Simpson Manufacturing has patented a moment frame for sloped roof construction with a lateral bracing system designed to dissipate energy under lateral loads. The system includes yield links and buckling-restrained braced devices for effective stress dissipation. GlobalData’s report on Simpson Manufacturing gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Simpson Manufacturing, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Simpson Manufacturing's grant share as of May 2024 was 52%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Patent granted for moment frame for sloped roof construction
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11987972B2) discloses a sloped roof construction that includes a beam with flanges at a non-horizontal angle following the roof slope, a vertical column with a connecting face perpendicular to the beam's major axis, a shear tab, and a lateral bracing system with buckling-restrained braced devices. These devices consist of yield links designed to yield under tension and compression to dissipate stress from lateral loads. The system also includes spacers and buckling restraint plates to secure the yield links between the column and beam, enhancing the construction's stability and load-bearing capacity.
Furthermore, the patent details variations in the design, such as shear tabs with circular mounting holes and oblong holes, as well as specific configurations for the yield links in the buckling-restrained braced devices. The construction method involves mounting the yield links to the column and beam using bolted connections, ensuring a secure attachment. The inclusion of perpendicular plates, planar sections, and bolt holes in the yield links allows for precise and stable assembly. Overall, the patented sloped roof construction offers a robust and efficient solution for supporting roofs at non-horizontal angles, providing enhanced structural integrity and resistance to lateral forces.
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