US20190301159A1

US20190301159A1 - M shaped rigidity connection

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Publication number: US20190301159A1
Application number: US16/443,000
Authority: US
Inventors: Christine Inez Karstens
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-09-14
Filing date: 2019-06-17
Publication date: 2019-10-03
Also published as: US20190078331A1; US20200040579A1; US20190301157A1; US20190271158A1; US10501937B2; US20190271159A1; US20200102750A1; US20190338522A1

Abstract

A mechanical utility invention that creates a permanent or temporary rigidity key and fastener designed to be used with the member beam of the parent application, U.S. Ser. No. 15/703,993. It has substantially more utilities than its conventional counterparts: slide bars, chicken feet, u-channel clasps with wing nuts, sashes, and spring and buttons; in that it is different in shape, has multi-functional capabilities, can be used where variable prohibition is desired, consists of only one part, and it can be used as a temporary key or a permanent key. It enlists gravity and compression from the passing segment, thus requiring less pressure from the user than its conventional spring and button counterparts. Making it a superior choice when economy of force is necessary or desired.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

This invention was created in the interest of the construction industry and as an alternative rigidity and connection mechanism of the member beam of the parent application U.S. Ser. No. 15/703,993. In construction there are many instances where the need for fasteners while connecting segments of a member beams and building materials together in a manor that allows the segments, member beams, or building material, to move past a particular plane on a segment or second member beam for which it will be attached, while thereafter prohibits reverse movement. The invented fastener allows for forward movement when necessary, but prohibits reverse motion until it is desired by the user. It is more versatile in utility than its conventional counter parts in that it can be placed in a position that controls the amount of reverse motion allowed. It can be used to temporarily or permanently prohibit reverse motion. Many of conventional rigidity mechanisms require significant force by the user to allow passage of an item in order to have the spring back power necessary in the fastener to return to its prohibiting position. However, the invented “M” rigidity mechanism requires much less pressure to allow passage while still having a capable prohibiting position. Additionally, many of the conventional counterparts that allow passage while prohibiting reverse motion are often assembled with many moving pieces and often require a good deal of dexterity and familiarity with the product to correctly gain usefulness. However, the reusable “M” connection system gains the invented mechanical attributes, such as, attachment to a segment of the parent application member beam or other bulky construction material and thereafter attachable to a second segment or beam with little to no tools. Because the “M” rigidity mechanism is all one piece it has far fewer parts and motion requirements in order to gain usefulness. The mechanical attributes invented create gains in utilities in the following ways: Economy in familiarity, economy in dexterity, economy in blunt force, economy in user effort, economy in the amount the number of parts used.
A prior art approach is referenced in U.S. Pat. No. 10,258,183 B2, which depicts a free standing telescopic curtain retrieval arm movable in relation to one another. This invention is for curtain retrieval and has a substantially different use and shape than the instant. However, it is one of the most similar connection devices found, in that it is movable in relation to one another. Yet, another prior art exists in U.S. Pat. No. 10,259,627, depicts a fastening system which is also flexible, but for substantially light duty as it appears to be a type of zip tie. In this depiction the use is similar at first glance. However, upon further review, the utility is intended for mostly light duty strapping of pipes. Yet another connector device is referenced in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/240,918, this prior art is a clamp and rod design and is substantially different in shape and teach uses different than that of the instant application. Additionally, of the similar search results found, none possessed that of a connection system capable of flexing the items connected by the fastening device.
Additionally, many of conventional rigidity fasteners have limited capabilities when it come to the length of span in which they prohibit reverse motion. Most prohibit reverse motion at one particular length that is equal to the size of the fastener. Thus, limiting its usefulness. The “M” shape lends itself to being elongated to variable lengths and therefore can prohibits reverse motion at variable lengths as well.
Furthermore, fasteners that offer variable lengths of rigidity require the length of the fastener to be span the length of the variables to be prohibited as is the case in slide bars for windows. Where as the “M” mechanism uses very little space relative to length that is being prohibited.
Additionally, most are not designed to automatically prohibit the reverse motion where desired, but require a handle or lever to engage and disengage the prohibition of reverse motion.
Therefore, it is thus promoted in this document that a great need still exists for a mechanical method that solves the problem of a rigidity mechanism that easily allows for forward motion of a segments, beams, or other construction item while prohibit reverse motion without the need for handles and levers.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION

A “M” shaped rigidity mechanism and fastener for segments of the Expandable Sustainable Member Beam or the parent application; where forward motion is desired while reverse motion is prohibited. Additionally, it can be used in a temporary capacity where a light duty prohibition of reverse motion is necessary for the assemblage of beams and construction goods, by merely placing and securing over the rim of the item and then removing when the need for stability seizes. The invention has substantially more utility than its conventional counterparts: slide bars, chicken feet, u-channels clasps with wing nuts, and sash fasteners.
A fastener capable of fastening two segments from the parent application or two objects together by enlisting the use of compression and gravity without the use of additional tools; while also prohibiting reverse motion of the segments or objects connected for which it connects. Designed from scored and pressed flexible material which elongates with pressure to having a lesser latitudinal value thus allowing a segment or object to pass by being compressed by the passing object and thereafter recoils to it s original “M” shape having a greater latitudinal value, thereby prohibiting reverse motion of the object.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 shows a transparent view of two segments 1, with the “M” shaped rigidity mechanism, whereas during deployment the created design allows the “M” to elongate; thereby, allowing segments 1 to pass uninhibited.

FIG. 1A shows a transparent view of two segments 1, where as the rigidity mechanism has returned to its “M” shape; thereby, prohibiting segments 1 from reverse motion.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 shows a transparent view of two segments 1, with the rigidity mechanism using, but not limited to, and having freedom in material, a sheet material is cut into a rectangle shape having a longitudinal and latitudinal value a fraction of a segment 1 wall. The rectangle shape is then molded by way of compressed force, or cuts along latitudinal lines in ⅓ sections that expand less than the full depth and thickness of the sheet material. The first and last being cuts on one side of the sheet material and the middle cut on the opposite side; so that the rectangle shape when compressed and folded resembles the letter “M” and thus allowing for the creation of an accordion movement. The “M” shape is attached to the inside wall of a segment 1, where as the first and last slices face towards the segment 1 wall for which it is attached and the apexes face the cavity, and the middle slice faces out toward the segment 1 cavity with the apex towards the wall. When the “M” shape is pushed by a subsequent segment 1 during the deployment process the “M” shape has an accordion movement and diminishes its latitudinal dimensional value, while lengthening its longitudinal dimensional value. Thereby, allowing the subsequent segments 1 to pass uninhibited. However, once the segment 1 has passes the elongated “M” it has an accordion movement and springs back to its original shape of resembling an “M”; thus prohibiting segments 1 from reverse motion.
FIG. 1A shows a transparent view of two segments 1, as recited in FIG. 1, where as the “M” shaped rigidity mechanism has returned to its “M” shape; thereby prohibiting segments 1 from reverse motion.

Claims

1. A “M” shaped rigidity mechanism and key designed to prohibit reverse motion between segments, as recited in the parent application U.S. Ser. No. 15/703,993, joined together where movement of said segment is desired in one direction, but it is necessary to prohibit reverse motion in the opposite direction, comprising:

a flexible a sheet material cut into a rectangle shape, wherein having a longitudinal and latitudinal value a fraction of the segments for which it is to prohibit reverse motion, wherein the rectangle shape is then molded by way of compressed force, or cuts along latitudinal lines in ⅓ sections that expand less than the full depth and thickness of the sheet material, wherein the first and last being cuts on one side of the sheet material and the middle cut on the opposite side; so that the rectangle shape when compressed and folded resembles the letter “M”;

wherein when pushed by the passing of the segment the “M” shape has an accordion movement and diminishes its latitudinal dimensional value, while lengthening its longitudinal dimensional value. Thereby, allowing the segments to pass uninhibited;

wherein once the segment has passed the flexible material recoils and springs back returning to its original shape of resembling an “M”; thus prohibiting segments from reverse motion.