Reinforced tension and compression reacting strut and method of making same
First Claim
1. A reinforced composite tension and compression reacting strut which is highly efficient in reacting both compressive and tension loads imposed on the strut as a result of connection to a load bearing structure, said strut comprising:
- a) an elongate body formed primarily of a reinforced plastic composite material;
b) an end fitting adapted for securement to an end of said elongate body and which may also be adapted for securement to a structure; and
c) a strap extending along opposite surface of said body and also extending about a portion of the fitting at an end of said body and holding said fittings to said body to thereby reinforce the fitting against compressive and tension loads.
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Abstract
A reinforced composite strut capable of reacting both compression and tension loads. The strut is preferably comprised of a fiber reinforced composite elongate body with fittings, such as metal fittings, secured to the ends thereof. The fittings may be secured by means of an adhesive and are reinforced by means of a filament band wound about the fittings and the elongate body. The strap wound upon the body allows for reacting tension loads and the body reacts to compression loads. A method of making the strut is also disclosed.
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22 Claims
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1. A reinforced composite tension and compression reacting strut which is highly efficient in reacting both compressive and tension loads imposed on the strut as a result of connection to a load bearing structure, said strut comprising:
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a) an elongate body formed primarily of a reinforced plastic composite material;
b) an end fitting adapted for securement to an end of said elongate body and which may also be adapted for securement to a structure; and
c) a strap extending along opposite surface of said body and also extending about a portion of the fitting at an end of said body and holding said fittings to said body to thereby reinforce the fitting against compressive and tension loads. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A reinforced composite tension and compression reacting strut which is highly efficient in reacting both compressive and tension loads imposed on the strut as a result of connection to a load bearing structure, said strut comprising:
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a) a hollow elongate body formed primarily of a reinforced plastic composite material for carrying compressive load;
b) an end fitting adapted for securement to an end of said elongate body and which may also be adapted for securement to a structure;
c) securement means for holding said fitting at an open end of said body; and
d) a filament reinforced strap extending along opposite surfaces of said body to carry tensional loading and also holding said fittings to said body. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of making a reinforced composite tension and compression reacting strut which is highly efficient in reacting both compressive and tension loads imposed on the strut, said method of making the strut comprising:
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a) forming an elongate hollow body primarily from a reinforced plastic composite material to carry compressive loads;
b) securing an end fitting adapted to an end of said elongate body; and
c) wrapping a strap along opposite surfaces of said body and also extending about a portion of the fitting at an end of said body and holding said fitting to said body to thereby reinforce the fitting in the end of the body. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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