Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Openwork; e.g. – truss – trellis – grille – screen – frame – or... – Three-dimensional space-defining
Patent
1998-01-09
1999-09-28
Kent, Christopher T.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Openwork; e.g., truss, trellis, grille, screen, frame, or...
Three-dimensional space-defining
52 813, 526532, 526552, 403174, 403217, 403299, E04H 1210
Patent
active
059569174
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed toward a novel moment resisting connection system, the Co-Axial Joint (CAJ) System, and a method of assembling the moment resisting connection system for use in diverse areas of architectural design, fabrication, engineering, and field erection of lattice structures. A given CAJ System connection is comprised of a framing member, a block connector, an end cap, an end cap-block connector attachment means, and a sleeve. The end cap, movably attached to the block connector, is connected to both the sleeve and framing member. To assemble the CAJ System, a sleeve is slid onto a framing member and positioned at the end of the member. The framing member is then positioned relative to the block connector. Attached to the block connector is an end cap which is made to align with the framing member. The end cap-block connector attachment means, typically a bolt, acts to absorb the tensile forces exerted on to the system without compromising the member-block connector connection. Once aligned, the end cap is shifted upwards and connected to the end of the frame member. The sleeve is then slid over the end cap, toward the block connector, and attached to the end cap in a position in which the sleeve acts to absorb compression forces exerted on to the framing member and to transfer such forces to the block connector without compromising the member-block connector connection.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3789562 (1974-02-01), De Chicchis et al.
patent: 3882650 (1975-05-01), Gugliotta
patent: 4692054 (1987-09-01), Kirby
patent: 5051019 (1991-09-01), Kohl
patent: 5632129 (1997-05-01), Imai et al.
Kawaguchi, "Possibilities and problems of Latticed Structures," Spatial/Lattice and Tension Structures: Proceeding of the IASS-ASCE Int'l Symposium 1994, UCLA Science & Engineering Library, TA 660 S63S63, 1994, pp. 350-376.
Z.S. Makowski, Chapter 1, "Space structures, A short review of their development," Space Structures, Blackwell Scientific Publications, pp. 1-8, Sep., 1996.
P. Bueno & J. Calavera, Chapter 51, "Flat roofs made of tubular space structures," Space Structures, Blackwell Scientific Publications, pp. 581-595, Sep., 1996.
P.M. Lovie, Chapter 53, "The design and full scale testing of a geodetic transmission tower," Space Structures, Blackwell Scientific Publications, pp. 605-621, Sep., 1996.
H.G. Fentiman, Chapter 93, "Developments in Canada in the fabrication and construction of three-dimensional structures using the triodetic system," Space Structures, Blackwell Scientific Publications, pp. 1073-1082, Sep., 1996.
Max Mengeringhausen, Chapter 99, Kompositionslehre raumlicher Stab-Fachwerke, Space Structures, Blackwell Scientific Publications, pp. 1109-1120, Sep., 1996.
Hanaor, Ariel, "Design and Behaviour of Retriculated Spatial Structural Systems," International Journal of Space Structures, vol. 10 No. 3 1995, pp. 139-149.
Hanaor, Ariel, "Characteristics of Prefabricated Spatial Frame Systems, " International Journal of Space Structures vol. 10 No. 3 1995, pp. 151-173.
Hanaor, Ariel, "A Summary Survey of Prefabricated Spatial Frame Systems" International Journal of Space Structures vol. 10 No. 3 1995, pp. 175-188.
LandOfFree
Co-axial joint system does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Co-axial joint system, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Co-axial joint system will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-691293