WO2017115357A1 - Arched structure and method for constructing thereof - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to the field of structures. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for constructing an arched structure.
- Fig 1 depicts a first prior art construction.
- a first prior art construction technique being a modern technique is applied by connecting two or more horizontal beams by force of a cable 12 threaded through the horizontal beams.
- FIG 2 depicts a second prior art construction.
- the second prior art construction technique being an ancient technique is by placing arched pieces 22 one on top and on side of the other, for constructing an arched structure.
- This technique is disadvantaged in totally depending one brick on the other, and depending on the overall structure, making the building operation quite difficult, and requiring it to be stationary.
- the invention is directed to an arched structure (10A), including:
- arched pieces (28A) each including surfaces (70) being tilted one in relation to the other, the arched pieces (28A) for disposing the tilted surfaces (70) one adjacent to the other along a line (24);
- Fig 1 depicts a first prior art construction.
- Fig 2 depicts a second prior art construction.
- Fig 3 depicts the basic elements for constructing an arc structure according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Fig 4 depicts the arc structure formed by the elements of Fig 5 depicts the first step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
- Fig 6 depicts the second step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
- Fig 7 depicts the third step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
- Fig 8 depicts the second step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
- Fig 9 depicts another approach of forming the arc structure of Fig 4.
- Fig 10 depicts the result of the steps of Fig 9.
- Fig 11 depicts an arc structure according formed by arched pieces, according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Fig 3 depicts the basic elements for constructing an arc structure according to one embodiment of the invention.
- the arc structure 10A (enumerated in Fig 4) according to the invention includes a plurality of arched pieces 28A, each having tilted surfaces 70, and a channel 62 crossing from one tilted surface 70 to the other; and a cable 64 threaded in channels 62.
- Fig 4 depicts the arc structure formed by the elements of
- Arc structure 10A is formed upon attaching arched pieces 28A one to the other, by stretching cable 64 between.
- Arc structure 10A further includes supporting elements 18A and 18B, for supporting the end arched pieces 28A to the ground 20.
- Fig 5 depicts the first step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
- the builder draws arched pieces 28A one towards the other.
- Fig 6 depicts the second step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
- the builder stretches cable 64, for drawing adjacent tilted surfaces 70 of arched pieces 28A one towards the other.
- Fig 7 depicts the third step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
- the builder threads cable 64 into a third arched pieces 28A.
- Fig 8 depicts the fourth step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
- the builder stretches cable 64, for drawing adjacent tilted surfaces 70 of arched pieces 28A one towards the other.
- the builder adds and stretches until forming arc structure 10A of Fig 4.
- Fig 9 depicts another approach of forming the arc structure of Fig 4. According to the embodiment of Fig 9, already at the first step, all of the arced elements 28A are placed on the ground, and threaded by cable 64.
- the top of adjacent elements 28A may be connected by pivotal connections 60.
- cable 64 is pulled for drawing arched pieces 28A one towards the other for forming the arc structure.
- the pulling of cable 64 may be applied by rotating cable 64 about a horizontally movable pulley 34.
- the horizontal moving 46 may be applied by wheels 104 of a cart 102, supporting pulley 34.
- Lifting of the central arched pieces 28A, as depicted by arrow 44, may accompany the pulling of cable 64.
- Fig 10 depicts the result of the steps of Fig 9.
- the end arched piece 28A is placed for being supported by supporting element 18A, such that arc structure 10A is supported by supporting elements 18A and 18B, each at another side.
- Fig 11 depicts an arc structure according formed by arched pieces, according to one embodiment of the invention.
- a surfaced arched structure 10B such as a dome, may be formed by groups of two-dimensional arched pieces 28B, 28C, 28D, 28E and 28F, from top to bottom, each having a channel 62, and a cable 64 threaded in the channel.
- the supporting elements such as supporting element 18A. are rounded.
- numeral 34 denotes a pulley!
- numerals 44 and 46 denote arrows!
- numeral 60 denotes a hinge, being a pivotal connection between arched pieces!
- numeral 62 denotes a channel within the arched piece!
- numeral 64 denotes a cable, being much thinner than cable 12 of the prior art structure!
- ⁇ numeral 104 denotes a wheel of the cart.
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Abstract
An arched structure (10A), including: a plurality of arched pieces (28A), each including surfaces (70) being tilted one in relation to the other, the arched pieces (28A) for disposing the tilted surfaces (70) one adjacent to the other along a line (24); a cable (64, 14), for drawing, by pulling the cable (64), the adjacent tilted surfaces (70) of the adjacent arched pieces (28A), one towards the other; and supporting elements (18A, 18B) fixed to a ground (20), for supporting the arched pieces (28A) disposed at ends of the line (24), thereby the cable (64) connects the arched pieces (28A) one to the other prior to forming an arched structure (10A), for accompanying the forming of the arched structure (10A) by the pulling, and thereby the supporting elements (18A, 18B) provide physical strength for maintaining a shape of the arched structure (10A) after being formed.
Description
TITLE
ARCHED STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING THEREOF
TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention relates to the field of structures. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for constructing an arched structure.
BACKGROUND
Fig 1 depicts a first prior art construction.
A first prior art construction technique, being a modern technique is applied by connecting two or more horizontal beams by force of a cable 12 threaded through the horizontal beams.
This technique is disadvantaged in requiring tremendous forces applied on the cable. Fig 2 depicts a second prior art construction.
The second prior art construction technique, being an ancient technique is by placing arched pieces 22 one on top and on side of the other, for constructing an arched structure.
This technique is disadvantaged in totally depending one brick on the other, and depending on the overall structure,
making the building operation quite difficult, and requiring it to be stationary.
SUMMARY
In one aspect, the invention is directed to an arched structure (10A), including:
- a plurality of arched pieces (28A), each including surfaces (70) being tilted one in relation to the other, the arched pieces (28A) for disposing the tilted surfaces (70) one adjacent to the other along a line (24);
- a cable (64, 14), for drawing, by pulling the cable (64), the adjacent tilted surfaces (70) of the adjacent arched pieces (28A), one towards the other; and
- supporting elements (18A, 18B) fixed to a ground (20), for supporting the arched pieces (28A) disposed at ends of the line (24).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig 1 depicts a first prior art construction.
Fig 2 depicts a second prior art construction.
Fig 3 depicts the basic elements for constructing an arc structure according to one embodiment of the invention.
Fig 4 depicts the arc structure formed by the elements of
Fig 5 depicts the first step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
Fig 6 depicts the second step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment. Fig 7 depicts the third step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
Fig 8 depicts the second step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
Fig 9 depicts another approach of forming the arc structure of Fig 4.
Fig 10 depicts the result of the steps of Fig 9.
Fig 11 depicts an arc structure according formed by arched pieces, according to one embodiment of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Fig 3 depicts the basic elements for constructing an arc structure according to one embodiment of the invention.
The arc structure 10A (enumerated in Fig 4) according to the invention includes a plurality of arched pieces 28A, each having tilted surfaces 70, and a channel 62 crossing from one tilted surface 70 to the other; and a cable 64 threaded in channels 62.
Two or more separated loops may replace channel 62.
Fig 4 depicts the arc structure formed by the elements of
Fig 3.
Arc structure 10A is formed upon attaching arched pieces 28A one to the other, by stretching cable 64 between. Arc structure 10A further includes supporting elements 18A and 18B, for supporting the end arched pieces 28A to the ground 20.
Fig 5 depicts the first step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment. At the first step, the builder draws arched pieces 28A one towards the other.
Fig 6 depicts the second step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
At the second step, the builder stretches cable 64, for drawing adjacent tilted surfaces 70 of arched pieces 28A one towards the other.
Fig 7 depicts the third step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
At the third step, the builder threads cable 64 into a third arched pieces 28A.
Fig 8 depicts the fourth step of forming the arc structure of Fig 4, according to one embodiment.
At the fourth step, the builder stretches cable 64, for drawing adjacent tilted surfaces 70 of arched pieces 28A one
towards the other. The builder adds and stretches until forming arc structure 10A of Fig 4.
Fig 9 depicts another approach of forming the arc structure of Fig 4. According to the embodiment of Fig 9, already at the first step, all of the arced elements 28A are placed on the ground, and threaded by cable 64.
According to this embodiment, the top of adjacent elements 28A may be connected by pivotal connections 60. At the second step, cable 64 is pulled for drawing arched pieces 28A one towards the other for forming the arc structure.
According to one embodiment, the pulling of cable 64 may be applied by rotating cable 64 about a horizontally movable pulley 34. The horizontal moving 46 may be applied by wheels 104 of a cart 102, supporting pulley 34.
Lifting of the central arched pieces 28A, as depicted by arrow 44, may accompany the pulling of cable 64.
Fig 10 depicts the result of the steps of Fig 9.
Pulling the end arched pieces 28A one towards the other, such as by a cable 14, may further accompany the drawing of the arched pieces 28A one to the other, for forcing the line of the arched pieces 28A to be arched.
Pivotal connections 60 at the top, together with cable 14 at the bottom may eliminated cable 64 threaded through channels 62.
At the third step, the end arched piece 28A is placed for being supported by supporting element 18A, such that arc structure 10A is supported by supporting elements 18A and 18B, each at another side.
Fig 11 depicts an arc structure according formed by arched pieces, according to one embodiment of the invention. A surfaced arched structure 10B, such as a dome, may be formed by groups of two-dimensional arched pieces 28B, 28C, 28D, 28E and 28F, from top to bottom, each having a channel 62, and a cable 64 threaded in the channel.
According to this embodiment, the supporting elements, such as supporting element 18A. are rounded.
- Numerals 10A and 10B denote arced structures according to some embodiments of the invention!
- numerals 12 and 14 denote cables!
■ numerals 18A and 18B denote supporting elements!
- numeral 20 denotes the ground!
- numeral 24 denotes a line, along which the arched pieces are disposed!
- numerals 28A, 28B, 28C, 28D, 28E and 28F denote arched or other widening elements, for forming the arched structure!
- numeral 34 denotes a pulley!
- numerals 44 and 46 denote arrows!
- numeral 60 denotes a hinge, being a pivotal connection between arched pieces!
- numeral 62 denotes a channel within the arched piece! ■ numeral 64 denotes a cable, being much thinner than cable 12 of the prior art structure!
- numeral 70 denotes a tilted surface of the arched piece!
- numeral 100 denotes a motor!
- numeral 102 denotes a cart! and
■ numeral 104 denotes a wheel of the cart.
The reference numbers in the claims should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any form.
Claims
1. An arched structure (10A), comprising:
- a plurality of arched pieces (28A), each comprising surfaces (70) being tilted one in relation to the other, said arched pieces (28A) for disposing said tilted surfaces (70) one adjacent to the other along a line (24);
- a cable (64, 14), for drawing, by pulling said cable (64), said adjacent tilted surfaces (70) of said adjacent arched pieces (28A), one towards the other; and
- supporting elements (18A, 18B) fixed to a ground (20), for supporting the arched pieces (28A) disposed at ends of said line (24),
thereby said cable (64) connects said arched pieces (28A) one to the other prior to forming an arched structure (10A), for accompanying said forming of said arched structure (lOA) by said pulling, and
thereby said supporting elements (18A, 18B) provide physical strength for maintaining a shape of said arched structure (10A) after being formed.
2. An arched structure (10A) according to claim 1,
wherein each of said arched pieces (28A) comprises a channel (62) crossing between two of said tilted surfaces (70), from one to the other, and
wherein said cable (64) is threaded through said channels (62),
thereby said cable (64) disposes said tilted surfaces (70) one adjacent to the other along said line (24).
3. An arched structure (lOA) according to claim 1,
wherein each of said arched pieces (28A) comprises at least two loops (62), one at each side of the piece (28A), and wherein said cable (64) is threaded through said loops (62), thereby said cable (64) disposes said tilted surfaces (70) one adjacent to the other along said line (24).
4. An arched structure (lOA) according to claim 1, further comprising:
- a pivotal connection (60) between wide sides of each of said adjacent arched pieces (28A), for pivotally connecting therebetween,
thereby accompanying said connecting of said arched pieces (28A) one to the other prior to forming said arched structure (10A).
5. An arched structure (10A) according to claim 1, further comprising:
- a pivotal connection (60) between wide sides of each of said adjacent arched pieces (28A), for pivotally connecting therebetween,
thereby accompanying said connecting of said arched pieces (28A) one to the other prior to forming said arched structure (10A).
6. An arched structure (lOA) according to claim 1, wherein said cable (14) connects arched pieces (28A) disposed at said ends of said line (24) or near to said ends of said line (24), thereby applying force on said line (24) for shaping it to be arched.
7. An arched structure (lOA) according to claim 1, wherein each of said arched pieces (28A) is two-dimensional (28B), thereby said arched structure comprises a two-dimensional surface (10B).
8. A method for constructing an arched structure (lOA), the method comprising the steps of
- providing a plurality of arched pieces (28A), each comprising surfaces (70) being tilted one in relation to the other, and a channel (62) crossing between two of said tilted surfaces (70), from one to the other;
- threading a cable (64) through said channels (62), for disposing said arched pieces (28A) along a line (24);
- drawing, by pulling said cable (64), adjacent tilted surfaces (70) of adjacent arched pieces (28A), one towards the other; and
- upon forming an arched structure (10A) by said arched pieces (28A), supporting arched pieces (28A) disposed at ends of said line (24) by supporting elements (18A, 18B) fixed to a ground (20),
thereby said cable (64) connects said arched pieces (28A) one to the other prior to forming an arched structure (10A),
for accompanying said forming of said arched structure (lOA) by said pulling, and
thereby said supporting elements (18A, 18B) provide physical strength for maintaining a shape of said arched structure (lOA) after being formed.
9. A method according to claim 8, wherein said step of threading said cable (64) through said channels (62) for disposing said arched pieces (28A) along said line (24), and said step of drawing, by pulling said cable (64), adjacent tilted surfaces (70) of adjacent arched pieces (28A), one towards the other, comprise the steps of;
- threading at least two of said arched pieces (28A), for being adjacent one to the other;
- upon said threading, drawing, by pulling said cable (64), adjacent tilted surfaces (70) of said adjacent arched pieces (28A), one towards the other;
- upon said drawing, threading at least another one of said arched pieces (28A), for being adjacent one to the other;
- upon said threading, drawing again, by pulling again said cable (64), adjacent tilted surfaces (70) of said adjacent arched pieces (28A), one towards the other; and
- repeating said steps of threading and drawing.
10. A method according to claim 8, wherein said step of drawing, by pulling said cable (64), adjacent tilted surfaces (70) of adjacent arched pieces (28A), one towards the other,
comprises the step of rotating said cable (64) about a pulley (34).
11. A method according to claim 10, wherein said step of rotating said cable (64) about said pulley (34) comprises the step of horizontally (46) moving said pulley (34) for compensating over shortening of said cable (64) upon said drawing of said adjacent arched pieces (28A) one towards the other.
12. A method according to claim 8, wherein said step of drawing, by pulling said cable (64), adjacent tilted surfaces (70) of adjacent arched pieces (28A) one towards the other, further comprises the step of lifting at least one of said arched pieces (28A).
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