Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
052653100 | Framework | 85 |
20080196349 | CONNECTED STRUCTURAL PANELS FOR BUILDINGS - The present invention relates to the design, development and implementation of a building system using connected structural panels to form walls, floor slabs, stairs and other minor elements in buildings; characterised in that it is made up of a frame defined by peripheral trusses, wherein each truss consists of a metal structure based on two parallel rods tangentially joined to a zigzag rod by the corresponding peaks and troughs thereof; a plurality of vertical trusses thus formed are distributed equidistantly or not at a predetermined distance, acting as structural elements, and a plurality of horizontal and/or diagonal transversal rods are fastened to both the front and back sides distributed equidistantly or not at a predetermined distance as reinforcement elements to stiffen the panel, the assembly defining a hollow three-dimensional box; a tightened metal framework is joined to both the front and back sides as a means of support for the mortar that is applied to the front and back sides as a covering to form the wall. | 08-21-2008 |
20080216439 | Frame Member Extender and Method for Forming the Same - A frame extender for attachment to a stud is formed as an L-shaped body having two orthogonal legs, a short leg and a long leg. The short leg serves as a mounting surface to which a wall surfacing material can be attached, while the long leg is fastened to the stud. The long leg terminates in an outer edge which preferably has a toothed profile. An indexing mark is provided on the long leg, extending parallel to the short leg and spaced apart therefrom, and substantially traversing the long leg. The indexing mark is preferably provided by a discontinuity in the surface of the long leg that is placed against the stud. A preferred method for fabricating the frame extenders uses stock that can be pressed or extruded, and which is cut along a serpentine path to form a pair of frame extenders. | 09-11-2008 |
20080229699 | FITTINGS FOR METAL FRAMING - A metal framing fitting has protrusions along its length and an attaching mechanism to secure the protrusion within a channel member of a strut. | 09-25-2008 |
20080245022 | Framework System For Truss Deck Using Construction Mold Assembly - The present invention relates to a truss framework system for slabs constructed of iron-bar framework having an improved construction property and construction molds, and the truss framework system for slabs using the mold assembly of the present invention comprises a framework of a two or three dimensional shape, comprised of at least two lower and upper main iron-bars maintaining the interval there-between corresponding to a thickness of the slab to be constructed, and lattice iron-bars for maintaining the interval and reinforcing the main iron-bars; a mold assembly including a panel formed with a plurality of insert holes spaced with predetermined interval and positioned below the framework, a wedge portion formed with a slit having an extension portion adjoining the lowest point and a narrow portion extending from the lowest point to the highest point and communicating with the extension portion, and arranged at the respective position of the insert holes of the panel, a sliding plate having a contacting portion formed with the wedge portion, and sliding means for slidably attaching the sliding plate to the panel; and connecting means for connecting the framework and the panel, and including an engaging portion connected to the framework, and an exposure portion having an extension portion connected to the engaging portion and is constructed that the upward and downward movement thereof is restricted by the engagement with the narrow portion of the slit caused by the movement of the sliding plate after extending to the extension portion of the slit of the sliding plate via the insert hole of the panel of the mold assembly. | 10-09-2008 |
20080250746 | Arrangement For Stabilising Supporting Structures - The invention relates to an arrangement for stabilizing supporting structures for equipment, plants, buildings and other construction works. It serves simultaneously for bracing corresponding structures and stabilizing them against vibrations, in particular those that are caused by earthquakes. | 10-16-2008 |
20090019810 | Wall structure - An inner area of a framing or framework is divided into a plurality of openings by metal frame bars arranged in a lattice pattern. Particular openings are closed by surface glass panes fitted therein, and the remaining openings by metal plates fitted therein. Spacers | 01-22-2009 |
20090031663 | System for forming a protective structure - A system for forming at least one pre-selected protective structure includes a predetermined number of elongated generally U-shaped channel members having a first predetermined length and formed from a first pre-selected material. A predetermined number of corner members having a predetermined shape and formed from a second pre-selected material are provided for connecting adjacent ends of a pair of such predetermined number of elongated generally U-shaped channel members together thereby forming at least a portion of a framework for the pre-selected protective structure. There is a predetermined covering member provided having each of a second predetermined length and a predetermined width and formed from a third pre-selected material and a plurality of resilient members having a third predetermined length engageable within such predetermined number of elongated U-shaped channel members for securing the covering member thereto and thereby forming the at least one pre-selected protective structure. | 02-05-2009 |
20090071091 | STRUCTURE USED AS GREENHOUSE ROOF FRAME, GREENHOUSE ROOF FRAME, GREENHOUSE FRAMEWORK, GREENHOUSE, AND GREENHOUSE FRAMEWORK BUILDING METHOD - There is provided a structure which can reduce the lifting workload and the building workload at a high place. | 03-19-2009 |
20090107078 | Modular building system and methods thereof - A steel space-frame construction system includes at least a first stud, a second stud, a channel, a block, and a top cap or a second block. A first end of the first stud resides in the channel and is secured thereto. The block is secured to the first stud. A first end of the second stud resides in the channel, and the second stud is secured to the block and the channel. The block provides a predetermined fixed spacing between the first stud and the second stud. The top cap or a second block is secured to the first stud and the second stud at a second end thereof. The channel is repositioned so that the opposite sides of the first stud, second stud, block, channel, and top cap or second block may be secured together, thereby forming a space-frame. | 04-30-2009 |
20090113838 | Structural boards having integrated water drainage channels - A water resistant structural board suitable for use in a wall system is disclosed. The structural board has water drainage channels on at least one of its surfaces to drain any water trapped behind the sealed wall system. The water drainage channels may be imparted into the structural board during or applied subsequent to a board production process, and the produced board is shipped to the construction site for a wall installation. When desired, the channeled surface of the structural board may be laminated, coated, or sprayed with a water resistant layer to further enhance the water resistant property of the board. A wall system including the disclosed structural board does not require a layer-by-layer installation of a component having water resistant property and a component having water drainage channel structure at a work site; therefore, labor cost and installation time may be reduced significantly. Examples of structural boards are oriented strand board, plywood, particle board, oriented strand lumber, dimensional lumber, fiberboard, wafer board, chipboard, laminated veneer lumber, and any substantially equivalent wood composite board known in art. | 05-07-2009 |
20090133356 | Metal Framing System - The invention provides lightweight metal studs and tracks for use in wall framing systems produced by passing flexible thin steel between rolls, thereby forming a C-shaped member with defined longitudinal support ribs or projections on the stud members and transverse support ribs or projections on the track members that both increase the span strength, automatically spaces the vertical stud members and locks the stud members into place along the track member with a frictional fit. | 05-28-2009 |
20090145073 | Architectural Structure, Structural Unit and Method for Constructing the Same - The present invention provides an architectural structure having a main frame of honeycomb configuration that is erected vertically and expands in a plane, a structural unit therefore, and a method for constructing the same. An architectural structure having a main frame formed by connecting a plurality of structural units, wherein a virtual honeycomb configuration that is erected vertically and expands in a plane is provided with one structural unit ( | 06-11-2009 |
20090266024 | MOMENT-RESISTING JOINT AND SYSTEM - The present invention is directed toward a novel moment resisting connection system, for use, but not limited to, with a pony-truss bridge system. The connection system comprises multi-hollow sections that can be, but are not limited to, extruded aluminum and a joint or node connector that can be casted, milled, forged or made by any other means. | 10-29-2009 |
20100005751 | SUBSTRUCTURE FOR A CONSTRUCTION THAT IS SELF-SUPPORTING WITHOUT THE SUBSTRUCTURE AND USE OF THE SUBSTRUCTURE - Substructure for a construction that is self-supporting without the substructure and use of the substructure. The invention relates to a substructure for a construction that is self-supporting without the substructure, which construction has at least one carrying component accommodating at least one force, wherein the substructure can be arranged relative to the construction in such a way that it is located at least partly in direct proximity to the at least one carrying component, accommodating at least one force, of the construction. The invention also relates to the use of the substructure as an underpinning structure or as a reinforcement for the construction. | 01-14-2010 |
20100031600 | Load Bearing Frame - The present invention is to provide a load bearing frame for suppressing generation of buckling of diagonal materials and breakage of connection parts and having high deformability. | 02-11-2010 |
20100043338 | Building metal frame, and method of making, and components therefor including column assemblies and full-length beam assemblies - A building framework includes plural column assemblies interconnected by plural full-length beam assemblies, with the union of the column assemblies and beam assemblies forming beam-to-column joint assemblies according to this invention. The column assemblies include pairs of side plates spanning the column members of the column assemblies and projecting toward another column assembly of the plurality of such column assemblies. The full-length beam assemblies include beam members for being received between column assemblies to be interconnected and defining an end gap with respect to each column member. Additionally, the full-length beam assemblies include at each opposite end portion thereof a pair of cover plates, including an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate, which cover plates are sized and configured to be united with the side plates of a column assembly, as by welding applied at a construction site. The full-length beam assemblies may also include provisions for drawing together the side plates of a column assembly preparatory to welding, which side plates are sufficiently spaced apart to provide a “rattle” space allowing entry of an end portion of a full-length beam assembly between the side plates as a step in the erection process for the framework. | 02-25-2010 |
20100071302 | Structural support framing assembly - Novel structural support framing assemblies and component thereof are described herein for use in residential, commercial, and industrial building construction. Preferred embodiments of the inventive framing assembly include the employment of a variety of structural studs and stud mounts, the studs preferably fabricated of a composite material. | 03-25-2010 |
20100115876 | LOAD-RESISTING TRUSS SEGMENTS FOR BUILDINGS - The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post. Some of the truss plates can include strips of material to provide additional resistance to tearing of the truss plate due to loads experienced by the truss plate. Some of the load-resisting segments, particularly frames for doors or windows, may include compression plates that prevent point-loading of studs or chords against transversely oriented members. For example, a truss frame may include compression plates between ends of its columns and surfaces of a header or sill structure. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122509 | Wall structure assembly - A wall panel structure which is easily assembled and disassembled and is constructed from a plurality of frame assemblies, each frame assembly comprising a first frame component having a first wall and an adjacent second wall, the first wall having an externally accessible abutment surface; and a second frame component having an angled cross section defined by first and second arms, the first arm having an inwardly extending flange configured to engage said abutment surface of the first frame component, and the second arm configured to engage the second wall of the first frame component. | 05-20-2010 |
20100146902 | FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR LOW-RISE BUILDING - A frame construction for a low rise building. In the construction, a wall frame panel is made of thin light-gauge section steel by bonding together a surface member, a lower frame member, vertical frame members and an upper frame member. Roof or floor support girders are made of heavyweight section steel having H-shape or channel shape. The girders are coupled to frame construction panels by bolts or hold-down fasteners. | 06-17-2010 |
20100154345 | Three-Dimensional Tubular Architectural Structure - The present invention ensures high structural stability and high earthquake resistance and, at the same time, achieve a high degree of freedom in design than is available with the architectural structure based on the tubular frame of the prior art. | 06-24-2010 |
20100205890 | Systems And Methods For Building Construction - Systems and methods for building construction that utilize frame members (e.g., studs) having attachment portions to which construction panels can be secured. In one embodiment, a stud designed to support vertical wall panels consists of a pair of metal C-channel studs that are oriented back-to-back with a stiffener plate between them. The stiffener plate extends outward from the stud so that it can be used to secure the wall panels against the stud. The stiffener plate has slots through it that allow biscuits to be placed through the stiffener plate and into the edges of the wall panels that abut the stiffener plate. The biscuits hold the edges of the wall panels in alignment with each other and, because the biscuits extend through the slots in the stiffener plate, the wall panels are held against the stud, thereby stiffening the wall formed by the panels. | 08-19-2010 |
20100218451 | STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WITH GRIPPING FEATURES AND JOINING ARRANGEMENTS THEREFOR - A joining arrangement is provided for use in the construction of stud frame which includes a releasable attachment/detachment feature. The first member (plate) includes in at least one side wall a formation which, when members are joined, engages a corresponding formation in at least one wall of the second member (stud). The formation, such as a V-shaped protrusion, is/are disposed at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the member and the formation on the second member is disposed generally parallel to its longitudinal axis such that upon engagement of the first and second members, the respective formations in the first and second members engage such that they are in alignment, thereby, securing the first member to the second. Additionally, a plurality of protrusions, which provide a gripping feature, may be formed on the upper surface of web for inhibiting the stud from sliding, slipping, moving and/or migrating within the plate. | 09-02-2010 |
20100236184 | Radial Tetrahedral Modular Structures - The radial tetrahedral structures consist of four spokes radiating outward from a hub at the center of a tetrahedron with each spoke terminating in a connecting node at one of the four vertices of the tetrahedron. Each of the left handed and right handed radial tetrahedral structures (FIGS. | 09-23-2010 |
20100236185 | Frame Construction for Low-Rise Building - A frame construction for a low rise building. In the construction, a wall frame panel is made of thin light-gauge section steel by bonding together a surface member, a lower frame member, vertical frame members and an upper frame member. Roof or floor support girders are made of heavyweight section steel having H-shape or channel shape. The girders are coupled to frame construction panels by bolts or hold-down fasteners. | 09-23-2010 |
20100275548 | Framing Unit With Universal Framing Applications - A framing system for a new or existing wall, structure and/or the like is provided that uses just one type of unit or member for various framing applications, namely serving as a framing stud and framing plate or track—i.e. a universal framing unit. The universal framing unit is formed from a single piece of metal as a three-wall member having a front wall, a first lateral wall, and a second lateral wall. The first lateral wall is continuous with a first lateral side of the front wall via a first curved transition so as to be generally perpendicular relative to the front wall, while the second lateral wall is continuous with a second lateral side of the front wall via a second curved transition so as to be generally perpendicular relative to the front wall. A first slot is formed in the first curved transition and extends from a first end of the universal framing unit a first length along the first curved transition. A second slot is formed in the second curved transition and extends from the first end of the universal framing unit a second length along the second curved transition. A notch may be provided at the junction of the slot and the respective lateral wall to create a wider entrance to the slot. Preferably, the second end of the universal framing unit has the same first and second slot configurations in the first and second curved transitions. | 11-04-2010 |
20110005163 | Lateral Force Resisting System - A lateral force resisting system according to the present disclosure includes a metal lateral force resisting panel and holdowns. A foundation bolt placement template may be used to locate and support the foundation bolts during fabrication of the foundation and to further secure the frame foundation interface. The metal lateral force resisting panel may be formed from a single piece of material and may include a plurality of ductility apertures forming lateral force resisting elements to enable the panel to flex without catastrophic failure. In a hybrid configuration, a wooden structural frame may be combined with the metal structural panel. The structural panel may be subdivided into multiple panes using ductility apertures to tailor the response of the panel to the lateral force load. The holdowns secure the rigid structural panel to the foundation bolts and may be either a folded strap and pin configuration or self-tightening. | 01-13-2011 |
20110011027 | CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS AND METHOD OF USING AND MAKING SAME - Construction elements and methods of using and making them in a structurally strong manner are disclosed. The construction element and the method of making it may be in the form of an elongated beam, a post or other. The element may include a generally tubular open frame formed of a series of conjoined octahedral sections constructed and arranged in a side by side manner joined together by conjoined pairs of tetrahedral sections disposed intermediate the octahedral sections. Each pair of octahedral sections may be constructed and arranged such that they are conjoined together by a common member, also common with the intermediate tetrahedral sections. The method may include forming an upright structure, using at least one large construction element having a plurality of octahedral and tetrahedral sections, and positioning at least one small construction element within an opening within the sections of the large construction element and affixing thereto. | 01-20-2011 |
20110047925 | Semi-butterfly connecting clamp and building steel framework joint structure - A semi-butterfly connecting clamp and a building steel framework joint structure are mainly used for connection of a building steel framework. The connecting clamp includes a bearing plate, two L-shaped self-locking blocks, and two clamp wings provided at two ends of the bearing plate, respectively. Each of the clamp wings is integrally formed by a pre-tightening plate and a self-locking fastening plate. A groove is provided at an end of the self-locking fastening plate near the bearing plate. A wedge-shaped piece, having an inclined upper surface and a locking bolt hole, is placed on the self-locking fastening plate at a position near the groove. The retaining distance of the connecting clamp can be conveniently adjusted according to the size of the retained vertical column, and it can weaken the destruction action of the applied outside force on the building steel framework when the outside force acts on the connecting clamp. | 03-03-2011 |
20110067343 | Framing Member Having Reinforced End - The present invention is directed to a framing member for use in a steel framed flooring structure. The framing member has a U-shaped rectangular cross section with two parallel spaced apart flanges and a central web bridging the flanges and connected to one edge of each of the flanges. The central web has an extension on each end thereof, the extension extending beyond the flanges a distance of at least half the width of the flange. | 03-24-2011 |
20110113718 | Quickly Assembled House - A quick assembled house comprises a frame including a plurality of side walls and a roof, characterized in that: the side walls and the roof are formed of a number of first and second planks, wherein each of the first and second planks includes an engaging groove fixed on one side thereof and a locking tenon secured on the other side thereof, wherein the locking tenon includes two downwardly-tilted fastening arms extending outward from a top portion thereof, wherein the fastening arms of the locking tenon of the first plank is inserted to the engaging groove of the second plank so as to connect the first and second planks together. | 05-19-2011 |
20110146193 | MOMENT-RESISTING JOINT AND SYSTEM - The present invention is directed toward a novel moment resisting connection system, for use, but not limited to, with a pony-truss bridge system. The connection system comprises multi-hollow sections that can be, but are not limited to, extruded aluminum and a joint or node connector that can be casted, milled, forged or made by any other means. | 06-23-2011 |
20110167752 | NON-STANDARD, REINFORCED LOAD-BEARING CELL FOR A SIMPLIFIED, INTERCONNECTING CELLULAR CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM - The teachings are generally directed to a construction system that includes a three-dimensional, load-bearing cell that can be modular, releasably connectable with other construction components, reinforced with bracing for higher strength, and exceed industry size limits, for use in a building or non-building structure. The load-bearing cell can be constructed on-site and can have a dimension that exceeds size standards set for transporting construction materials to a construction site as compared to pre-fabricated cellular structures. These construction cells are a novel, technical contribution for at least the reason that they overcome the technical industry size limitations that add cost and complexity to construction. The teachings provide (i) an ability to save on the complexities and amounts of materials, equipment, and labor needed in a construction project, (ii) a reduction in costs, and (iii) a novel, simplified, and bid-winning approach to the art of construction. | 07-14-2011 |
20110179741 | MULTI-PURPOSE MOBILE MODULAR STRUCTURE - A modular building system is disclosed. The modular building includes a plurality of pre-fabricated joints having open-ended hollow arms extending orthoganally along at least two directional axes, as defined by a 3-dimensional rectangular coordinate system. The system further includes a plurality of pre-fabricated beams detachably insertable into the open-ends of the hollow arms of the joints and connectors removeably securing the beams in the hollow arms of the joints. The joints and beams are assembled to build a variety of modular grid-frame structures in accordance with pre-determined assembly plans. | 07-28-2011 |
20110203216 | Method and apparatus for construction of buildings - A framework system for buildings and other structures having a plurality of structural columns each having a wall structure of generally circular cross-sectional configuration defining an internal chamber and having a number of pairs of elongate external undercut grooves extending the length of the column and defining internal elongate grooves also extending the length of the column. Structural framework members extend between adjacent ones of the structural columns and define opposed ends. Gripper members are mounted to the ends of each of the structural framework members and each have a pair of spaced hook-like lateral retainer flanges disposed in retaining engagement within the elongate external undercut grooves. A structural member extends the length of the internal chamber and has radially oriented structural flanges each being received within one of the internal elongate grooves. | 08-25-2011 |
20110277417 | Modular Building System - The present invention relates to components and method for modular building system used as houses, home flat, buildings, offices, gazebos, and pavilion, and to assemble the modular building system fast, easy and simple. Specifically a modular building system of the present invention includes structural frames for post and beam of the building system, lock mechanism for connecting and keeping rigidly said structural frames, corner support for connecting the corner of said structural frames, and structural insulated panel for the purpose wall, roof and floor. The structural frame consists of atleast a groove and atleast pair of bevel surface. Further the lock mechanism includes a top shell, a bottom shell, a tension screw, atleast one pair of reed, atleast one pair of support pieces, and atleast one pair of fill pieces. And also a method for assembling said modular system is provided. | 11-17-2011 |
20110296786 | BRACKET AND BRIDGING MEMBER FOR METAL STUD WALL - The present invention provides in one aspect for a bracket for use in a metal stud wall having internal bridging members for tying the metal studs and bridging members together. The bracket comprises an L shaped bracket having a leg for overlying the bridging member joined to an upright for overlying the metal stud. The outside corners of the leg and upright of the L shaped bracket are truncated so that the bracket may be inserted within the channel of a metal stud and rotated to the proper position for attaching to the bridging member and metal stud. In an aspect of the invention, there is provided a bridging member for a metal stud partition wall, the bridging member being provided with openings at regular intervals along its length thereof to aid in spacing of the studs in the metal stud partition wall. In an aspect of the invention, the bracket is provided with a downwardly extending tab at the junction of the leg and the upright sized to fit within the opening of the bridging member. | 12-08-2011 |
20110302870 | UNIT STRUCTURAL MEMBER FOR BUILDING AND FLOOR STRUCTURE UTILIZING THE UNIT STRUCTURAL MEMBER - A unit structural member | 12-15-2011 |
20110308190 | MOMENT FRAME CONNECTOR - A lateral bracing system is disclosed for affixing a column to a beam in a construction. The lateral bracing system includes a pair of buckling restraint plates, one each affixed to a top and bottom flange of a beam. The lateral bracing system further includes at least one yield plate for each buckling restraint plate. Each yield plate includes a first end affixed to the column, and a second end affixed to the beam. | 12-22-2011 |
20120067000 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING A WALL PANEL - A frame assembly for supporting a wall panel includes a stud having an end portion. The stud is configured to engage and support the wall panel. The frame assembly also includes a track member having a generally U-shaped cross-section defined by a base and two sidewalls. The track member defines a longitudinal axis. The frame assembly further includes an engagement member coupled to the base of the track member and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. The engagement member defines a slot that receives the end portion of the stud to support the stud. | 03-22-2012 |
20120102871 | SELF-REGISTERING, MODULAR OUTBUILDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A modular shed that is comprised of a floor frame, side frames, a back frame, a front frame, and a roof frame. The connections between the individual component frames is designed to self-registering, or substantially orthogonal upon connection. The roof frame may be configured to provide the shed structure a slanted roof or a gabled roof. The modular shed provides a strong, durable structure that is also easy to assemble, dis-assemble, transport, and store. | 05-03-2012 |
20120174523 | CONTINUOUS METAL BUILDING FRAMING MEMBER - A continuous metal building framing member may be cut and bent to form at least one wall member and at least one roofing member. The continuous metal building framing member may eliminate or reduce the use of web connector clips, rafter ties, and stud-to-rafter or top plate-to-rafter clip connections while expediting wall and roof assembly in light gauge cold formed steel framed building structures. The framing members may be specific pre-notched steel framing members, notched at predetermined bend locations, with remaining web and flange material to be structurally significant after bending, while simultaneously dictating points and extend of bending. The framing members may be 1) pre-notched framing members to be folded at notched locations to pre-determined angles which provide roof pitch angles and elevation; 2) entire wall and rafter sections formed from one continuous framing member; and 3) rapidly screwed or welded together with the remaining overlapping web material to permanently fix the desired angles. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174524 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING A WALL PANEL - A frame assembly for supporting a wall panel includes a stud configured to engage and support the wall panel, the stud having an end portion. The frame assembly also includes a track member having a generally U-shaped cross-section defined by a base and two sidewalls. The track member defines a longitudinal axis. The frame assembly further includes an engagement member coupled to the base of the track member and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. The engagement member defines a slot that receives the end portion of the stud to support the stud. | 07-12-2012 |
20120216480 | Structural Framing Member - A structural framing member comprises a web flanked by a pair of flanges. The flanges may extend generally perpendicularly from the side edges of the web. In some embodiments, the web may comprise a plurality of evenly-spaced embossments positioned along the centerline of the web. The embossments may be diamond shaped. The web may further comprise one or more longitudinally extending offsets that extend along the length of the web. Each flange may comprise a plurality of evenly-spaced longitudinally extending stiffeners. The longitudinally extending stiffeners may be spaced approximately ⅜″ (0.953 cm) apart from each other. In some embodiments, each flange may further comprise a free end, which is bent inwardly to form a return lip along the length of the flange. The return lip may extend generally perpendicularly from the flange and generally parallel to the web. The structural framing member may comprise a stud, track member, or other framing member. | 08-30-2012 |
20120233955 | BUCKLING RESTRAINED BRACE - A buckling restrained brace includes an axial member, a plurality of restraining members, and a plurality of securing units. The axial member includes a middle section extending in an axial direction, and a pair of coupling sections extending respectively from opposite ends of the middle section and that are adapted to be coupled fixedly to two connecting plates of a framework of a building, respectively. The restraining members extend in the axial direction, and are disposed around and contact the axial member. Each securing unit secures an adjacent pair of the restraining members together. Each restraining member cooperates with an adjacent one of the restraining members to define an opening therebetween through which a portion of the axial member is exposed for viewing. | 09-20-2012 |
20120247054 | Double-Y modular framing rhombicuboctahedron construction system - A construction system using framing components in the shape of a double-Y member wherein two longitudinal members which are connected to form a right angle are then connected to one end of a third longer longitudinal member at the vertex of the pair. Another pair is connected at the other end of the longer member, thus forming a Y-shape at each end and wherein all five longitudinal members are co-planar. Multiple ones of these double Y elements are joined at the ends of the double Y, each double-Y element being rotated 90° before joining to the next one. The resulting construction yields a three dimensional framework which defines a repeating pattern of volumetric shapes which all fall into one of two categories: cubes and rhombicuboctahedrons (a 26 sided three dimensional shape which can be described as a cube which has been mitered at each corner and each edge). | 10-04-2012 |
20120297720 | Building Metal Frame, and Method of Making, and Components Therefor Including Column Assemblies and Full-Length Beam Assemblies - A method of making and utilizing a column assembly module for a building framework includes providing an elongate column member for being vertically disposed as part of a vertically elongate column assembly of a building framework. And securing to the elongate column member a spaced apart pair of horizontally elongate and vertically and horizontally extending side plates. The step of securing includes locating an inner surface of at least one side plate member and an outside opposing vertical edge of the column member so that a vertical interface plane lies at an interface of the inner surface of the at least one side plate member and the outside opposing vertical edge. During erection of the building framework a full-length beam assembly is disposed at an end portion thereof between the pair of projecting side plates to be connected thereto providing a beam-to-column joint assembly of the building framework. | 11-29-2012 |
20130000242 | FASTENER-LESS TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING WALL STUDS - This application relates to a track assembly for supporting wall studs. The assembly includes an upper track and a lower track each having a base and opposed first and second sidewalls. A plurality of tabs are formed in the track sidewalls at spaced longitudinal intervals. Each tab defines a slot between the tab and an adjacent portion of the sidewall for slidably receiving a wall panel of a stud. In one embodiment the tabs are punched-out portions of the sidewalls formed in a metal press and each comprise a fixed end proximal to the track base and a free end distal from the base. The track assembly allows wall studs to be quickly and removably coupled to the tracks without the need for ladders, fasteners or special tools. In one embodiment the assembly is a slip track system permitting deflection of the upper track relative to the lower track after installation of the wall studs. | 01-03-2013 |
20130042569 | LOAD-RESISTING TRUSS SEGMENTS FOR BUILDINGS - The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post. | 02-21-2013 |
20130097960 | Three-Dimensional Parking Garage - A three-dimensional parking garage has a three-dimensional frame and multiple vehicle carriers. Each vehicle carrier has a bottom frame, and the three-dimensional frame comprises a front transverse beam, multiple front columns, multiple longitudinal crossbeams, and multiple rear columns; each front transverse beam, front column, longitudinal crossbeam, and rear columns are formed by two nested components; the vehicle carrier further has an accessorial frame, a first vehicle plate and a second vehicle plate. The frame of the three-dimensional parking garage can adopt thinner plates as raw materials. The vehicle plate used for vehicle parking of the parking garage is disposed between the side beam of the bottom frame and the accessorial frame, and the accessorial frame with a smaller span length, so the material is thinner and steel with 1.6 mm thickness can be used, and the materials can be significantly saved and costs can be greatly reduced. | 04-25-2013 |
20130145719 | GAZEBO - A gazebo provided in this invention includes a gazebo frame and a canopy coupled to the gazebo frame. The gazebo according to embodiments of the invention. has the following advantages, such as no need for additional connecting components or tools to connect or fasten different sections of the gazebo, low potential security risk, quick disassembling under inclement weather conditions which may reduce the potential losses of a user, conveniences for a user to disassemble and store, capability of repeated assembling and disassembling for connecting components which prolongs the life of a gazebo, little chances of missing connecting components, no burden of worrying about after-sales service. | 06-13-2013 |
20130298492 | Center-supported wall panel - A wall panel is configured as a load-bearing structure for supporting vertical loading in a building. The wall panel forms a frame with first and second faces configured to receive sheathing and has thickness defined between the first and second faces. The wall panel includes a plurality of vertical load-bearing columns centrally disposed between the first and second faces of the wall panel frame. A load distribution member is disposed at the top of the wall panel and is coupled to the load-bearing columns, which are supported at the bottom of the wall panel by a lower member. A plurality of sheathing supports are disposed on opposite sides of the load bearing columns, and each includes an attachment surface disposed at a distance from the load-bearing column. The attachment surfaces define the respective faces of the wall panel frame and are configured to hold the sheathing. | 11-14-2013 |
20140020326 | Tall Wall Construction of Standard Wall Modules - A tall wall construction for a multiple floor building is provided. The tall wall includes a bottom or first wall frame panel constructed to a standard wall height specification, a top or second wall frame panel constructed to a standard wall height specification, and a structural truss having a height equal to a corresponding floor system. The first framed wall panel is connected directly to the bottom of the structural truss panel and the second framed wall panel is connected directly to the top of the structural truss panel so that the first framed wall panel, the structural truss panel and the second framed wall panel are connected together in vertically alignment forming the tall wall construction. | 01-23-2014 |
20140096470 | PROFILED ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PROFILED ELEMENT - 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. | 04-10-2014 |
20140215953 | SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING STAND INSTALLATION METHOD, PILE AND SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING STAND - A method of installing a solar panel mounting stand, the method including: forming an installation scheduled surface on which a plurality of piles are scheduled to be installed at a position deeper than an original ground surface, by digging the soil of an installation site of the solar panel mounting stand; installing the plurality of piles at the installation site by supporting the plurality of piles in a state of being relatively aligned, using a pile installation structure, and transporting the plurality of piles to the installation site of the solar panel mounting stand integrally with the pile installation structure, and placing the projecting portions on the installation scheduled surface corresponding to each projecting portion, and refilling the installation site with soil; removing the pile installation structure from the plurality of piles; and assembling a member as a framework of the solar panel mounting stand, using the plurality of piles. | 08-07-2014 |
20140237933 | FRAME FOR A PLATE-SHAPED SOLAR ELEMENT - The invention relates to a frame for a plate-shaped solar element. The frame includes a bottom frame element ( | 08-28-2014 |
20140290175 | STUD AND SILL CONNECTOR CLIP AND RELATED WALL ASSEMBLIES - The invention disclosed herein relates to a connector clip for interconnecting a horizontally positioned sill member to an abutting vertically positioned stud. The connector clip comprises: a planar web having a pair of opposing side web flanges, each side web flange is flat and perpendicular to the web; first and second horizontally transverse and confronting open-ended inwardly-directed web slots on the web; and first and second horizontally transverse open-ended flange slots aligned and continuous with the first and second web slots. The first and second flange slots define respective upper and lower portions of the opposing side web flanges, and the web slots and the flange slots are engaged with the first and second upper sill returns of the sill member such that the entire outer surface of the of the lower portions of side web flanges are in planar contact with the respective opposing sidewalls of the sill member. | 10-02-2014 |
20150007522 | FRAME SYSTEM - Structures used for dividing, supporting, disguising and/or cladding, for example, modular wall panel systems can include frame members that can include or be in the form of a rail having a panel engaging portion with a generally planar mounting surface configured to accept at least one fastener, the panel engaging portion including first and second lateral sides on opposite sides of the generally planar mounting surface. First and second channels can include side walls extending generally parallel to the generally planar mounting surface, the first and second channels facing away from each other. | 01-08-2015 |
20150107180 | MODULAR SUPPORT SYSTEMS - Modular support systems for supporting multi story buildings including plates having bottom major faces and top major faces, the plates defining bolt holes extending through the plates, vertical columns extending from bottom ends to top ends opposite the bottom ends, the bottom ends of the vertical columns being welded to the top major faces of the plates, and horizontal columns having bottom sides and top sides opposite the bottom sides, the bottom sides of the horizontal columns being welded to the top end of the vertical columns. In some examples, the horizontal column defines bolt holes being positioned to align with the bolt holes defined in the plate. Some examples include pluralities of structural units selectively fastened together in a vertical arrangement, with each structural unit configured to selectively couple with vertically adjacent structural unit. Some examples define buildings including disclosed support systems. | 04-23-2015 |
20160076699 | Symmetrical Continuous Multidirectional Ultra-Light Ultra-Strong Structure - A multidimensional structures that is formed of thirty six interconnecting members in such a manner as to form eight (8) tetrahedrons and six (6) octahedrons thereby providing a structure that is both light weight and strong, the interconnecting members variously intersecting at a central point in the middle of the multidimensional structure and at twelve (12) external connecting points. | 03-17-2016 |
20160376783 | Symmetrical Continuous Multidirectional Ultra-Light Ultra-Strong Structure - A multidimensional structures that is formed of thirty six interconnecting members in such a manner as to form eight (8) tetrahedrons and six (6) octahedrons thereby providing a structure that is both light weight and strong, the interconnecting members variously intersecting at a central point that may be formed of a single unified structure having fillets in the middle of the multidimensional structure and at twelve (12) external connecting points. | 12-29-2016 |
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20080236089 | Frame, Particularly for a Door, Window, or Facade Element - A frame for doors, windows, or facade elements has a profiled frame section to be arranged in a wall opening, wherein the profiled frame section has at least one basic profiled frame section. The profiled frame section has a multifunctional chamber extending substantially across at least one side of the frame. At least one part of the multifunctional chamber is part of the basic profiled frame section. A venting system having a moveable venting element is arranged at least partially within the multifunctional chamber. The venting element forms an air passage. | 10-02-2008 |
20090019811 | MODULAR HOUSING AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION IN A STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK - A tubular steel frame housing module built in a factory and then transferred within a standard intermodal shipping container for installation within a structural framework at a remote building site. | 01-22-2009 |
20090031664 | MULTI-CONFIGURABLE TUBULAR DISPLAY SYSTEM - An exhibit or display for tradeshows or the like having a plurality of support members and an axial connection assembly. The support members include opposing ends and a body portion, and further include an exterior channel and a central bore, the channel defining a flange portion and the bore being in communication with a retention feature. The axial connection assembly is configured to releasably couple an end of a first support member to an end of a second support member such that the two support members are axially aligned. The axial connection assembly includes a collar releasably coupled in the bore of each member, with each collar including at least one locator portion to interact with the retention feature, and a pin having a mid portion and two ends, the mid portion configured to be rotatably selectively restrained within the collar. | 02-05-2009 |
20090044480 | Insulated Modular Building Frame - A building frame resistant to earthquakes, gale-force wind loads, fire, insects and rot includes a peripheral frame wall constructed of square or rectangular steel tubing. Side wall frame modules bolted together along adjacent edges, and end wall modules bolted together along adjacent edges and to the ends of the connected side wall modules form the peripheral frame wall. Diagonal bracing is built into selected side and end wall modules as required for the desired degree of wind resistance. Trusses made of various size tube such as 2×3 inch rectangular steel tubing for supporting a roof on the peripheral wall, are assembled and welded in a welding shop and the prefabricated trusses and wall modules are trucked to the building site. Multiple stones may be erected and fastened together, and the building frame is secured to a foundation or slab by attaching to anchor bolts or plates. | 02-19-2009 |
20090126310 | GREENHOUSE - The present invention provides an improved greenhouse, improving upon the shortcomings of a typical greenhouse with difficult assembly and handling. The greenhouse is assembled by a plurality of trusses, which are combined through a plurality of erection tubes along with the covering and a plurality of angled elements. The covering directly couples onto the erection tubes, which are coupled via angled elements to form a greenhouse, thereby achieving rapid assembly/disassembly and handling of spare parts. The retaining portion of the covering is provided with layering, so that the covering could be supported and leveled by the layering to provide a smooth greenhouse with improved applicability. | 05-21-2009 |
20090205286 | Framework connection system - A display framework connection system comprising a plurality of frame members, preferably tubular, a plurality of end flanges, and a hub system. The hub system can comprise a hub plate assembly and/or a hub casting assembly. In addition, at least one clamp assembly, preferably cylindrical, can be included for circumferential attachment to the outer surface of the frame members to provide for selective removable fastening of various attachments and accessories at positions along the length of the frame members. The hub plate assembly and the hug casting assembly can be connected individually to the frame members, or in combination, to enable selective angular configuration of the frame members to construct a frame construction, such as those commonly utilized in display frame systems. | 08-20-2009 |
20090241462 | CHASSIS FRAME OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A chassis frame ( | 10-01-2009 |
20100043339 | Modular Housing Unit - A building constructed of pre-formed profiles made from a composite plastic and wood chip material uses standardized profiles for floor, wall, truss, and roof members. The wall profiles are connected using H shaped connector profiles and interfitting notches along with standard fasteners. The entire structure is reinforced by a series of anchor bands passing over roof trusses and opposing walls. | 02-25-2010 |
20100050558 | MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - The invention relates to a modular construction system. In particular, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a construction system, including modules, which are capable of being used in a wide range of applications including buildings and various other structures. Prior systems included structured modules connected by means of flexible joints which were composed of cables. These allowed relative movement between walls of various units. Such systems were complex and expensive to manufacture An improved modular construction system overcame this problem by providing a plurality of structural elements of V-shaped or chevron-shaped cross section. These are adapted to be assembled in a cellular configuration by their similar form, size and by virtue of the elements having apertures. Any aperture may receive a connector, which permits an amount of relative movement between said elements in two-rotational degrees of freedom. | 03-04-2010 |
20100192505 | Interlocking Shape For Use in Construction Members - Interlocking support posts form an interlocking rack system which may have a single mold which provides both a male and a female joinder member. Between the support posts can be mounted panels such as solar panels. Under the support posts can be installed a roof stand off assembly which prevents water from weakening the roof. Various combinations of construction members offer a cost effective building block array of mounting panels, wind turbines, and any appliance on a roof and/or anywhere in a building. A two recess mounting bracket is ideally suited to mount solar panels on a roof. A lower recess can be fastened to a bolt anchor on the roof. The opposing recess can secure a mounting clip which attaches directly to the solar panel. Identical support posts can interlock. Various embodiments include conduit clasps, slider tracks, mounts for cabinets, sign posts, and thru roof screwed anchors. | 08-05-2010 |
20110258961 | Wall structure assembly - A wall panel structure which is easily assembled and disassembled and is constructed from a plurality of frame assemblies, each frame assembly comprising a first frame component having a first wall and an adjacent second wall, the first wall having an externally accessible abutment surface; and a second frame component having an angled cross section defined by first and second arms, the first arm having an inwardly extending flange configured to engage said abutment surface of the first frame component, and the second arm configured to engage the second wall of the first frame component. | 10-27-2011 |
20110289878 | Support Framing System for Use with Bar Joists and Beams - A support system securable between pairs of metal bar joists or beams includes one or more end brackets secured to the top of a first bar joist at one end, and another corresponding number of end brackets secured to the top of a second bar joist opposite the first two end brackets. One or more elongate bars span the distance separating the bar joists. Each elongate bar is secured to one of the end brackets secured to the first bar joist at a first end, and to the respective, aligned end bracket secured to the second bar joist at a second end. Cross members, each defined by a pair T-shaped bracket assemblies having cross bars secured thereto, are secured between the elongate bars. | 12-01-2011 |
20110302871 | TRELLIS AND ACCENT BAND - A trellis system is disclosed wherein the trellis comprises a front tube, a back tube, and two end tubes joined together, a plurality of roof panels, each panel having a perimeter, wherein the perimeter of the panel is coupled to at least a back tube surface and a front tube surface a plurality of cross member assemblies wherein the cross member assemblies assist in creating tension between the front tube and the back tube, and a plurality of fasteners coupling the front tube to the end tubes, the back tube to the end tubes, and the roof panels to at least the front tube and the back tube, wherein the fasteners are not visible when the trellis system is installed. The trellis system also includes accent bands. A plurality of turnbuckles allows for easy leveling of the trellis. | 12-15-2011 |
20130014466 | XPOST AND XBEAM - A modular frame system includes a structural member which can take the form of a vertical post or a horizontal beam. The member has a central, generally rectangular tubular body. The tubular body has four sides, two of which are connected by a substantially flat corner part. The member also has four fins extending from the tubular body in different directions for increased rigidity and stability. The fins also support floor, roof or wall panels. Holes are fabricated in the fins such that the member may be stacked on or attached to other similar structural members to create frameworks for buildings. | 01-17-2013 |
20130036702 | Shelter - A shelter having a longitudinal axis and equipped with a parallelepiped-shaped central element or module and two parallelepiped-shaped end elements or modules, which are aligned with the central module along the longitudinal axis and are rigidly connected to the central module at respective opposite axial ends of the central module; the central module has a first framework defined by a plurality of bars and closed by panels carried by the first framework, and each end module has a respective second framework, structurally independent from the first framework and formed by a plurality of tubes connected to one another by means of ISO-standard corner blocks defining the respective external vertices of the shelter. | 02-14-2013 |
20130097961 | Square shaped lightweight steel component with reinforced members - A square shaped lightweight steel component with reinforced members includes a main body structure ( | 04-25-2013 |
20130269281 | Protective Enclosure for a Wellhead - A protective enclosure for protecting well head equipment at a surface location is made up of an open framework of structural members which surround and protect the well head. Individual steel panels are assembled to form a series of upstanding walls which are covered by a series of roof panels and which together define the quasi-enclosed area surrounding the well head. The roof panels are covered with a steel grating which forms a covered roof for the protective enclosure. The tubing which makes up the steel panels is spaced to allow access to the enclosed area by a worker needing to access the well head. | 10-17-2013 |
20130291476 | MINIMAL WEIGHT COMPOSITES USING OPEN STRUCTURE - Preforms for open structured (lattice) composite truss structures manufactured from large prepreg yarns on a conventional maypole braiding machine, and subsequently cured to produce fiber reinforced composites of high strength and light weight. | 11-07-2013 |
20130291477 | STRUCTURAL TRUSSES WITH MONOLITHIC CONNECTOR PLATE MEMBERS - The structural truss includes a connector plate member welded to the framework between two corresponding longitudinal tubes. The connector plate member is made of a monolithic piece. It includes a corner beam section protruding from the rear side of the connector plate member and a main plate section extending perpendicularly inwards on a side of the corner beam section. The main plate section and the corner beam section define together a planar outer abutment plate surface. The connector plate member also includes a lip projecting at right angle from the main plate section on the rear side of the connector plate member. The lip extends substantially parallel to the corner beam section. | 11-07-2013 |
20140047791 | INTERLOCKING JOINT SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY STRUCTURES - An interlocking joint system can be used to build emergency shelters. The system provides emergency structures that can be assembled by anyone but still handle heavy weather. The system also provides an armorable air droppable structure for military. Shelters built with the system require no tools or special training and such shelters typically become stronger as more force is applied to the joints. The shelter design laterally redirects how wind load and weight load affects the structure. | 02-20-2014 |
20140331591 | Multi-Directional Structural Joint - A multi-directional structural joint for interconnecting the ends of tubular structural pipes that includes rigid perpendicularly intersecting planar plates the peripheral edges of which include a plurality of radially projecting connecting stubs for securing the terminal ends of tubular structural members. | 11-13-2014 |
20150033661 | STAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system comprising a first beam, a second beam, at least two attachment nodes, at least four support assemblies, and a platform is provided. The beams each have a top surface and a bottom surface with at least one top channel and bottom channel respectively along the length of the beams' surfaces. The channels each have a first width at the outer surface of the beam that is smaller than a second width of the channels located within the beam. The attachment nodes are secured in the at least one top channel of each of the beams. At least two support assemblies are secured to the at least one bottom channel of the first beam, and at least two support assemblies are secured to the at least one bottom channel of the second beam. The platform is positioned on the at least two attachment nodes. | 02-05-2015 |
20150308095 | Construction System - A construction system comprising an elongate column member, an elongate beam member and at least one connector member. Each of the elongate members comprising an interior engaging portion | 10-29-2015 |
20160017595 | HEXAHEDRON UNIT FOR PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE HEXAHEDRON UNITS - 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. | 01-21-2016 |