公开(公告)号：US06237298B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09334326

申请日：1999-06-16

Applicant: Francisco Castaño

Inventor： Francisco Castaño

IPC: E04H1210

CPC classification number: E04B1/3211 ,  E04B1/1909 ,  E04B2001/193 ,  E04B2001/1966 ,  E04B2001/3247 ,  E04B2001/3294 ,  Y10T403/341 ,  Y10T403/44

Abstract: A free span building has connector hubs having slots for mating with tubular frame members. Each slot has a longitudinal axis, and a tooth symmetrically disposed on either side of the longitudinal axis. The area of the slot in shear is larger than the area of the tubular frame member in tension by at least an approximate ratio of the strength of the material of the tubular frame member in tension to the strength of the material of the slot in shear. The angle between a bearing face of the tooth and the longitudinal axis is within the range of seventy to ninety degrees. The teeth are disposed on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis. A distance measured on the tubular member perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and between the slot's teeth, is at least the ratio of the yield strength to the ultimate strength of the material of the tubular member.

Abstract translation: 自由跨度建筑具有连接器毂，其具有用于与管状框架构件配合的槽。 每个槽具有纵向轴线，并且齿对称地设置在纵向轴线的任一侧上。 剪切中的槽的面积大于管状框架构件的张力的面积，其至少大致与管状框架构件的材料在张力中的强度与剪切中的槽的材料的强度的近似比率相关。 牙齿的轴承面与纵向轴线之间的角度在七十到九十度的范围内。 齿设置在纵向轴线的相对侧上。 在管状构件上垂直于纵向轴线和槽的齿之间测量的距离至少为管状构件的材料的屈服强度与极限强度之比。

公开(公告)号：US06321502B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09334541

申请日：1999-06-16

Applicant: Francisco Castaño

Inventor： Francisco Castaño

IPC: E04H1200

CPC classification number: E04B1/3211 ,  E04B1/1909 ,  E04B2001/193 ,  E04B2001/1966 ,  E04B2001/3247 ,  Y10T403/342 ,  Y10T403/343 ,  Y10T403/344 ,  Y10T403/451

Abstract: A method of making a connector hub to mate with tubular frame members, for use in constructing a free span building. The method includes constructing multiple slots, each slot having an open end, a closed end, and a longitudinal axis; and for each slot; disposing a tooth on either side of the longitudinal axis; and making the area of the connector material in shear to the area of the tubular frame member in tension, as an approximate ratio of the unit strength of the material of the tubular frame member in tension to the unit strength of the material of the connector in shear.

Abstract translation: 一种使连接器毂与管状框架构件配合的方法，用于构建自由跨距建筑物。 该方法包括构造多个槽，每个槽具有开口端，封闭端和纵向轴线; 并为每个插槽; 在纵轴的任一侧设置齿; 并且使得连接器材料的面积在管状框架构件的区域中受到张力的剪切，作为管状框架构件的材料在张力中的单位强度与连接器的材料的单位强度的近似比率 剪切。

公开(公告)号：US06286282B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09334250

申请日：1999-06-16

Applicant: Francisco Castaño

Inventor： Francisco Castaño

IPC: E04H1200

CPC classification number: E04B1/3211 ,  E04B1/1909 ,  E04B2001/193 ,  E04B2001/1966 ,  E04B2001/3247 ,  E04B2001/3294 ,  Y10T403/342 ,  Y10T403/347

Abstract: A free span building has connector hubs having slots for mating with tubular frame members. Each slot has a longitudinal axis, and a tooth symmetrically disposed on either side of the longitudinal axis. The area of the slot in shear is larger than the area of the tubular frame member in tension by at least an approximate ratio of the strength of the material of the tubular frame member in tension to the strength of the material of the slot in shear. The angle between a bearing face of the tooth and the longitudinal axis is within the range of seventy to ninety degrees. The teeth are disposed on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis. A distance measured on the tubular member perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and between the teeth, is at least the ratio of the yield strength to the ultimate strength of the material of the tubular member.

Abstract translation: 自由跨度建筑具有连接器毂，其具有用于与管状框架构件配合的槽。 每个槽具有纵向轴线，并且齿对称地设置在纵向轴线的任一侧上。 剪切中的槽的面积大于管状框架构件的张力的面积，其至少大致与管状框架构件的材料在张力中的强度与剪切中的槽的材料的强度的近似比率相关。 牙齿的轴承面与纵向轴线之间的角度在七十到九十度的范围内。 齿设置在纵向轴线的相对侧上。 垂直于纵向轴线和齿之间在管状构件上测量的距离至少为管状构件的材料的屈服强度与极限强度之比。

公开(公告)号：US06430892B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09676891

申请日：2000-10-02

Applicant: Francisco Castaño

Inventor： Francisco Castaño

IPC: E04G2116

CPC classification number: E04B1/3211 ,  E04B1/3544 ,  E04B2001/3217 ,  E04B2001/3247 ,  E04B2001/3294

Abstract: Apparatus for erecting a domed structure includes a support base and a guide member extending vertically from the support base. A lifting tower movably engages the guide member. The lifting tower is formed of sequentially added sections telescopingly mounted on the guide member. A plurality of push-up devices are mounted adjacent to the base. A first one of the push-up devices engages a first added section of the lifting tower. A second one of the push-up devices engages a second added section of the lifting tower. The first added section of the lifting tower is offset from the second added section of the lifting tower so that the lifting tower is vertically extended in a stepped sequence relative to the guide member. A dome formed of structural components extends radially outwardly from the lifting tower. A plurality of suspension members are attached to the lifting tower and extend radially outwardly into attachment with the dome, for elevating the dome in response to alternately actuating the first and second push-up devices.

Abstract translation: 用于竖立圆顶结构的装置包括支撑基座和从支撑基座垂直延伸的引导构件。 升降塔与引导构件可移动地接合。 提升塔由可伸缩地安装在引导构件上的依次增加的部分形成。 多个上推装置安装在底座附近。 上推装置中的第一个接合升降塔的第一加入部分。 上推装置中的第二个与升降塔的第二附加部分接合。 提升塔的第一加入部分偏离提升塔的第二加入部分，使升降塔相对于引导构件以阶梯顺序垂直延伸。 由结构部件形成的圆顶从提升塔径向向外延伸。 多个悬挂构件附接到提升塔并径向向外延伸以与圆顶连接，以响应于交替地致动第一和第二俯仰装置来升高穹顶。

公开(公告)号：US06293070B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-25

申请号：US09334795

申请日：1999-06-16

Applicant: Francisco Castaño

Inventor： Francisco Castaño

IPC: E04C134

CPC classification number: E04D3/28 ,  E04B1/3211 ,  E04B7/102 ,  E04B2001/3252 ,  E04D3/30 ,  E04D3/32 ,  E04D3/362 ,  E04D3/366

Abstract: Cladding for a domed structure bridges gaps between adjacent roofing panels. The cladding preferably utilizes adjustable cladding panels and bridges to bridge the gap between adjacent roofing panels. The cladding is particularly suited for doubly curved surfaces.

Abstract translation: 圆顶结构的包层桥接相邻屋面板之间的间隙。 包层优选地利用可调节的覆盖板和桥梁来桥接相邻的屋顶板之间的间隙。 包层特别适用于双曲面。

公开(公告)号：US06240694B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US09461465

申请日：1999-12-14

Applicant: Francisco Castaño

Inventor： Francisco Castaño

IPC: E04H502

CPC classification number: E04B1/3211 ,  E04B1/1909 ,  E04B2001/193 ,  E04B2001/1933 ,  E04B2001/1966 ,  E04B2001/1987 ,  E04B2001/199 ,  E04B2001/3247 ,  E04B2001/3252 ,  E04B2001/3294

Abstract: A structure includes a framework including frame members interconnected by hub members. The framework includes an inner surface and an outer surface. Cladding material is attached to the inner surface of the framework to form an enclosure or shell within the framework and maintain the framework exterior of the cladding material. This arrangement limits the collection of dust on the structural space frame elements due to the absence of the framework from the interior of the structure.

Abstract translation: 结构包括框架，框架包括由毂构件相互连接的框架构件。 框架包括内表面和外表面。 包层材料附接到框架的内表面以在框架内形成外壳或壳体并且保持包层材料的框架外部。 这种布置限制了结构空间框架元件上的灰尘的收集，这是由于结构内部没有框架。