Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cover or enclosure suspended by flexible means
Patent
1999-07-08
2000-03-21
Aubrey, Beth A.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cover or enclosure suspended by flexible means
52 3, 52 5, 52 23, 52 63, 5274506, 135123, E04D 1100
Patent
active
06038820&
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a fabric, consisting of multiple cables and multiple panels, for roofing applications. The cables are arranged in sets of three over the area to be covered, and the panels are suspended between the cable sets to complete the fabric. Specifically, each panel has four attachment points and is suspended between two adjacent cable sets such that it attaches to two of the three cables in each set on either side of it. More specifically, each panel attaches to the middle cable of the two sets on either side, and to the top cable in one set and the bottom cable in the other set. This particular arrangement creates overlapping rows of overlapping panels that viewed from one perspective resembles overlapping shingles on a conventional roof, however, when viewed from another perspective reveals that the individual panels are held apart by the cable sets to allow air and light to diffuse through.
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Aubrey Beth A.
Glessner Brian E.
Rainbolt John
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