Abstract

A device. The device includes a shaft having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end. The device also includes a connector attached to the first end of the shaft. The device also includes a rod connected to the shaft. The rod comprises a third end and a fourth end. The third end is connected to the second end of the shaft. The rod is about parallel to the longitudinal axis. The device also includes a spring surrounding the rod. The spring is compressible or extendable along the longitudinal axis. The device also includes a stop connected to the rod at a position distal to the spring. The stop resists longitudinal compression or extension of the spring.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 3/01 - Removable or disappearing walls for hangars or other halls, e.g. for aircraft
• E05D 15/06 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane

Abstract

A method including placing on a surface a first beam having a first end with a first clevis component opposing a second clevis component. A second beam, including a second end having a third clevis component opposing a fourth clevis component, is placed adjacent the first end on the surface. The first clevis component is connected to the third clevis component. A lifter is connected to the first end and the second end, which are lifted simultaneously from the surface while rotating the first beam and the second beam about the connector until the second clevis component engages the fourth clevis component. Connection between the second clevis component and the fourth clevis component then may be completed.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/35 - Extraordinary methods of construction, e.g. lift-slab, jack-block
• E04B 1/342 - Structures covering a large free area, whether open-sided or not, e.g. hangars, halls
• E04B 1/24 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
• E04C 3/11 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal with non-parallel upper and lower edges, e.g. roof trusses
• E04C 3/07 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal with substantially solid, i.e. unapertured, web at least partly of bent or otherwise deformed strip- or sheet-like material
• E04C 3/04 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal

Abstract

A device. The device includes a shaft having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end. The device also includes a connector attached to the first end of the shaft. The device also includes a rod connected to the shaft. The rod comprises a third end and a fourth end. The third end is connected to the second end of the shaft. The rod is about parallel to the longitudinal axis. The device also includes a spring surrounding the rod. The spring is compressible or extendable along the longitudinal axis. The device also includes a stop connected to the rod at a position distal to the spring. The stop resists longitudinal compression or extension of the spring.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 15/06 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
• E06B 3/01 - Removable or disappearing walls for hangars or other halls, e.g. for aircraft

Abstract

A method including placing on a surface a first beam having a first end with a first clevis component opposing a second clevis component. A second beam, including a second end having a third clevis component opposing a fourth clevis component, is placed adjacent the first end on the surface. The first clevis component is connected to the third clevis component. A lifter is connected to the first end and the second end, which are lifted simultaneously from the surface while rotating the first beam and the second beam about the connector until the second clevis component engages the fourth clevis component. Connection between the second clevis component and the fourth clevis component then may be completed.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/24 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal

Goods & Services

Metal shelter structures

Abstract

A beam system and method of erecting a supporting arch enables large roofed structures to be erected quickly and economically. The method includes aligning a plurality of structural elements longitudinally; connecting upper corners of the structural elements to upper corners of adjacent structural elements, wherein adjacent lower corners of the structural elements remain unconnected; elevating first and second structural elements in a middle of the supporting arch; connecting lower corners of the first and second structural elements together; elevating third and fourth structural elements adjacent the first and second structural elements, respectively; and connecting lower corners of the third and fourth structural elements to lower corners of the first and second structural elements, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/32 - Arched structuresVaulted structuresFolded structures
• E04H 6/44 - Buildings for parking cars, rolling-stock, aircraft, vessels or like vehicles, e.g. garages for storing aircraft
• E04C 3/40 - Arched girders or portal frames of metal
• E04B 1/342 - Structures covering a large free area, whether open-sided or not, e.g. hangars, halls
• E04B 1/35 - Extraordinary methods of construction, e.g. lift-slab, jack-block
• E04H 3/14 - GymnasiumsOther sporting buildings
• E04B 1/24 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
• E04B 1/344 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport with hinged parts
• E04B 7/08 - Vaulted roofs
• E04C 3/11 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal with non-parallel upper and lower edges, e.g. roof trusses

Abstract

A beam system and method of erecting a supporting arch enables large roofed structures to be erected quickly and economically. The method includes aligning a plurality of structural elements longitudinally; connecting upper corners of the structural elements to upper corners of adjacent structural elements, wherein adjacent lower corners of the structural elements remain unconnected; elevating first and second structural elements in a middle of the supporting arch; connecting lower corners of the first and second structural elements together; elevating third and fourth structural elements adjacent the first and second structural elements, respectively; and connecting lower corners of the third and fourth structural elements to lower corners of the first and second structural elements, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/32 - Arched structuresVaulted structuresFolded structures
• E04H 6/44 - Buildings for parking cars, rolling-stock, aircraft, vessels or like vehicles, e.g. garages for storing aircraft
• E04C 3/40 - Arched girders or portal frames of metal
• E04B 1/342 - Structures covering a large free area, whether open-sided or not, e.g. hangars, halls
• E04B 1/35 - Extraordinary methods of construction, e.g. lift-slab, jack-block
• E04H 3/14 - GymnasiumsOther sporting buildings
• E04B 1/24 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
• E04B 1/344 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport with hinged parts
• E04B 7/08 - Vaulted roofs
• E04C 3/11 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal with non-parallel upper and lower edges, e.g. roof trusses

Abstract

Structural building components and a method of constructing the same enable improved beams that can be constructed at a place of use. The method includes providing a first flange (16) and a second flange (18) defining a central beam axis (55). A number of separately formed web sections (12) are provided, each having two convergent side walls (42) and a central wall (40) extending between converging ends of the side walls (42). The web sections (12) are arranged side by side in an alternating arrangement wherein the central walls (40) of adjacent web sections (12) are spaced substantially parallel to each other and are transversely staggered relative to the central beam axis (55). The side walls of adjacent web sections (12) are connected to one another, and the web sections (12) are connected to both the first flange (16) and second flange (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• E04C 3/00 - Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting