Abstract: A laminated composite interior component, including: a first member that has a predetermined mating surface; and a second member made of an elastically deformable resin material, the second member having a plate-like portion that is substantially parallel to the mating surface and that has multiple protrusions which are formed integrally with plate-like portion and which protrude toward the mating surface such that a space is formed between the mating surface and the plate-like portion, the second member being arranged so as to be laminated on the first member with the protrusions in contact with the mating surface, cushioning characteristics being imparted to the laminated composite interior component when distal ends of the protrusions are pressed against the mating surface and elastically deformed, the laminated composite interior component being configured such that the multiple protrusions have the same shape, the plate-like portion is dotted with the multiple protrusions, bending stiffness of each of th

Abstract: An areal metal element is described having a surface which extends from a first outside edge to a second outside edge lying opposite the first out-side edge. The region of the metal element adjoining the first outside edge forms a first edge region and the region of the metal element adjoining the second outside edge forms a second side region. Both side regions are connected to one another by a central region lying therebetween, with at least one completely bordered aperture being formed at least in one of the side regions, with its border being formed in one part by this side region and in another part by the central region. The central region includes at least two sections which each consist of two outwardly disposed part sections and a central part section lying therebetween. The outwardly disposed part sections are folded over with respect to the central section to produce the aperture.

Abstract: A sheet of material formed for bending along a bend line including a sheet of material (30) includes a plurality of dividing slits (37) and a plurality of strap slits (39) formed therethrough. The dividing slits extending substantially along a desired bend line (35) and divide the sheet of material into first and second planar regions (32, 33). The strap slits intersect the desired bend line and adjacent pairs of strap slits form a bending strap therebetween. The bending strap has a longitudinal strap axis intersecting the desired bend line. The sheet of material may be formed of composite materials. A method of forming and using the sheet of material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A metal slatted grid comprises independent and identical elongate rectangular slats out of each of which is cut a series of tongues that are bent on the same side as one face of the slat. The free ends of the tongues are conformed so that they can be fixed to an adjacent slat. The tongues terminate in lugs for fixing them permanently into corresponding holes in an adjacent slat.

Abstract: A space truss composite panel is excellent in structural mechanics and capable of being efficiently and economically produced. The space truss composite panel has a construction in which a sheet 1 provided with a series of slits 2 is formed into a space framework 3 through a press working. The space framework 3 is provided with a series of polygonal unit lattices in one of its opposite sides and a series of polygonal pyramids in the other of the opposite sides, wherein each of the polygonal unit lattices has an intersection of its adjacent sides 3a, 3a connected with a ridgeline portion 3b of each of the polygonal pyramids, and the space framework 3 has at least one of its opposite sides connected with a board-like member 4.

Abstract: A paneling system includes a first upper or outer plate having a plurality of outwardly extending tabs unitarily and integrally formed therewith and a second, lower plate spaced apart from the upper plate to present a void therebetween. The tabs span the void and join with the second plate to fixedly secure the plates together to form the panel construction. The free ends of the tabs may be welded within slots formed in the second plate to secure the plates together. Alternatively, the tabs may be L-shaped to present a flange in parallel relation to the plates. The flanges are welded to the second plate to secure the plates together. The tabs may present anchor holes in the first plate for securing a load in place. The first plate may include a raised portion at the periphery of the anchor holes to help prevent skidding.

Abstract: An improved light weight wall structure for buildings is disclosed. It contains: (a) a skeletal frame having a plurality of posts for quick assembly; (b) a plurality of gusset sub-panels and base board sub-panels disposed in overlapping and alternate relationship fastened to the skeletal frame; (c) connection means provided in each junction between adjacent sub-panels for securely adjoining the sub-panels together; (d) a slurry retention device disposed on at least one major surface of a selected number of sub-panels; (e) a wall facing layer applied to the sub-panels in the form of a setable slurry, so as to increase the strength of the wall structure; and (f) a protection plate mounted on a portion of the wall structure that is most likely to be damaged.

Abstract: A built-up post for use in a building is disclosed. It includes: (a) an upper post resembling a long column, the upper post having a first end to be fixedly connected to a steel girder or a ceiling of a building, and a second end having a longitudinal hole, the longitudinal hole having an inner wall with an internal thread; (b) a lower post resembling a long column, one end to be fixedly connected to a steel girder or a floor of a building, the other end having a longitudinal hole, the inner wall of the longitudinal hole having an internal thread; and (c) an intermediate post resembling a long column, each end thereof having a long thread for screwing into the longitudinal holes of the upper and lower posts. The upper post, intermediate post and lower post are joined in alignment with each other, with the long threads of the intermediate post being screwed into the longitudinal holes of the upper and lower posts, respectively.

Abstract: A suspension ceiling or wall system is disclosed providing a plurality of spaced, rectangular pans or projections positioned in spaced relationship in a pattern to provide a ceiling or wall surface with the appearance of a plurality of such pans suspended in space. The pans are formed from sheet metal into elongated members having a plurality of pans supported by integral, longitudinally extending rails. The rails are provided with a dark color contrasting with a relatively light color on the exposed portion of the pans so as to obscure the presence of the connecting rails.

Abstract: The insulated outer coating of walls of building structures includes a cured foamed insulation material applied in a flowable state and an outer plaster means. Metal plates forming the moulding form for the injected foamed insulation material are connected by means of threaded bolts with the wall of the building structure, whereby a space is defined between the outer surface of said wall and the inner surface of each metal plate. A flowable insulation material containing urea-formaldehyde is injected into this space and cured therein. Each metal plate comprises protrusions and perforations. The perforations extend through the protrusions as well as through the metal plate. The plaster material applied on the outer face of the metal plates penetrates in its flowable state the penetrations and when cured in anchored by means of the protrusions and the penetrations.

Abstract: Thin sheet suitable for use as a mold and as a reinforcement in a compound structure with a poured component such as concrete or plastic has a set of punched-out adhesion projections or tongues for providing improved adhesion between said thin sheet and said poured component. Said sheet can serve as mold for said poured component and as reinforcement for said compound structure. Compound structures comprising such thin sheet with projecting tongues are disclosed.

Abstract: A core having a repetitive pattern for ribbing comprising triangles and hexagons where each side of any given hexagon is extended pinwheel fashion toward the appropriate side extensions of each of the six adjoining hexagons, all of the hexagons having sides extending to form pinwheels having the same sense, i.e., clockwise or counterclockwise. The triangles are defined by the extensions and are located between the hexagons. Panels using this core are stiff about all axes and do not have an angle of inherent weakness. The core may be stamped, rolled or vacuum-formed out of many materials including paper, cardboard, sheets of various metals and reinforced or thermosetting plastic.

Abstract: A series of upright, longitudinally extending baffles are supported in parallel array, with the transverse or secondary baffles being formed by twisting out of the webs of the primary baffles an area initially separated by slots which leave a stem connecting the secondary baffle with the web at two opposed positions, normally the top and bottom. When the secondary baffle is twisted, each of the webs is twisted, as to 90.degree., to support the secondary baffle transversely to the primary baffles. Normally, the secondary baffles extend the same distance to each side of the corresponding primary baffle. The secondary baffles of one primary baffle are normally interspaced with the secondary baffles of the adjacent primary baffles.

Abstract: A thermal protection device which prevents the formation of neutral gas thermosiphons within the annular space formed between a reactor vessel wall and the shell of a top closure structure from which the vessel wall is suspended essentially consists of one or a number of packing rings fitted and compressed within the annular space, each ring being made up of a series of elements placed in adjacent relation at the periphery of the closure structure.