15results about "Load-supporting braces" patented technology

A system for generating a virtual reality environment includes a mocap suit having a plurality of sensors for generating at least one mocap suit output responsive to movement of an individual within the mocap suit within the virtual reality environment. At least one virtual reality player headset generates at least one virtual reality headset output responsive to actions of a player within the virtual reality environment. A virtual reality controller receives the at least one mocap suit output and the at least one virtual reality headset output and generates the virtual reality environment for display in the at least one virtual reality player headset. The virtual reality controller selectively generates an avatar associated with the mocap suit responsive to the at least one mocap suit output. The avatar being selectively inserted into the virtual reality world responsive to a first input and selectively removed from the virtual reality environment responsive to a second input.

A modular space frame support system comprises at least one unit comprising at least four elongate structural members joined together using at least four interconnection structures; a plurality of diagonal chords attached to the at least four interconnection structures and connected to a single common interconnection structure; a further elongate structural member connected to and secured to at least two elongate structural members; wherein the plurality of diagonal chords of a first of the at least one unit can each have a length less than the plurality of diagonal chords of a second of the at least one unit; wherein each of the at least four interconnection structures comprise a first element, a second element, and a tubular section; wherein the tubular section can have a threaded inner portion, a first outer portion, and a second outer portion that can engage a securing structure.

A building system (10) comprising a first module (12) having a first and second ring members (14, 16). A channel (24) is provided around each of the ring members (14, 16) and brackets (20) are provided for engagement with the ring members (14, 16). Each bracket (20) comprises a base portion (36) receivable in the channel (24) and connecting portion (38) extending from the base portion (36). The base portion (36) comprises a planar central portion (42) and side portions (40, 41). When received in the channel (24), the side portions (40, 41) are located adjacent and secured to upper and lower walls (30, 31) of the ring members (14, 16). The connecting portion (38) comprises a planar wall portion extending from the central portion (36) to engage with cross members (26) of the building module to support a floor structure or a roof structure.

A method for preventing collisions in a physical environment for multiple players playing in a virtual reality environment comprises creating a plurality of virtual reality areas with respect to a physical environment. Each of the plurality of players are established as an active player in one of the plurality of virtual reality areas. Each of the plurality of players have an active player avatar mapped into a single virtual reality area of the plurality of virtual reality areas. Each of the plurality of players have a non-active player avatar mapped into each of the plurality of virtual reality areas where the user does not have an active player avatar. The active player avatars and the non-active player avatars are displayed in each of the plurality of virtual reality areas. A single avatar is present in each of the plurality of virtual reality areas for each of the plurality of players.

The present disclosure relates to a column spacer (130) for mounting between two adjacent upright members (102) of a frame structure (100) of an automated storage and retrieval system, where the column spacer (130) has a length (L) along a longitudinal axis (130z) thereof, the length (L) corresponding to a distance between the two adjacent upright members (102) in the frame structure (100), where the column spacer (130) comprises two end sections (131), each end section (131) is configured for locking in place in a channel (102c) of one of two adjacent upright members (102), where each of the two end sections has a first dimension (W1, W1 '') in a first plane (P1) perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (130z) of the column spacer (130), the first dimension (W1, W1'') being greater than a gap (G) of the channel (102c). The present disclosure also relates to a frame structure (100) and an automated storage and retrieval system comprising such a column spacer (130) and a method for installing and manufacturing a column spacer (130).

The present invention relates to a connector assembly comprising a first connector and a second connector. The first connector comprises a first pivot aperture defining a centre of a first circumference and one or more arcuate apertures, each of the one or more arcuate apertures being arranged at a selected position on the first circumference. The second connector comprises a second pivot aperture defining a centre of a second circumference and one or more fastener apertures arranged on the second circumference. The first circumference and the second circumference are each arranged at the same radial distance (r) from their respective pivot apertures. The one or more arcuate apertures and the one or more fastener apertures are configured such that when a pivot member is received in the first and second pivot apertures in use, the first connector and the second connector may be arranged in use in a limited range of relative positions to one another in which at least one of the one or more fastener apertures is aligned with one of the one or more arcuate apertures such that a fastener may be received simultaneously in the aligned arcuate aperture and fastener aperture, and the first connector and the second connector may rotate relative to one another. The one or more arcuate apertures and the one or more fastener apertures are configured such that relative rotation between the first connector and the second connector is constrained to a limited angular range around the pivot. The present invention also relates to a connector for use in the connector assembly, and to a method of forming a connection using the connector assembly.

A system and method of retroactively reinforcing a wall of a building. An anchoring assembly is mounted into the void space between a first joist and a second joist inside the building. The anchoring assembly has two brackets that mount to the first joist and a second element on the opposite side of the same void space. A beam is attached to both the first bracket and the second bracket within the confines of the void space. An anchor plate is placed against the wall that needs reinforcement. A tensioning tether is provided that can be affixed to the anchor plate. The tensioning tether extends through both the wall and the beam. The tensioning tether can be selectively tightened to pull the anchoring plate against the wall and toward the beam. The tensioning tether inhibits the wall from moving away from the joists, therein stabilizing the wall.

A lateral bracing system (100) includes a frame (102) and a brace assembly (104). The brace assembly may include at least one diagonal brace (112) affixed to the frame by gusset plates (110). The diagonal brace may be affixed to the gusset plates at one or both ends by a yield link assembly (114). The yield link assembly may include various numbers of stacked fuse plates (120), depending on the required design strength of the lateral bracing system. Each fuse plate may include first and second ends, bolted respectively to the diagonal brace and gusset plate, and a central yield region (150) including one or more mechanical fuses. The mechanical fuses are configured to distribute the inelastic strains throughout the yield region.

The invention discloses a closed high-strength steel wire and carbon fiber rod combined rigid pull rod. The carbon fiber rod, an epoxy resin bonding layer, a glass fiber sleeve, a viscoelastic body anti-corrosion belt, a round high-strength steel wire, an I-shaped high-strength steel wire and a high-density polyethylene sheath are sequentially arranged from inside to outside, and the surfaces of the round high-strength steel wire and the I-shaped high-strength steel wire are plated with Galfan layers and are meshed with each other. According to the invention, after the high-density polyethylene sheath of the first defensive line is damaged, falls off or is aged and cracked, the circular high-strength steel wire and the I-shaped high-strength steel wire which are plated with Galfan layers on the surfaces and are engaged with each other are used as the second defensive line, and the glass fiber sleeve and the viscoelastic body anti-corrosion belt are used as the third defensive line to jointly prevent water, gas and other substances from being in contact with the internal carbon fiber rod; and the glass fiber sleeve and the viscoelastic body anti-corrosion belt can effectively prevent the round high-strength steel wires and the I-shaped high-strength steel wires from generating electrochemical reaction with the carbon fiber rod, and in addition, the carbon fiber rod can effectively reduce the dead weight of the rod body and greatly improve the bearing capacity of the pull rod at the same time.

The lateral reinforcement system includes a frame and a brace assembly. The brace assembly may include at least one diagonal brace, which is secured to the frame by a gusset plate. One or both ends of the diagonal brace may be secured to the gusset plate by a yield link assembly. The yield link assembly may include a varying number of stacked fuse plates, depending on the design strength required for the lateral reinforcement system. Each fuse plate may include first and second ends, which are bolted to the diagonal brace and the gusset plate, respectively, and a central yield region containing one or more mechanical fuses. The mechanical fuses are configured to distribute inelastic strain across the entire yield region.

In one embodiment, a floor assembly includes a first perimeter joist including a first length with first and second ends; a second perimeter joist including a second length with third and fourth ends; a third perimeter joist including a third length with fifth and sixth ends; and a fourth perimeter joist including a fourth length with seventh and eighth ends. The first and fourth perimeter joists are secured to each other at the first and eighth ends with one or more welds. The first and second perimeter joists are secured to each other at the second and third ends with one or more welds. The second and third perimeter joists are secured to each other at the fourth and fifth ends with one or more welds.

A panelized system for structural decking systems. The panelized system has a plurality of joists operatively coupled together through one or more decking panels. In order to aid in resisting rollover (e.g., the joists rotating with respect to the decking panels and / or support members during installation) bracing members may be utilized. A bracing member may be operatively coupled to a joist (e.g., a lower chord of a joist, web, upper chord, or the like) and to the decking panel (e.g., location on the decking between two joists, such as the mid-point of decking between two joists, or the like). In this way, the joists may be supported directly to the decking instead of having to run cross-bracing (e.g., x-shaped, or the like) between each of the joists. Once the panelized system is assembled on the ground, the panelized system may be lifted into place and assembled to a building.

An adjustable lateral brace configured for bracing adjacent roof trusses, wall studs, or similar structural elements during construction of residential and light commercial structures. The brace comprises a horizontal member and a diagonal member connected by a living hinge. The brace is shipped to a construction site in a compact configuration in which the horizontal member and vertical member are substantially parallel. The living hinge is activated to dispose the horizontal member and diagonal member at an acute angle adjusted to the spacing of the members to be braced.