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Multi-Directional Structural Joint

a structural joint and multi-directional technology, applied in the field of joints, can solve the problems of relying on trusses and trusses in the construction of walls, trusses and truss-like structures

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-13
OHLSON STUART A
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a multi-directional universal structural joint that can connect multiple tubular framing members in both planar and three-dimensional frameworks. This joint is ideal for creating building walls and roof structures for emergency or temporary shelters. The base member features intersecting perpendicular plates that support connector studs, which can be inserted into the hollow interior of pipes. The joint helps create a solid framework for any purpose.

Problems solved by technology

In the past the failure to employ them extensively in the construction of walls, trusses and truss-like structures was due to the lack of suitable connectors or coupling members for easily and efficiently joining their ends, especially when producing three dimensional frameworks.

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first embodiment

[0021]One illustrative and exemplary version of the multi-directional construction joint 2 of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. All versions of the connecting joint have, as their base, two intersecting mutually perpendicular rigid plates, seen in FIG. 1 and referred to with reference numerals 4 and 6. The periphery of the plates may take any shape from a circle to a polygon but the preferred form is a regular octagon, as seen in FIG. 1, or some section of an octagon, as seen in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7. One or more cylindrical connecting studs 8 are fixedly mounted radially on the peripheral edge 7 of at least one of the plates 4 and 6. The studs 8 in FIGS. 1-4 are shown as tubular, however the studs may be in the form of solid dowels, as they are shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 5-7. For interconnecting the ends of a plurality of pipes 10, each stud 8 is arranged for insertion into the interior of a pipe that is a component of a structural framework, such as the one illustrated i...

second embodiment

[0037]FIG. 12 is a plan view showing an example of the structure that can be created using the structural joint of the second and preferred embodiment. The obvious advantage of the second embodiment is that it requires no glue to secure the structural tubular members to the connecting joint and the structure may be disassembled without damaging or destroying the joints or the structural pipes.

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Abstract

A multi-directional structural joint for interconnecting the ends of tubular structural pipes that includes rigid perpendicularly intersecting planar plates the peripheral edges of which include a plurality of radially projecting connecting stubs for securing the terminal ends of tubular structural members.

Description

[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending application, Ser. No. 13 / 213,317, entitled Multi-Directional Structural Joint, filed Aug. 19, 2011 and claims the priority benefit of said application Ser. No. 13 / 213,317, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §120.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a joint for interconnecting tubular structural members.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Tubular elements or pipes have advantages over other structural forms because of the load-transmitting qualities inherent in their circular cross section and their efficient strength to weight ratio. In the past the failure to employ them extensively in the construction of walls, trusses and truss-like structures was due to the lack of suitable connectors or coupling members for easily and efficiently joining their ends, especially when producing three dimensional frameworks. The object of the present invention is to provide a universal connection joint that enables quick, easy a...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/19E04C3/00
CPCE04B1/1909E04C3/00E04B2001/1975E04B1/34326E04B1/585E04B2001/1957E04B2001/1921
Inventor OHLSON, STUART A.
Owner OHLSON STUART A