公开(公告)号：US08250818B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US10591381

申请日：2005-03-03

Applicant: Robert Tremblay ,  Constantin Christopoulos

Inventor： Robert Tremblay ,  Constantin Christopoulos

IPC: E04H9/00 ,  E04B1/98

CPC classification number: E04H9/02 ,  E04H9/028

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a self-centering energy dissipative brace apparatus. A bracing system is often needed to stabilize, strengthen or stiffen structures such as buildings which are subjected to severe or extreme conditions. The brace apparatus may be installed in a structure to dissipate input energy and minimize residual deformations related to exceptional loading imposed on the structure by winds, earthquakes, impacts or explosions. The apparatus integrates self-centering properties and energy, dissipative capacities which help minimize structural damage.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种自定心能量耗散支架装置。 通常需要一个支撑系统来稳定，加强或加固结构，例如遭受严酷或极端条件的建筑物。 支架装置可以安装在消散输入能量的结构中，并使与通过风，地震，冲击或爆炸施加在结构上的异常负载相关的残余变形最小化。 该设备集成了自定心性能和能量，耗散能力，有助于最小化结构损坏。

公开(公告)号：US07987639B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US12091506

申请日：2006-06-16

Applicant: Constantin Christopoulos ,  Michael Montgomery ,  Tibor Kokai ,  Sean Smith ,  Agha Hasan ,  Evan Bentz ,  Michael Collins

Inventor： Constantin Christopoulos ,  Michael Montgomery ,  Tibor Kokai ,  Sean Smith ,  Agha Hasan ,  Evan Bentz ,  Michael Collins

IPC: E04H9/02

CPC classification number: E04H9/022 ,  F16F1/40 ,  F16F1/50 ,  F16F15/02

Abstract: A new configuration damper, for interconnecting two elements of a structure that undergo relative movements and deformations, that increase the level of damping when the overall structure is subjected to a loading condition is disclosed. The new configuration damper aides in controlling displacements, velocities and accelerations under dynamic loading in structural systems.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种新的配置阻尼器，用于互连经历相对运动和变形的结构的两个元件，当整个结构承受负载状态时，阻尼器增加了阻尼水平。 新的结构阻尼器可以控制结构系统中动态载荷下的位移，速度和加速度。