Flexible sheet arrangement for expansion joint and method of installing same
a flexible sheet arrangement and expansion joint technology, applied in the field of expansion joints, can solve the problems of limited gap size damage or destruction of conventional expansion joints, and inability to tolerate side-to-side and/or up and down relative motion between two structures, etc., to achieve a greater range of movement and small distance between structural members.
Inactive Publication Date: 2018-10-04
R TITUS WATERPROOFING LLC
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The patent describes a need for flexible sheet arrangements to expand joints in construction and the limitations of current methods. It proposes a solution that can tolerate smaller distances between structural members, greater movement for a given gap size, and long-duration events like earthquakes, winds, and high temperatures. It is also compatible with existing systems and building materials. The technical effects of the invention include improved flexibility, tolerance for movement and durability, and compatibility with existing materials.
Problems solved by technology
Unfortunately, many conventional expansion joints will suffer damage or be destroyed during such movements.
However, such a conventional expansion joint may not tolerate any side-to-side and / or up and down relative motion between the two structures.
In addition, conventional expansion joints are limited in the size of a gap that such joints may span.
Further, conventional expansion joints may not tolerate a predicted range of relative motion that is required.
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[0016]Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the invention will be described in conjunction with these embodiments, it is understood that they are not intended to limit the invention to these embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover alternatives, modifications and equivalents, which may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims Furthermore, in the following detailed description of the invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described in detail as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the invention.
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Flexible sheet arrangement for expansion joint and method of installing same. In accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention, a bracket assembly includes a first arm having a first length and a first thickness, a second arm having a second length and a second thickness mechanically coupled to the first arm, and a structural fill coupled to the first and second arms configured to maintain the relative positions of the first and second arms. The structural fill fills a volume enclosed by the first and the second arms. The first and second arms may be cast together as a single piece from material comprising silicone.
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RELATED CASE(S)[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 478,466, filed Mar. 29, 2017, to Ralph Titus, entitled, “Flexible Sheet Arrangement for Seismic Expansion Joint and Method of Installing Same,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of expansion joints. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to flexible sheet arrangements for expansion joints and methods of installing same.BACKGROUND[0003]An expansion joint, in general, spans a gap between separate structures. For example, when a new building is built near an existing building, or a “wing” is added to an existing building, a gap, for example, of between 2 to 48 inches, is left between the structures. There is typically no structural connection between the two structures. The gap allows for relative movements of two structures, e.g., moving toward, aw...
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CPCE04B1/40E04B1/6803E04B2001/405E04D13/1407E04D13/151E04H9/021E04B1/388E04B2001/389
Inventor TITUS, RALPH
Owner R TITUS WATERPROOFING LLC