Reinforced structural component
a structural component and reinforcement technology, applied in the field of structural components, can solve the problems of high cost, inability to meet the requirements of construction, and inability to meet the requirements of construction, and achieve the effect of increasing structural strength
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-05
CHEN CHIN HUI
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The present invention provides a reinforced structural member that includes a composite matrix made of plastics reinforced with wood fibers and additives, and a metal reinforcing element. The reinforced structural member has advantages such as being resistant to deformation due to direct sunlight and having increased structural strength. The metal reinforcing element can be shaped as a hollow, axial tube or a skeleton for supporting the composite matrix. The structural member can be shaped as a rod or plate.
Problems solved by technology
Conventionally, wood products such as wood rods or metal products such as metal rods have drawbacks including high cost, not waterproof, and susceptible to getting rust or corrosion.
Such products are particularly susceptible to getting rust or corrosion when they are disposed in an outdoor environment.
While the reinforced products have the above advantages, they tend to deform over a period of time of use due to direct sunlight.
Thus, applications of such reinforced products are relatively limited.
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[0018]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a reinforced structural member in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown. The structural member comprises a reinforcing element 10 as skeleton and a composite matrix 20 with the reinforcing element 10 integrally formed therein. Each component is discussed in detailed below.
[0019]The composite matrix 20 is formed of a composite material such as plastics reinforced with wood fibers (or glass fibers) and additives including calcium carbonate and ashes.
[0020]The reinforcing element 10 is formed of aluminum alloy or steel. In this embodiment, the reinforcing element 10 is formed of aluminum alloy. The reinforcing element 10 has an axial tube 11 as a core and a plurality of elongate members 12 of T-section spaced around the tube 11. The composite matrix 20 can be also filled in the tube 11 or not in addition to filling around the reinforcing element 10 depending on applications. By configuring as above, the structur...
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Abstract
A reinforced structural member is disclosed that includes a composite matrix formed of plastics reinforced with wood fibers (or glass fibers) and additives including calcium carbonate and ashes; and a reinforcing element (e.g., aluminum alloy or steel) as skeleton with the composite matrix formed therearound. The structural member has the advantages of being not susceptible to deform due to direct sunlight, and a great increase of structural strength. In one embodiment the reinforcing element has a hollow, axial tube. In another embodiment the structural member is shaped as either a rod or a plate.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to structural components and more particularly to a structural member shaped as a rod, plate, or the like and having a matrix formed of a composite material such as plastics reinforced with wood fibers (or glass fibers) and additives, and a reinforcing element such as aluminum alloy or steel.[0003]2. Related Art[0004]Conventionally, wood products such as wood rods or metal products such as metal rods have drawbacks including high cost, not waterproof, and susceptible to getting rust or corrosion. Such products are particularly susceptible to getting rust or corrosion when they are disposed in an outdoor environment.[0005]Rods or plates made of plastics reinforced with wood fibers are widely employed as constructional components of fences, sheds, boardwalks, equipment of amusement parks, etc. Such reinforced products are advantageous for being highly resistant to moisture, not susceptible to bre...
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IPC IPC(8): E04C5/07
CPCE04C5/07
Inventor CHEN, CHIN-HUI
Owner CHEN CHIN HUI