US3594971A
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Building construction and components thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-26
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-06-26
Abstract
Abstract Building constructions are disclosed in which the framework comprises preformed, reinforced concrete columns, beam modules having angularly disposed beam portions, and intermediate beam members. Means are provided to interconnect the reinforcements of vertically aligned columns through the module supported by one column and in support of another column. The beam portions and the beam members include end plates secured to their reinforcements, the end plates including complemental structure enabling each intermediate beam member to be supported by beam portions prior to the joining of the engaged plates by a weld. The modules and columns provide for the marginal support of wall panels and the beam portions of the modules have marginal shoulders for support of floor structure.
Inventors
- 👤 John K Hughes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:28
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/20; E04B1/21; E04B1/215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A building frame including, between foundation and roof, preformed reinforced, concrete column modules, shear head modules including at least two beam portions, and beam modules, one beam module between the proximate beam portions of each two shear head modules, one shear head module between each two vertically aligned column modules, means interconnecting said modules to provide at least two levels, the length of each column module being equal to the space between the beam structure of the two levels, said beam portions being of a length equaling approximately one-quarter of the space between the column modules, and each beam module being of a length equaling approximately one-half said space thereby to establish connecting zones at the point of minimum moment, the connecting means between the several modules including abutting metal plates connected to the reinforcements of the appropriate modules and welded together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A building frame including, between foundation and roof, preformed reinforced, concrete column modules, shear head modules including at least two beam portions, and beam modules, one beam module between the proximate beam portions of each two shear head modules, one shear head module between each two vertically aligned column modules, means interconnecting said modules to provide at least two levels, the length of each column module being equal to the space between the beam structure of the two levels, said beam portions being of a length equaling approximately one-quarter of the space between the column modules, and each beam module being of a length equaling approximately one-half said space thereby to establish connecting zones at the point of minimum moment, the connecting means between the several modules including abutting metal plates connected to the reinforcements of the appropriate modules and welded together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The building frame of claim 1 in which the means interconnecting a beam module to the subjacent column module includes a metal connector protruding from the upper end of the column module and secured to the reinforcement thereof, the shear head module has a metal passageway extending vertically therethrough and dimensioned to receive the connector as a sliding fit, and means attaching the connector to the upper plate of the beam module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The building frame of claim 2 in which the metal passageway is a spacer of which the upper plate of the shear head module is a part and the attaching means is a weld joining the spacer and the connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
79 words
The building frame of claim 2 in which the lower end of each column module includes a metal socket secured to its reinforcement, the connector of the subjacent column module is of sufficient length to have an end protruding above the upper plate of the shear head module, the socket at the lower end of the column module being dimensioned to snugly receive its protruding end of the connector as it is lowered into position on the beam module.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
135 words
The building frame of claim 1 in which the means interconnecting a beam module to the subjacent column module includes a plurality of connectors protruding from the upper end of the column module and secured to the reinforcement thereof, each connector is in the form of a metal rod with its upper end threaded, the shear head module has a plurality of metal tubes incorporated therein and establishing passageways extending vertically therethrough, one passageway for each rod and dimensioned to receive said rod as a sliding fit, the rods being dimensioned to extend through the tubes, nuts threaded on the rods and locking the upper plate of the shear head module thereto, and said upper plate includes marginal portions establishing an aligning seat into which the bottom plate of another column module may be fitted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The building frame of claim 5 in which the lower end of each column module has sockets for the upper ends of the rods and the nuts thereon, and the plate at said lower end has openings, each underlying a socket and dimensioned to receive a rod with a nut thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The building frame of claim 1 and a shear lock between each shear head module and the upper end of the subjacent column model including metal portions with one connected to the shear head module reinforcement and one portion connected to the Column module reinforcement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The building frame of claim 7 in which the shear lock portion connected to the shear head module reinforcement is a socket in the undersurface thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The building frame of claim 1 in which the end plates of the beam portions include supporting projections and the end plates of the beam modules including projections engageable therewith and supported thereby.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The building frame of claim 9 in which the projections of the end plates on the beam portions and of the end plates at both ends of each beam module are complemental, transverse shoulders engageable as a beam module is lowered into alignment with two beam portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The building frame of claim 9 in which both ends of each beam module and the ends of the beam portions of each shear head module are beveled and the plates secured thereto are substantially of the same size as such beveled ends.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The building frame of claim 1 in which the beam portions of two shear head modules and the beam module supported thereby have marginal, aligned shoulders, and a floor slab marginally supported thereby.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
89 words
The building frame of claim 1 in which the proximate faces of two proximate column modules have vertical channels, a preformed, reinforced concrete wall panel is marginally held by the channels of the column modules and rests on the subjacent beam structure established by two beam portions of the shear head modules that support said two column modules and the intermediate beam module, and the beam portions and intermediate beam modules of the next above course having channels in their undersurface receiving the upper margin of the wall panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
58 words
The building frame of claim 13 in which the panel has a U-shaped metal margin secured to its reinforcement along its edges that are to enter grooves, and the grooves of the column modules, beam portions of the shear head modules, and beam modules include U-shaped linings secured to their reinforcements, and welds joining the margins and linings.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The building frame of claim 14 in which the edges of the linings terminate short of the edges of the margins but externally of the grooves.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
The building frame of claim 14 in which the edges of the linings terminate short of the edges of the margins but within the grooves and the grooves include flaring outer portions exposing the edges of the lining.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |