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Structural Unit and Positioning Member

a technology of positioning member and structure, applied in the field of structural units, can solve the problems of increasing the time and labor required to construct the retaining wall, high cost of pins, etc., and achieve the effect of preventing soil erosion

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-02-06
R I LAMPUS
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The patent text describes a new structural unit for building walls that overcomes deficiencies in existing positioning systems. The structural unit has a positioning member that is separate from the main body of the unit, making it easier to position and stack the units. The positioning member can be inserted into a receiving hole in the body of the unit, and the receiving hole has a cross-shaped or circular cross-section to accommodate different types of positioning members. The structural unit can be used to create a wall that prevents soil erosion or to provide aesthetically pleasing decor. The patent text also describes how multiple rows of structural units can be stacked on top of each other to create a sloped wall or a retaining wall.

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Pins can be expensive and add to the time and labor required to construct the retaining wall.

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[0047]The following description is provided to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the described embodiments contemplated for carrying out the various embodiments described herein. Various modifications, equivalents, variations, and alternatives, however, will remain readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Any and all such modifications, variations, equivalents, and alternatives are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Further, for purposes of the description hereinafter, the terms “end”, “upper”, “lower”, “right”, “left”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “lateral”, “longitudinal” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as it is oriented in the drawing figures. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative variations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the a...

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Abstract

A structural unit includes a body having a plurality of exterior surfaces, at least one receiving arrangement provided on at least a portion of the body, and at least one positioning member connected to the body. The at least one positioning member is separable from the body and configured for interaction with the at least one receiving arrangement.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This disclosure claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 678,334, filed Aug. 1, 2012, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present disclosure relates to structural units, e.g., blocks, for walls, e.g., retaining walls, which are typically used to reinforce sloping embankments, and, more specifically, to a wall block having a positioning feature and arrangement for positioning and / or aligning the block relative to adjacent blocks.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Structural units, such as blocks, are formed from brick, stone, concrete, and other materials. The blocks may be stacked in rows to form walls, such as retaining walls and the like. Generally, the blocks are configured so that a row of blocks is connected to a row of blocks positioned immediately below with mechanical connections for the purpose of aligning and interloc...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E02D29/02
CPCE02D29/025
Inventor WELLING, ROBERT L.
Owner R I LAMPUS