Internal structural lintel is for supporting unit masonry above an opening in a wall

a technology for supporting units and walls, applied in the direction of girders, joists, transoms, etc., can solve the problems of inability to offer substantial resistance, prohibitively large thrust, and simple and efficient true arch
US20050204658A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-22PATTERSON THOMAS WILLIAM
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
PATTERSON THOMAS WILLIAM
Publication Date
2005-09-22
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An internal lintel where masonry units are mechanically attached to a suspension member 3 by means of an anchor 2. The suspension member is attached to a hidden support beam 6 by means of a continuous strut 5 and strut fastener 8. No part of the lintel is visible after construction of the wall is complete.
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Description

BACKGROUND

[0001] 1. Field of Invention

[0002] This invention relates to building construction, specifically to a support for masonry units over a wall opening.

[0003] 2. Discussion of Prior Art

[0004] An opening in a masonry wall can be effected by forming a natural arch whereby gravity forces on the masonry are directed to the ends of the arch through compression of the masonry units and the mortar. A semi-circular arch is a very efficient shape for transferring the vertical forces to the ends of the opening.

[0005] Gravity forces can be transferred to major structural elements of the building (e.g. beams and columns) using steel rods and shapes attached with mechanical or welded connections to the structural elements. The masonry units rest on a steel shelf that is attached to the steel rod or shape. A steel angle is a very common shelf for masonry that can be connected to beams, anchored to concrete floor slab, or merely rested on masonry jambs at each side of the opening. [0006...

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