Sekisui House. has filed a patent for a load-bearing panel and building frame structure that enhances initial stiffness and yield strength while reducing maximum strength after yielding. The panel includes a base frame and composite surface material made of wooden plywood and metal plate, attached with nails at varying spacing. GlobalData’s report on Sekisui House gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Sekisui House, Structure Building Framework was a key innovation area identified from patents. Sekisui House's grant share as of January 2024 was 9%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Enhanced load-bearing panel for building frame structure
The patent application (Publication Number: US20230407628A1) describes a load-bearing panel for building frame structures. The panel consists of a rectangular base frame made of horizontal and vertical base materials, with a composite surface material of wooden plywood and a metal plate attached to it using nails. The spacing between the nails in the center part of each side edge is smaller than at the end parts, ensuring secure attachment.
Furthermore, the patent application details building frame structures incorporating the load-bearing panel. These structures involve attaching the panel to horizontal and vertical members using fixing tools. The composite surface material, consisting of wooden plywood and a metal plate, is attached to the structural plane with nails, with specific spacing arrangements to ensure stability. The patent also specifies the length range for the center part with smaller nail spacing, as well as the arrangement of nails in a linear or zig-zag manner along the side edges. Overall, the patent aims to provide a secure and efficient load-bearing panel for building frame structures, enhancing construction processes and structural integrity.
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