WO1999055977A1 - Apparatus and methods of forming a curved structure - Google Patents
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- WO1999055977A1 WO1999055977A1 PCT/US1998/008187 US9808187W WO9955977A1 WO 1999055977 A1 WO1999055977 A1 WO 1999055977A1 US 9808187 W US9808187 W US 9808187W WO 9955977 A1 WO9955977 A1 WO 9955977A1
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- This invention relates generally to the field of construction and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to apparatus and method of forming a curved structure, such as curved walls or archways, barrel ceilings and round columns.
- Straight walls are typically constructed using a runner attached to the floor structure, a runner attached to the ceiling structure (or free floating) and studs positioned between and attached to the runners.
- the runners and studs form a structural frame to which gypsum board, such as SHEETROCKTM, or other wall covering can be attached.
- the same principles generally apply to construction of other straight structures.
- the runners and studs are often formed of wood, such as 2x4 's and 2x6's (approximate dimensions of boards in inches) .
- Steel runners and studs are also used, especially in commercial construction as well as in some residential construction. it is often desirable to construct curved structures, such as curved walls or archways, barrel ceilings and round columns.
- the present invention provides improved apparatus and methods of forming a curved structure which meet the needs described above.
- the apparatus for forming curved structures comprises a plurality of pivotally connected sections, each section having a first track portion, and a first strap member slidably engaging the first track portion of the sections such that the sections are movable to form a radius of curvature.
- the method of forming a curved structure comprises providing a first runner and a second runner, each runner having a plurality of pivotally connected sections, each section having two oppositely positioned, generally parallel track portions, each runner further having two strap members slidably engaging each of the track portions.
- the method also includes oppositely placing the first runner and the second
- the present invention provides a strong curved structural support for various applications even when one runner is "floating", i.e., not attached to a structural support such as a ceiling joist. Furthermore, the present invention provides a quick, easy and cost-efficient method of constructing such a curved structure.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an unfolded plan view of a section of the apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the apparatus with an alternate strap construction.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the apparatus with an alternate track construction.
- FIG. 5 is an unfolded plan view of a section of the apparatus illustrated in FIG. 4.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the apparatus.
- FIG. 7 is an unfolded plan view of a section of the apparatus illustrated in FIG. 6.
- FIG. 8 is a side elevation of the apparatus illustrated in FIG. 6.
- FIG. 9 is a partially sectioned view of a curved wall formed using the apparatus of the present invention.
- Apparatus 10 is comprised of a plurality of pivotally connected sections 12. Due to its sectional structure, apparatus 10 can be constructed of virtually any length to fit the desired application.
- each section 10 has a base portion 14, a first track portion 16 and a second track portion 18.
- First track portion 16 and second track portion 18 are oppositely positioned near the perimeter of base portion 14.
- First track portion 16 is oriented generally parallel to second track portion 18.
- Track portions 16, 18 are oriented generally perpendicular to base portion 14.
- Track portions 16, 18 comprise proximate edge 15, which is proximate to base portion 14 and which is formed at the junction of base portion 14 and track portion 16, 18.
- Track portions 16 further comprise distal edge 17 , which is distal in relation to base portion 14 and which, in one embodiment, is formed at the junction of inside surface 34 and outside surface 36.
- Track portions 16, 18 also comprise first end 19 and second end 21, which are oppositely spaced on the length of track portions 16, 18.
- Pivot means includes any pivotal connection 20 between adjacent sections 12.
- pivot means includes a screw, rivet, pop rivet or brad disposed through a hole 22 in base portion 14 of a section 12 and through a hole 22 in base portion 14 in an adjacent section 12.
- pivot means includes a round crimp or eyelet formed in overlapping base portions 14 of adjacent sections 12 due to the ease and cost efficiency of such means.
- Apparatus 10 includes first strap member 24 which is
- apparatus 10 also has a second strap member 26 which is adapted for slidably engaging second track portion 18. When one section 12 is pivoted relative an adjacent section 12, strap members 24, 26 slide relative track portions 16, 18 of a section 12.
- the present invention also includes means for fixing apparatus 10 in a predetermined position.
- Means for fixing includes any means for locking apparatus 10 in the desired position such that adjacent sections 12 are substantially immobilized.
- means for fixing includes screw 28 disposed through hole 30 in the outside surface 36 of a track portion 16, 18, through strap member 24, 26, and through hole 32 in the inside surface 34 of track portion 16, 18.
- Means for fixing also includes attaching apparatus 10 to building structure such as by nails or screws disposed through base portions 14 of sections 12, especially through overlapping base portions 14 of adjacent sections 12.
- Means for fixing further includes connecting overlapping base portions 14 of adjacent sections 12 such as by weld, crimp or adhesive, or by pin, screw, etc., disposed through overlapping base portions 14.
- Means for fixing the radius of curvature also includes crimping a track portion 16, 18 and strap member 24, 26 disposed therethrough when the radius of apparatus 10 is in the desired position.
- Hole 30 and hole 32 may be prepunched, drilled or created by the means for fixing.
- outside track hole 30 is smaller than inside track hole 32 to aid in alignment when section 12 is folded as shown in FIG. 2 during manufacture and to prevent the threads of screw 28 from pushing against or catching on the sides of the inside track hole 30.
- the size differential in hole 30 and hole 32 is minimal so that the inside surface 34 of track portion 16, 18 cannot fold out over the tip of screw 28.
- Holes 30, 32 may also be located towards an end 19, 21 of track portion 16, 18 such that stud
- -5- 46 can be subsequently positioned between track portions 16, 18 without interference by screw 28.
- another hole can be located near distal edge 17 of track portion 16, 18 such that a screw disposed through the hole for the purpose of attaching stud 46 does not interfere with strap member 24, 26.
- the width of track portion 16, 18 is greater than the width of strap member 24, 26 to accommodate the additional hole or holes.
- the additional hole or holes could be separated from strap member 24, 26 by a seam, weld, crimp or other barrier.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of section 12 in an unfolded state.
- Section 12 can be integrally formed from a single piece of material and folded along the dotted lines to form base portion 14, first track portion 16 and second track portion 18.
- sections 12 are formed of twenty-five- gauge or heavier sheet metal.
- plastics, synthetics as well as other materials could be used to form sections 12.
- strap means constitutes wires 38 disposed through channels 39 in track portions 16, 18.
- Channels 39 can be formed by a weld, crimp or other barrier.
- the radius of curvature of apparatus 10 can be fixed by collapsing channel 39 around wire 38 such as by crimping or by tightening screw 28.
- hole 32 in inside surface 34 of track portion 16, 18 should be slightly smaller than hole 30 in outside surface 36 of track portion 16, 18 so that screw 28 will pull inside surface 34 and outside surface 36 together.
- wires 38 in this embodiment allows a radius of curvature to be formed in multiple planes, namely the plane illustrated in FIG. 3 and a plane similar to that illustrated in an alternate embodiment in FIG. 8.
- FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate an alternate embodiment of track portions 16, 18. Rather than track portions 16, 18 being folded to create a channel as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate that track portions 16 and 18 can be formed using slots 40. Strap means such as strap member 24,
- -6- 26 or wire 38 is disposed through slots 40 such that sections 12 are pivotable by pivot means 20 to form a radius of curvature.
- strap means such as strap member 24, 26 is integrally formed with and extends from track portions 16, 18 of section 12. Strap member 24, 26 is received in channel 39 of an adjacent section 12. As shown in FIG. 7, channel 39 is created in track portions 16, 18 by folding at the dotted lines. The width of channel 39 is greater than the width of strap member 24, 26. More specifically, distal edge 17 of track portion 16, 18 is spaced apart from strap member 24, 26.
- This integral structure and spatial relationship permit apparatus 10 to be positioned in a radius of curvature in multiple planes, namely in the plane shown in FIG. 6 and the plane shown in FIG. 8.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a curved structure formed using the method and apparatus of the present invention.
- Apparatus 10 provides a first runner 42 and a second runner 44. First runner 42 and second runner 44 are oppositely placed as shown in FIG. 44. Runners 42, 44 are placed in the desired curved position and the radius of curvature of each runner can be fixed or locked as previously discussed herein. Track portions 16, 18 of first runner 42 are substantially aligned with track portions 16, 18 of second runner 44. Runners 42 and 44 can be attached to building structure, i.e., as shown in FIG. 9, first runner 42 is attached to floor structure and second runner 44 is attached to ceiling structure. Runners 42, 44 can be attached to building structure for example by driving nails through base portion 14 of sections 12. The present invention will also provide good results when used to construct a curved "floating" wall, i.e., a wall in which runner 44 is not attached to ceiling or other building structure.
- Studs 46 are attached between first runner 42 and second runner 44. Studs 46 may be attached, for example, by nails disposed through track portions 16, 18, through strap members 24, 26 and into studs 46. Studs 46 can be formed of wood or metal.
- wall covering or gypsum board 48 such as SHEETROCKTM is attached to studs 46 using, for example, self-tapping framing screws.
- Structures other than curved walls can be formed using the same method.
- a column structure (not shown) can be formed by positioning the first runner in a circle attached to the floor structure, a second runner in a circle attached to the ceiling structure, studs attached between runners 42, 44 and gypsum board 48 attached to studs 46. Curved archways and barrel ceilings can be similarly constructed.
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DE69834746T DE69834746T2 (en) | 1998-04-24 | 1998-04-24 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CURVED STRUCTURE |
EP98919857A EP1073805B1 (en) | 1998-04-24 | 1998-04-24 | Apparatus and methods of forming a curved structure |
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