and second hinge plates having a peripheral end portion that is disposed in the frame recess to abut against the cushioning unit; a first anchoring unit that substantially protrudes from the first hinge plate in the stacking direction away from the second hinge plate; and a second anchoring unit that substantially protrudes from the second hinge plate in the stacking direction away from the first hinge plate.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

HEXAHEDRON UNIT FOR PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE HEXAHEDRON UNITS

Номер: US20160017595A1
Автор: LEE JUNG-YEOP
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The present invention is a technology concerning hexahedron units, and discloses the inventive novel frame structures and frame joint technology for facilitating the assembly of different units. The inventive hexahedron units may be assembled to fit location conditions so as to construct a building regardless of the size and shape of the land, and also disassembled so as to be removed to another place for construction, thus providing high reusability.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

NON-WELDING TYPE CONCRETE-FILLED STEEL TUBE COLUMN USING STRAIGHT BOLT CONNECTION SLOT AND WAVE-SHAPED PUNCHING STEEL PLATE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING THE SAME

Номер: US20180016787A1

In the disclosure, the CFT column includes external steel tubes including straight jointing portions in which inclined bolt grooves are formed to be vertically apart from each other and which are formed to extend from an end thereof to cover an overall extension length thereof, a straight bolt connection slot including straight plates connected by a connection bolt to be apart from each other and formed to extend, and configured to integrate the external steel tubes by allowing the connection bolt to be inserted into each of the inclined bolt grooves in which the straight jointing portions of the external steel tubes are in contact with each other and communicate with each other, concrete placed in the integrated external steel tubes and cured, and a wave-shaped punching steel plate. 1. A non-welding type concrete-filled steel tube (CFT) column using a straight bolt connection slot and a wave-shaped punching steel plate , the non-welding type CFT column comprising:external steel tubes including straight jointing portions in which inclined bolt grooves are formed to be vertically apart from each other and which are formed to extend from an end thereof to cover an overall extension length thereof;the straight bolt connection slot including straight plates connected to each other by a connection and extending from the end of the external steel tubes vertically, the straight plates connected to each other by a connection bolt, and configured to integrate the external steel tubes by allowing the connection bolt to be inserted into each of the inclined bolt grooves in which the straight jointing portions of the external steel tubes are in contact with each other and communicate with each other; andconcrete placed in the integrated external steel tubes and cured,wherein the straight bolt connection slot is a vertical plate form in which straight plates are formed to face each other,wherein the straight plates are pre-assembled using the connection bolt, and the connection ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

MODULAR FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC POLES

Номер: US20180016807A1
Автор: CHRONIS PANAGIOTIS
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Modular fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) poles, suitable for distribution of electricity, telecommunications, lighting and all the other uses relevant to the poles, consisting of successive concave parts of constant cross section (tubes) of various shapes, corresponding annular joints and cap, which are joined together adhesively or/and mechanically. 1. Modular fiber reinforced plastic poles , consisting of two or more successive concave parts of constant cross section of several shapes and sizes , of annular joints of the corresponding shape with circumferential grooves at both their sides suitable for fitting the sections that they connect , and of a cap of corresponding shape , characterized by the fact that each concave part is fitted with the other via the annular joints and the cap is fitted on the top of the upper concave part of the pole.2. Modular fiber reinforced plastic poles claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the concave parts of constant cross section have different shapes and sizes.3. Modular fiber reinforced plastic poles claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the concave parts of constant cross section have similar shapes but different sizes.4. Modular fiber reinforced plastic poles claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized by the fact that the concave parts of constant cross section are cylindrical claim 1 , polygonal or oval.5. Modular fiber reinforced plastic poles claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized by the fact that inner tubes are transversely passed through holes and welded claim 1 , for the passing of components claim 1 , screws claim 1 , cables and for fixing of removable steps.6. Modular fiber reinforced plastic poles claim 1 , consisting of two or more successive concave parts of constant cross section which form an internal channel accessible from the exterior of the pole for passing the cables claim 1 , of annular joints with circumferential grooves at both their sides ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MEMBER WITH SWAGED FEMALE INTERFACE

Номер: US20200018058A1
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A swaged interface includes a male element that includes a male cavity defined by at least one male sidewall, and a plurality of first openings defined in the at least one male sidewall. The swaged interface also includes a female element that includes a female cavity defined by at least one female sidewall, and a plurality of second openings defined in the at least one female sidewall. The female element has an inner cross section sized to receive the male element such that each of the first openings is aligned with a respective one of the second openings. The inner cross section is formed by swaging. 1. A swaged interface comprising:a male element comprising a male cavity defined by at least one male sidewall, and a plurality of first openings defined in said at least one male sidewall; anda female element comprising a female cavity defined by at least one female sidewall, and a plurality of second openings defined in said at least one female sidewall, said female element having an inner cross section sized to receive said male element such that each of said first openings is aligned with a respective one of said second openings, said inner cross section formed by swaging.2. The swaged interface in accordance with claim 1 , wherein each of said male element and said female element are substantially rectangular in cross-section.3. The swaged interface in accordance with claim 1 , wherein each of said male element and said female element are substantially circular in cross-section.4. The swaged interface in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said female element is sized and shaped to receive said male element in a clearance fit.5. The swaged interface in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said at least one male sidewall comprises a pair of opposing male side walls and a pair of opposing male end walls claim 1 , said at least one female sidewall comprises a pair of opposing female side walls and a pair of opposing female end walls claim 1 , and said female element is ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A SQUARE CONCRETE-FILLED STEEL TUBULAR COLUMN TO A REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTING

Номер: US20220042297A1
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The system and method for connecting a square concrete-filled steel tubular column to a reinforced concrete footing includes a short steel pipe partially embedded in the footing, the pipe having a top end having flanges extending radially therefrom, the top end extending into a cavity in the footing having an elliptical top opening and circular base, the flanges extending above the base. An elliptical base plate is welded to the bottom of the tubular steel column, the base plate having a circular opening defined therein and a plurality of spaced flange slots depending therefrom. The bottom end of the column is lowered into the cavity, the elliptical base plate passing through the elliptical opening in the cavity, and the column is rotated 90° to interlock the flanges with the flange slots. The cavity is filled with concrete grout, and the square or rectangular steel column is filled with concrete. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for connecting a concrete-filled square steel tubular column to a reinforced concrete footing , comprising the steps of:preparing a reinforced concrete footing having a top surface and a cavity defined in the footing, the cavity defining an elliptical opening in the top surface of the footing and having a base opposite the elliptical opening, wherein the base of the cavity in the reinforced concrete footing is circular, the cavity having at least one wall tapering outward from the elliptical opening in the top surface of the footing to the circular base of the cavity;embedding a bottom end of a steel pipe in the footing, the steel pipe having a top end extending through the base into the cavity and a plurality of flanges extending radially from the top end;attaching an elliptical base plate to a bottom end of a square steel tubular column, the base plate having a central opening defined therein and a plurality of flange slots depending therefrom;lowering the bottom end of the column and the elliptical base plate through the elliptical opening ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL ELEMENT REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20220042311A1
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Systems for reinforcement of structural elements such as piles, posts, pillars, and pipes are disclosed. The present invention features reinforced structural elements. The reinforced structural elements may include a sleeve structure positioned around a length of the structural element such that there is a chamber between the structural element and the sleeve structure. This chamber may be filled with concrete or another core filler material so as to reinforce the structural element. The sleeve structures of the present invention may be formed by the assembly of multiple staggered segmented layers of coupled reinforcing shells such as rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible fiber-reinforced shells. 1402. A system for reinforcing a structural element () , comprising:{'b': 420', '410', '405', '402', '406', '402', '410', '410, 'claim-text': {'b': 412', '416', '418', '416', '416', '404', '416', '420', '424', '420, 'i. a first segmented layer (), comprising a plurality of stacked segments () and a plurality of horizontal seams () between the segments (), the segments () disposed along an axis (), wherein each segment () comprises two or more rigid or semi-rigid reinforcing partial-diameter shells () and two or more vertical seams () between the rigid or semi-rigid reinforcing partial-diameter shells (); and'}, 'a. a plurality of reinforcing shells () configured to form a sleeve structure () around a length () of the structural element () such that there is a chamber () between the structural element () and the sleeve structure (), wherein the sleeve structure () comprises{'b': 440', '406', '402, 'b. a plurality of axial reinforcing members () configured to be disposed within the chamber () so as to provide axial reinforcement of the structural element ();'}{'b': 442', '410', '406', '440', '410, 'c. a plurality of axial reinforcing member spacers () configured to extend inwardly from the sleeve structure () into the chamber () and to connect the axial reinforcing members () to the ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

POWER DISTRIBUTION POST FOR USE IN TIMBER FRAME STRUCTURES

Номер: US20170025836A1
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A kit for a timber frame structure that provides electrical power for lights, fans, and other electrical devices. Pre-wired timber frame components for the kit may comprise support posts, each having a pre-drilled center bore and one or more recessed electrical boxes with weatherproof outdoor covers. Installed in the center bore of each post may be electrical wiring extending to the electrical boxes. The electrical boxes may house switches and outlets that connect to the electrical wiring. 1. An apparatus for providing electrical power for a wooden outdoor structure , said wooden outdoor structure having a horizontal support beam , said apparatus comprising:a timber post extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end;a bore formed in the interior of the timber post;a first cutout formed in a sidewall of the timber post, said first cutout in communication with said bore;a first electrical box installed in the cutout;electrical wiring installed in the bore of the post and extending to the first electrical box; anda joint member formed in the timber post, wherein said joint member is operable to secure the timber post to the horizontal support beam.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an electrical outlet installed in the first electrical box claim 1 , wherein said electrical outlet is connected to said electrical wiring.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a male plug connected to said electrical wiring claim 1 , wherein said male plug is configured and adapted to connect to main power.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the male plug is housed in said first electrical box.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the joint member is a socket configured and adapted to receive a tail extending from said horizontal support beam.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second electrical box installed into a second cutout formed in the post.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first electrical box comprises an ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

MEMBER-TO-MEMBER LAMINAR FUSE CONNECTION

Номер: US20200024841A9
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A member-to-member planar connection bracket that includes multiple repeated fuse element configurations that each provide a pre-determined inelastic load-carrying capacity and a reliable inelastic deformation capacity upon development of one or more inelastic hinge locations within the fuse elements. The fuse configurations are interconnected in series such that the total deformation accommodated between first end of the bracket and second end of the bracket is the sum of deformations accommodated by the individual fuse configurations. Multiple brackets are configured in laminar configurations and interconnected to create a connection assembly that provides increased strength or increased deformation capacity as compared to an individual bracket. The connection assembly is used to connect a first structural member and second structural member. The pre-determined maximum inelastic load-carrying capacity of the assembly is less than the elastic load-carrying capacity of the first structural member and the second structural member. 1. A member-to-member connection assembly comprising:at least two planar connection brackets configured adjacently in a laminar configuration;each of said connection brackets comprised of a first connection member for coupling said connection bracket to a first structural member;each of said connection brackets comprised of a second connection member for coupling said connection bracket to a second structural member;each of said connection brackets comprised of at least two fuse configurations having similar material and geometry in one of a repeated S-shape, a plurality of circular or elliptical elements interconnected by a plurality of interconnection members, a rectangular shape with a stiffener element extending within the interior of the rectangular shape and between opposite sides of the rectangular shape, or a three-dimensional pattern in a spiral configuration;said at least two fuse configurations being disposed between said first ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

LONG STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND STRUCTURAL MEMBER COMPLEX USING SAME

Номер: US20170030079A1
Автор: Ishikawa Takeshi
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI RAYON CO., LTD.

Provided are a long structural member and a structural member complex that comprise a fiber-reinforced resin having a simple reinforced structure, suppressing increase in molded article weight, and exhibiting high mechanical properties. The long structural member has a perpendicular cross-section formed in a U shape, has two of the corners on the inside of the U-shaped section reinforced by the fiber-reinforced resin, and has a triangular cross-section for each of the cross-sections of the two corners inside the reinforced U-shaped section, that fulfills the following formulas. 0.05≦W/W0≦0.15 and 0.15≦H/H0≦0.36 (W0: length of the outer surface of a floor section of the U-shaped section in a cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the long structural member; W: length of an inner surface of a floor section of the U-shaped section, for the corners on the inside of the reinforced U-shaped section of the cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the long structural member; H0: length of the outer surface of an upright surface section of the U-shaped section of the cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the long structural member; and H: the length of an inner surface of the upright surface section of the U-shaped section, for the corners on the inside of the reinforced U-shaped section of the cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the long structural member. 1: A long structural member formed to have a U-shaped longitudinal cross-section and formed such that two corners inside the U-shaped portion are reinforced by fiber reinforcement resin and a cross-section of each of two corners inside the reinforced U-shaped portion is a triangular cross-section satisfying the following equations:{'br': None, 'i': 'W/W', '0.05≦0≦0.15'}{'br': None, 'i': 'H/H', '0.15≦0≦0.36, wherein'}W0 indicates an outer face length of a bottom face portion of the U-shaped portion of the longitudinal cross-section,W indicates an inner face length of the bottom face portion of the U- ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

LIGHT-WEIGHT METAL STUD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20170030080A1
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A light-weight metal framing member includes a metal stud and reinforcement plate(s), and method to produce a light-weight metal framing member may include forming a pair of channel members each having a respective major face having a respective first edge, and reinforcing such with one or more reinforcement plates, preferably at opposed ends thereof. Each member includes first and second flanges extending along the respective major face. A wire matrix includes a pair of wires each having apexes alternatively physically attached to the pair of channel members. The wire matrix forms longitudinal passages to support utility lines and position the lines away from the pair of channel members. The apexes are secured to flanges of the pair of channel members to strengthen the stud and reduce weight. 1. A metal framing member , comprising:a metal stud having:a first elongated channel member, the first elongated channel member having a respective major face having a respective first edge along a major length thereof and a respective second edge along the major length thereof, a respective first flange extending along the first edge at a non-zero angle to the respective major face of the first elongated channel member;a second elongated channel member, the second elongated channel member having a respective major face having a respective first edge along a major length thereof and a respective second edge along the major length thereof, a respective first flange extending along the first edge at a non-zero angle to the respective major face of the second elongated channel member, and a respective second flange;a first continuous wire member having a plurality of bends to form alternating apexes along a respective length thereof, the apexes of the first continuous wire member alternatively physically attached to the first and the second elongated channel members along at least a portion of the first and the second elongated channel members; anda second continuous wire member ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Insulating Device for Building Foundation Slab

Номер: US20160032554A1
Автор: Hicks Tony
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A device for insulating the slab foundation of a building, said device comprising: a generally horizontal insulating section disposed between the slab foundation and a footer of a building, said horizontally disposed insulating section comprising a generally elongated cuboid shape having at least one cutout through which a concrete column is disposed; said prefabricated device further comprising a generally vertical insulating section disposed adjacent to said horizontal insulating section and attached to said building. 1. A device for insulating the slab foundation of a building , said device comprising: a generally horizontal insulating section disposed between the slab foundation and a footer of a building , said horizontally disposed insulating section comprising a generally elongated cuboid shape having at least one cutout through which a concrete column is disposed; said prefabricated device further comprising a generally vertical insulating section disposed adjacent to said horizontal insulating section and attached to said building.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is prefabricated and comprises a material selected from the group consisting of extruded foam claim 1 , polyisocyranurate foam claim 1 , expanded foam claim 1 , insulated foil bubble wrap claim 1 , and blown insulation.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises an additive selected from the group consisting of an insecticide claim 1 , an herbicide claim 1 , a fungicide claim 1 , and a water repellant.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the vertical insulating section further comprises a semi rigid external sheath.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a vertical metal bar disposed through at least one column claim 1 , where the bar comprises a material selected from the group consisting of steel claim 1 , iron claim 1 , and metal alloy.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a horizontal metal bar disposed across the device through and perpendicular to the at ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Beam frame assembly having joint device

Номер: US20180030717A1
Автор: Ching-Lung Yang
Принадлежит: Jing-Xin Solar Ltd

A joint device includes a main fixing plate, an auxiliary fixing plate, and a fastener. The main fixing plate has a vertical wall disposed between a longitudinal beam and a transverse beam, a first extending wall extending towards a side of the longitudinal beam from the vertical wall and crossing over and abutting against an upper portion of the longitudinal beam, and a second extending wall extending towards a side of the transverse beam from the vertical wall and crossing over and abutting against a lower portion of the transverse beam. The auxiliary fixing plate is disposed in an open groove of the transverse beam in a way that the transverse beam is clamped between the auxiliary fixing plate and the vertical wall of the main fixing plate. The fastener secures the longitudinal beam, the transverse beam, the main fixing plate and the auxiliary fixing plate together.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

FIRE-RATED WALL AND CEILING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180030723A1
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The present application is directed toward fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, flat straps for use between tracks and fluted wall components, fire sponges for use in fluted wall components, and tracks with protruding grooves or other structures which prevent unwanted air movement between a wallboard component and the track. 1. (canceled)2. A fire-rated stud framing wall and ceiling system , comprising:a bottom track comprising a web, a first flange and a second flange, the first and second flanges extending in an upward direction from opposing side edges of the web, the bottom track defining an interior space between the web and the inwardly-facing surfaces of the first and second flanges;a plurality of studs that are spaced from one another along the bottom track, each of the plurality of studs having a bottom end received within the interior space of the bottom track, each of the plurality of studs extending in a generally vertical direction from the bottom track;a top track comprising a web, a first flange and a second flange, the first and second flanges extending in a downward direction from opposing side edges of the web, the top track defining an interior space between the web and the inwardly-facing surfaces of the first and second flanges, wherein upper ends of each of the plurality of studs are received within the interior space of the top track;at least one fire-retardant element extending along a length of the top track, the at least one fire-retardant element positioned on a portion of the web and at least one of the first and second flanges, the at least one fire-retardant element having at least a first surface facing the top track and a second surface; anda ceiling;wherein the top track is secured to the ceiling and the at least one fire-retardant element is located ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

INSULATED CONSTRUCTION MEMBER

Номер: US20220049498A1
Автор: FERGUSON Brandon
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An insulated construction member has a first wooden rail and a second wooden rail. The second wooden rail is positioned in parallel spaced relation to the first wooden rail. This parallel spaced relation creates a thermal break between the first wooden rail and the second wooden rail. A series of planar wooden connectors are positioned at spaced intervals along the length of the first wooden rail and the length of the second wooden rail. Each of the planar wooden connectors extends across the thermal break between the first wooden rail and the second wooden rail. A polymer insulation is positioned between the first wooden rail and the second wooden rail completely filling the thermal break. The polymer insulation encapsulates the series of planar wooden connectors, with the polymer insulation being reinforced by the series of planar wooden connectors. 1. An insulated construction member , comprising:a first wooden rail having a length, a first end, a second end and at least one slotted opening oriented longitudinally along the length;a second wooden rail having a length, a first end, a second end and at least one slotted opening oriented longitudinally along the length, the second wooden rail being positioned in parallel spaced relation to the first wooden rail, the parallel spaced relation creating a thermal break between the first wooden rail and the second wooden rail;a series of planar wooden connectors positioned at spaced intervals along the length of the first wooden rail and the length of the second wooden rail, each of the planar wooden connectors extending across the thermal break between the first wooden rail and the second wooden rail, each of the planar wooden connectors having a first edge and a second edge opposed to the first edge, with the first edge engaging the at least one slotted opening in the first wooden rail and the second edge engaging the at least one slotted opening in the second wooden rail; anda polymer insulation is positioned between ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Multilayer noncombustible wood

Номер: US20210032859A1
Автор: Nariaki Asano
Принадлежит: Moriwatakara Co Ltd

A multi-layered inflammable wood material A for use as a building material includes a support wood material part 1 for supporting load, an inner inflammable wood material part 2 a attached to a periphery of the support wood material part 1, and an outer inflammable wood material part 2 b attached to a periphery of the inner inflammable wood material part 2 a, wherein the inner inflammable wood material part 2 a and the outer inflammable wood material part 2 b both contain therein an inflammable agent, and an amount of the inflammable agent contained in the inner inflammable wood material part 2 a is smaller than an amount of the inflammable agent contained in the outer inflammable wood material part 2 b.

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

ECCENTRICALLY LOADED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20160040429A1
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Eccentrically loaded structural members and methods of forming the same. The structural members have their compressive loading axes offset from their load central longitudinal axes. 2. The elongated member of claim 1 , wherein said surface defines a second recess opposite said first recess.3. The elongated member of claim 2 , wherein said elongated member is symmetric about a plane along said central longitudinal axis.4. The elongated member of claim 1 , wherein said elongated member is not symmetric about any plane along said central longitudinal axis.5. The elongated member of claim 1 , wherein said elongated body is plastically deformed at claim 1 , or proximate claim 1 , its mid-span.6. A method of tuning a structural member comprising an eccentricity to a fuse load claim 1 , the method comprising:subjecting the structural member to a compressive axial load by compressive axial displacement; andstopping the compressive axial displacement when the compressive axial load drops to a level of the fuse load, wherein said structural member is tuned to said fuse load when said compressive axial load has plastically deformed said structural member.7. A method of tuning a structural member to a fuse load claim 1 , the method comprising:subjecting the structural member to a side load sufficient to bend said structural member in a desired direction;subjecting the structural member to a compressive axial load by compressive axial displacement;stopping the compressive axial load, holding the axial displacement, when the structural member has plastically deformed at mid-span or proximate mid-span;removing the side load;continuing subjecting the structural member to a compressive axial load by compressive axial displacement; andstopping the compressive axial displacement when the compressive axial load drops to a level of the desired fuse load, wherein said structural member is tuned to said fuse load when said compressive axial load has further plastically deformed said ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

Elongated Composite Profile and Method for Mounting the Same

Номер: US20180038106A1
Автор: Gya Arne
Принадлежит: Øglaend Industrier AS

An elongated composite profile has a first flange and a second flange. The first flange and the second flange together form an L-profile. Each of the flanges, inside the L-profile have a first rib and a second rib, respectively. The first flange, the second flange, the first rib and the second rib form a longitudinal closed channel in the composite profile. A method is for mounting the same. 1. An elongated composite profile comprising a first flange and a second flange , the first flange and the second flange together forming an L-profile , wherein each of the flanges , inside the L-profile , have a first rib and a second rib , respectively , and wherein the first flange , the second flange , the first rib and the second rib form a longitudinal closed channel in the elongated composite profile.2. The elongated composite profile according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second ribs is narrower than its flange.3. The elongated composite profile according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , inside the longitudinal closed channel claim 1 , at least one of the first and second flanges is formed with a longitudinal nut-bed groove.4. The elongated composite profile according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second flanges is provided with a drilling groove.5. The elongated composite profile according to claim 1 , wherein an extended nut has been passed through a bore in one of the first and second ribs into abutment in the nut-bed groove.6. The elongated composite profile according to claim 1 , wherein a drilling template has been prepared for the drilling of bolt holes in the elongated composite profile claim 1 , the drilling template being provided with a channel symbol to mark a bolt hole which is always to lead into the end of the longitudinal closed channel belonging to a vertical composite profile and a horizontal composite profile that together form an angle attachment.7. A method of mounting two elongated composite profiles at a ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

COMBINED STRUCTURE OF THE COMBINED BUNDLE OF COLUMNS IN THE COLUMN

Номер: US20220056694A1
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A combined structure of the combined bundle of columns in the column includes a plurality of main steel bars, a one-drawing consecutive stirrup, and a plurality of tie bars. The plural main steel bars are arrayed to form an inner confined region and an outer confined region surrounding the inner confined region. Further, the one-drawing consecutive stirrup proceeds with a one-drawing consecutive turning and surrounding along the inner confined region and the outer confined region, and surrounds a region in the one-drawing consecutive stirrup of the inner confined region so as to form a column core. As such, a complete confinement can be provided for the main steel bars, so as to effectively prevent the main steel bars from buckling, such that the performance of seismic resistance for the columns can be enhanced. 1. A combined structure of the combined bundle of columns in the column , comprising:a plurality of main steel bars, arrayed to form an inner confined region and an outer confined region surrounding the inner confined region;a one-drawing consecutive stirrup, proceeding with a one-drawing consecutive turning and surrounding along the inner confined region and the outer confined region, and surrounding a region in the one-drawing consecutive stirrup of the inner confined region so as to form a column core; anda plurality of tie bars, each connected in between the plural main steel bars in the inner confined region and the outer confined region, the tie bars each including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end hooks one of the plural main steel bars, which lacks lateral support, in the outer confined region, while the second end anchors in the column core.2. The combined structure of the combined bundle of columns in the column as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the tie bars hooking the outer confined region has its first end formed as a hook greater than 135°.3. The combined structure of the combined bundle of columns in the column as ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

CONCRETE BUILDING ELEMENTS AND ASSEMBLIES THEREOF, AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20190040620A1
Автор: Sarda Nandy
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An assembly of concrete structural elements includes a first and a second concrete lower column, and a first and a second column capitals are supported on respective upper ends of the respective first and second lower columns. At least one inverted beam is extended between the first and second column capitals. At least one lower flat surface of the inverted beam is positioned on respective edges of the first and second column capitals. 1. An assembly of concrete structural elements comprising:a first and a second concrete lower column having a first and a second upper column end, respectively;a first column capital supported on the first upper column end and a second column capital supported on the second upper column end, the first and the second column capital having a first and a second capital upper surface, respectively;an inverted beam extending from a first beam end supported on the first capital upper surface to a second beam end supported on the second capital upper surface, the inverted beam including a flat upper beam surface, a first downward projecting leg extending between the first and second beam ends, and a first flat lower projecting leg surface extending outwardly from the first downward projecting leg below the flat upper beam surface between the first and second beam ends, the flat upper beam surface and lower projecting leg surface being separated vertically by a projecting leg height; anda plank having a first plank end supported on the first flat lower projecting leg surface, the plank having a plank height equal to the projecting leg height such that a flat upper plank surface is level with the flat upper beam surface;wherein a plurality of hook bars extending from the first downward proiecting leg adjacent the flat upper beam surface rigidly tie the plank to the beam.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inverted beam further includes a second downward proiecting leg extending between the first and second beam ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

MODULAR BUILDINGS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

Номер: US20190040621A1
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A method of assembling a modular building includes affixing a plurality of horizontally-extending metal bands to a shear core. The metal bands are spaced vertically from one another along a vertical axis defined by the shear core. Modular units are coupled to the shear core via the metal bands. 1. A method of assembling a modular building , the method comprising:affixing a plurality of horizontally-extending metal bands to a shear core, the metal bands being spaced vertically from one another along a vertical axis defined by the shear core;positioning a modular unit adjacent to a first metal band of the plurality of metal bands a selected, tolerated distance from an outer surface of the first metal band; andwelding a metal plate to the outer surface of the first metal band and an upper surface of the modular unit, thereby coupling the modular unit to the shear core while being spaced the selected, tolerated distance from the outer surface of the first metal band.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein welding the metal plate to the upper surface of the modular unit includes welding an underside of the metal plate to a corner section of the upper surface of the modular unit.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the metal plate extends horizontally along a mateline defined by the first metal band.4. (canceled)5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of metal bands are fabricated from steel.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of metal bands are exposed from an outer surface of the shear core.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first metal band is affixed to the shear core via at least one anchor extending inwardly from an inner surface of the first metal band claim 1 , the at least one anchor being embedded within the shear core.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the at least one anchor is connected to a reinforcing bar embedded within the shear core.9. The method according to claim 7 , wherein ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

Sustainable Perforated Flat-bar Connection System

Номер: US20200040579A1
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A mechanical utility invention created in the interest of the construction industry. The Sustainable Flat-bar Connection System to be used with the member beam of the parent application, U.S. Pat. No. 15/703,993. The sustainable connection system is reusable, can be temporary or permanent, can be used on all sides of the beam at once, can join plural beams congruently, and replaces conventional counterparts; strong ties, metal straps, screws and nails. It creates economy in waste compared to it's conventional counterparts, in that they often become damaged and unusable after disconnection and are then discarded in landfills. It can be utilized to join bulky construction materials together in a lamination style, in a post and beam configuration, and to create an apex between two member beams. The disconnection utility from member beams without the loss of integrity or damage to the system or the member beam making them both largely sustainable. 12 'a locking slide bar, located in front of the perforated flat-bar, the slide bar pushes away prior to threading the spikes, and pushes back into place after threading of the spikes to lock the spikes in place.', 'slopes leading up to said perforations, aid in guiding said spikes upward until spikes reach a perpendicular position in relation to the the flat-bar; thereafter the spikes thread through said perforations of a second perforated flat-bar connection system located on a second member beam, thus connecting the two member beams; wherein also comprising, 'perforated flat-bar, wherein having connector spikes located on sliding rails; wherein said spikes are pushed up through the perforations by semi-circle sliding nuts; wherein said flat-bar comprising. A connection system for connecting member beams or construction materials together that allow for disconnection and reuse, comprising; This invention was created in the interest of the construction industry and as an alternative embodiment of a the connection system ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

PREFABRICATED STEEL-WOOD COMPOSITE JOINT

Номер: US20210047827A1
Принадлежит: QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

A prefabricated steel-wood composite joint includes square pipe columns, steel-wood composite beams, and a beam-column connecting assembly for connecting the square pipe columns and the steel-wood composite beams. Each square pipe column includes connecting corner columns and connecting side plates. Each steel-wood composite beam includes a top flange, a bottom flange and wood webs for connecting the top flange and the bottom flange. The beam-column connecting assembly is a central column connecting assembly or a corner column connecting assembly. By a special structural design, the composite joint realizes effective beam-column connection without a welded connection and a bolted connection and has tenacity and good seismic performance. The components of the composite joint can be prefabricated in a factory, are high in precision and are assembled on site, so that construction is easy and convenient, procedures are simplified, and the construction period is effectively shortened. 1. A prefabricated steel-wood composite joint , comprising a plurality of square pipe columns , a plurality of steel-wood composite beams , and a beam-column connecting assembly for connecting the square pipe columns and the steel-wood composite beams , wherein:each square pipe column comprises a plurality of connecting corner columns and a plurality of connecting side plates, wherein the connecting corner columns are steel columns, the connecting side plates are wood plates, and the square pipe column is of a hollow pipe column structure formed by splicing the connecting corner columns and the connecting side plates;each steel-wood composite beam comprises a top flange, a bottom flange and a plurality of wood webs for connecting the top flange and the bottom flange, wherein the top flange and the bottom flange are arranged in parallel and are both steel structures comprising a plurality of flange insertion slots formed in inner sides, flange insertion heads matched with the flange ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

Modular Truss System

Номер: US20150047287A1
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A modular truss system includes an upper chord and a lower chord. Each of the upper and lower chords has a pair of terminal ends and each of the upper and lower chords is arcuate between associated ones of the pair of terminal ends. A plurality of branches is removably attached to and extends between the upper and lower chords. Each of the branches has a first end and a second end comprising a saddle that receives one of the upper or lower chords at a fixed angle with respect to the upper and lower chords. The saddles ensure the branches are properly placed on the upper and lower chords. 1. A modular truss system comprising:an upper chord and a lower chord, each of said upper and lower chords having a pair of terminal ends, each of said upper and lower chords being arcuate between associated ones of said pair of terminal ends; anda plurality of branches being removably attached to and extending between said upper and lower chords, each of said branches having a first end and a second end comprising a saddle receiving one of said upper or lower chords at a fixed angle with respect to said upper and lower chords, wherein said saddles ensure said branches are properly placed on said upper and lower chords.2. The modular truss system according to claim 1 , further including a pair of terminal brackets claim 1 , each of said terminal brackets extending between and being removably attached so said terminal ends of said upper and lower ends to facilitate proper spacing between said upper and lower chords.3. The modular truss system according to claim 1 , wherein; an upper wall;', 'a lower wall;', 'a first lateral wall;', 'a second lateral wall, said first and second lateral walls being attached to and extending between said lower and upper walls; and', 'said upper and lower walls each having notches therein such that said first and second lateral walls form flanges extending away from said upper and lower walls, wherein shoulders are defined in said upper and lower walls ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

SUPPORT FOR INSTALLING AND SUPPORTING PORCH POSTS

Номер: US20210047848A1
Автор: Lisle Rob, Ricker Mark
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A support for installing a porch post comprises a body. The body includes a ground end and a post end opposite of the ground end. A base is disposed on the ground end of the body. Two or more sidewalls extend from the base toward the post end. One or more open cross-members extend between the two or more sidewalls. The ground end may include a ground surface comprising grippers or stanchions extending away from the ground surface for securing the support with the ground. 1. A support for installing a porch post , comprising:a body comprising a ground end and a post end opposite of the ground end;a base disposed on the ground end of the body;two or more sidewalls extending from the base toward the post end; andone or more open cross-members extending between the two or more sidewalls.2. The support of claim 1 , wherein the two or more sidewalls comprise a pair of sidewalls disposed oppositely around the base.3. The support of claim 2 , further comprising one or more open sides disposed between the pair of sidewalls.4. The support of claim 1 , wherein the two or more sidewalls each comprise one or more apertures.5. The support of claim 1 , wherein the one or more open cross-members comprise at least one hole.6. The support of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a ground surface including one or more grippers.7. The support of claim 1 , wherein the base extends along a base plane claim 1 , and wherein the one or more cross-members each extend along a cross-member plane claim 1 , and the base plane is disposed orthogonally with the cross-member plane.8. The support of claim 1 , wherein the inspection of the base and the one or more cross-members defines a chamber.9. The support of claim 1 , wherein the base has a rectangular or square profile.10. The support of claim 1 , wherein the support is integrally formed.11. The support of claim 1 , wherein the support is constructed of steel or a polymer.12. A method of setting a porch post claim 1 , comprising: a body ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

System, method and apparatus for basement footer concrete forms and drainage-related components

Номер: US20180044876A1
Принадлежит: North American Pipe Corp

A system for a basement concrete form and drainage are disclosed. The system may include a lineal that is a horizontal concrete form for a footer for a wall and a basement floor. The lineal may include a rectilinear tubular structure having a cavity, an outer wall, and drain perforations in the outer wall to permit fluid transmission from the cavity to an exterior of the lineal. In addition, a retainer may be mounted to a stake for the basement concrete form when the stake is embedded in a formation underlying the lineal. The retainer may be selectively vertically positioned along the stake to adjust a height of the lineal relative to the underlying formation.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL STUD POST WITH THERMAL BREAK

Номер: US20220064943A1
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A structural stud post assembly comprising a center receiver section having opposing receiver channels formed by side walls and angled flanges, and a pair of raceway inserts also defining a raceway channel for accepting wiring and equipment to be disposed in the raceway. The raceways can be installed in the receiver channels to accept and accommodate wiring and equipment. The center receiver comprises a thermal break at about a midpoint to prevent there from being a metal-to-metal thermally conductive pathway through the stud. The structural stud post may be used in the construction of modular building systems.

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

LAMINATE BUILDING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND INSTALLING THE SAME

Номер: US20150052838A1
Принадлежит: MagBoard, LLC

Magnesium oxide cement sheathing is laminated to plywood, OSB, wood, steel, other building products or other substrates to enhance fire, structural and sound performance of the substrate to meet new and more stringent fire codes while also providing water, insect, mold and rot protection. Further, the magnesium oxide cement board laminated to a foam core enhances fire performance and mold and rot protection over that of the foam core alone. The magnesium oxide laminate is used in wall, floor and roof assemblies to meet or exceed performance as specified in the building codes. 1. A building material comprising:a magnesium oxide (MgO) board;a substrate; andan adhesive layer interposed between the MgO board and the substrate, the MgO board laminated to the substrate with the adhesive layer to form a laminate.2. The building material of wherein the laminate comprises a flame spread rating of about zero according to ASTM E-84.3. The building material of wherein the laminate comprises a smoke generation rating of about zero according to ASTM E-84.4. The building material of wherein the laminate is noncombustible according to ASTM E-136.5. The building material of further comprising a finishing material directly applied to the laminate without additional fire or moisture protection.6. The building material of wherein the substrate comprises an oriented strand board (OSB).7. The building material of wherein the laminate comprises at least one of a greater resistance to fungal growth than the OSB claim 6 , a greater structural strength than the OSB claim 6 , and a greater resistance to moisture than the OSB.8. The building material of wherein the substrate comprises a foam core material.9. The building material of wherein the adhesive layer is selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl acetate (PVA) claim 1 , water-based polymeric adhesives claim 1 , solvent-based adhesives claim 1 , thermostat adhesives claim 1 , modified starches claim 1 , liquid moisture cure ...

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

ENHANCED DECK ASSEMBLY FACILITATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20150052845A1
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Structures and protocols are presented for providing enhanced assembly tolerances (for thermal or manufacturing variations, e.g.) in constructing gazebos or other standalone decking systems, decks adjoining a house or other primary structure, or other such structures for walkways or human occupancy. 1. A decking system comprising:a fascia-expansion-accommodation corner covering having a first mounting layer and a second mounting layer and a stress distribution hinge, the first and second mounting layers each having a mounting surface and a fascia expansion overlap lip, the stress distribution hinge operably coupling the first mounting layer to the second mounting layer so that a half-plane adjacent the mounting surface of the first mounting layer and a half-plane adjacent the mounting surface of the second mounting layer are both bounded by a single line along the stress distribution hinge and so that the fascia expansion overlap lip of the first mounting layer is configured to remain laterally adjacent a first deck fascia board irrespective of a longitudinal expansion of or contraction of the first deck fascia board and so that the fascia expansion overlap lip of the second mounting layer is configured to remain laterally adjacent a second deck fascia board irrespective of a longitudinal expansion of or contraction of the second deck fascia board; anda railpost support that includes a baseplate and a plurality of flexible finger mounts and a sleeve section, one or more tensile elements being configured to hold the baseplate removably in rigid engagement with a railpost support interface mounted adjacent at least one of the first deck fascia board or the second deck fascia board, the sleeve section configured to be supported by the baseplate and to support the flexible finger mounts in contact with a railpost inserted into the sleeve section.2. The decking system of further comprising:the plurality of finger mounts of the railpost support each tapered to become ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Varied length metal studs

Номер: US20190048583A1

A stud such as a light-weight metal stud can include a first elongated channel member and a second elongated channel member coupled to the first elongated channel member by a wire matrix, where ends of the wire matrix are located at ends of the first and second channel members. A pitch of the wire matrix can vary over the length of the stud. Two or more such studs can have different lengths where a difference in the lengths is not a multiple of the pitch.

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

A PRECAST SEGMENTAL PIER REINFORCED WITH BOTH FRP BARS AND CONVENTIONAL STEEL BARS

Номер: US20210054583A1
Автор: CAI Zhongkui, Wang Zhenyu
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A precast segmental pier reinforced with both FRP bars and steel bars according to one or more embodiments of the present application includes a footing, a segmental pier, longitudinal bars and unbonded post-tensioned tendons, characterized in that: the segmental pier is comprised of one or more precast segments , the longitudinal bars are comprised of both the steel bar and the high-strength steel bar, connecting the footing and the segmental pier together with unbonded post-tensioned tendons to form an entire pier. 1. A precast segmental pier reinforced with both fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars and steel bars , comprising a footing , a segmental pier , longitudinal bars and unbonded post-tensioned tendons , characterized in that: the segmental pier is comprised of one or more precast segments , the longitudinal bars are comprised of both the FRP bar and the steel bar , connecting the footing and the segmental pier together with unbonded post-tensioned tendons to form an entire pier.2. A precast segmental pier reinforced with both fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars and steel bars , comprising a footing , a segmental pier , longitudinal bars and unbonded post-tensioned tendons , characterized in that: the segmental pier is comprised of two or more precast segments , the longitudinal bars are comprised of both the FRP bar and the steel bar , connecting the footing and the segmental pier together with unbonded post-tensioned tendons to form an entire pier; the steel bar and the high-strength steel bar only pass through several precast segments of the lower part of the segmental pier , and are not arranged along the entire pier.3. The precast segmental pier reinforced with both the FRP bars and the steel bars according to claim 1 , wherein: the upper surface and the lower surface of each precast segment are flat or be provided with one or more shear keys.4. The precast segmental pier reinforced with both the FRP bars and the steel bars according to claim 1 , ...

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

Multi-Axially Braided Reinforcement Sleeve for Concrete Columns and Method for Constructing Concrete Columns

Номер: US20210054628A1
Автор: Low Raymond Alan
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A multi-axially braided reinforcement sleeve that provides a low cost, simpler method to form strong concrete columns for constructing buildings and other structures. The braided reinforcement sleeve provides structural support and the rebar normally embedded to provide structural support in concrete can be eliminated, preventing the possibility of rebar oxidation which might otherwise undermine the structural integrity of the column. The reinforcement sleeve is lightweight, easy to transport, and can be greatly reduced in size to facilitate transportation. The reinforcement sleeve and construction method can be utilized in many implementations, and can be particularly useful for constructing buildings or other structures in geographic areas that are subject to earthquakes and where low cost is important. 1. A multi-axially braided sleeve for use in constructing a concrete column using concrete that includes a cement paste mixed with coarse aggregate , comprising:a first plurality of strands and a second plurality of strands axially braided into a braided structure, the first plurality of strands axially braided following a first rotation and the second plurality of strands axially braided following a second rotation chosen so that the first plurality crosses the second plurality of strands and provides a weaved pattern that defines a plurality of gaps, each of the plurality of gaps defining an opening having a size small enough to substantially contain concrete coarse aggregate and large enough to allow a minimal flow of the cement paste.2. The sleeve of wherein the strands in the first and second plurality of strands have a cross-section that is approximately circular.3. The sleeve of wherein the strands in the first and second plurality of strands comprise bands that have an approximately rectangular cross-section.4. The sleeve of wherein the strands in the first and second plurality of strands comprise a flexible material.5. The sleeve of wherein the flexible ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

Reinforced Composite Column

Номер: US20200048907A1
Принадлежит: Jack Walters & Sons, Corp.

A building support column includes a lower assembly with a connection bracket that includes a bottom plate. A body that includes plastic defines an exterior perimeter about support rods that extend from the bottom plate of the connection bracket. An adjustment leg that includes a threaded portion is movable within a center hole of the body to define a distance between the foot and the bottom plate. 1. A building support column comprising:a lower assembly comprising:a connection bracket comprising a bottom plate, first and second connection blades extending away from the bottom plate in a first direction, and a hole through the bottom plate in a position between the first and second connection blades;a plurality of support rods secured to the connection bracket and extending away from the bottom plate in a direction opposite the connection blades;a body comprising plastic defining an exterior perimeter about the plurality of support rods, a center hole oriented along a central axis of the body and aligned with the hole of the bottom plate; andan adjustment leg comprising a threaded portion along the adjustment leg with a foot secured to an exterior end of the adjustment leg, the adjustment leg movable within the center hole at a position separated from the bottom plate to define a distance between the foot and the bottom plate and the threaded portion providing engagement between the adjustment leg and the body.2. The building support column of claim 1 , wherein the threaded portion is located along an interior end of the adjustment leg claim 1 , the interior end of the adjustment leg being an end of the adjustment leg opposite the foot.3. The building support column of claim 2 , wherein the interior end of the adjustment leg is configured to be received within the center hole of the body.4. The building support column of claim 3 , wherein the engagement between the adjustment leg and the body is an interference or friction fit between the threaded portion and the ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSTRUCTING A CONCRETE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20170051495A1
Автор: Zavitz Bryant A.
Принадлежит: TINDALL CORPORATION

The present invention broadly comprises a method and apparatus for constructing a concrete structure. In one embodiment, a structure includes a column section and a beam section. One of the column section and the beam section includes an assembly with a threaded rod, and the other of the column section and the beam section includes an assembly having an aperture configured to receive the threaded rod. 1. A structure comprising:a column section; anda beam section, wherein one of the column section and the beam section includes an assembly with a threaded rod, and an other of the column section and the beam section includes an assembly having an aperture configured to receive the threaded rod.2. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly in the beam section is connected to a rebar in the beam section.3. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly in the beam section includes a grout port for receiving grout into a volume around the threaded rod.4. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the beam includes a shear lug configured to be inserted into an aperture in the column section.5. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the column section includes 8 assemblies with threaded rods and the beam section includes 8 corresponding assemblies having apertures configured to receive the threaded rods.6. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein a lower portion of the column section is connected to a foundation.7. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein a lower portion of the column section is connected to another column section.8. The structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second beam section connected to an opposite face of the column section from the beam section.9. The structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second beam section connected to an adjacent face of the column section from the beam section.10. A method comprising:providing a column section with an assembly including a threaded rod; ...

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

TECHNIQUES FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION USING FABRICATED TIMBERS

Номер: US20140130449A1
Автор: Chadwick John Daines
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Techniques for building construction using fabricated timbers. In one example, such timbers are fabricated using conventional 2× (two-by) lumber to produce a square log appearance. These fabricated timbers are stacked to form outside and/or inside walls. The fabricated timbers and walls are configured to sustain desired vertical and lateral loads anticipated of a building such as a cabin, home, garage, barn, office building, or the like. A building constructed using such timbers appears to be built of square logs. Fabricated timber construction, as compared to conventional log or stick-frame construction, provides the appearance of high-quality log construction at a far lower cost, with higher R-values and appraised values, and is also far lower in cost and much simpler than conventional stick-frame construction. 1. A fabricated timber comprising:a first vertical member that is substantially cuboid in shape and that is of a first length from one to thirty feet, and of a first height from three to fifty inches, and of a first thickness;a second vertical member that is substantially cuboid in shape and that is of a second length from one to thirty feet, and of a second height from three to fifty inches, and of a second thickness; anda horizontal member that is substantially cuboid in shape and that is of a length from one to thirty feet, and of a width from three to thirty inches, and of a third thickness, the first vertical member disposed length-wise upon a left length-wise top edge of the horizontal member, a vertical plane of the first vertical member substantially perpendicular to a horizontal plane of the horizontal member, the second vertical member disposed length-wise upon a right length-wise top edge of the horizontal member, a vertical plane of the second vertical member substantially perpendicular to the horizontal plane of the horizontal member and substantially parallel with the vertical plane of the first vertical member, where a right outer face and a ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

MODULAR, SELF SUPPORTING EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE SYSTEM WITH INSULATING, EVACUATED TUBES HAVING SOLAR COLLECTOR RODS

Номер: US20150059266A1
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A tubular building enclosure system for unitized assembly in rows and columns to form a structurally self-supporting, thermally insulating, and solar energy collecting facade. 1. A modular wall system comprising:a plurality of interconnected units, each unit having a top end plate, a bottom end plate, a convex exterior sidewall, an interior sidewall, and an interior void defined by the top end plate, the bottom end plate, the convex exterior sidewall, and the interior sidewall,wherein an outer surface of the exterior sidewall has a radius substantially equal to a radius of an outer surface of the interior sidewall such that, when the exterior sidewall and the interior sidewall are secured to each other, the exterior sidewall and the interior sidewall collectively form a tubular columnar member, and each of the sidewalls extends between the top end plate and the bottom end plate, and', 'each of the units is connected (i) horizontally via a horizontal connector and/or (ii) vertically via a vertical connector., 'wherein,'}2. The modular wall system of claim 1 , each of the units includes a solar energy collection rod extending vertically within the interior void, and', 'the rod is substantially positioned at a focal point defined by the convex exterior sidewall., 'wherein,'}3. The modular wall system of claim 2 ,wherein the rod extends from the top end plate to the bottom end plate.4. The modular wall system of claim 2 ,wherein the rod contains a photovoltaic material.5. The modular wall system of claim 4 ,wherein the photovoltaic material is monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, or copper indium gallium selenide/sulfide.6. The modular wall system of claim 1 ,wherein the interior void is completely evacuated of gases.7. A modular wall system comprising: wherein the interior sidewalls are bonded together at interior lateral joints therebetween via an adhesive, and', 'each of the units is connected (i) horizontally via a ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

Prefabricated wall panels

Номер: US20150059267A1
Автор: Hai Zhong
Принадлежит: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

A prefabricated wall panel includes molds for casting reinforced concrete (RC) elements. The prefabricated wall panel includes foam boards, foam glass panels fixed to the foam boards, fabric mesh fixed to the foam glass panels, wire mesh fixed to the fabric mesh, and an exterior wall finish fixed to the wire mesh. Spaces defined by the foam boards and the foam glass panels form the molds for casting RC columns and beams.

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

VOID CONTAINING STRUCTURAL MEMBER

Номер: US20140134394A1
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A void containing structural member and method of fabrication that provides for structural elements, such as beams, columns and rafters of varying shapes containing voids within the structure. In one embodiment, cellulosic materials are used, a flange type of beam configuration is provided, which includes internal longitudinally extending voids. 1. A beam comprising:at least two longitudinally extending sheet layers; andan inner structure between the sheet layers defining at least one longitudinally extending void.2. The beam of wherein the inner structure includes a longitudinally and horizontally extending corrugated structure and the voids are defined by at least one of the longitudinally extending sheet layers and the inner structure.3. An I-beam claim 1 , comprising:a top flange;a bottom flange;wherein at least one of the top and bottom flanges including a first longitudinally extending sheet layer and a second longitudinally extending sheet layer;a core layer positioned between the first and second sheet layers; andwherein a longitudinally extending voids are defined between the core layer and each of the first and second sheet layers.4. The I-beam of wherein the core layer is made of a shaped cellulosic fiber material.5. The I-beam of wherein the core layer is corrugated and is formed of a shaped compressed cellulose fiber material.6. The I-beam of wherein the top and bottom layers are adhered to the core layer.7. The beam of wherein the beam is curved from one longitudinal end to the other.8. The beam of wherein the beam is straight from one longitudinal end to the other.9. The beam of wherein the beam has more than one curve from one longitudinal end to the other.10. The beam of further comprising an insulation material positioned within at least one void.11. The beam of further comprising a conduit positioned within at least one void.12. The beam of further comprising a ventilation duct positioned in at least one void.13. A beam comprising:a first and ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

COMBINATION STRUCTURE OF PERMANENT FORM AND PREFABRICATED STEEL ASSEMBLY FOR STEEL CONCRETE COMPOSITE MEMBER

Номер: US20220074190A1
Автор: LEE Chang Nam
Принадлежит: SENVEX CO., LTD.

The present invention relates to a combination structure of permanent forms and a prefabricated steel assembly for a steel concrete composite member, the combination structure including: the prefabricated steel assembly having a plurality of shape steel members and a plurality of support bars; and each permanent form having a flat plate, ‘L’-shaped protrusions, a bent corner, and a ‘L’-shaped outer protrusion. 13. A combination structure of permanent forms () and a prefabricated steel assembly for a steel concrete composite member , the combination structure comprising:{'b': ['1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '21', '1'], '#text': 'the prefabricated steel assembly adapted to build the steel concrete composite member and having a plurality of shape steel members () disposed on corners of the steel concrete composite member in such a manner as to be internally spaced apart from surfaces of the steel concrete composite member and a plurality of support bars () coupled to outer surfaces of the shape steel members () to connect the neighboring shape steel members (), each support bar () having a ‘L’-shaped section in such a manner as to allow one side leg () thereof to be fixedly coupled to the shape steel members (); and'}{'b': ['3', '31', '32', '31', '33', '31', '34', '33', '32', '3'], '#text': 'each permanent form () having a flat plate () adapted to build an outer surface of the steel concrete composite member, protrusions () having ‘L’-shaped sections in such a manner as to protrude longitudinally from the inner surface of the flat plate (), a bent corner portion () bent vertically from one side end of the flat plate () toward the neighboring member surface, and an outer protrusion () having a ‘L’-shaped section, protruding longitudinally from the inner end of the bent corner portion (), and laid on top of a protrusion (′) formed on an outermost position of the permanent form (′) coupled to the neighboring member surface,'}{'b': ['2', '22', '221', '32', '32'], '#text': ' ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

SOUND DAMPING STRUCTURAL SUPPORT SYSTEM

Номер: US20220074198A1
Автор: Sessler Jon
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An acoustic damping structural system includes studs, tracks, and acoustic damping members. The studs and tracks include a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall that define a channel. The third wall includes a first portion perpendicular to the first wall, a second portion perpendicular to the first portion, and a third portion perpendicular to the second portion to define a ledge along a length of the third wall. The tracks are coupled to a support, such as floor joists and roof beams, in parallel. Opposite ends of the studs are received in the channels of the tracks, with the acoustic damping members received on and coupled to the ledges of pairs of the studs and pairs of the tracks. The acoustic damping members are planar with the ledges and the studs and tracks, respectively. 1. A prefabricated assembly , comprising:{'claim-text': ['a first wall;', 'a second wall coupled to the first wall; and', 'a third wall coupled to the first wall and spaced from the second wall across the first wall, the third wall including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, the first portion perpendicular to the first wall, the second portion perpendicular to the first portion, and the third portion parallel to the first portion to define a first insert extending along a length of the third wall;'], '#text': 'a first stud, including:'}{'claim-text': ['a first wall;', 'a second wall coupled to the first wall; and', 'a third wall coupled to the first wall and spaced from the second wall across the first wall, the third wall including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, the first portion perpendicular to the first wall, the second portion perpendicular to the first portion, and the third portion parallel to the first portion to define a second insert extending along a length of the third wall; and'], '#text': 'a second stud, including:'}a first acoustic damping member received in the first insert and the second insert and affixed to the first ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

UNITARY DOUBLE STUD ASSEMBLY FOR SOUND DAMPING WALL

Номер: US20220074199A1
Автор: Sessler Jon
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A wall assembly includes tracks structured to be coupled to supports and wall studs coupled to the tracks. The wall studs include a first sidewall, a first web coupled to the first sidewall and a second sidewall coupled to the first web to define a first channel. The wall studs further include a second web coupled to the second sidewall and a third sidewall coupled to the second web to define a second channel as well as a third web coupled to the third sidewall and a fourth sidewall coupled to the third web to define a third channel. The second web is offset from the first web and the third web to isolate each of the channels and attenuate sound waves. Further, the studs may include one or more openings for further isolation and to reduce the amount of steel in the studs, which reduces cost. 1. A system , comprising:a first track configured to be coupled to a first support, the first track including a first channel;a second track configured to be coupled to a second support, the second track including a second channel; and{'claim-text': ['a first wall;', 'a first opening through the first wall;', 'a second wall coupled to the first wall and being perpendicular to the first wall;', 'a third wall coupled to the second wall and being perpendicular to the second wall;', 'a second opening through the third wall;', 'a fourth wall coupled to the third wall and being perpendicular to the third wall;', 'a fifth wall coupled to the fourth wall and being perpendicular to the fourth wall; and', 'a third opening through the fifth wall.'], '#text': 'a first stud coupled to the first track and the second track, the first stud having a first end received in the first channel and a second end received in the second channel, the first stud being a unitary assembly including:'}2. The system of wherein the first wall is parallel to the third wall and the fifth wall.3. The system of wherein the second wall is parallel to the fourth wall.4. The system of wherein the first stud further ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

Methods and apparatuses for reinforcing structural members

Номер: US20160060886A1
Принадлежит: STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS LLC

In an exemplary embodiment, a method of reinforcing a round structural member of a lattice structure comprises locating a reinforcement member having at least four facets on the round structural member, wherein each of the at least four facets forms a point of contact with the round structural member; and securing the reinforcement member to the round structural member.

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL BRACES AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20160060888A1
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A structural device includes a first deformable member configured to absorb at least a portion of a load resulting from relative displacement between structural members of a building. The first deformable member exhibits elastic deformation when subjected to tensile and/or compressive forces within a first range of forces, and exhibits plastic deformation when subjected to tensile and/or compressive forces within a second range of forces. A second deformable member is affixed to a portion of the first deformable member, and is configured to absorb at least another portion of the load resulting from the relative displacement between the structural members of the building. The second deformable member exhibits elastic deformation when subjected to tensile and/or compressive forces within a third range of forces, and exhibits plastic deformation when subjected to tensile and/or compressive forces within a fourth range of forces. Methods relate to forming structural devices. 1. A structural device , comprising:a first deformable member configured to absorb at least a portion of a load resulting from relative displacement between structural members of a building, the first deformable member exhibiting elastic deformation when subjected to tensile and/or compressive forces within a first range of forces and exhibiting plastic deformation when subjected to tensile and/or compressive forces within a second range of forces; anda second deformable member affixed to a portion of the first deformable member and configured to absorb at least another portion of the load resulting from the relative displacement between the structural members of the building, the second deformable member exhibiting elastic deformation when subjected to tensile and/or compressive forces within a third range of forces and exhibiting plastic deformation when subjected to tensile and/or compressive forces within a fourth range of forces, wherein a threshold force level at a transition between the first ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

Elongate Structural Element, a Bracket and an Elongate Structural Section

Номер: US20180058067A1
Автор: Lake Maurice
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There is disclosed an elongate structural element (). The element () includes an inner plate () having first and second opposing planar surfaces (). The element () further includes first and second outer sections (). Each of the outer sections () comprises a central wall () having a pair of longitudinal grooves (). Each of the outer sections () further comprises a pair of side walls () extending from the central wall () to define a generally U-shaped channel (). The longitudinal grooves () depress into the U-shaped channel (). Each of the outer sections () further comprises a pair of flanges () respectively extending outwardly from the pair of side walls (). The flanges () of the first outer section () are attached to the first planar surface () of the plate () and the flanges () of the second outer section () are attached to the second planar surface () of the plate () such that the U-shaped channels () are substantially closed by the inner plate () and opposed to each other. 1. An elongate structural element , including:an inner plate having first and second opposing planar surfaces; and a central wall having a pair of longitudinal grooves;', 'a pair of side walls extending from the central wall to define a generally U-shaped channel, the longitudinal grooves depressing into the U-shaped channel; and', 'a pair of flanges respectively extending outwardly from the pair of side walls,, 'first and second outer sections, each of the outer sections comprisingwherein the flanges of the first outer section are attached to the first planar surface of the plate and the flanges of the second outer section are attached to the second planar surface of the plate such that the U-shaped channels are substantially closed by the inner plate and opposed to each other.2. The elongate structural element according to claim 1 , wherein each of the grooves comprises a profile with an open narrow region and an enlarged end region.3. The elongate structural element according to claim 2 , ...

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Remote Tower Implementation

Номер: US20170058547A1
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The present inventions relate generally to tower systems, utility poles, and power transmission poles; and more particularly to a structure and method for implementing such poles and towers. 1. A pole structure , the pole structure comprising:a tube formed of at least a first composite material layer defining an outer surface of the tube and a second composite material layer defining an inner surface of the tube, wherein the first composite material layer is formed of a first composite material and the second composite material layer is formed of a second composite material;wherein the first composite material is a glass fiber material; andwherein the second composite material is selected from a group consisting of: a carbon fiber material, a boron fiber material, an aramid fiber material, a first hybrid material including at least boron fibers and carbon fibers, a second hybrid material including at least boron fibers and aramid fibers, a third hybrid material including at least boron fibers and glass fibers, a fourth hybrid material including at least carbon fibers and aramid fibers, a fifth hybrid material including at least carbon fibers and glass fibers, and a sixth hybrid materials including at least aramid fibers and glass fibers.2. The pole structure of claim 1 , wherein the carbon fiber material is a carbon fiber reinforced resin claim 1 , wherein the boron fiber material is a boron fiber reinforced resin claim 1 , wherein the aramid fiber material is an aramid fiber reinforced resin claim 1 , and wherein the glass fiber material is a glass fiber reinforced resin.3. The pole structure of claim 1 , wherein the pole structure further comprises:at least one intermediate layer between the first composite layer and the second composite layer; andwherein the at least one intermediate layer is formed of a third composite material selected from a group consisting of: the carbon fiber material, the boron fiber material, the aramid fiber material, the first hybrid ...

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

ASSEMBLED SLAB STEEL-WOOD COMPOSITE JOINT AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210062494A1
Принадлежит: QINGDAO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

An assembled slab-type steel-wood composite joint, includes a steel-wood composite column, square wood beams, connecting assemblies for connecting the steel-wood composite column and the square wood beams, and wood slabs connected to and supported by the steel-wood composite column, the square wood beams and the connecting assemblies. The steel-wood composite column includes a hollow cross-shaped outer square wood column, and square blocks are integrally formed on the outer square wood column; and a steel sleeve is inlaid in the outer square wood column, an inner wood column is inlaid in the steel sleeve, column vertical steel bars penetrate through the inner wood column, horizontal steel bars penetrate through the square blocks and are fixedly connected to the steel sleeve, and threads are arranged at the ends of the horizontal steel bars. 1. An assembled slab steel-wood composite joint , comprising a steel-wood composite column ,a plurality of square wood beams,a plurality of connecting assemblies for connecting the steel-wood composite column and the plurality of square wood beams, and 'the steel-wood composite column comprises a hollow outer square wood column, a plurality of integrally-formed square blocks are arranged on a plurality of vertical outer sides of the hollow outer square wood column, and the hollow outer square wood column has a cross-shaped sectional structure; a steel sleeve is inlaid in the hollow outer square wood column, an inner wood column is inlaid in the steel sleeve, a plurality of column vertical steel bars penetrate through the inner wood column, a plurality of inner ends of a plurality of horizontal steel bars penetrate through the plurality of integrally-formed square blocks to be fixedly connected to the steel sleeve, and a plurality of threads are arranged at a plurality of outer ends of the plurality of horizontal steel bars;', 'a plurality of wood slabs connected to and supported by the steel-wood composite column, the plurality ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

Member-to-member laminar fuse connection

Номер: US20200056364A1
Принадлежит: Simpson Strong Tie Co Inc

A member-to-member planar connection bracket that includes multiple repeated fuse element configurations that each provide a pre-determined inelastic load-carrying capacity and a reliable inelastic deformation capacity upon development of one or more inelastic hinge locations within the fuse elements. The fuse configurations are interconnected in series such that the total deformation accommodated between first end of the bracket and second end of the bracket is the sum of deformations accommodated by the individual fuse configurations. Multiple brackets are configured in laminar configurations and interconnected to create a connection assembly that provides increased strength or increased deformation capacity as compared to an individual bracket. The connection assembly is used to connect a first structural member and second structural member. The pre-determined maximum inelastic load-carrying capacity of the assembly is less than the elastic load-carrying capacity of the first structural member and the second structural member.

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

INSULATED BUILDING STUDS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20220080698A1
Автор: LAING Christopher J.
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Insulated building studs and methods of manufacturing the insulated building studs are disclosed. The insulated building studs includes a first portion, a second portion, an insulated portion with a first side and a second side, wherein the first portion is coupled to the first side of the insulated portion and the second portion is coupled to the second side of the insulated portion to form a building member, and at least one mesh coupled to at least one of a top and a bottom of the building member. A method of manufacturing insulated building studs is also disclosed. 1. An insulated building stud , comprising:a first portion;a second portion;an insulated portion with a first side and a second side, wherein the first portion is coupled to the first side of the insulated portion and the second portion is coupled to the second side of the insulated portion to form a building member; andat least one mesh coupled to at least one of a top and a bottom of the building member.2. The insulated building stud of claim 1 , wherein the at least one mesh comprises:at least one first mesh layer coupled to the top of the building member.3. The insulated building stud of claim 2 , wherein the at least one mesh further comprises:at least one second mesh layer coupled to the bottom of the building member.4. The insulated building stud of claim 3 , wherein the at least one first mesh layer is coupled to the top of the building member with a first adhesive.5. The insulated building stud of claim 4 , wherein the at least one second mesh layer is coupled to the bottom of the building member with a second adhesive.6. The insulated building stud of claim 5 , wherein the first adhesive and the second adhesive are the same.7. The insulated building stud of claim 3 , further comprising:at least one first cover portion coupled to the at least one first mesh layer.8. The insulated building stud of claim 7 , wherein a first adhesive couples the at least one first mesh layer to the top of the ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

Architecture, Methods, and Apparatus for Additive Manufacturing and Assembly of Sparse Structures, Multifunctional Structures, and Components for Space and Terrestrial Systems

Номер: US20160067919A1
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A truss-formation apparatus comprising two truss makers and a lateral stage, wherein the truss makers create trusses and each truss maker comprises thermal dies, heaters with temperature sensors, and mandrels; wherein the truss makers form trusses that comprise parallel truss elements and battens; wherein a pultrusion actuator pulls parallel truss elements down along a mandrel; wherein a batten actuator causes a thermal die to rotate around a mandrel forming battens that connect parallel truss elements to one another; and wherein the lateral stage comprises a thermal die and traverses the gap between the parallel trusses forming cross members that connect the trusses. 13030150190180150200. A truss-formation device comprising a thermal die , wherein said thermal die comprises a melt section and a consolidation section , wherein said melt section is wrapped with heater wire to heat up and melt continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic yarn before it enters the consolidation section where it is squeezed and extruded as a continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic solid element220602030405020220221222902215080502222216030220223220. A truss-formation apparatus comprising two truss makers and a lateral stage ; wherein said truss makers create trusses and each truss maker comprises thermal dies , heaters with temperature sensors , and mandrels ; wherein said truss makers form trusses that comprise parallel truss elements and battens ; wherein a pultrusion actuator pulls parallel truss elements down along a mandrel ; wherein a batten actuator causes a thermal die to rotate around a mandrel forming battens that connect parallel truss elements to one another; and wherein said lateral stage comprises a thermal die and traverses the gap between said parallel trusses forming cross members that connect said trusses .37030220. The truss formation apparatus of further comprising a cross member rotation actuator wherein said cross member rotation actuator can adjust the angle of said ...

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

FAIL-SOFT, GRACEFUL DEGRADATION, STRUCTURAL FUSE APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20170067249A1
Автор: Matteson Thor
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A retrofitting structure includes a column fixed in the ground. A structural fuse is pivotally mounted to the retrofitting structure at two vertically offset locations. The structural fuse is further pivotally mounted at a third location above the column to a superstructure of a building. The structural fuse is designed to yield for loads for which the column only deforms elastically. The structural fuse may be a planar member captured between the column and a retention plate to prevent buckling of the structural fuse. The retention plate may include a channel beam in order to provide sufficient stiffness to prevent buckling. Desired yield properties are obtained by increasing width of the structural fuse with distance from the bottom of the column. The width is augmented with distance from the bottom of the column to account for friction with the column and retention plate. 1. An apparatus comprising:a column defining a first column end and a second column end offset from one another along the vertical direction; anda structural fuse defining a first attachment point, a second attachment point, and a third attachment point, the second attachment point being positioned between the first and third attachment points, the structural fuse being pivotally secured to the column at the second and third attachment points having the first attachment point extending beyond the first column end;wherein the structural fuse is configured to yield in response to a load in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical direction and applied at the first attachment point that is insufficient to cause yielding of the column.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a building defining a superstructure offset from a ground plane claim 1 , the first attachment point being secured to the superstructure and the column being rigidly anchored to the ground plane.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the structural fuse is effective to provide a seismic response factor of at ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

Method of Engineering Monolithic Earthen Masonry

Номер: US20210071408A1
Автор: Mouawad Dani
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A method of engineering monolithic earthen masonry consists of selecting sufficient amount of subsoil mixture and straws, wherein physical characteristics of the subsoil mixture are determined from a sieve analysis test and a hydrometer analysis. The proper mixing ratios of the subsoil mixture and the straws provide a composite sample. The composite sample is then dried and lastly exposed to a compressive test. If optimal plurality of particle size percentage distributions within the subsoil mixture is not obtainable due to lack of resources, the end-product of the non-ideal subsoil mixture is adjusted within the aforementioned method or thickness and/or height of a building to compensate for the load-bearing capacities of the building. 1. A method of engineering monolithic earthen masonry comprises the steps of:(A) providing a homogeneous subsoil mixture and a quantity of straws, wherein the homogeneous subsoil mixture contains particle size lower than 1.5 inch of diameter;(B) executing a sieve analysis test to the homogeneous subsoil mixture in order to find a percentile of a clay-silt mixture and an aggregate mixture of the homogeneous subsoil mixture and a plurality of particle size percentage distributions within the aggregate mixture; if each of the plurality of particle size percentage distributions is found to be 10-18 wt. % of the aggregate mixture in the sieve analysis test,', 'if remaining particles between size 0.375-1.5 inch does not exceed more than 6 wt. % of the aggregate mixture;, '(C) executing a hydrometer analysis test to the clay-silt mixture in order to find a percentile of a clay mixture and a silt mixture of the homogeneous subsoil mixture,'} 'if the clay mixture is found to be 15-20 wt. % of the homogeneous subsoil mixture in the hydrometer analysis test;', '(D) executing a surface dry moister test to the homogeneous subsoil mixture,'} 'if a moister content is 15-19 wt. % of the homogeneous subsoil mixture from the surface dry moister test ...

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19-03-2015 дата публикации

EXTENDABLE/RETRACTABLE SUPPORT COLUMN

Номер: US20150075108A1
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An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections or chains. The linked sections include a plurality of individual segments linked end to end. As the linked segments are extended, each of the individual segments of the linked chains engage individual segments of adjacent linked sections to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual segments of the linked sections disengage from the individual segment of the adjacent linked sections and the individual linked sections may be rolled up into a multi-sided form for compact storage. 1. A segment suitable for use in a portable tower , the segment comprising:a body having a first outwardly facing surface, a second outwardly facing surface, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top end and a bottom end, with the first outwardly facing surface being substantially planar and with the second outwardly facing surface being generally planar and having a pair of spaced apart raised portions and a recessed portion located therebetween, wherein each raised portions extends from the top end to the bottom end.2. The segment of claim 1 , wherein the recessed portion extends from the top end to the bottom end and includes a center opening that extends from the first surface to the second surface.3. A latch for use in retaining connecting adjacent segments of a chained section of segments in a compacted form claim 1 , the latch comprising:a body with an attachment section and an engagement section, with the attachment section extending outwardly from the body in a first direction, and with the engagement section extending outwardly from the body in a second direction, wherein the first and second directions are generally perpendicular to each other.4. The latch of claim 3 , further comprising a protrusion configured and arranged to engage a channel in a side panel of a guide assembly. The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 ...

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05-06-2014 дата публикации

Lattice Support Structures

Номер: US20140150363A1
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The present disclosure is drawn to a lattice support structure, comprising a plurality of fiber-based cross supports intersecting one another to form a multi-layered node. The multi-layered node can be consolidated within a rigid mold in the presence of resin, heat, and pressure. In another embodiment, a lattice support structure can comprise a first cross support comprising fiber material; a second cross support comprising a fiber material, said second cross support intersecting the first cross support; and multi-layered nodes located where the first cross support intersects the second cross support. The multi-layered nodes can comprise at least two layers of the first cross support separated by a least one layer of the second cross support. Also, one of the first cross support or the second cross support can be curved from node to node. 1. A lattice support structure , comprising a plurality of fiber-based cross supports intersecting one another to form a multi-layered node , said multi-layered node being consolidated within a groove of a rigid mold in the presence of resin , heat , and pressure , wherein said multi-layered node comprises at least two layers of the cross supports.2. The lattice support structure of claim 1 , wherein each of said cross supports have a thickness claim 1 , and wherein said multi-layered node is thinner than the sum of the thickness of each cross support at the multi-layered node.3. The lattice support structure of claim 1 , wherein the multi-layered node comprises multiple layers of all of the cross supports intersecting to form the node.4. The lattice support structure of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of multi-layered nodes claim 1 , each multi-layered node formed from a plurality of fiber-based cross supports intersecting one another claim 1 , at least one of said cross supports being layered at each of the plurality of multi-layered nodes.5. The lattice support structure of claim 4 , wherein the at least one cross ...

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24-03-2022 дата публикации

MODULAR FRAMING STRUCTURE DESIGN AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20220090381A1
Автор: Lin Wei-Jan
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A modular structure system of detachable members, the system includes a support pillar and various connectors. The support pillar has a main body and a plurality of channel walls outwardly radiating from an outside surface of the main body. The channel walls are disposed lengthwise on the main body from one terminal end of the main body to another terminal end of the main body. The support pillar has a symmetrical cross-sectional shape and each of the channel walls has an expanded distal end forming two lips. 1. A modular structure system of detachable members , the system comprising:a support pillar having a main body and a plurality of channel walls outwardly radiating from an outside surface of the main body and are disposed lengthwise on the main body;wherein the plurality of channel walls define a plurality of channels;wherein each of said plurality of channels has a channel floor which is part of the outside surface of the main body; anda plurality of holes disposed along each channel floor at least one of which can receive a fastener.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of channel walls has an expanded distal end forming at least one lip claim 1 , and each of the plurality of holes disposed along the channel floor is at least one of the following:a) threaded holes, andb) non-threaded holes.3. The system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the main body has a center bore disposed lengthwise from a first terminal end of the main body to a second terminal end of the main body claim 2 , and each of said plurality of channel walls has at least two lips respectively disposed on opposite sides of each respective channel wall.4. The system as recited in further comprising a connecting core to receive within the center bore.5. The system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the connecting core has a plurality of holes at least one of which can receive the fastener.6. The system as recited in claim 5 , wherein the plurality of holes of the ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

Lightweight Semi-Permanent Truss System

Номер: US20170073971A1
Автор: Peltier Carl
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A truss support system is disclosed. The system is comprised of a plurality of tubular truss sections configured for attachment to each other. Each of the sections has a plurality of polygonal shaped access slots surrounded by a plurality of bolt holes along each of its peripheral sides and on end-plates at each end of the truss sections. The end-plates of the system have additional bolt holes around the access slot compared to the number of bolts surrounding the access slots on the peripheral sides to provide for increased hold between end-to-end connections of truss sections. The truss sections of the system may be hinged together to compensate for uneven ground or for increased load supported. 1. A semi-permanent structural truss system comprising:a. a plurality of elongate hollow tubular truss sections having a first end and second end, each said truss section comprising opposing first and second U-shaped plates, each said U-shaped plate, a central surface with a plurality of polygonal shaped access slots and outer flanges having a plurality of half-slots, said flanges of said first and second U-shaped plates joined by welds whereby said half-slots create a plurality of polygonal shaped access slots arranged along said welded flanges, and wherein each said polygonal shaped access slot has an array of corresponding bolt holes arranged in a uniform pattern; andb. an end-plate at said first end and at said second end of each said elongate hollow tubular truss section, each said end-plate having an end-plate polygonal shaped access slot and a plurality of end-plate bolt holes, said end-plate bolt holes in a quantity greater than that of said bolt holes surrounding each said polygonal shaped access slot on said peripheral sides of each said elongate tubular truss section.2. The semi-permanent structural truss system of claim 1 , wherein each said plurality of elongate hollow tubular truss sections includes an elongate hollow tubular truss section having peripheral ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

Friction Fit Composite Column

Номер: US20170073972A1
Принадлежит: Jack Walters & Sons, Corp.

A composite assembly includes a series of elongated layers joined lengthwise thereof. At least two of the elongated layers each have an upper elongated portion and a lower elongated portion secured together in an end-to-end relationship at a joint therebetween by a connector arrangement. The upper elongated portion is constructed of a wood material, and the lower elongated portion is constructed of a non-wood material. The lower elongated portion may have a reinforcing rod therein. 1. A composite assembly adapted for use as a vertical support column , the composite assembly comprising:a connection bracket comprising a bottom plate and a plurality of support rods connected to and extending from the bottom plate;a plastic body formed about the support rods, the body defining a center hole; andan adjustment leg secured to a foot, the adjustment leg movably secured to the plastic body by a friction fit between the adjustment leg and the center hole.2. The composite assembly of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment leg is movable within the center hole to define a predetermined distance between the foot and the connection bracket.3. The composite assembly of claim 2 , wherein the center hole is tapered in a decreasing diameter from the bottom of the body in a direction of the connection bracket.4. The composite assembly of claim 2 , wherein the center hole is axially aligned with the body and is radially interior of the support rods.5. The composite assembly of claim 4 , wherein the center hole extends the length of the body and the center hole aligns with an access hole located through the connection bracket.6. The composite assembly of claim 2 , wherein the connection bracket further comprises at least one connection blade which extends from the bottom plate in a direction opposite the plurality of support rods.7. The composite assembly of claim 6 , further comprising lips that extend from the bottom plate in a direction opposite the support rods claim 6 , the lips ...

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