E04C2003/0486

Modular beam structure and modular base structure
10689840 · 2020-06-23 · ·

A building structure assembly includes standardized interlocking components sized to suit any particular size of building required and ISO standard shipping containers, including: at least one modular base structure, at least one modular beam structure, and at least one wall support in the form of a shipping container and a method of assembly of the building structure. Each modular beam and base structures a frame, interlocking with each other and a shipping container by corner castings with twist lock assemblies, arranged in a particular orientation with each other. The modular base structure is supported by the corner castings of a shipping container and the base structure supports an end portion of at least one modular beam structure. A modular beam structure spans shipping containers. The modular beam structures can function as roof trusses and are sized to be transported inside shipping containers.

Climbing wall assemblies

The present disclosure is directed to climbing wall assemblies having a variety of improvements. For instance, the climbing wall assemblies may include connectors to attach the surface panels to the framework, in which the connectors may be mounted substantially anywhere along the front of the framework and at substantially any angle, providing for the securement of climbing panels in various geometries. The climbing wall assemblies may also include braces that may easily be adjusted to a desired length and configuration during construction of a climbing wall. The climbing wall assemblies may also include variable-angle, integral front posts, which provide for the easy and stable securement of climbing panels in various geometries. These improvements provide climbing wall assemblies that may be easily assembled to produce a desirable climbing wall structure having few framework components.

KIT FOR ERECTING A PLATFORM

A kit for erecting a platform. The kit comprises a plurality of quad-chord trusses. Each truss is attachable to others of the truss by eyelets on the ends of the chords. When the chords are spaced horizontally, the eyelet apertures are vertical for receiving pins, which allows a single pin to be inserted in eyelet apertures on one side of the truss so that one truss is swingable horizontally into position for rigid attachment end-to-end by inserting another pin in eyelet apertures on the other side of the truss. Each truss comprises a plurality of connector members for attachment to the trusses along their lengths. The kit further comprises a plurality of cross beams having connector members at their ends to mate with and attach to the truss connector members, and a plurality of tie-up mechanisms attachable to the trusses and to which a a supporting line from an overhead structure is attachable. The cross beams have overhangs at their ends for overhanging the upper ones of the chords to allow ease of movement along the chords and attachment. A track lies between the chords of each truss to allow movement of bolts along the track into position for insertion into decking apertures for attachment of the decking. The trusses may be foldable for transport and storage.

Rigging table for assembling trusses and method of use thereof
10589390 · 2020-03-17 · ·

A rigging table and system for assembling trusses using a rigging table. An embodiment of a rigging table includes a base having a generally longitudinal axis and a generally lateral extent, and at least two bunk assemblies moveable along the base in at least the generally longitudinal axis such that each bunk assembly is capable of being positioned on the base relative to another bunk assembly. Each bunk assembly may include a frame extending along the lateral extent of the base, a pair of guides slidably positioned on the frame to move generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the base toward and away from each other and able to be fastened in position on the frame, and a pair of automated clamp members each positioned relative to and moveable with one of the guides on the frame, to accommodate assembly of different sized trusses.

Truss structure

A truss structure may include a plurality of load bearing members, or force members, that are joined at a plurality of nodes to define a load bearing structure. The truss structure may include a plurality of longitudinal members extending in parallel along a longitudinal length of the truss structure, and a plurality of transverse members, joined to the plurality of longitudinal members at nodes, and extending between the plurality of longitudinal members. The plurality of transverse members may provide buckling support to the plurality of longitudinal members, so that an axial load, or compressive load, or buckling load, may be effectively carried by the truss structure.

Quad-chord truss and platform containing same

A foldable quad-chord truss which can be connected end-to-end with like trusses. Each pair of chords are rigidly attached, and connector members intermediate the ends are swivelly attached to the chord pairs to effect the folding into a compact shape for transport and storage. The connector members are adapted for attachment to connector members of beams which may extend perpendicular to a parallel pair of the trusses and attached thereto. The laid trusses and beams is overlaid with sheets of corrugated sheet metal which overlap each other along their adjacent edges. While standing on a sheet of laid sheet metal adjacent ends of an already laid pair of trusses, another truss can be held adjacent the edge of the sheet metal for attaching an end of the other truss along only one side so that it can then be swung outwardly into a position wherein the other end of the other truss can also be attached to rigidly connect the trusses end-to-end.

Building structure, building, and building construction method
10480172 · 2019-11-19 · ·

Provided is a building structure enabling use of a horizontal member made of heavy gauge steel and braces installed between pillars erected in a longitudinal direction to be eliminated and structurally efficient. A building structure of the present invention includes: a horizontal member (10) installed between pillars (30) erected in a longitudinal direction; and a unit (20) installed on the horizontal member (10), wherein the horizontal member (10) is made of light gauge steel, the unit (20) includes: 1) a horizontal frame (21) including a short side member (21a) and formed in a rectangular shape; 2) a beam (22) connected to a center of the short side member (21a) in a lengthwise direction to be perpendicular to the horizontal frame (21) and having a truss structure; 3) a first diagonal member (23) installed between one end of the short side member (21a) and the beam (22); and 4) a second diagonal member (24) installed between another end of the short side member (21a) and the beam (22), the short side member (21a) is an upper chord member of a girder (50) connected to the pillar (30) and having a truss structure, the horizontal member (10) is a lower chord member of the girder (50), a vertical member (22c) of the beam (22) is a vertical member of the girder (50), and the first diagonal member (23) and the second diagonal member (24) are diagonal members of the girder (50).

STRUCTURAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
20190345716 · 2019-11-14 ·

A structural support system of paired top and bottom rails connected by a plurality of vertically-oriented brackets, for use in construction settings such as truss arrangements and staircases. The rails have elongated slots for receiving and retaining connectors of the brackets. For staircase arrangements, the upper rail further includes an upper elongated slot for receiving step supports, and at least two paired top-bottom rails are positioned laterally for a step to be secured to upper surfaces of the laterally-adjacent step supports. Spacers can be employed in any or all of the slots for providing a desired distance between brackets or step supports.

Platform with a track for attaching decking

A platform and a kit therefor. The platform and the kit comprises quad-chord trusses attachable end-to-end and having connector members intermediate thereof, and further comprising beams attachable at their ends to the connector members so that a beam attaches two parallel trusses. A truss comprises first and second pairs of chords which are foldable for storage and transport and unfoldable to use for erection of the platform. A track lies between the upper chords to allow movement of bolts along the track into position to attach for insertion into decking apertures for attachment of the decking. The kit also includes a sturdy and reliable and easy to use tie-up mechanism and railing along the platform perimeter which is quickly and easily attachable and reliable.

ATRIUM/HYBRID MULTI-PURPOSE GREENHOUSE BUILDING
20190313586 · 2019-10-17 · ·

The present application is directed to Large Enclosed Secure Greenhouse Structure Atrium/Hybrid Greenhouse Buildings that have the appearance of a new modern industrial building that will provide a complete agricultural growing facility with an office, maintenance and dry storage spaces. The roof and walls of the greenhouse area have a continuous sealed chamber through transparent open web joists and girders, with controlled sunlight transmission along with heat and cold circulation. More particularly, the Atrium/Hybrid Greenhouse Building provided is constructed using a number of joist and girder systems configured to support transparent reinforced roof, wall and ceiling panels, assembled in a way that provides maximum daylight transmission and significant insulating properties, enabling the Atrium/Hybrid Greenhouse Building to be an effective and economical grow-house in harsh environments and in areas with snowfall or widely varying temperature ranges. The air in the building will be filtered through a system capable of filtering out a variety of particle matter including pesticides and herbicides with clean rooms between separate growing areas and exit areas. The Atrium/Hybrid Greenhouse Building provided is constructed using a number of joist and girder systems configured to support transparent reinforced roof, wall and ceiling panels.