Resilient bearing
First Claim
1. A resilient bearing, positioned between a first structure and a second structure, including:
- a. an elongate central support having a first end and a second end, the second end being adjacent to, but able to move relative to, the second structure;
b. a central connection point for connecting the resilient bearing to the first structure connected to the first end of the elongate central support;
c. a plurality of limbs extending outwardly from the central connection point, wherein each limb includes a distal end, distal from the central connection point; and
d. a plurality of distal connection points, located generally at each distal end of each limb, for connecting the resilient bearing to the second structure,wherein the resilient bearing is formed from a single piece of elastic material adapted to dampen forces imposed on a building due to seismic activity.
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Abstract
A resilient bearing to be positioned between a first structure and a second structure including a central connection point for connecting the resilient bearing to the first structure and a plurality of limbs extending outwardly from the central connection point to distal connection points.
The resilient bearing may be formed from a single piece of elastic material adapted to dampen forces due to environmental events. A functional property of the elastic material may vary along at least some of the plurality of limbs. The angle between each of at least some of the plurality of limbs and the second structure may be between 20 and 70 degrees.
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22 Claims
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1. A resilient bearing, positioned between a first structure and a second structure, including:
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a. an elongate central support having a first end and a second end, the second end being adjacent to, but able to move relative to, the second structure; b. a central connection point for connecting the resilient bearing to the first structure connected to the first end of the elongate central support; c. a plurality of limbs extending outwardly from the central connection point, wherein each limb includes a distal end, distal from the central connection point; and d. a plurality of distal connection points, located generally at each distal end of each limb, for connecting the resilient bearing to the second structure, wherein the resilient bearing is formed from a single piece of elastic material adapted to dampen forces imposed on a building due to seismic activity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A resilient bearing, positioned between a first structure and a second structure, including:
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a. an elongate central support having a first end and a second end, the second end being adjacent to, but able to move relative to, the second structure; b. a central connection point for connecting the resilient bearing to the first structure connected to the first end of the elongate central support; c. a plurality of limbs extending outwardly from the central connection point, wherein each limb includes a distal end, distal from the central connection point; and d. a plurality of distal connection points, located generally at each distal end of each limb, for connecting the resilient bearing to the second structure, wherein the limbs are adapted to support the weight of a building and dampen seismic forces imposed on the building and wherein the angle between each of at least some of the plurality of limbs and the second structure is between 20 and 70 degrees. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A resilient bearing, positioned between a first structure and a second structure, including:
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a. an elongate central support having a first end and a second end, the second end being adjacent to, but able to move relative to, the second structure; b. a central connection point for connecting the resilient bearing to the first structure connected to the first end of the elongate central support; c. a plurality of limbs extending outwardly from the central connection point, wherein each limb includes a distal end, distal from the central connection point; and d. a plurality of distal connection points, located generally at each distal end of each limb, for connecting the resilient bearing to the second structure, wherein the resilient bearing is formed from an elastic material adapted to dampen forces due to seismic forces imposed on a building supported by the resilient bearing and wherein a functional property of the elastic material varies along each of at least some of the plurality of limbs. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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