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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2020
Filed:
May. 31, 2017
University of Notre Dame Du Lac, South Bend, IN (US);
Hntb Corporation, New York, NY (US);
Ashley P. Thrall, South Bend, IN (US);
Mirela D. Tumbeva, Notre Dame, IN (US);
Theodore P. Zoli, III, New York, NY (US);
University of Notre Dame du Lac, South Bend, IN (US);
HNTB Corporation, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
An adjustable structural connection—a connection which can be adjusted to alter the location and angle of member attachment—transforms the traditional notion of connections as a static means of connecting members at specific angles to a dynamic means of assembling a variety of structurally efficient forms. The adjustable connection connects a diagonal member to a vertical or horizontal member using either curved plate mounted to both of the structural members or a temporarily rotatable link. The adjustable connection can be used in a kit-of-parts type system, using multiple versions of the adjustable connection, which can join members at a wide variety of angles using a small number of unique components.