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Equilateral derrick structure
Assignee: Research Cottrell Inc
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Filing: 1977-06-08
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1997-06-08
Abstract
Abstract An equilateral derrick structure such as for use in erecting chimneys and the like, wherein a plurality of horizontal members, upright diagonal brace members, and vertical column members are interconnected by a plurality of connectors to provide a desired three-dimensional framework derrick. The horizontal members may define a first kind of structural element, the brace members may define a second kind of structural element differing from the first kind, and the column members may define a third kind of structural element differing from each of the first and second kinds. The connectors may be formed as unitary members having a center portion defining a right circularly cylindrical hole for receiving corresponding right circularly cylindrical column members. The connectors may further define outwardly projecting flanges for connection of the horizontal members and diagonal brace members thereto. The connectors may have a circular inner configuration and a hexagonal outer configuration coaxial to the axis of the column mounting hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis H. Sapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:18
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G1/00; E04G1/02; E04G1/04; E04G1/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/34; Y10T403/341; Y10T403/342; Y10T403/347
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A derrick structure comprising: horizontal angle members; diagonal brace rod members; vertical column right cylindrically tubular members; and a plurality of connectors readily removably interconnecting said horizontal, brace, and column members at a plurality of connections to form a rigid, readily assembleable and disassembleable framework derrick defined by a plurality of interconnected equilateral horizontal sections, said connectors having a configuration suitable to have each of at least one said horizontal, brace, and column members secured thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A derrick structure comprising: horizontal angle members; diagonal brace rod members; vertical column right cylindrically tubular members; and a plurality of connectors readily removably interconnecting said horizontal, brace, and column members at a plurality of connections to form a rigid, readily assembleable and disassembleable framework derrick defined by a plurality of interconnected equilateral horizontal sections, said connectors having a configuration suitable to have each of at least one said horizontal, brace, and column members secured thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The derrick structure of claim 1 wherein said center portion socket defines a through hole for receiving the ends of oppositely extending corresponding said column members therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The derrick structure of claim 1 wherein said connectors define an external hexagonal configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The derrick structure of claim 1 wherein said connectors define an external hexagonal configuration coaxially of said socket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The derrick structure of claim 1 wherein said flanges are integrally joined to the center portion and defining rounded fillets at the juncture therewith, said fillets having a large radius of approximately 3/4 inch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
102 words
A derrick structure comprising: horizontal angle members; diagonal brace rod members; vertical column right circularly cylindrical tubular members; and a plurality of connectors readily removably interconnecting said horizontal, brace, and column members at a plurality of connections to form a rigid, readily assembleable and disassembleable framework derrick defined by a plurality of interconnected equilateral horizontal sections, each of said connectors comprising a unitary member having a center portion defining a right circularly cylindrical socket for receiving an end of a corresponding column member therein and flanges radiating from said center portions and connected to end portions of the angle and brace members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
102 words
A derrick structure comprising: horizontal angle members; diagonal brace rod members; vertical column right circularly cylindrical tubular members; and a plurality of connectors readily removably interconnecting said horizontal, brace, and column members at a plurality of connections to form a rigid, readily assembleable and disassembleable framework derrick defined by a plurality of interconnected equilateral horizontal sections, each of said connectors comprising a unitary member having a center portion defining a right circularly cylindrical socket for receiving an end of a corresponding column member therein and flanges radiating from said center portions and connected to end portions of the angle and brace members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The derrick structure of claim 6 wherein said connectors define an external hexagonal configuration coaxially of said socket, said flanges projecting one each from the apices of the hexagonal outer surface of the connectors to define a plurality of connecting flanges spaced angularly 60° about the axis of said socket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The derrick structure of claim 6 wherein said flanges have a 1 inch hole for receiving bolts connecting the horizontal members to said connector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The derrick structure of claim 6 wherein said brace members are provided with a clevis for straddling said flanges, pin means being provided for connecting the clevis adjustably to the flange to permit the brace member to extend therefrom at a preselected angle in the framework derrick.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The derrick structure of claim 6 wherein said flanges are integrally joined to the center portion and define rounded fillets at the juncture therewith.
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