Unlock instant, AI-driven research and patent intelligence for your innovation.

Injection Molded Slotted Angled Dome Connector

a technology of injection molding and angled domes, which is applied in the direction of vaulted structures, arched structures, building components, etc., can solve the problem of restricting the load transfer to only sel

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-12-16
DUTCHAK RYAN KENNETH
View PDF0 Cites 0 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a new type of connector for geodesic domes that allows for easier and more accurate assembly without the need for calculating or cutting angles. The connectors are made from durable plastic that is resistant to rusting and can be easily assembled and disassembled. The design also allows for more even load distribution and reduces the cost of production and shipping. Overall, this new technology simplifies the process of building geodesic dome structures and makes them more accessible to common laypersons.

Problems solved by technology

Though similar designs are in use, they do not form flush against the entire strut end, limiting load transfer to only select points of each strut.

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Injection Molded Slotted Angled Dome Connector
  • Injection Molded Slotted Angled Dome Connector
  • Injection Molded Slotted Angled Dome Connector

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

Embodiment Construction

[0013]Injection molded slotted angled connectors are center connection pieces for the struts of geodesic domes. The 3 dimensional hub transfers the structural load evenly and provides the necessary angles needed to easily create a geodesic dome. Slotted angled dome connectors connect standard timbers with formed slots with corresponding angles to form a dome with equal strut lengths. The timber is fit firmly in the hub against the predetermined angle allowing timbers with 90-degree ends to be used.

[0014]Slotted angled connectors for geodesic domes are used to fit around and conjoin standard lumber in order to construct a geodesic dome. They have preset angles in which struts are attached which reduce the effort and time needed to erect said structure as seen in example 1 in FIG. 1. The hubs transfer the load in multiple directions, allowing the structure to have integrity and strength. With form fitting receptacles, struts are snugly fit inside the hubs, allows for ease of construct...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

PUM

No PUM Login to View More

Abstract

The invention provides a unique injection-molded, slotted, angled hub that connects standard timbers at predetermined angles to build geodesic domes. They form fit over the ends of multiple timbers to transfer load evenly, limit strut rotation and movement, and aid in easy construction of domes. Furthermore they include screw holes that help to snug the timbers flush into its slot to form a durable structure. Being injection molded, they are cost effective, lightweight and through multi directional load transfer, allow lightweight timbers to be used in maximizing the strength at each union. Building with molded slotted angled dome connectors one can assemble a geodesic dome without calculating angled cut for each timber.An Injection Molded Slotted Angled Dome ConnectorThis invention provides a novel one-piece injection molded hub that form-fits around timbers to form a geodesic dome without the need for angled cuts.

Description

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PRIOR ART[0001]The building of domes has been around for some time. The means to easily construct them using specialized hubs or connectors has been as well. Typical patents is this field are:[0002]CA 981867 Bell, Jury DOME HUBS FOR GEODESIC CONSTRUCTION[0003]CA 2769592 Gao WOODEN GEODESIC DOME[0004]U.S. Pat. No. 448,240 Miller GEODESIC DOME AND METHOD OF MAKING[0005]Though similar designs are in use, they do not form flush against the entire strut end, limiting load transfer to only select points of each strut.DESCRIPTION OF HOW INJECTION MOULDED SLOTTED ANGLED CONNECTORS FOR GEODESIC DOMES ADDRESSES AND SOLVES A TECHNICAL PROBLEM[0006]Injection Moulded, slotted angled connectors for geodesic domes eliminate the need to calculate and cut angles needed in traditional timber domed buildings. Traditionally multiple angled cuts would need to be used for connecting lumber pieces to form geodesic structures. With a injection moulded slotted angled connector for...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to View More
IPC IPC(8): E04B1/41E04B1/32
CPCE04B1/40E04B2001/3247E04B1/3211E04B2001/3223E04B2001/3294E04B1/388
Inventor DUTCHAK, RYAN KENNETH
Owner DUTCHAK RYAN KENNETH