Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
052645000 | Components adjustably or collapsibly connected | 49 |
20100024342 | Retainer Frame for a Swimming Pool - The present invention provides a retainer frame of an outdoor above ground pool, which includes a plurality of posts and a plurality of sets of beams, connected between pairs of adjacent posts to form a polygonal shaped retainer frame. Each beam has two end portions, and each post has one or more receiving ports for receiving the end portions of a set of beams. The retainer frame also includes a plurality of locking members for locking the end portions of the set of beams in the receiving ports of the corresponding post. The beams are capable of swinging around a longitudinal axis of the posts within a range of swinging motion so that the same components (posts, beams and locking members) can be used to form polygonal shaped retainer frames having different numbers of sides. | 02-04-2010 |
20100058703 | Solar trough mirror frame, rolling rib, roller, cleaning apparatus and method - A support system for holding solar mirrors of a solar trough system includes a frame for supporting the mirrors. The system includes a rib attached to the frame. The system includes at least a first roller engaged with the rib along which the rib moves as the frame moves. A method for moving a frame supporting solar mirrors of a solar trough system includes the steps of moving the frame on a roller guided by a rib engaged with the roller and attached to the frame bottom to a first position. There is the step of moving the frame on the roller guided by the rib engaged with the roller and attached to the frame bottom to a second position. A roller for engaging with a rib attached to a frame that holds mirrors of a solar trough system. An apparatus for cleaning solar mirrors on a frame of a solar trough system. A method for cleaning mirrors on a framework of a solar trough system. A rib for a frame that holds solar mirrors of a solar trough system which engages with a roller. A support system for mirrors of a solar trough system. | 03-11-2010 |
20100077693 | Deployable light structure capable of being rigidified after deployment, its production process and its application to equipping a spacecraft - The invention concerns a structure comprising a rigging ( | 04-01-2010 |
20100229492 | Adjustable structural header beam - A longitudinal length adjustable header made up of a center section and two end sections moveably attached to the center section. The center section has an “L” shaped cross section and at least two longitudinal slots that are adapted to receive bolt means there through. The end sections have a plurality of apertures that align with the slots in the center section and are adapted to receive bolt means there through. The end sections are longitudinally slidable with respect to the center section whereby enabling adjusting the length of the header. | 09-16-2010 |
20100236183 | Support System for Solar Panels - Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site. | 09-23-2010 |
20100257810 | STRUCTURAL TRUSS WITH CRIMP/CLAMP - A structural truss ( | 10-14-2010 |
20100269445 | HINGE CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING STRUCTURAL FRAME MEMBERS - A hinged connector for use in pivotally connecting structural components has improved robustness to carry greater loads through a hinged joint formed using the hinged connector. In one aspect ribs are formed in the hinged connector adjacent the pivoting location. Parts are shaped and arranged to resist tearing in tension and buckling in compression. | 10-28-2010 |
20110005160 | MOVABLE TENSEGRITY STRUCTURE - Provided is a movable tensegrity structure capable of performing bending operation, twisting operation, contracting operation, etc. by itself. The movable tensegrity structures ( | 01-13-2011 |
20110173915 | PLATFORM, IN PARTICULAR INTERIOR PLATFORM FOR TUBULAR TOWER - A platform ( | 07-21-2011 |
20120144771 | LATTICE SUPPORTING FRAMEWORK - A lattice support structure has lattice bars pivotally connected to one another and extending in the longitudinal direction of the lattice support structure as well as lattice bars connecting them, with the connecting lattice bars being connected directly or indirectly to the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction such that the spacing of the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction of the lattice support structure can be decreased on the inward folding of the lattice support structure and increased on the folding apart of the lattice support structure. | 06-14-2012 |
20120210668 | TUBULAR BUILDING STRUCTURE WITH HINGEDLY CONNECTED PLATFORM SEGMENT - The present invention relates to a tubular building structure or tower | 08-23-2012 |
20120297717 | COLLAPSIBLE STRUCTURES - Structures and methods are disclosed regarding deployable structures with expandable longerons adjustably coupled with supporting structures such that an angle between the supporting structures can be adjusted. Such structures can include and/or be used for solar arrays, bridges, support structures, and more. These structures can be easily transported to a new location and deployed from the stowed configuration into a larger functional structure. In some embodiments these structures can use one or more longerons that can have two resting states: deployed and rolled. | 11-29-2012 |
20120297718 | Angle Spreader for Trusses - A truss hinge that allows hinging between truss parts, and also allows configuration into a different size, and spreads the angle of the truss open ends. One embodiment uses a first plate, having a connection part to a first truss, where the connection part is adapted for connection to a first truss. A second plate is movable relative to the first plate. The second plate also has a second connection part adapted for connection to a second truss. An angle setting part forms a connection between the first plate and the second plate, that holds the first plate relative to the second plate at any of a number of different relative locations between the first plate and the second plate. The plates include angle markings to set the connections. | 11-29-2012 |
20140026514 | PORTABLE STRUCTURE - A portable structure including a plurality of beams having a first engagement feature and a plurality of junction devices having a second engagement feature. The first engagement features and corresponding second engagement features are rigidly engageable, the rigidly engaged engagement features defining a multi-point connection therebetween. The engagement features are manually actuatable and self-contained. | 01-30-2014 |
20140165495 | FOLDING CARPORT - A foldable carport comprising a header having a hinge socket fastened to an inhabitable structure and, a connection beam, a tilt beam, and a roof deck spanning between the two beams, all of which comprise a roof assembly. The connection beam includes a hinge member that is received into the header socket thereby operably connecting the roof assembly to the header. The operable connection allows the roof assembly to be positioned in an erected position or a folded position. When erected, the tilt beam is supported by a plurality of posts that may bear on a concrete slab, footing, or the ground. The foldable carport may also include a carrier plate coupled to the mobile residence configured to fasten the roof assembly to the mobile residence when the carport is in the folded position. | 06-19-2014 |
20140182232 | COMPOSITE OPEN/SPACED MATRIX COMPOSITE SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - A lattice support structure or tower comprising one or more open matrix composite strut members connecting a series of interlocking connectors to create a ridged support platform for telecommunications, surveillance, renewable energy, lighting and energy transmission applications. Embodiments of the invention are telescoping for ease of transport and erection. The erection and deployment can be achieved through means of automatic deployment or manual. | 07-03-2014 |
20150075108 | EXTENDABLE/RETRACTABLE SUPPORT COLUMN - An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections or chains. The linked sections include a plurality of individual segments linked end to end. As the linked segments are extended, each of the individual segments of the linked chains engage individual segments of adjacent linked sections to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual segments of the linked sections disengage from the individual segment of the adjacent linked sections and the individual linked sections may be rolled up into a multi-sided form for compact storage. | 03-19-2015 |
20160090732 | PRE-DISTANCING COLLAPSIBLE SYSTEM PARTICULARLY FOR THE ELEMENTS OF A STRUCTURAL FRAME - The present invention refers to a pre-distancing collapsible system particularly for the elements of a structural frame of a building. An embodiment of the invention comprises at least three components of a structural frame and at least two spacers, not being these spacers structural elements of the frame, fastened to the heads of aforementioned components of the frame, and said spacer being foldable. | 03-31-2016 |
20160153205 | SCAFFOLDING PIPE OF A STRUCTURAL SCAFFOLDING SYSTEM AND SCAFFOLDING ELEMENT | 06-02-2016 |
20160168850 | JOIST SUBFRAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 06-16-2016 |
052646000 | Three-dimensional space-defining | 29 |
20090133355 | Deployable Membrane Structure - A deployable structure ( | 05-28-2009 |
20090173033 | Folding Truss System With Integrated Entertainment Technology Equipment and Method Thereof - The described system provides a folding and self-contained truss based entertainment technology support system designed for rapid deployment. Embodiments disclose a system incorporating folding truss technology in conjunction with lighting, dimming, power and data distribution systems encompassing a complete and integrated mobile and rapid deployment lighting and lighting support system. Further embodiments describe truss systems used for the rapid deployment, installation and removal of entertainment systems including but not restricted to lighting, sound, video and scenic equipment. | 07-09-2009 |
20090199503 | Deployable structures - A deployable structure comprising a plurality of pairs of hingeably connected members, a first hinge element; and a second hinge element; wherein the two members of each pair of hingeably connected members are connected to the first and the second hinge elements respectively; and wherein the first hinge element is capable of being stabilized for facilitating stabilization of the deployable structure into a deployed state. | 08-13-2009 |
20100058704 | Deployable structures - A deployable structure comprising a plurality of pairs of hingeably connected members, a first hinge element; and a second hinge element; wherein the two members of each pair of hingeably connected members are connected to the first and the second hinge elements respectively; and wherein the first hinge element is capable of being stabilized for facilitating stabilization of the deployable structure into a deployed state. | 03-11-2010 |
20100064624 | FOLDABLE TRUSS - A foldable truss having a pair of side frames hinged together by a foldable arm allowing the truss to be collapsed to a smaller width while maintaining the truss length as a constant. | 03-18-2010 |
20100071299 | Lattice supporting framework - A lattice support structure has lattice bars pivotally connected to one another and extending in the longitudinal direction of the lattice support structure as well as lattice bars connecting them, with the connecting lattice bars being connected directly or indirectly to the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction such that the spacing of the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction of the lattice support structure can be decreased on the inward folding of the lattice support structure and increased on the folding apart of the lattice support structure. | 03-25-2010 |
20100071300 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL CELLULAR LIGHT STRUCTURES WEAVING BY HELICAL WIRES AND THE MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a three-dimensional cellular light structure formed of continuous wire groups. In the cellular light structure, six orientational helical wire groups are intercrossed each other at 60 degrees or 120 degrees of angles in a three-dimensional space to thereby form a uniform pattern and having a good mechanical property such as strength, rigidity or the like. A method of mass-producing the structure in a cost-effective manner is also disclosed. The three-dimensional cellular light structure has a similar form to the Kagome truss. According to the manufacturing method of the three-dimensional cellular light structure of the present invention, a frame assembly consisting of rectangular frames and connection support bars is used, when the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th-axis helical wires are assembled. In addition, the manufacturing method is characterized by comprising a step of arranging and fixing the 1st, 2nd and 3rd-axis wires on the frames to form a plurality of two-dimensional Kagome planes, a step of connecting the frames by means of connection support bars, and a step of assembling the 4th, 5th and 6th-axis wires to fabricate a three-dimensional cellular light structure. When required, the intersection points of the wires are bonded by means of welding, brazing, soldering, or a liquid-or-spray-form adhesive to provide a structural material having a light weight and a good mechanical strength and rigidity, it can be made into a fiber-reinforced composite material by filling part of or entire internal empty space of the structure. | 03-25-2010 |
20100101172 | DEPLOYABLE TRUSS HAVING SECOND ORDER AUGMENTATION - A deployable truss is formed from a plurality of column members connected at their ends where at least some of the column members are formed from column assemblies, each including a plurality of strut members that are at least connected to each other at a first and second end of the column assembly. For added rigidity, strut members of a column assembly may be connected to each other between the first and second ends using, for example, a rigidizable resin, a fixed spacer, or a deployable spacer. Connecting strut members between the ends of the column assembly provides mutual bracing to the strut members and decreases the free buckling length of the individual strut members. Spacers are preferably configured to radially space the strut members away from the longitudinal centerline of the column assembly to increase its moment of inertia, and hence its buckling strength. | 04-29-2010 |
20100251659 | HUBS AND RECONFIGURABLE FRAMES - Hub structures inter-connectable with and/or connected to elongated frame members (e.g., rod-type members) to form frames. In certain non-limiting, example, embodiments, hubs which have simple configurations and/or which are connectable to elongated frame members (e.g., rod-type members) employing small numbers of connectors (e.g., one screw-type connector per frame member/hub connection) and/or which are more easily assembled/disassembled to frame members for constructing and/or deconstructing frame structures. | 10-07-2010 |
20100269446 | DEPLOYABLE TRUSS WITH INTEGRAL FOLDING PANELS - A deployable truss that extends and retracts in a stable and synchronous manner, and can deploy integral folding panels. Primary orthogonal joints, each consisting of two hinged halves, connect rotationally to the truss diagonals with an angled fitting. The main hinge pin of the orthogonal joints remains orthogonal to the truss longitudinal axis and remains centered in the folding truss diagonals. Hinge pins of each truss joint are connected by center-folding chords which cause the truss joints of adjacent bays to remain parallel to each other. Folding diagonals connected to the primary joint halves are hinged together, permitting the diagonals on each side of the truss to remain parallel to each as they form the short sides of a rectangular truss. The truss may deploy z-folded panels with active surfaces such as photovoltaic, reflective, heat-radiating, LCD/plasma, or radar; or structural floor panels for folding work platforms, bridges, and walkways. | 10-28-2010 |
20100326004 | LATTICE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a lattice support structure having longitudinally extending supports which are connected to one another by obliquely extending struts and are also connected to one another in the state of the lattice support structure ready for operation by transversely extending struts provided with a joint, with the struts being pivotably connected to two respective preferably adjacent supports, with at least one connection strut being provided which connects two supports to one another which are not adjacent to one another and which are preferably disposed opposite one another, and with the at least one connection strut and/or at least one component of the lattice support structure connected thereto having fastening means or being connected or connectable thereto, with the fastening means being made such that they prevent a folding together of the lattice support structure in at least one position. | 12-30-2010 |
20110120043 | Articulating Mast - The present invention relates to an articulating mast having sections that may be moved between an open, in-use position and a more compact reduced width configuration for storage and transportation. | 05-26-2011 |
20110185674 | LATTICE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a lattice support structure having lattice bars in connection with one another, wherein the lattice support structure has lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction of the lattice support structure as well as lattice bars directly or indirectly connecting them, wherein the connecting lattice bars are connected to the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction such that the spacing of the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction of the lattice support structure can be reduced on the folding in of the lattice support structure and can be enlarged on the unfolding of the lattice support structure, characterized in that one, several or all of the connecting lattice bars are not displaceably arranged on the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction, but are rather pivotably arranged at the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction or are pivotably arranged at further connecting lattice bars which are in turn pivotably arranged at the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction. | 08-04-2011 |
20110258960 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a support structure system having a first support structure and having a second support structure, wherein the second support structure is at least partly received in the first support structure in at least one position of the support structure system; in that both support structures are able to be displaced or telescoped relative to one another; and in that the first and/or the second support structure is/are formed by a lattice support structure which can be inwardly folded and outwardly folded. | 10-27-2011 |
20110308189 | LATTICE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a lattice support structure having mutually connected lattice bars, wherein the lattice support structure has lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction of the lattice support structure as well as lattice bars connecting them directly or indirectly, wherein the connecting lattice bars are connected to the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction such that the spacing of the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction of the lattice support structure can be reduced on the folding in of the lattice support structure and can be enlarged on the unfolding of the lattice support structure, wherein at least one of the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction is arranged stationary such that it is in a fixed position on the folding and unfolding of the lattice support structure; and in that at least one further of the lattice bars extending in the longitudinal direction is arranged movable so that it undergoes a movement on the folding and on the unfolding of the lattice support structure. | 12-22-2011 |
20120110946 | Lattice Structure - The present invention relates to a lattice structure which is adjustable between a condition folded in and a condition folded out, wherein the lattice structure includes longitudinally extending props which in the condition of the lattice structure folded out are connected with each other by obliquely extending struts, wherein the obliquely extending struts are directly or indirectly pivotally arranged on the longitudinally extending props and wherein at least one of the obliquely extending struts has a first portion and a second portion which are connected with each other in an articulated manner such that their angle to each other becomes smaller on folding in the lattice structure. | 05-10-2012 |
20120311954 | SELF-MOUNTING MODULAR STRUCTURE, FOR CONSTITUTING PROTECTED ENVIRONMENTS - A self-mounting modular structure comprises profiled peripheral columns ( | 12-13-2012 |
20130055671 | PREFABRICATED MODULAR BUILDING UNITS - A folding beam system | 03-07-2013 |
20130145717 | DEPLOYABLE TRUSS WITH INTEGRAL FOLDING PANELS - A deployable truss that extends and retracts in a stable and synchronous manner, and can deploy integral folding panels. Primary orthogonal joints, each consisting of two hinged halves, connect rotationally to the truss diagonals with an angled fitting. The main hinge pin of the orthogonal joints remains orthogonal to the truss longitudinal axis and remains centered in the folding truss diagonals. Hinge pins of each truss joint are connected by center-folding chords which cause the truss joints of adjacent bays to remain parallel to each other. Folding diagonals connected to the primary joint halves are hinged together, permitting the diagonals on each side of the truss to remain parallel to each as they form the short sides of a rectangular truss. The truss may deploy z-folded panels with active surfaces such as photovoltaic, reflective, heat-radiating, LCD/plasma, or radar; or structural floor panels for folding work platforms, bridges, and walkways. | 06-13-2013 |
20130255178 | Framing System for Steel Stud Framing - The present invention is a framing system for resolving vertical and horizontal movements in light gage, cold formed, steel stud framing. It utilizes at least one corner hinge and a plurality of pivoting stud clips (one for each stud) that accommodate for the deflection of a building as it encounters environmental changes. Additional hinges may be placed axially, along the wall and at the top and bottom of the corner for increased flexibility. Two embodiments of stud pivot clips, one utilizing direct attachment and arcuate slots, the other utilizing a pivotable connection plate, are disclosed; as are two hinge embodiments. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263548 | DEPLOYABLE TRUSS WITH ORTHOGONALLY-HINGED PRIMARY CHORDS - A deployable truss with modified primary orthogonal joints. The construction of these joints causes the center-hinged primary chords on opposite sides of a truss bay to fold inward in a plane orthogonal to the folding planes of the side diagonals while the two secondary chords fold in planes orthogonal to the plane of the in-folding primary chords. | 10-10-2013 |
20130340373 | Low Weight, Compactly Deployable Support Structure - Deployable support structures include a six-bar linkage structure as a lateral facet of a truncated pyramid. The six-bar linkage structure comprises six articulated struts, each coupled to two others by a revolute joint to form a closed loop. The six-bar linkage structure is convertible from a deployed state into a folded state and vice versa. In the deployed state of one embodiment, the six-bar linkage structure forms a trapezoid with two opposing first and second parallel sides formed by two struts arranged in series and coupled by a revolute joint at the center of the parallel sides. In the folded state, the two struts of each parallel side are pivoted around the joint so that opposing end portions of the struts are located side by side. Scalable and modular deployable structures can be made for space applications as well as civil constructions such as domes, roofs, housing, tents, and bridges. | 12-26-2013 |
20140069045 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR SIMULATING TOPOGRAPHY OF A WALL PORTION - A frame assembly for simulating topography of an existing wall portion provides points of adjustment behind a wallboard panel mounted to the frame assembly. In this manner imperfections in an existing wall can be replicated to facilitate cabinet or countertop installation. | 03-13-2014 |
20140150370 | LATTICE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a lattice support structure having longitudinally extending supports which are connected to one another by obliquely extending struts and are also connected to one another in the state of the lattice support structure ready for operation by transversely extending struts provided with a joint, with the struts being pivotably connected to two respective preferably adjacent supports, with at least one connection strut being provided which connects two supports to one another which are not adjacent to one another and which are preferably disposed opposite one another, and with the at least one connection strut and/or at least one component of the lattice support structure connected thereto having fastening means or being connected or connectable thereto, with the fastening means being made such that they prevent a folding together of the lattice support structure in at least one position. | 06-05-2014 |
20140157714 | PIVOTALLY ERECTABLE STRUCTURAL FRAME SYSTEM - A building frame module comprises first and second parallelogram-collapsible frame sections. Each frame section comprises: a plurality of elongate, rigid first frame members; and a plurality of elongate, rigid second frame members. Each second frame member is single-axis pivotally coupled at spaced apart locations to at least two of the plurality of first frame members and each first frame member is correspondingly coupled to at least two second frame members. The building frame module also comprises a plurality of elongate, rigid cross-link members. Each cross-link member links a second frame member of the first frame section to a second frame member of the second frame section. Each cross-link member is single-axis pivotally coupled to each second frame member that it links for relative pivotal movement therebetween. Each coupling between a cross-link and a corresponding second frame member permits pivotal movement about an axis parallel to the plane in which the corresponding frame section (which includes the second frame member) is parallelogram-collapsible. | 06-12-2014 |
20140260062 | ROOF TRUSS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The present invention involves the provision of a truss assembly and method which includes components that have segments pre-connected in a manner that allows the connected parts to be collapsed for packaging and shipping with the other components of a shed or the like. | 09-18-2014 |
20160010333 | Collapsible Roll-Out Truss | 01-14-2016 |
20160090741 | FOLDABLE STRUCTURAL TRUSS - The elongated double-fold foldable structural truss has a quadrilateral framework extending along a longitudinal direction. It includes four chord beam units disposed parallel to one another. Each chord beam unit includes two spaced-apart and juxtaposed beams running parallel to one another. The beams define between them a first open channel that is opened on one of the inner sides of the chord beam unit. The structural truss further includes four web units having brace members. The brace members of at least two of the web units are telescopic. The telescopic brace members are all in their extended position when the structural truss is in its unfolded position and being all in their retracted position when the structural truss is in its folded position. The foldable structural truss is very compact in its folded position. | 03-31-2016 |
20160145867 | TRUSSES FOR USE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND METHODS OF INSTALLING SAME - A truss assembly for use in building construction, comprising a first truss and one or more second trusses attached to the first truss to extend transversely to a face of the first truss upon erection of the truss assembly, wherein the or each second truss is hingedly connected to the first truss for swinging movement about a substantially vertical axis between a folded configuration in which the second truss lies adjacent the face of the first truss and an erected configuration in which the second truss extends transversely to said face. | 05-26-2016 |