Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Vertical structure with upper terminal bearing plate or cap
Patent
1997-02-24
1998-08-04
Canfield, Robert
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Vertical structure with upper terminal bearing plate or cap
52184, 52665, 256 65, 256 68, D08363, E04F 1118
Patent
active
057876649
ABSTRACT:
A handrail assembly and a handrail system incorporating the assembly. The handrail assembly includes a handrail which is a formed structure with an inner channel, and a mount structure accommodatable within the channel and having opposing substantially parallel members each having handrail engagement support members pliantly couplable with engagement support member acceptors within the channel. The handrail system incorporates the assembly and a base support structure extending from the mount structure. An expansive fill material can be introduced into the channel to substantially encapsulate the mount structure within the channel and provide protection from the environment. The handrail assembly provides a handrail structure and a mounting structure whereby the mounting structure is pliantly expandable and contractible to accommodate expansion non-compatibility of the mounting structure and the handrail structure due to temperature change. Because the mount structure is pliantly engaged with the handrail, differences in expansion and contraction rates are accommodated and absorbed by this pliant characteristic to thereby maintain the handrail in a securely mounted condition while preventing its fracture during ordinary use as well as ambient temperature changes.
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