Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Relatively yieldable preformed separator – Separating bridger strip from juncture of panels
Patent
1996-10-18
1998-11-03
Kent, Christopher
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Relatively yieldable preformed separator
Separating bridger strip from juncture of panels
521671, 5239604, 5239605, 5250605, 5250606, E04B 1684, E04B 256
Patent
active
058292160
ABSTRACT:
A support for connecting a facade to at least one and preferably two buildings permits limited movement of the facade during seismic disturbances. The support includes a coupler presenting a projecting member and a mount presenting a receiver complementally configured with the projecting member. In one application, the projecting member and receiver define a track for permitting relative translational movement therealong, while in another application the projecting member and receiver define a hinge which may permit both limited pivotal movement and limited translational movement between the projecting member and the receiver. A plurality of tracks oriented in parallel or in perpendicular orientations may be employed to permit movement along different axes, and in particularly preferred embodiments wherein the facade spans the gap between two adjacent buildings, the support permits limited movement of the facade relative to the buildings along three orthogonal axes of translational movement and limited pivoting about three orthogonal axes.
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Newcomb Stephen L.
Polina Trest
Schmitt Dale A.
Balco Metalines Inc.
Kang Timothy B.
Kent Christopher
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