EP0557235B1 - Mechanism for the connection of a pipe to a node of a three-dimensional structure - Google Patents
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- EP0557235B1 EP0557235B1 EP93600006A EP93600006A EP0557235B1 EP 0557235 B1 EP0557235 B1 EP 0557235B1 EP 93600006 A EP93600006 A EP 93600006A EP 93600006 A EP93600006 A EP 93600006A EP 0557235 B1 EP0557235 B1 EP 0557235B1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- pipe
- bolt
- intermediate part
- bears
- pin
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- 230000007246 mechanism Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 19
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000000853 adhesive Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000001070 adhesive effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 238000003754 machining Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000035515 penetration Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000003825 pressing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000003466 welding Methods 0.000 description 1
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
- E04B1/19—Three-dimensional framework structures
- E04B1/1903—Connecting nodes specially adapted therefor
- E04B1/1906—Connecting nodes specially adapted therefor with central spherical, semispherical or polyhedral connecting element
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
- E04B1/19—Three-dimensional framework structures
- E04B2001/1924—Struts specially adapted therefor
- E04B2001/1927—Struts specially adapted therefor of essentially circular cross section
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
- E04B1/19—Three-dimensional framework structures
- E04B2001/1957—Details of connections between nodes and struts
- E04B2001/196—Screw connections with axis parallel to the main axis of the strut
Definitions
- This invention relates to a mechanism having the features of the preamble of claim 1.
- An object of the present invention is to eliminate these drawbacks. It gives a solution to the connection problem of the pipe in a simple and economical way.
- the pipe is in contact with the bearing neck of the intermediate part and, at same time, the face of the intermediate part is in contact with the node of the space structure.
- the pipe and the node are tightened on the intermediate part.
- the advantages of this invention are that the extra aesthetic requirements are satisfied at low cost, the required twisting force for the tightening is small due to the large diameter of the intermediate part, and that the penetration depth of the bolt into the node is long, which allows connection of pipes to nodes made of material with low strength (e.g. aluminum, plastic).
- Figure 1 shows a part of a structure with connection elements and pipes where the mechanism is used according to the invention.
- Figure 2 shows a longitudinal and a cross section of the mechanism according to the invention before the bolt screwing.
- Figure 3 shows a longitudinal and a cross section of the mechanism according to the invention after the bolt has been screwed.
- the structure according to figure 1 is called three dimensional structure or space structure and comprises the connecting elements, which are called nodes, and the bars 9.
- the structure according to figure 1 is useful for the construction of buildings with extra aesthetic requirements, such as exhibition pavillions, shopping centers, shops, covered sports facilities, airport halls, hotel facilities, tourism facilities, universities, theaters, museums, libraries, etc.
- the nodes are hollow spheres 1 with partial flat surfaces 11, distributed on their outer surface, bearing threaded radial holes 10.
- Bars comprise one pipe 9 and two connection mechanisms 12, which connect the bar ends to the nodes.
- connection mechanism 12 comprises a bolt 8, a pin 4, an intermediate part 3, a circular disc 7, a washer 5, and a spring 6.
- the bolt 8 bears a hole for the passing throught of the pin 4.
- the intermediate part 3, with a cylindrical section outside diameter 15 equal to the external diameter of the pipe 9, has a bearing neck 13 in order to be rotated about the pipe axis and two opposite grooves 14 wherein the pin 4 moves.
- the circular disc 7 is welded inside the pipe with a circumferential weld 16 and bears a hole 17 for the passing through of the bolt 8.
- the washer with the neck 5 has two opposite tooth-shaped projections 18, which enter into the grooves 14 of the intermediate part.
- the two bolts 8 (one for each connection mechanism) are passed inside the pipe through the other end so that their heads 19 are in contact. Then another circular disc is placed at the other end of the pipe and is welded. Holding the pipe at vertical position and shaking it, and with the aid of the chamfer 20 of the circular disc 7, the bolt end passes through the hole 17 of the circular disc 7.
- the spring 6, the washer, the pin 4, and the intermediate part 3, are then placed consequently.
- the intermediate part 3 is held in position by wrapping up its contact with the pipe 9 with an adhesive plastic tape.
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- Architecture (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Electromagnetism (AREA)
- Civil Engineering (AREA)
- Structural Engineering (AREA)
- Joining Of Building Structures In Genera (AREA)
- Mutual Connection Of Rods And Tubes (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GR92100071 | 1992-02-20 | ||
GR92010071 | 1992-02-20 |
Publications (2)
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EP0557235A1 EP0557235A1 (en) | 1993-08-25 |
EP0557235B1 true EP0557235B1 (en) | 1997-11-05 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP93600006A Expired - Lifetime EP0557235B1 (en) | 1992-02-20 | 1993-02-02 | Mechanism for the connection of a pipe to a node of a three-dimensional structure |
Country Status (4)
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EP (1) | EP0557235B1 (el) |
AT (1) | ATE159995T1 (el) |
DE (1) | DE69314975T2 (el) |
GR (1) | GR1001160B (el) |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP1997972A2 (en) | 2007-05-29 | 2008-12-03 | George A. Gamanis | An improved mechanism for the connection of a pipe to a node of a three-dimensional structure |
Families Citing this family (1)
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US10634178B2 (en) * | 2017-02-06 | 2020-04-28 | Timothy Harold Webb | Apparatus for retractable, tool-less connector |
Family Cites Families (8)
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IL37074A0 (en) * | 1970-07-22 | 1971-08-25 | Screw P Co | Apparatus and method for assembling threaded fasteners |
AU541879B2 (en) * | 1979-06-04 | 1985-01-24 | D. Klaric | Connecting device |
US4475840A (en) * | 1983-08-01 | 1984-10-09 | Schmitt Gervase A | Method and apparatus for connecting boat railings |
NZ224675A (en) * | 1987-05-26 | 1991-08-27 | Syma Intercontinental Sa | Connecting element for scaffolding rod end |
GB8804127D0 (en) * | 1988-02-23 | 1988-03-23 | New York Plastic Co Pte Ltd | Space frame |
FR2628461B1 (fr) * | 1988-03-14 | 1991-09-13 | Overbeeke Daniel | Barre pour construction multidimensionnelle en treillis |
FR2640007B1 (fr) * | 1988-12-05 | 1991-03-22 | Hassid Jean Pierre | Systeme d'assemblage rapide de deux elements entre eux et procede pour sa realisation |
CH680303A5 (el) * | 1990-02-16 | 1992-07-31 | Syma Intercontinental Sa |
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1992
- 1992-02-20 GR GR920100071A patent/GR1001160B/el not_active IP Right Cessation
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- 1993-02-02 AT AT93600006T patent/ATE159995T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1993-02-02 EP EP93600006A patent/EP0557235B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-02-02 DE DE69314975T patent/DE69314975T2/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP1997972A2 (en) | 2007-05-29 | 2008-12-03 | George A. Gamanis | An improved mechanism for the connection of a pipe to a node of a three-dimensional structure |
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Publication number | Publication date |
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DE69314975T2 (de) | 1998-06-18 |
EP0557235A1 (en) | 1993-08-25 |
ATE159995T1 (de) | 1997-11-15 |
DE69314975D1 (de) | 1997-12-11 |
GR1001160B (el) | 1993-05-24 |
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