775results about "Balustrades" patented technology

A railing system includes an upper core member having a cap connector. In a first embodiment, a railing system includes a cap member having a cap flange that detachably couples with the cap connector on the upper core member. The cap member forms an enclosed conduit between the cap member and the upper core member. In a second embodiment, a kit for fabricating a railing span is contained in a packaging. The kit includes an upper core member and lower core member having selected lengths and a plurality of balusters for connection between the upper and lower core members. In a third aspect of the invention, a method of routing an opening for a baluster used in an inclined railing structure includes the step of plunging a router bit into a side of a component at an angle based on the installed angle of the inclined railing structure.

A rotatably indexable and stackable apparatus and method for UV curing an elongated member or at least one UV-curable ink, coating or adhesive applied thereon is further disclosed, comprising at least one UV-LED mounted on one side of the elongated member, and an elliptically-shaped reflector positioned on the other side of the elongated member opposite the at least one UV-LED.

A series of interconnectable foam-block ramps and platforms are provided that are cut from low density EPS foam but coated with durable exterior polyurea coating, and that include optional hard surfaces, and edge-and-corner treatments, and railing with hand grips. The components resist deformation and withstand extreme weather conditions, but are surprisingly lightweight and include integral hook connectors that securely engage. They can be easily assembled/installed to form a handicap ramp and/or arranged to form novel “terrains” for wheeled devices and/or arranged to form stages and platforms. The components are sufficiently durable to support high-stress wheeled devices such as a wheelchairs, trick bikes, skateboards, in-line skates and the like. A variety of optional components include a curb-simulating element, intersection-forming platforms, X-intersection connectors, double-decker platforms, steps, and railings.

A connector for pipe or tubing. The connector includes a unitary expansion member, formed from a body, a first expansion leg extending from the body, an optional second expansion leg extending from the body, and at least one opening extending through the body. In use, the connector is fastened in place by a fastener that is inserted through the at least one opening to contact at least one of the first and second expansion legs and force at least one of them to deform and contact the inside of the pipe or tubing, thereby securing the connector within the pipe or tubing.

A rail system that may be comprised of various components such as an upper rail, support rail, bottom rail, squash blocks, balusters, post covers, and ancillary components, such as post skirts and caps. In one exemplary embodiment, the rail system may be uniquely designed to accommodate perpendicular and angled installations (e.g., both in the horizontal and vertical planes). Furthermore, in another exemplary embodiment, the rail system may be easily assembled such that the support hardware is substantially hidden from view after installation, thereby enhancing the appearance of the railing.

Disclosed is a construction bracket supporting temporary construction structures such as safety railings and scaffolding which are composed of construction members such as steel or wooden beams. The bracket has a support plate and a substantially hollow column member extending upwardly from the support plate. The column member is provided with at least one aperture adapted to receive a tightening member for securing the construction members to the column member.

A rail is disclosed for use in forming a barrier system, such as a railing for a deck, porch, walkway or fence. The rail has a versatile configuration in that either a top or bottom side of the rail may be received in a rail cover. The rail may have side walls and a cross wall on the top or bottom side of the rail. A channel may be formed on the side of the rail opposite the cross wall. Upright members, such as pickets, planks, balusters, or walls may be received in either the top side or the bottom side of the rail, in the channel or through the cross wall. A cap having openings for receiving the upright member may be placed on the channel. The rail may be positioned on the top or bottom of the barrier system and the rail may be symmetrical to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

The present invention provides a railing system that is modular and can be interconnected in an easy manner. The railing system comprises a top elongated member having a downwardly opening channel and a bottom elongated member having an upwardly opening channel. A number of spaced apart vertical members span the distance between the top and bottom members, wherein one end of a vertical member is inserted into the channel in the top member and the opposite end is inserted into the channel provided in the bottom member. The orientation and position of the top and bottom members is provided by the interconnection of these elongated members to supports, or posts. Due to the spaced apart relation of the vertical members positioned in the channels, portions of the top and bottom channels are exposed. These exposed portions between the vertical members are enclosed by top and bottom spacers, which interconnect with the top and bottom members, respectively. A particular spacer is secured in a location within the cross section of the top member or the bottom member by one or more interconnection mechanisms. The interconnection mechanisms associated with the edges of the spacers, mate with interconnection mechanisms provided along the length of the top and bottom members that are located on the interior of a channel at the open face thereof. By providing interconnection mechanisms within the interior of a channel, the spacers may be more effectively secured to the top and bottom members thereby potentially limiting their accidental removal. In addition this method of interconnection within the cross section of a top or bottom member may enhance the structural integrity of the top and bottom members as well as possibly improve the aesthetics thereof.

Modular railing and ramp systems having adjustable fittings to allow a multitude of rail configurations utilizing a series of mechanical connections.

A modular wheelchair ramp includes multiple, variously configurable ramp sections that are adapted to be assembled together to form or define a ramp surface upon which a wheelchair may traverse. The ramp sections may be held in an elevated orientation by support structures that may simultaneously receive mounting edges of adjacent ramp sections. Clamp members may then be used to securely clamp the adjacent ramp sections to the support structures. The wheelchair ramp may also be provided with adjustably formed railing assemblies that may include flexible wall assemblies installed to the railing assemblies.

A hand rail to post connector assembly for use with a modular ramp. The assembly includes a post cap configured for mounting to a post, a saddle that is received by a slot in the post cap, and a rail insert that is secured to the saddle. The post cap includes a support surface configured to support a hand rail, and the post cap substantially constrains the saddle from moving vertically. The rail insert has a clamping surface that engages an inner surface of the hand rail for clamping the hand rail between it and the saddle.

Described is a frame connection for connecting members of a frame without visible fixings. The frame connection comprises first and second elongate members, each having first and second channels. First and second connection members are provided, each having a first end portion comprising a first planar member and a second end portion comprising a second planar member. The end portions each include one or more holes therein. The first end portions of the first and second connection members are received in the first and second channels, respectively, of the first elongate member, and the second end portions are received in the first and second channels, respectively, of the second elongate member. Fasteners are received through the holes to secure the first and second connection members to the first and second elongate members and side cover members are then secured across the first and second channels.

The slot rail assembly, in combination with a rail portion, at least one baluster, at least one baluster connector, and a lateral slot and at least one spacer is disclosed and claimed. The baluster may be slid distally along a lateral slot to accommodate the pitch or slope of incline or decline addressed. Lateral movement of the balusters within the lateral slot and change in relative angle of the baluster in relation to the rail portion allows the balusters to stay “plumb” no matter what the pitch of the stairs may be. At least one spacer may be snapped into place to fix the horizontal position of the balusters and to provide a seal against ingress of debris and moisture into the lateral slot. The slot rail assembly may be deployed as a stair rail, a stairway or an improved connection system for balusters and stair rails.

A modular platform system utilizing a number of components including a platform. The platform is configured so that each of the components may interchangeably connect to any side of the platform. The components include, for example, handrails and stairways, as well as other platforms. The platform and most of the components are formed from single, continuous pieces of metal.

The present invention relates generally to a modular ramp (10) formed of prefabricated components. The modular ramp (10) includes a raked floor (12), elongate members in the form of floor pillars (14) and (15), and hand rails (16). The raked floor (12) is formed of a number prefabricated floor segments, an example of which are prefabricated floor panels (32) which extend between adjacent prefabricated floor bearers (34). The floor bearers (34) are supported by the floor pillars (14) and (15). The prefabricated floor bearers (34) have sleeves (56) and 58 attached at each end for respective receipt of the floor pillars (14) and (15). The pillars (14) and (15) are thus arranged for longitudinal movement relative to the sleeves such as (56) and locating pins (83) retain the pillars (14) or (15) relative to the sleeve (56).

A railing system for porches, decks, steps, ramps and the like having a top and bottom rail formed of wood containing a wood preservative that is corrosive to aluminum, aluminum alloys, paint and the like. The system has hollow metal balusters formed of metals which may be harmed by the corrosive effects of the wood preservative. The metal balusters and, if painted, the paint is protected from the corrosive effects of the wood preservatives by inert connectors interposed between the wooden components of the railing system and the metal or paint of the balusters. The connectors are also useful with untreated wood such as cedar or with synthetic materials.

Uprights and lateral or connecting posts to be used in conjunction with a gangway or other fall restraint equipment where the uprights and posts are created by cutting portions of integral, continuous pieces of tubular metal rather than welding smaller pieces of stock material together. Sidepost assemblies or handrails are created by connecting the uprights and posts together.

A post and rod linking device for a railing includes a lateral rod, a post and a U-shaped elastic member. The elastic member is deposited in each of two ends of the lateral rod, having a protrusion respectively on two ends. The protrusion faces and exposes out of a hole of the lateral rod by the elastic member, The post has an insert hole for each end of the lateral rod to fit there in, with the protrusions of the elastic member pressed inward and extending out of the holes after the lateral rod is inserted in the hole of the post and stopped by the post wall so that the lateral rod is linked with the post immovable. The end of the lateral rod has a recess, which has a vertical surface, and the distance between the vertical surface and the protrusion is equal to the thickness of the post wall so the post wall is clamped by the elastic member to stabilize the linking of the post with the lateral rod.

A bracket assembly for attaching rails of multiple configurations to a support structure. The bracket assembly may include a base piece having a plate with a pair of flanges extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom. An insert may be configured to fit between the flanges and within the rail to provide support to the rail. A pin may be inserted through openings in the flanges, the insert, and the rail to attach the rail to the insert and the base piece. A cover may be placed over the base piece to provide a pleasing appearance to the bracket assembly. A single sized base piece, insert, and pin may be used to connect rails of different sizes and shapes to the support structure.