公开(公告)号：US11959277B1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-16

申请号：US17704856

申请日：2022-03-25

Applicant: William E. Smith

Inventor： William E. Smith

IPC: E04C3/29 ,  E04C3/00 ,  B82Y30/00

CPC classification number: E04C3/29 ,  E04C3/005 ,  B82Y30/00

Abstract: Sinusoidal shaped member units and support member units are parts that form pre-stressed assemblies having flexural properties. Sinusoidal shaped members are relaxed material members that have been elastically deformed. Support members maintain the elastically deformed state of the sinusoidal shaped members. The sinusoidal shaped members and support members are organized into pre-stressed curvilinear assemblies containing stored elastic potential energy that is equal to the work done by the forces that deformed their pre-stressed structure. The assemblies' sinusoidal shaped members and support members are adapted to use materials having exceptional mechanical properties and flexural strength. This includes nano-composites and/or shape memory alloys. The assemblies' pre-stressed state enhances its mechanical, electrical and structural performance. The size, number, density and possible geometric configurations of the sinusoidal shaped member units and support member units within an assembly/structure is vast. Products of this sinusoidal building system have mechanical and structural applications and can be manufactured and/or deployed.

公开(公告)号：US11788288B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US16641477

申请日：2018-08-03

Applicant: RTL Materials Ltd.

Inventor： Andrew Daton-Lovett

IPC: E04C3/00 ,  H01Q1/08 ,  E04C3/07

CPC classification number: E04C3/005 ,  E04C3/07 ,  H01Q1/087

Abstract: A mast assembly (10), a method of deploying a mast (20), a slit locking clamp (50) for a mast and to a support assembly (14) for an extendible member (20) are provided. The mast assembly (10) comprises an extendible mast (20) configurable between a coiled form and an extended form. When extended the mast is resiliently biased in the form of an elongate tube having a slit along its length defined by longitudinal edges of the mast. When coiled the mast is opened out at the slit to a flattened cross section and wound about an axis extending transversely to the longitudinal extent of the mast. A slit locking clamp (50) clamps across the slit in the mast at a position along the length of the mast so as to stabilise one edge relative to the other.

公开(公告)号：US20190119876A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-25

申请号：US16200973

申请日：2018-11-27

Applicant: SWS Innovations, LLC

Inventor： Philip J. Grussenmeyer ,  Steven Robert Beach

IPC: E02D35/00 ,  E04B1/26 ,  E04B1/35 ,  E04G23/02 ,  E02D27/42 ,  E02D5/28 ,  E02D5/22 ,  E02D37/00

CPC classification number: E02D37/00 ,  E02D5/64 ,  E02D2200/11 ,  E04B1/26 ,  E04B1/3522 ,  E04B2001/2688 ,  E04C3/005 ,  E04C3/07 ,  E04C3/34 ,  E04C5/06 ,  E04C5/16 ,  E04C2003/0473 ,  E04C2003/0482 ,  E04G23/02 ,  E04G23/0229 ,  E04H12/2284

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to reinforcement devices, systems and methods for use in constructing new structures, including post frame structures. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to reinforcement devices, systems and methods for replacing traditional wood and/or precast concrete columns utilized in building a new construction foundation, with a height adjustable foundation column assembly constructed from a corrosion resistant material. The present disclosure also relates to reinforcement devices, systems and methods useful for reinforcing existing post frame structures, particularly those with framing elements requiring repair.

公开(公告)号：US20190002246A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15684316

申请日：2017-08-23

Applicant: John Rene Spronken

Inventor： John Rene Spronken

IPC: B66C1/22 ,  E04B1/19 ,  E04B1/24 ,  E04C3/00 ,  E04C3/04 ,  E04G21/14 ,  F16B7/18

CPC classification number: B66C1/22 ,  B66C1/16 ,  E04B1/19 ,  E04B1/1909 ,  E04B1/1912 ,  E04B1/24 ,  E04B1/2403 ,  E04B2001/1915 ,  E04B2001/1957 ,  E04B2001/1963 ,  E04B2001/1966 ,  E04B2001/1984 ,  E04B2001/2406 ,  E04B2001/2418 ,  E04B2001/2433 ,  E04B2001/2448 ,  E04B2001/2457 ,  E04B2001/246 ,  E04B2001/2487 ,  E04B2001/249 ,  E04B2001/2496 ,  E04B2001/3583 ,  E04B2001/3588 ,  E04B2103/06 ,  E04C3/005 ,  E04C3/04 ,  E04C3/08 ,  E04C3/40 ,  E04C2003/0465 ,  E04C2003/0495 ,  E04G21/142 ,  F16B7/185

Abstract: Provided herein is an assembly for carrying or supporting a load. The assembly comprises a plurality of members connectable in an assembled arrangement for carrying or supporting the load. Each member comprises a first end and a second end, at least one of the first end and the second end has a pair of connecting members comprising two lugs that each has defined therein two holes. The lugs are configured for alignment with a corresponding pair of lugs formed on another member in the assembly. Fasteners extend through the holes formed in the lugs when the holes are aligned. Further provided are members for use in the assembly and connector elements for attaching two or more members in the assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20180179779A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-28

申请号：US15756585

申请日：2016-09-16

Applicant: Universita' Degil Studi di Roma "La Sapienza"

Inventor： Walter LACARBONARA ,  BIagio CABONI

IPC: E04H15/20 ,  D07B1/14 ,  E04C3/00 ,  E04C3/46 ,  F03G7/06 ,  D07B1/08

CPC classification number: E04H15/20 ,  D07B1/08 ,  D07B1/147 ,  D07B5/00 ,  D07B2205/3085 ,  D07B2401/206 ,  E04C3/005 ,  E04C3/46 ,  E04H2015/201 ,  F03G7/065 ,  D07B2801/10

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structural element known in the technical field as “tensairity”, which introduces as distinctive elements with respect to the known art: (i) ropes in the shape-memory alloy (SMA) with superelastic (SE) and shape memory (ME) behaviour; (ii) mechanical tensioners for the adjustment of the initial tension in the ropes; (iii) optionally a control apparatus (processor) is connected to electric circuits that induce flow of intensity variable current through the SMA wire ropes; (iv) optionally devices for real-time monitoring of the temperature and the level of tension in the SMA ropes; (v) optionally devices for real-time monitoring of the tensairity oscillations; (vi) optionally new structural geometries capable of sustaining static actions and multidirectional dynamics.

公开(公告)号：US09909308B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US15108290

申请日：2016-01-27

Applicant: Yong Keun Kwon

Inventor： Yong Keun Kwon

IPC: E04B5/40 ,  E04C3/29 ,  E04C3/293 ,  E04C5/065 ,  E04C3/20 ,  E04B1/41 ,  E04B1/24 ,  E01D101/26

CPC classification number: E04B5/40 ,  E01D2101/262 ,  E04B2001/2448 ,  E04B2001/2457 ,  E04B2001/4192 ,  E04C3/005 ,  E04C3/205 ,  E04C3/291 ,  E04C3/293 ,  E04C5/065

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite beam in which a fabricated truss is embedded in the concrete, and more particularly, it relates to a composite beam in which the fabricated truss acts as a truss beam which endures the concrete weight and the construction load in the liquid phase before the curing of the concrete and acts as a main structural member together with the concrete after the curing of the concrete.

公开(公告)号：US20170260736A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15485729

申请日：2017-04-12

Applicant: Marywood University

Inventor： William Kevin Wyllie ,  Thomas Alexander Gongliewski

IPC: E04B1/19 ,  E04C3/02 ,  E04B2/72 ,  E04C3/38

CPC classification number: E04B1/1903 ,  A47B1/08 ,  A47B45/00 ,  E04B2/721 ,  E04B2/7416 ,  E04B9/345 ,  E04B2001/1924 ,  E04B2001/1957 ,  E04B2002/7483 ,  E04C2/427 ,  E04C3/005 ,  E04C3/02 ,  E04C3/30 ,  E04C3/38 ,  E04C3/42 ,  E04C2003/026

Abstract: An architectural structure for constructing a variety of goods in a variety of configurations is provided. The architectural structure includes a plurality of paired slat-like members and a spine configured to hold the plurality of paired slat-like members in an expanded state. Each paired slat-like members includes joined upper ends, joined lower ends and an expandable central region joined to an adjacent paired slat-like members.

公开(公告)号：US09650781B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US15012402

申请日：2016-02-01

Applicant: CPI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Donald V. Merrifield

IPC: E04B1/344 ,  E04B1/343 ,  E04B1/19 ,  E04C3/02 ,  E04B1/35 ,  E04C3/00 ,  B64G1/22 ,  E01D15/12 ,  E04C3/04

CPC classification number: E04B1/3445 ,  B64G1/22 ,  B64G1/222 ,  E01D15/124 ,  E04B1/19 ,  E04B1/1903 ,  E04B1/34357 ,  E04B1/344 ,  E04B1/35 ,  E04B5/02 ,  E04B2001/1957 ,  E04B2001/1987 ,  E04C3/005 ,  E04C3/02 ,  E04C3/04 ,  E04C3/08 ,  E04C2003/0491

Abstract: A deployable truss with modified primary orthogonal joints. The construction of these joints causes the center-hinged primary chords on opposite sides of a truss bay to fold inward in a plane orthogonal to the folding planes of the side diagonals while the two secondary chords fold in planes orthogonal to the plane of the in-folding primary chords. This provides for stiffness and stability during deploy and retract. The unique joint configuration permits the truss to deploy one bay at a time in a stable manner while having lateral bending stiffness, and the truss thus can extend and retract in a sequential manner. It can deploy integral flat panels nested between the secondary folding chords, or use cross bracing in lieu of panels. The truss can be triangular, square or rectangular in cross-section. A powered support frame may be used in conjunction with the truss.

公开(公告)号：US20170130409A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15312990

申请日：2015-05-21

Applicant: Pibridge LTD

Inventor： Mauro PEDRETTI

IPC: E01D19/00 ,  E01D15/12 ,  E04C3/00 ,  E01D6/00

CPC classification number: E01D19/00 ,  E01D6/00 ,  E01D15/122 ,  E04C3/005 ,  E04C3/38 ,  E04C2003/0486 ,  E04C2003/0491

Abstract: The pneumatic support according to the invention has pneumatic bodies 61 to 63 which can be placed under pressure and which operationally keep a compression member 51 and a tension member 52 at a distance apart, resulting in a pneumatic support with high loadability but also, disadvantageously, with high operating deformation. The connection elements 57, 58 extending in a zigzag shape between the compression member 51 and the tension member 52 over the length of the support 50 are preferably diagonal struts formed as flexible tension members and reinforce the support 50 with respect to the pneumatic supports of the prior art in such a way that the deformation of said support in the case of an asymmetrical load, as is the case with a bridge over which vehicles travel, is for example still 10%.

公开(公告)号：US20160289992A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15148173

申请日：2016-05-06

Applicant: US Tower Corporation

Inventor： Kenneth Pereira ,  Karen Eredia ,  Stacey A. Perez

IPC: E04H12/18 ,  E04H12/20 ,  E04H12/34

CPC classification number: E04H12/182 ,  E04B1/19 ,  E04B1/34305 ,  E04C3/005 ,  E04C3/32 ,  E04C2003/0495 ,  E04H12/10 ,  E04H12/185 ,  E04H12/187 ,  E04H12/20 ,  E04H12/34 ,  E04H2012/006

Abstract: A variable height telescoping tower includes a base section and a second lower most section nested within the base section and extendable from within the base section. The second lower most section includes a plurality of vertically spaced lock apertures disposed thereon. A lock member is attached to the base section, and includes an engaging portion movable between a disengaged position at which the engaging portion rests outside of the lock apertures and an engaged position at which the engaging portion is engaged within one of the lock apertures of the second lower most section.

Abstract translation: 可变高度伸缩塔包括基部和嵌套在基部内的第二较低部分，并且可在基部内延伸。 第二较低部分包括设置在其上的多个垂直间隔开的锁孔。 锁定构件附接到基部，并且包括接合部分，该接合部分可在接合部分位于锁定孔的外部的解除位置与接合部分接合在锁定孔的一个锁定孔内的接合位置之间移动 第二下半部分。