US4893441A
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Load-bearing structure for raised floors
Assignee: HIROSS SpA ZONA INDUSTRIALE PIOVE DI SACCO (PROVINCE OF PADUA) ZIP CODE 35028
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Filing: 1987-02-25
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Granted: 1990-01-16
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Expires: 2007-02-25
Abstract
Abstract The structure is composed of a plurality of feet, each consisting of a section of square tubing which has at the base height adjustment means connected to a ground rest plate. Each foot bears on its top four crosspieces obtained by pressing from a sheet metal; the head of the crosspieces is shaped to cover an area of one fourth of the section of the foot tubing. The head edges are turned over to form hooking means for connection to the foot, while screw means are provided for achieving engagement among the crosspieces converging on a same foot and the foot itself. Each cross-piece is again covered by a U-like moulding of plastics which forms the rest plane for modular panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Cosimo Catalano
- 👤 Paolo Pasto'
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:55
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/024; E04F15/02447; E04F15/02464; E04F15/0247; E04F15/02452; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/34; Y10T403/341; Y10T403/345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
A load-bearing structure for raised floors, comprising: a plurality of rest feet arranged at a mutual distance, each of said rest feet including a tubing section and a ground rest plate, said tubing section having a first end connected to said rest plate, a second, open end opposite to said first end and height adjusting means, said rest plate extending substantially perpendicular to said tubing section, a plurality of crosspieces, extending between pairs of rest feet and forming a rest grid, each of said crosspieces including a U-like bent sheet element including an upper longitudinal wall and two bent side walls, said upper longitudinal wall having two opposite ends extending each beyond said side walls and having a triangular shape defining two converging sides, each said crosspiece further including hooking means comprising two protruding walls extending from said converging sides substantially parallel thereto and perpedicular to said bent sheet element, said protruding walls extending at a distance from said side walls and defining therewith a pair of slots, said protruding walls being accomodated within said open end of one of said rest feet, with said tubing section partially extending into said slots, connection means arranged within said tubing sections proximate to said second open end, said connection means having a first portion engaging with said protruding walls of said crosspieces and a second portion engaging with an inner portion of said tubing section for firmly securing said crosspieces to said rest feet, and a covering structure, overlying said sheet elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
A load-bearing structure for raised floors, comprising: a plurality of rest feet arranged at a mutual distance, each of said rest feet including a tubing section and a ground rest plate, said tubing section having a first end connected to said rest plate, a second, open end opposite to said first end and height adjusting means, said rest plate extending substantially perpendicular to said tubing section, a plurality of crosspieces, extending between pairs of rest feet and forming a rest grid, each of said crosspieces including a U-like bent sheet element including an upper longitudinal wall and two bent side walls, said upper longitudinal wall having two opposite ends extending each beyond said side walls and having a triangular shape defining two converging sides, each said crosspiece further including hooking means comprising two protruding walls extending from said converging sides substantially parallel thereto and perpedicular to said bent sheet element, said protruding walls extending at a distance from said side walls and defining therewith a pair of slots, said protruding walls being accomodated within said open end of one of said rest feet, with said tubing section partially extending into said slots, connection means arranged within said tubing sections proximate to said second open end, said connection means having a first portion engaging with said protruding walls of said crosspieces and a second portion engaging with an inner portion of said tubing section for firmly securing said crosspieces to said rest feet, and a covering structure, overlying said sheet elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A load-bearing structure according to claim 1, wherein said tubing section has a square shape, said open end accomodates the protruding walls of four crosspieces which are arranged at 90° to each other and said converging sides are mutually arranged at 90°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A load-bearing structure according to claim 1, wherein said protruding walls present mutually facing recessed portions, said recessed portions defining together an accomodation seat for an enlarged head portion of said connection means, with said second portion of said connection means being secured to a transverse engagement member arranged within and supported by said tubing section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A load-bearing structure according to claim 3, wherein said tubing section has at least two inwardly protruding wings defining stop elements for said transverse engagement member, said transverse engagement member comprising an elastic U-like shaped plate element having a central hole, and said connection means comprises a screw threadingly engaging in said central hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
A load-bearing structure according to claim 1, wherein said tubing section has a square shape with a lower squeezed portion defining a narrow guide seat for a threaded shank rigidly connected to said rest plate, said threaded shank cooperating with an adjustment nut bearing said tubing section, said threaded shank and said adjustment nut forming together said height adjusting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A load-bearing structure according to claim 5, wherein said squeezed portion comprises four rib portions inwardly protruding toward a inner center portion of said tubing section and four corner members outwardly protruding between adjacent rib portions and resting on said adjustment nut.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A load-bearing structure according to claim 1, wherein said crosspieces have a closed profile and comprise a quadrangular metal tubing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
A load-bearing structure according to claim 1, wherein said open end of said tubing section has a square shape defining four delimitation sides and said U-like bent sheet elements further comprise each a pair of wing portions connected to said side walls and extending substantially perpendicular thereto and to said upper longitudinal wall, said wing portions resting against said delimitation sides of said tubing section outside of said open end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
61 words
A load-bearing structure according to claim 1, wherein said sheet elements are metal elements and said covering structure comprises plastics U-like shaped moldings, conforming with the dimensions of said metal elements, said moldings having opposite ends with triangular shape, said opposite ends fitting to one another and being arranged together so to completely cover said open end of said tubing section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A load-bearing structure according to claim 1, further comprising electrical connection means connecting said crosspieces for allowing grounding of said load-bearing structure and connection thereof to a sink.
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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) | 1993-01-15 | 1993-07-17 | 1994-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-15 | 1997-07-17 | 1998-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-15 | 2001-07-17 | 2002-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |