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US 11,821,207 B2Granted
Apparatus, systems and methods for improved vertical structural supports
AssigneePriefert Mfg. Co., Inc.
InventorsWilliam Dean Priefert, Rocky Christenberry, Tracy Metzger
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are various methods, systems, and devices relating to vertical structural supports, including acute Z-shaped piers and further including vertical structural features that provide additional structural support for various types of piers.
Claims18
A vertical support structure comprising:
- (a) an elongate central strut;
- (b) a first flange coupled to a first side of the elongate central strut, wherein a first angle between the first flange and the elongate central strut is acute;
- (c) a second flange coupled to a second side of the elongate central strut, wherein a second angle between the second flange and the elongate central strut is acute;
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- (d) a shear center disposed at a geographical center of mass of the vertical support structure,
- wherein a lateral load is applied to the vertical support structure in the same direction of as a principle neutral axis, wherein the principal neutral axis is aligned with the shear center and the principal neutral axis being aligned with the direction of the lateral load.
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A support structure comprising:
- (a) a central strut comprising at least one rib;
- (b) a first flange coupled at a first acute angle to a first side of the central strut;
- (c) a second flange coupled at a second acute angle to a second side of the central strut;
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- (d) a neutral axis disposed at a centerpoint of a mass of the support structure.
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A support structure comprising:
- (a) a central strut;
- (b) a first flange coupled at a first acute angle to a first side of the central strut;
- (c) a second flange coupled at a second acute angle to a second side of the central strut;
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- (d) a neutral axis disposed at a cross-sectional centerpoint of a mass of the support structure and oriented in an identical direction as an expected lateral load.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.