Structure and method for interconnecting construction units made from composite materials
US7073303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F2201/05
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention contemplates a system of interconnecting notched composite articles so as to create a surface therefrom. A joint segment having an edge configured to be received into a plurality of notches within juxtaposed composite articles and a fastener engaging the joint segment so as to anchor the joint segment to a support system underlying the joint segment interconnects the composite articles. Further disclosed is a method of installing composite articles involving fastening a first joint segment having opposing edges to a structural support system, aligning a composite article having a first notch on at least a portion of a first surface of the composite article and a second notch on a second surface of the composite article such that the first joint segment edge is received into the first notch, and fastening a second joint segment having edges to the structural support system such that the second joint segment edges engages the second notch on the second surface of the composite article.
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