Structure having multiple interwoven structural members enhanced for resistance of multi-directional force
US7743566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2001/1996
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A structural assembly has a first set of first elongate structural members alternately spaced apart from a second set of second elongate structural members by locking blocks, the first set defining a first plane and the second set defining a second plane forming an intersection at an angle with the first plane, the structural members and locking blocks defining an assembly of adjoined blocks and structural members at the intersection, and a compressive mechanism spanning the assembly of adjoined blocks and structural members at the intersection. Compressing the adjoined blocks and structural members by the spanning compression mechanism locks the blocks and structural members together in a manner to resist applied forces.
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