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System for tightening fabric panels

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-07-31
HAWKEYE STEEL PRODS
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The patent describes a system for tightening fabric panels between structural elements such as beams. The system includes dual mechanisms for tightening fabric between metal structures such as beams, including tensioning bracket systems, webbing or ratchet strap mechanisms, nut and bolt mechanisms, and flaps to conceal gaps between the fabric panels and the structural elements. The technical effects of the invention include improved tightening mechanisms, improved gaps between fabric panels and structural elements, and more efficient and effective fabric tightening in structures.

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The manipulation of the structural elements is complicated, takes a relatively long time to achieve the desired tautness in the fabric panels, and adds costs to the construction of these panel fabric buildings.

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[0032]Now referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of a system for tightening panels between structural beams. Panels 10 are in connection with a housing member 20 similar in purpose to what is known as a keder channel. The housing member 20 comprises at least one tensioning channel 23. The housing member 20 is secured to a structural member 24, typically with a fastener 25 such as a self-drilling screw.

[0033]A tensioning bracket 31 is placed in the tensioning channel 23. The shape of the tensioning bracket 31 is preferably one that assists in sliding the tensioning bracket 31 into the tensioning channel 23. The preferred shape of the bracket 31 is an L-shape with a hook 41 at one end. The L-shape is comprised of a first elongated member 35 and a second elongated member 38 wherein the second elongated member 38 is the longer of the two members 35, 38. The hook 41 can be slid in at any location of the channel 23 and is slid in at a high angle such that the tensi...

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Abstract

A system for tightening panels between two fixed structural members. The system includes a mechanism which can selectively loosen or tighten the panels between the structural members. The system can also include flaps to conceal any gaps between the panels as well as conceal certain structural elements. A series of these systems can be used to create a covering for a frame made of a plurality of fixed structures.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to provisional patent application 61 / 756,531 which was filed on Jan. 25, 2013, and is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]In recent years, a structure or building consisting mainly of some type of fabric has been utilized for commercial, industrial and agricultural uses. The name most commonly associated with this structure is a ‘fabric building.’ These fabric buildings typically include structural elements such as a series of vertical beams, horizontal beams, and / or trusses to form a frame for the structure or building. The material used to cover the frame including the roof and / or the sides of the building is a fabric instead of steel panels. Fabrics can be utilized in a variety of applications other than buildings including awnings and boat canopies.[0003]In smaller buildings, the cover is typically one piece and is pulled over the entire structure. In some ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/61
CPCE04B1/612E04H15/322
Inventor WENSTRAND, JONATHAN REED
Owner HAWKEYE STEEL PRODS