E04C2/3405

COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL PANEL AND METHOD OF FABRICATION

A composite structural panel for use in bridge structures, and method of manufacturing same, comprises a top panel and a bottom panel separated by and attached to at least one, but preferably a plurality, of structural composite preforms which may be fabricated by a continuous manufacturing process and may be saturated by resin using a continuous wetting process. The composite preforms may take any cross-sectional shape but are preferably trapezoidal. The top and bottom panels may be fabricated from a plurality of layers of woven fabric layers and non-woven fabric layers which are saturated with a resin that is subsequently cured using cure processes known in the art. The composite structural panel of the invention is usable as a flat structural member for use as bridge decking, ramps, trestles, and any application requiring a structural panel.

PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION WALL ASSEMBLY

A prefabricated construction wall assembly comprising: a frame structure having a first thermal expansion coefficient; and a panel configured for covering at least a majority of the a face of the frame structure, said panel having a second thermal expansion coefficient different from the first thermal expansion coefficient, and a solid-surface exterior face exposed to an exterior of the wall assembly and an interior face connected to the face of the frame structure so as to withstand the thermal structural differences between the frame structure and the exterior face.

Structured panel with non-parallel cavity walls

A panel includes a corrugated base with base corrugations configured from first base segments and second base segments. A first of the base corrugations includes a first of the first base segments and a first of the second base segments that is non-parallel to the first of the first base segments. The first of the base corrugations forms a first channel that extends laterally between and longitudinally along the first of the first base segments and the first of the second base segments. A corrugated stringer includes a plurality of stringer corrugations arranged longitudinally along and within the first channel. The stringer corrugations are configured from first stringer segments and second stringer segments. A first of the stringer corrugations includes a first of the first stringer segments and a first of the second stringer segments that is non-parallel to the first of the first stringer segments.

CORE LAYER HAVING WOOD ELEMENTS, IN PARTICULAR WOOD ELEMENTS HAVING A CORRUGATED STRUCTURE

A core layer suitable for a multilayer composite including at least one surface layer and one core layer, the surface layer arranged to at least partially cover the core layer and be fixedly connected thereto, wherein the core layer has elements composed of wood, which elements have plate-like regions arranged in zig-zag-shaped fashion, wherein a plate-like zig region of an element with an adjoining plate-like zag region of the element form a common edge between them, in such a way that the wood element of zig-zag-shaped form is formed, wherein elements of zig-zag-shaped form are arranged in the core layer such that two such edges of two different elements cross one another at a non-zero angle, and wherein the two elements are fixedly connected to one another at the crossing point. In one embodiment, a wood element of zig-zag-shaped form may be adhesively bonded to a planar wood element.

Pre-assembled wall panel for utility installation

An example pre-assembled wall panel may include a panel frame which includes a plurality of studs connected to opposing end members, first and second wall boards connected to opposite first and second sides of the panel frame, a plurality of spacers attached to at least one of the first and second wall boards and configured to support a finish panel in a spaced relation from the at least one of the first and second wall boards; and a pipe disposed between the first and second wall boards and extending between the opposing end members, wherein the pipe includes a pipe diverter, and wherein a free end of the pipe diverter passes through an opening in the first wall board or the second wall board.

STRUCTURED PANEL WITH NON-PARALLEL CAVITY WALLS

A panel includes a corrugated base with base corrugations configured from first base segments and second base segments. A first of the base corrugations includes a first of the first base segments and a first of the second base segments that is non-parallel to the first of the first base segments. The first of the base corrugations forms a first channel that extends laterally between and longitudinally along the first of the first base segments and the first of the second base segments. A corrugated stringer includes a plurality of stringer corrugations arranged longitudinally along and within the first channel. The stringer corrugations are configured from first stringer segments and second stringer segments. A first of the stringer corrugations includes a first of the first stringer segments and a first of the second stringer segments that is non-parallel to the first of the first stringer segments.

MODULAR PARTITION AND FABRICATION THEREOF
20210079649 · 2021-03-18 ·

A modular device adapted for subdividing room space, the modular device comprising: a panel comprising a corrugated portion positioned between a first planar surface and a second planar surface of the panel, wherein the peaks of the corrugated portion are in engagement with the first planar surface, wherein the troughs of the corrugated portion are in engagement with the second planar surface; the first planar surface and the second planar surface each having a first end and a second end; wherein the first and second ends of the first planar surface are respectively opposite relatively to the first and second ends of the second planar surface; the second planar surface is parallel to the first planar surface; wherein the corrugations are is parallel to the vertical axis of the panel; a concave female portion positioned along the vertical axis in the panel, wherein the concave female portion is formed from at least: the first end of the first planar surface, the first end of the second planar surface, and a curved portion from the corrugated portion; a convex male portion positioned along the vertical axis of the panel, wherein the convex male portion is positioned outside of the second end of the first planar surface and the second end of the second planar surface; wherein to extend the length of the panel, the convex male portion of a first panel is adapted to engage with the concave female portion of a second panel.

FLEXIBLE INSULATING SHEET
20210054627 · 2021-02-25 ·

The present invention is a twin-wall rigid plastic sheet intended to provide protection and insulation in applications where a small bending radius for the twin-wall plastic sheet is desired. The twin-wall configuration includes a smooth or flat outer single sheet and a contoured inner single sheet separated by a series of similar plastic ribs to form a connected row of longitudinal cavities or channels. The inner wall is contoured in a concave manner to form a relief between each rib. When the twin-wall sheet is flexed, each relief distorts to minimize stress in the transverse direction while maintaining high rigidity in the longitudinal direction. In another embodiment of the present invention, multiple single sheets separated by ribs and contoured similarly to that of the inner wall are added between the contoured inner wall and smooth outer wall.

Methods and systems for modular buildings
20210207375 · 2021-07-08 ·

A modular seamless corner component for providing a corner to a structure without having to compromise between structural integrity and energy efficiency. The continuous insulation and structure of the modular seamless corner component provide for a stronger corner because there are no seams to magnify stress and provide for a high energy efficiency because there is no thermal bridging.

Composite bridge deck structural panel and method of fabrication

A composite structural panel for use in bridge structures, and method of manufacturing same, comprises a top panel and a bottom panel separated by and attached to at least one, but preferably a plurality, of structural composite preforms which may be fabricated by a continuous manufacturing process and may be saturated by resin using a continuous wetting process. The composite preforms may take any cross sectional shape but are preferably trapezoidal. The top and bottom panels may be fabricated from a plurality of layers of woven fabric layers and non-woven fabric layers which are saturated with a resin that is subsequently cured using cure processes known in the art. The composite structural panel of the invention is usable as a flat structural member for use as bridge decking, ramps, trestles, and any application requiring a structural panel.