Patent classifications
E04B1/169
Air-supported membrane structure dome and foundation thereof
An air dome foundation comprises multiple foundation modules (110). The multiple foundation modules (110) are used to be placed on the ground end to end. The foundation modules (110) comprise straight structure and L-shaped structure. The foundation is low in construction cost, short in construction period and suitable for always moving or the situation in which original ground surface can not be modified or damaged.
Inflatable data center
A data center can include an inflatable enclosure in which rack computer systems can be installed and can provide computing capacity. The inflatable enclosure includes an inflatable structure which is at least partially inflated based on cooling air discharged into the inflatable enclosure by one or more cooling modules. A cooling module can include a cooling system and a cooling air vent, where the cooling system adjustably induces a stream of cooling air and the cooling air vent adjustably directs the cooling air stream into a particular space enclosed by an inflatable structure. The inflatable enclosure can be established by separate modules positioned on opposite sides of a space and an inflatable structure which extends across the space between the modules. The inflatable structure can be extended over additional spaces to expand the inflatable enclosure, thereby providing additional space to install rack computer systems.
Inflatable vehicle accessories
Elements of drop-stitch material are formed into different structures. In a platform, two legs support a horizontal platform. All are of drop-stitch material, which can be inflated to sufficient pressure for it to be rigid. Valves between the legs and platform allow air to flow between the legs and the platform. Another design is a luggage or cargo carrier for vehicles with a base, top and front walls formed of interconnected drop-stitch material. When the drop-stitch material is inflated, the material forms a cavity which receives luggage or other items. Sidewalls create an enclosed space, elements of the drop-stitch material can form other structures such as a truck shell with openings through the material to acts as windows or a door.
INFLATABLE VEHICLE ACCESSORIES
Elements of drop-stitch material are formed into different structures. In a platform, two legs support a horizontal platform. All are of drop-stitch material, which can be inflated to sufficient pressure for it to be rigid. Valves between the legs and platform allow air to flow between the legs and the platform. Another design is a luggage or cargo carrier for vehicles with a base, top and front walls formed of interconnected drop-stitch material. When the drop-stitch material is inflated, the material forms a cavity which receives luggage or other items. Sidewalls create an enclosed space. elements of the drop-stitch material can form other structures such as a truck shell with openings through the material to acts as windows or a door.
Airform for facilitating construction of a structure
An airform that can be inflated, for example, for facilitating construction of a structure is provided. The airform may include a first portion, a second portion, or multiple other portions, and reinforcement. The first portion may, for example, be configured to be disposed in a first orientation, such as vertically or in a radial profile, when the airform is inflated. The second portion transitioning from the first portion may be configured, for example, to assume an alternate shape and profile, such as a radial shape and profile, when the airform is inflated. The reinforcement may, for example, be provided at a portion of the airform that defines a transition from the first portion to the second portion.
Methods and Apparatus for Fabricating and Retrofitting Dome Shaped Buildings Using Coiled Rebar
A method for fabricating or retrofitting a building, the method including: positioning a coil of rebar toward an interior surface of a structure of a building, the structure of the building at least partially bounding a chamber, uncoiling a section of rebar from the coil of rebar; and securing the uncoiled section of rebar to the interior surface of the structure while the uncoiled section of rebar remains connected to the coil of rebar.
CONCRETE AIR FORM STRUCTURAL FORMING SYSTEM
A structural forming system includes a base track, a frame, and a hollow flexible air form for the containment of fluid concrete. The frame is coupled to the base track at a first end and is elevated distally from the base track at a second end. The frame includes a plurality of ribs and a frame support having an upper surface. The frame support spanning a distance between the plurality of ribs. A hollow flexible air form contacts the upper surface of the frame support and opposing interior sides of the plurality of ribs. The flexible air form remains exposed along an external surface. The flexible air form includes a port configured to receive air for inflation of the flexible air form. The flexible air form includes an auxiliary port configured to receive fluid concrete.