Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Laterally related – individually assembled courses – Utilizing discrete dissimilar material tie
Patent
1992-07-15
1995-05-30
Wilson, Neill R.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Laterally related, individually assembled courses
Utilizing discrete dissimilar material tie
521694, 52568, 405284, E04B 102, E04C 330, E02D 302, E02D 500
Patent
active
054190924
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to structures, particularly lattice structures, for example in the form of retaining walls for slopes or room-dividing supporting walls, as well as a process for the manufacture of such structures. Furthermore, the invention relates to associated construction elements and sets of construction elements.
2. Description of the Prior Art
With support structures of the present type, in the interest of its technical and economical success, it is important to produce the frictionally-linked or form-locking connection between the fore-part and the bulk filler in as simple but also in as effective a manner as possible. As known, the mentioned connection is achieved by an arrangement of the material lengths in such a way that they loop around anchors connected with the fore-part or its structural elements and then extend into the bulk filler, where they are in turn anchored due to static friction and/or denticulation. However, during this process, a guiding of lengths of flat materials through recesses in the structural elements--a costly work process-is to be avoided. Simultaneously, a structural form of the structural elements and of the anchors, which can be produced in a simple and cost-efficient manner, is sought.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A primary task of the invention is the creation of a support structure in which the aforementioned requirements are met. The task extends further to a process wherein the bulk filling behind chessboard-like fore-parts, as preferably used for support structures of the present type, can be compressed in a rapid and disturbance-free manner, i.e., most of all without forcing the bulk filler through the gaps of the chessboard-like arrangement.
Another task of the invention is the creation of structures or associated construction elements and sets of construction elements which create an advance, i.e., with respect to stability of the structure, as well as to the stability of its interior linkage between the lattice-structured fore-part and the load-bearing structure located behind it, and with respect to the stability of the structural components themselves. Furthermore, one aspect of the task of the invention is directed toward a reduction in the manufacturing costs, i.e. toward the cost of the construction elements as well as the actual erection of the structure. In this connection, the invention also addresses the manufacturing processes. An additional aspect of the task of the invention is directed toward an improvement of the facade area of the structure with respect to technical function and aesthetic form.
The solution to this task of the invention is determined in a number of variations by the characteristics of the patent claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
The characteristics and advantages of the invention are explained in detail by means of the examples which are schematically illustrated in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-section showing a structure in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 1a illustrates a lattice structure constructed in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged rear view of a portion of the structure of FIG. 1a;
FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 illustrates an anchor connection in accordance with another embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4 showing another anchor construction;
FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 5 showing yet another anchor construction;
FIG. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 6 showing another anchor construction;
FIG. 8 is a view similar to FIG. 7 showing another anchor construction;
FIG. 9 is a view similar to FIG. 8 showing another anchor construction;
FIG. 10 shows a form of anchoring connection in accordance with another embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 11 illustrates yet another type of anchoring construction;
FIG. 12 illustrates a further type of anchoring construction;
FIG. 13 illustrates yet another type of anchoring construction;
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