T-SHAPED CORNER BRACKET APPARATUS AND METHOD
A system includes an initial position identified to build one or more connected structures. The system also includes one or more corner brackets attached to a plurality of frame members at the initial position. The system also includes a plurality of mid-beams and center braces positioned in between each of the frame members and each of the corner brackets to enable decorative screen panels to be placed between each of the frame members and corner brackets. The decorative screen panels are positioned over the mid-beams and center beams and in between the corner brackets and frame members. The system also includes a plurality of corner posts each inserted into one of the corner brackets. The corner posts, combined with the corner brackets form a T-shaped frame around the decorative screen panels.
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a systems and methods of a T-shaped bracket within a connected structure.
BACKGROUNDTypical structures that are in indoor or outdoor venues can usually be very non-sturdy structures that often have to be replaced frequently. The non-sturdy structures can often be simple folding umbrellas above tables. Other structures can also include a non-sturdy tent that can be used to cover an indoor or outdoor gathering.
An issue with a covering structure such as a folding umbrella is that the structural support for the structures can often just be in one point of the structure, such as for a folding umbrella. The support for the structure is not in other areas of the structure. The folding umbrella can also require frequent replacement with other such umbrellas as well.
A further issue for other covering structures is that the structural support at the critical points of the structure is not very sturdy, such as for a tent-like structure. For instance, for a tent-like structure, the support for may be very unreliable at each of the critical points of the structure. The tent-like structure can be very easily disturbed with one or more minor unforeseen events affecting the critical points of the tent-like structure.
Accordingly, there is a need for a more sturdy structure that can be used as a covering structure for outdoor and indoor spaces and venues. Moreover, there is a need for a structure that can last longer without having to be frequently replaced. In addition there is a need for a structure that has solid structural support at each corner or critical point of the structure.
SUMMARYEmbodiments in accordance with the present invention provide system, wherein an initial position is identified to build one or more connected structures. The system also includes one or more corner brackets attached to a plurality of frame members at the initial position. The system also includes a plurality of mid-beams positioned in between each of the frame members and each of the corner brackets to enable decorative screen panels to be placed between each of the frame members and corner brackets. The decorative screen panels are positioned over the mid-beams and in between the corner brackets and frame members. The system also includes a plurality of corner posts each inserted into one of the corner brackets. The corner brackets, frame members, and decorative screen panels are positioned at an angle. The corner posts, combined with the corner brackets form a T-shaped frame around the decorative screen panels.
The system also includes a series of bottom plates used to provide structural support for the plurality of corner posts.
One or more locking mechanisms are positioned in the plurality of corner posts.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a system includes a corner bracket positioned at an initial position with a plurality of holes. The system also includes a plurality of frame members configured to be placed within the corner bracket. At least one of the plurality of frame members will be placed at one end of the corner bracket. At least another one of the plurality of frame members will be placed at another end of the corner bracket. The plurality of frame members combined with the corner bracket form a T-shaped bracket. The system also includes a corner post positioned underneath the corner bracket to provide support for the corner bracket and plurality of frame members.
The system also includes one or more additional corner brackets positioned in parallel to the first corner bracket.
The system also includes a plurality of mid-beams being placed within at least one of the frame members.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, a method includes identifying an initial position to build one or more connected structures. The method also includes attaching one or more corner brackets to a plurality of frame members at the initial position. The corner brackets are positioned in a plurality of positions. The method also includes positioning a plurality of mid-beams in between each of the frame members and each of the corner brackets to enable decorative screen panels to be placed between each of the frame members and corner brackets. The method also includes positioning the decorative screen panels over the mid-beams and in between the corner brackets and frame members. The method also includes inserting a plurality of corner posts into each of the corner brackets. The corner brackets, frame members, and decorative screen panels are positioned at an angle. The corner posts combined with the corner brackets form a T-shaped frame around the decorative screen panels.
The method also includes placing openings within each of the corner brackets to secure the T-shaped bracket.
The method also includes placing welded brackets within the frame members to enable the frame members to be secured within the one or more corner brackets.
These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
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DETAILED DESCRIPTIONThe T-bracket structure can be a more sturdy structure that includes a T-shape support pillar at each corner of the T-bracket structure. Corner brackets can be placed at an initial position that a user can identify in one or more outdoor or indoor venues. After the initial position to construct the T-bracket structure has been identified, one or more of the corner bracket can be configured. Each of the configured corner brackets can have corresponding frame members positioned within each end of the corner brackets. Mid-beams and center-beams can be positioned within openings/rivets that are within the frame members. The mid-beams and center beams will be configured to enable one or more decorative screen panels to be positioned over the mid-beams and center-beams.
The decorative screen panels can provide a protective shading for items underneath the decorative screen panels and within the T-bracket structure. The remaining corner brackets and frame members can be configured after the decorative screen panels have been secured.
The corner posts can be secured within the respective corner brackets. Further, the portion of the T-bracket structure that the corner post needs to be inserted into will be tilted by the user at an angle to enable the corner post to be inserted into the respective corner bracket. Locking mechanisms can be positioned within the corner brackets to ensure that the corner posts are secure within their respective corner brackets.
The respective corner post, corner bracket, and frame members form a T-shape structure. Each corner of the T-bracket structure thereby has a T-shape structure that will provide very reliable structural support at each corner of the T-bracket structure. The support of the T-bracket structure is evenly distributed at each corner of the T-bracket structure with the corresponding corner post, corner bracket, and frame members.
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In summary, the T-bracket structure is formed by identifying an initial position to build the structure. The initial position can be in an indoor or outdoor venue which the user desires. The corner brackets of the T-bracket structure are first positioned. Frame members are then inserted into each end of the respective corner brackets. Before all four corner brackets are positioned with their corresponding frame members, the mid-beams and center-beams are configured using the openings within the frame members. The remaining corner brackets will be configured after the mid-beams and center-beams have been secured.
The decorative screen panels can be placed over the mid-beams and center beams. The decorative screen panels can provide protective shading for the T-bracket structure. Any person or items positioned underneath the decorative screen panels will receive protective shading. The decorative screen panels can be positioned horizontally and vertically within the T-bracket structure.
The corner posts to the T-bracket structure can be assembled at the end. The side of the T-bracket structure in which the corner posts are being assembled can be titled at an angle. The frame member and/or corner bracket on that side can be titled at an angle to enable the corner post to be inserted into the respective corner bracket. Locking mechanisms can be placed within the holes of the corner bracket to ensure that the corner post is secure within the corner bracket. Moreover, each of the corner posts can be inserted by tilting the portion of the T-bracket structure in which the corner post is to be placed. After the corner post is inserted into the corner bracket, the locking mechanisms can be placed within the corner bracket to secure the corner post. After each of the corner posts have been secured within their respective corner bracket, the T-bracket structure has been fully assembled.
The fully assembled T-bracket structure provides structural support at all four corners. The corner post combined with the corner bracket and frame members provide a t-shaped structure at each corner of the T-bracket structure. Accordingly, there is structural support by the t-shaped frame at each corner of the T-shaped bracket structure. The T-bracket structure will have no visible holes or structural defects that will affect the T-bracket structure during its use. The T-bracket structure can be safely used as an entertainment space for outdoor or indoor venues. The t-shape structural support at all four corners of the T-bracket structure will ensure that the T-bracket structure will remain sturdy and upright throughout its entire use.
The present invention, in various embodiments, configurations, and aspects, includes components, methods, processes, systems and/or apparatus substantially as depicted and described herein, including various embodiments, sub-combinations, and subsets thereof. Those of skill in the art will understand how to make and use the present invention after understanding the present disclosure.
The present invention, in various embodiments, configurations, and aspects, includes providing devices and processes in the absence of items not depicted and/or described herein or in various embodiments, configurations, or aspects hereof, including in the absence of such items as may have been used in previous devices or processes, e.g., for improving performance, achieving ease and/or reducing cost of implementation.
While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. It is understood that various embodiments described herein may be utilized in combination with any other embodiment described, without departing from the scope contained herein. Further, the foregoing description is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise form disclosed.
Modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings or may be acquired from practice of the disclosure. Certain exemplary embodiments may be identified by use of an open-ended list that includes wording to indicate that the list items are representative of the embodiments.
Claims
1. A system comprising:
- an initial position identified to build one or more connected structures;
- one or more corner brackets are attached to a plurality of frame members at the initial position, wherein the corner brackets are positioned in a plurality of positions over the initial position;
- a plurality of mid-beams positioned in between each of the frame members and each of the corner brackets to enable decorative screen panels to be placed between each of the frame members and corner brackets; and
- the decorative screen panels positioned over the mid-beams and in between the corner brackets and frame members; and
- a plurality of corner posts each inserted into one of the corner brackets, wherein the corner brackets, frame members, and decorative screen panels are positioned at an angle, and wherein the corner posts, combined with the corner brackets form a T-shaped frame around the decorative screen panels.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein a series of bottom plates are used to provide structural support for the plurality of corner posts.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein one or more locking mechanisms are positioned in the plurality of corner posts.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of frame members provide support for the plurality of corner posts.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of corner posts provide support for the T-shaped corner brackets.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of frame members include welded brackets to secure the frame members to the one or more corner brackets.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more corner brackets include a plurality of holes.
8. A system comprising:
- a corner bracket positioned at an initial position with a plurality of holes;
- a plurality of frame members configured to be placed within the corner bracket, wherein at least one of the plurality of frame members will be placed at one end of the corner bracket, and wherein at least another one of the plurality of frame members will be placed at an other end of the corner bracket, wherein the plurality of frame members combined with the corner bracket form a T-shaped bracket; and
- a corner post positioned underneath the corner bracket to provide support for the corner bracket and plurality of frame members.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein one or more additional corner brackets are positioned in parallel to the first corner bracket.
10. The system of claim 8, wherein a plurality of mid-beams are placed within at least one of the frame members.
11. The system of claim 8, further comprising:
- one or more center braces positioned within at least one of the frame members.
12. The system of claim 8, wherein an additional corner post provides structural support for an additional corner bracket.
13. The system of claim 8, wherein the corner post is included in the T-shaped bracket of the plurality of frame members and corner bracket.
14. The system of claim 8, wherein the corner bracket includes one or more apertures for locking mechanisms to secure the one or more frame members and corner post within the corner bracket.
15. A method comprising:
- identifying an initial position to build one or more connected structures;
- attaching one or more corner brackets to a plurality of frame members at the initial position, wherein the corner brackets are positioned in a plurality of positions;
- positioning a plurality of mid-beams in between each of the frame members and each of the corner brackets to enable decorative screen panels to be placed between each of the frame members and corner brackets; and
- positioning the decorative screen panels over the mid-beams and between the corner brackets and frame members; and
- inserting a plurality of corner posts into each of the corner brackets, wherein the corner brackets, frame members, and decorative screen panels are positioned at an angle, and wherein the corner posts, combined with the corner brackets form a T-shaped frame around the decorative screen panels.
16. The method of claim 15, further comprising:
- placing openings within each of the corner brackets to secure the T-shaped bracket.
17. The method of claim 15, further comprising:
- placing welded brackets within the frame members to enable the frame members to be secured within the one or more corner brackets.
18. The method of claim 15, further comprising:
- placing at least one center beam to connect at least one of the frame members to another frame member.
19. The method of claim 15, wherein each of the corner brackets are configured with horizontal and vertical members.
20. The method of claim 15, wherein each of the corner brackets provide structural support for the decorative screen panels.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 3, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 4, 2024
Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider (Linwood, NJ), Paige Barbara Moore (Absecon, NJ), Patrick Joseph Bertke (Mays Landing, NJ)
Application Number: 17/958,672