Bending mechanism for air-beams
US8943754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H2015/201
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bending mechanism for an airbeam is located inside an outer member that defines the airbeam. The outer member creates an air containing region. A bending element defines a bending region and to which is attached two opposing portions of the inner surface of the outer member. The bending component defines two air containing regions in the airbeam and includes an air conducting path that is disposed within the bending region. The air conducting path is fluidly connected to the air containing regions on both sides of the bending region and is configured for allowing the airbeam to be bent and arranged in two planes at the bending region while allowing air to be inserted into the airbeam at one inflation point. Therefore, the air-conducting member allows air to flow from one air containing region to another air containing region on opposite sides of the bending region.
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