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Mobile compression and tension bridge and shelter structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2006-08-08
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Granted: 2009-06-16
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Expires: 2026-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A mobile compression and tension bridge and shelter structure having a plurality of individual structural elements that are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the length of the bridge or shelter. The structural elements are flexibly connected to one another on a bottom surface forming an arch caused by the shape of the elements or by placing spacers between the elements with at least one tension device attached to each structural element.
Inventors
- 👤 Mordehay Carmel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:21
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01D; E01D15/00; E01D15/12; E01D15/122; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/32; E04B1/3205; E01D2101/00; E01D2101/10; E01D2101/30; E01D2101/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A free-standing mobile compression and tension structure comprising: a plurality of parallel structural elements, wherein adjacent parallel structural elements are in contact with each other while in a free-standing state, said plurality of parallel structural elements being perpendicular to a length of the structure; means for absorbing a tension between each adjacent structural element as a compression load is applied to an upper portion of the adjacent structural elements and for preventing said adjacent structural elements from separating, said means being a tension device that is rigidly secured to an intermediate portion of a lower surface of each adjacent structural element such that said tension device is under a tension load while said structure is in said free-standing state; each of said adjacent structural elements having an upper portion width that is larger than a lower portion width; and said structure being configured as an arch in its free-standing state.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A free-standing mobile compression and tension structure comprising: a plurality of parallel structural elements, wherein adjacent parallel structural elements are in contact with each other while in a free-standing state, said plurality of parallel structural elements being perpendicular to a length of the structure; means for absorbing a tension between each adjacent structural element as a compression load is applied to an upper portion of the adjacent structural elements and for preventing said adjacent structural elements from separating, said means being a tension device that is rigidly secured to an intermediate portion of a lower surface of each adjacent structural element such that said tension device is under a tension load while said structure is in said free-standing state; each of said adjacent structural elements having an upper portion width that is larger than a lower portion width; and said structure being configured as an arch in its free-standing state.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1 , wherein the structural elements comprise a plurality of consecutive linked segments which become firmer as load is placed upon the structural elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 1 , wherein the structural elements are adapted to pivot against each other in one plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure of claim 1 , wherein the tension device is a strap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure of claim 1 , wherein the tension device is a cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The structure of claim 1 , wherein the tension device is mesh.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 1 , wherein the tension device is attached to each structural element by a fastener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structural device of claim 1 , wherein the tension device is attached to the structural elements by welding or glue.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 1 , further including a reel for storage of the device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 9 , wherein the reel is mounted on a transport vehicle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 10 , wherein the transport vehicle includes a telescoping arm for deployment of the structure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 9 , wherein the structure further includes an inflatable pontoon for deployment of the structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a wedge-shaped generally flat spacer positioned between adjacent structural elements adjacent a top surface of the structural elements.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
172 words
A free-standing compression and tension bridge comprising: a plurality of parallel structural elements, wherein adjacent parallel structural elements are in contact with each other while in a free-standing state, said plurality of parallel structural elements being perpendicular to a length of the structure; means for absorbing a tension between each adjacent structural element as a compression load is applied to an upper portion of the adjacent structural elements and for preventing said adjacent structural elements from separating, said means being a tension device that is rigidly secured to an intermediate portion of a lower surface of each adjacent structural element such that said tension device is under a tension load while said structure is in its free-standing state; said structure being configured as an arch shape in its free-standing configuration; and a wedge-shaped generally flat spacer is positioned between each adjacent structural element so as to maintain a separation of said upper portion of each adjacent structural element when under compression and so as to maintain the structure in said arch shape.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
172 words
A free-standing compression and tension bridge comprising: a plurality of parallel structural elements, wherein adjacent parallel structural elements are in contact with each other while in a free-standing state, said plurality of parallel structural elements being perpendicular to a length of the structure; means for absorbing a tension between each adjacent structural element as a compression load is applied to an upper portion of the adjacent structural elements and for preventing said adjacent structural elements from separating, said means being a tension device that is rigidly secured to an intermediate portion of a lower surface of each adjacent structural element such that said tension device is under a tension load while said structure is in its free-standing state; said structure being configured as an arch shape in its free-standing configuration; and a wedge-shaped generally flat spacer is positioned between each adjacent structural element so as to maintain a separation of said upper portion of each adjacent structural element when under compression and so as to maintain the structure in said arch shape.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bridge of claim 14 , wherein the tension device is a strap.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bridge of claim 14 , wherein the tension device is a cable.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The bridge of claim 14 , wherein the tension device is mesh.
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