Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Striplike unit – reversibly flexible and rigid
Patent
1984-08-07
1987-06-09
Pate, III, William F.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Striplike unit, reversibly flexible and rigid
52631, 52806, 428167, 428188, 428906, E04N 1218, B32B 320
Patent
active
046710280
ABSTRACT:
An intrinsically hinged structural member is disclosed which can easily be bent, rolled or folded in one direction while exhibiting high resistance to bending, rolling or folding in the opposite direction. The general form of the structural member comprises a continuous side wall, a plurality of inner walls and a segmented outer wall. The inner walls confining cavities extending through the member. The slits in the segment outer wall define confronting faces which when forced together under stress exhibit a high resistance to any further bending or folding of the segment wall. Preferably, the confronting faces are complementary; the complementary faces which comprise male and female portions may periodically alternate from one side of the slit to the other to provide further resistance to torsional stress.
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Chilcot R.
Pate III William F.
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