US3922827A
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Hyperbolic tower structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-01
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1993-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A tower structure consisting of a central vertical frame shaft surrounded by an outer structure in the form of a hyperboloid of revolution composed of two sets of intersecting straight linear structural elements arranged to define the hyperboloid, the linear elements being connected at their intersections to the central shaft by horizontal radial bracing members. The outer structure may be formed by successively connecting preassembled sub-assemblies consisting of segments of the linear elements with radial bracing members attached thereto. The central vertical shaft contains means of access to the upper levels, such as stairways, ladders, elevators, and the like, and a plurality of horizontal deck levels are provided within and on top of the tower structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel H Rosenblatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:30
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H5/00; E04H5/10; E04H5/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A tower structure comprising: a. the base; b. two sets of oppositely inclined intersecting circularly arranged linear structural elements on said base extending upwardly therefrom to define a vertical hyperboloid of revoLution of one sheet; c. central vertical shaft means within said hyperboloid of revolution; d. brace means interconnecting said linear elements to resist buckling thereof including radial horizontal tie rod members connecting intersections of said linear members to said central vertical shaft means; 3. said linear structural elements being defined by successively connected segments, said segments having aligned bar elements projecting from the intermediate portions of said segments on opposite sides thereof oriented to interlock with adjacent oppositely inclined segments and defining intersections on the linear structural elements therebetween; f. means fastening said bar elements to said adjacent segments; and g. means connecting said radial horizontal tie rod members to said intersections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A tower structure comprising: a. the base; b. two sets of oppositely inclined intersecting circularly arranged linear structural elements on said base extending upwardly therefrom to define a vertical hyperboloid of revoLution of one sheet; c. central vertical shaft means within said hyperboloid of revolution; d. brace means interconnecting said linear elements to resist buckling thereof including radial horizontal tie rod members connecting intersections of said linear members to said central vertical shaft means; 3. said linear structural elements being defined by successively connected segments, said segments having aligned bar elements projecting from the intermediate portions of said segments on opposite sides thereof oriented to interlock with adjacent oppositely inclined segments and defining intersections on the linear structural elements therebetween; f. means fastening said bar elements to said adjacent segments; and g. means connecting said radial horizontal tie rod members to said intersections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tower structure of claim 1, and wherein said brace means includes rigid horizontal members connected to the linear elements at a plurality of vertically spaced levels on the structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
said linear structural elements being defined by successively connected segments, said segments having aligned bar elements projecting from the intermediate portions of said segments on opposite sides thereof oriented to interlock with adjacent oppositely inclined segments and defining intersections on the linear structural elements therebetween; f. means fastening said bar elements to said adjacent segments; and g. means connecting said radial horizontal tie rod members to said intersections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
said linear structural elements being defined by successively connected segments, said segments having aligned bar elements projecting from the intermediate portions of said segments on opposite sides thereof oriented to interlock with adjacent oppositely inclined segments and defining intersections on the linear structural elements therebetween; f. means fastening said bar elements to said adjacent segments; and g. means connecting said radial horizontal tie rod members to said intersections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tower structure of claim 1, and wherein said brace means includes substantially rigid horizontal circular ring members connected to the linear elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tower structure of claim 1, and at least one horizontal deck structure secured to the top end portions of said linear structural elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The tower structure of claim 1, and flange means on the free ends of the tie rod members for connecting said free ends to said central vertical shaft means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The tower structure of claim 1, and wherein said segments comprise main tubular body members, said bar elements projecting from opposite sides of the intermediate portions of said tubular body members and being receivable in the ends of the main tubular body members of said adjacent oppositely inclined segments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
The tower structure of claim 6, and wherein said tie rod members comprise tubular elements provided at their outer ends with bolt-receiving washer means secured therein, and said means connecting said tie rod members to said intersections comprises bolts extending through the intermediate portions of the main tubular body members and lockingly engaged with said washer means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tower structure of claim 7, and wherein the intermediate portions of the main tubular body members are provided with tubular guide sleeves rigidly secured therethrough for receiving said bolts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
106 words
A tower structure comprising: a. a base; b. two sets of oppositely inclined intersecting circularly arranged linear structural elements on said base extending upwardly therefrom to define a vertical hyperboloid of revolution of one sheet; c. central vertical shaft means within said hyperboloid of revolution; d. brace means interconnecting said linear elements to resist buckling thereof including radial horizontal tie rod members connecting intersections of said linear members to said central vertical shaft means; e. the top ends of the respective sets of linear structural elements converging and being connected together at their top intersections; and f. a deck structure peripherally secured to said top intersections.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
106 words
A tower structure comprising: a. a base; b. two sets of oppositely inclined intersecting circularly arranged linear structural elements on said base extending upwardly therefrom to define a vertical hyperboloid of revolution of one sheet; c. central vertical shaft means within said hyperboloid of revolution; d. brace means interconnecting said linear elements to resist buckling thereof including radial horizontal tie rod members connecting intersections of said linear members to said central vertical shaft means; e. the top ends of the respective sets of linear structural elements converging and being connected together at their top intersections; and f. a deck structure peripherally secured to said top intersections.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tower structure of claim 9, and wherein the bottom ends of the respective sets of linear structural elements converge at said base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tower structure of claim 9, and wherein said base includes upstanding bottom segments of said oppositely inclined linear structural elements.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tower structure of claim 11, and rigid bottom brace means connecting said bottom segments to said central vertical shaft means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
94 words
A tower structure comprising: a. a base; b. two sets of oppositely inclined intersecting circularly arranged linear structural elements on said base extending upwardly therefrom to define a vertical hyperboloid of revolution of one sheet; c. central vertical shaft means within said hyperboloid of revolution; d. brace means interconnecting said linear elements to resist buckling thereof, including radIal brace members connected between said central vertical shaft means and said linear elements, said brace members having triangular end loop portions. the linear elements being connected to outer corner portions of said triangular end loop portions.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
94 words
A tower structure comprising: a. a base; b. two sets of oppositely inclined intersecting circularly arranged linear structural elements on said base extending upwardly therefrom to define a vertical hyperboloid of revolution of one sheet; c. central vertical shaft means within said hyperboloid of revolution; d. brace means interconnecting said linear elements to resist buckling thereof, including radIal brace members connected between said central vertical shaft means and said linear elements, said brace members having triangular end loop portions. the linear elements being connected to outer corner portions of said triangular end loop portions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tower structure of claim 13, and wherein the linear structural elements are defined by successively connected segments.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tower structure of claim 14, wherein said segments have projections extending from their intermediate portions jointed to interlock with adjacent oppositely inclined segments.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |