U.S. patent application number 14/641259 was filed with the patent office on 2016-09-08 for geodesic dome using pre-casted panels of magnesium-phosphate ceramic cement connected with a plurality of hubs..
This patent application is currently assigned to GEOSHIP. The applicant listed for this patent is Morgan Lance Bierschenk, Lawrence Dobson. Invention is credited to Morgan Lance Bierschenk, Lawrence Dobson.
Application Number | 20160258152 14/641259 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 56849725 |
Filed Date | 2016-09-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160258152 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bierschenk; Morgan Lance ;
et al. |
September 8, 2016 |
Geodesic Dome using pre-casted panels of Magnesium-Phosphate
ceramic cement connected with a plurality of hubs.
Abstract
A Geodesic Dome made of triangular panels pre-casted with
Magnesium Phosphate ceramic cement is described. Said triangular
panels consist of multiple layers of Magnesium Phosphate ceramic
cement poured into a mold with successive layers at various levels
of porosity, reinforced with basalt and hemp fibers. A plurality of
hubs joins a plurality of triangular panels at specific dihedral
angles to enclose space. The hubs are bolted into a threaded sleeve
that is embedded into the corner of each triangular panel, thus
creating a Geodesic Dome.
Inventors: |
Bierschenk; Morgan Lance;
(Langley, WA) ; Dobson; Lawrence; (Clinton,
WA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Bierschenk; Morgan Lance
Dobson; Lawrence |
Langley
Clinton |
WA
WA |
US
US |
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Assignee: |
GEOSHIP
Langley
WA
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Family ID: |
56849725 |
Appl. No.: |
14/641259 |
Filed: |
March 6, 2015 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04B 2001/3294 20130101;
Y02W 30/97 20150501; C04B 2111/27 20130101; C04B 2111/00413
20130101; E04B 1/3211 20130101; Y02W 30/91 20150501; C04B 28/34
20130101; E04B 2001/3282 20130101; C04B 28/34 20130101; C04B 14/304
20130101; C04B 14/4668 20130101; C04B 18/248 20130101; C04B 38/007
20130101 |
International
Class: |
E04B 1/32 20060101
E04B001/32 |
Claims
1. (canceled)
2. A geodesic dome comprising: a plurality of panels; wherein said
plurality of panels are comprising magnesium phosphate ceramic
cement; and each of said plurality of panels is connected to at
least one other of said plurality of panels.
3. The geodesic dome of claim 2; wherein said plurality of panels
are connected using a plurality of hubs; wherein said plurality of
hubs are polygonal in shape; and said plurality of hubs comprising
a plurality of holes for receiving bolts; and each of said
plurality of hubs having an open void; wherein said open void is
sealed with a cover.
4. The geodesic dome of claim 3; wherein said cover is shaped as a
domed polygon with apex; wherein said apex is attached to a
threaded rod; and said threaded rod opposite end attached to a
mounting brace in said hub; and said cover tightens against at
least one of said plurality of panels creating a waterproof
seal.
5. The geodesic dome of claim 3; wherein each of said plurality of
panels comprise three corners; wherein each of said three corners
feature a ridge; wherein said cover tightens against a ridge on at
least one of said plurality of panels for an improved seal.
6. The geodesic dome of claim 3; wherein said cover can be opened
for ventilation.
7. The geodesic dome of claim 2; wherein said plurality of panels
are comprised of magnesium phosphate ceramic cement and an
aggregate material; wherein said aggregate material is selected
from the group consisting of: quartz sand, silica sand, basalt
fibers, hemp fibers; and an aqueous foam.
8. The geodesic dome of claim 7; wherein said plurality of panels
are comprising multiple layers of magnesium phosphate ceramic
concrete at varying levels of density for strength and
insulation.
9. The geodesic dome of claim 2; wherein each one of said plurality
of panels comprising at least three corners; wherein each of said
corners comprising corner hardware; wherein said corner hardware
connects an integral matrix of rebar and mesh; and said corner
hardware connects to a hub.
10. The geodesic dome of claim 9; wherein said rebar and said mesh
comprises materials selected from the group consisting of: basalt
fibers, hemp fibers.
11. The geodesic dome of claim 2; wherein at least one of said
plurality of panels comprising an opening for a window or
skylight.
12. The geodesic dome of claim 2; wherein at least one of said
plurality of panels comprising decorative textures, aggregates, and
colorings for enhanced aesthetic appeal.
13. The geodesic dome of claim 2; wherein at least one of said
plurality of panels comprising conduit for electrical wires.
14. The geodesic dome of claim 2; wherein at least one of said
plurality of panels comprising electrical outlets and light
switches.
15. The geodesic dome of claim 2; wherein each of said plurality of
panels is bounded by a first edge face, a second edge face, and a
third edge face; wherein said first edge face, said second edge
face, and said third edge face being sloped to form the dihedral
angles of a geodesic dome; and said first edge face, said second
edge face, and said third edge face being fitted with a gasket for
a waterproof seal; and each of said plurality of panels having
three corners; a first hub receiver, a second hub receiver, a third
hub receiver; wherein said first hub receiver, said second hub
receiver, and said third hub receiver having flat face for
receiving polygonal hub; and said first hub receiver, said second
hub receiver, and said third hub receiver containing embedded
corner hardware.
16. The geodesic dome of claim 15; wherein said corner hardware is
comprising a threaded sleeve.
17. The geodesic dome of claim 15; wherein said first hub receiver,
said second hub receiver, and said third hub receiver having
concave curve for receiving circular hub.
18. The geodesic dome of claim 2; wherein at least one of said
plurality of triangular panels are modified to fit a door
frame.
19. The geodesic dome of claim 2; wherein at least one of said
plurality of triangular panels comprise photovoltaic cells to
generate electricity.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to the manufacture of a Geodesic Dome
to serve as shelter. The present invention utilizes triangular
panels pre-casted of Magnesium Phosphate ceramic cement reinforced
with Basalt Fibers and connected by a plurality of hubs. The result
is a pleasant environment for human occupation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The Geodesic Dome is well recognized as the optimal method
of enclosing the maximum space with the minimum amount of
materials. The fundamental geometry of this structure creates many
challenges when traditional construction methods are applied.
Traditional construction using lumber, plywood, and shingles is
complex, creates excessive waste, is difficult to maintain, and
difficult to make waterproof. The introduction of Magnesium
Phosphate ceramic cement enables pre-casting of extremely strong
and waterproof triangular panels, which are capable of withstanding
centuries of deterioration. Most of the pitfalls of traditional
Geodesic Dome construction have been overcome with the present
invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] A method is described for constructing a Geodesic Dome using
precast triangular panels made from Magnesium Phosphate ceramic
cement reinforced with Basalt Fibers. Multiple layers of Magnesium
Phosphate ceramic cement at various densities are poured into a
mold forming the triangular panel.
[0004] A plurality of hubs join a plurality of triangular panels at
specific dihedral angles to create the Geodesic Dome. Each hub has
five or six holes for a bolt to be tightened into a threaded sleeve
which is embedded into the corners of each triangular panel.
Connecting the triangular panels together with hubs using bolts
makes for a static connection. The hub is fitted with a cover to
seal the open void. The cover is shaped as a domed pentagon or
domed hexagon, with an apex hole for a threaded rod. The threaded
rod is used to tighten the cover, creating a waterproof seal.
Gaskets are utilized between the seams of the triangular panels to
create a water-proof seal. The end result is a fully enclosed and
water-proof Geodesic Dome.
[0005] An alternative version of the triangular panels is offered
as skylights. The covers may be opened for ventilation. Decorative
textures, aggregates, and colorings can be added to the exterior or
interior surface of the triangular panel. An additional thin coat
of specially formulated ceramic cement can be added to shield the
environment from undesirable frequencies.
[0006] The net result is a Geodesic Dome that is visually
appealing, easy to assemble, easy to disassemble for transport,
strong, and long-lasting. The resulting Geodesic Dome is capable of
withstanding severe weather conditions, generations of aging, and
is manufactured without ecological offense. The resulting Geodesic
Dome has excellent thermal qualities and makes for a pleasant
enclosed space.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] The invention will be described with reference to the
accompanying drawings, in which component parts are labeled
1-21.
[0008] FIG. 1: Illustrates a high level view of the invented
device. Shown is a plurality of triangular panels interconnected
into a Geodesic Dome.
[0009] FIG. 2: illustrates a typical triangular panel of the
invented device,
[0010] FIG. 3: Illustrates an assembly of five triangular panels
forming a domed pentagon,
[0011] FIG. 4: Illustrates a typical hub and cap assembly of the
invented device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a high level view of the invented device.
Shown is a Geodesic Dome (1) with a plurality of triangular panels
(2). A plurality of hubs (3) join said plurality of triangular
panels (2) to form said Geodesic Dome (1). Said triangular panels
(2) are set at specific dihedral angles to create said Geodesic
Dome (1). A plurality of gaskets is used to create waterproof seams
around each triangular panel (2).
[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates a typical triangular panel (2) of the
invented device. Multiple layers (12) of Magnesium Phosphate
Ceramic Cement are poured into a mold at various levels of density.
This makes for a structurally strong and well-insulated Geodesic
Dome (1). Said triangular panel (2) is bounded by first edge face
(4), second edge face (5), and third edge face (6). First edge face
(4), second edge face (5), and third edge face (6) are sloped to
create dihedral angles of the Geodesic Dome (1). Said triangular
panel (2) contains first hub receiver (7), second hub receiver (8),
and third hub receiver (9) to receive hub (3). An Integral matrix
of basalt fibers, including basalt rebar (10), and basalt mesh (11)
serve to reinforce said triangular panel (2). Multiple layers (12)
of Magnesium Phosphate Ceramic cement at various levels of density
create a strong and insulated triangular panel (2)
[0014] FIG. 3 illustrates five triangular panels (2) joined with a
hub (3) to create a domed pentagon shape. Alternatively, six
triangular panels (2) are joined with a hub (3) to create a domed
hexagon shape. Said hub (3) contains 5-6 bolt holes (13) for 5-6
bolts (14) to be utilized in connecting said hub (3) to said
triangular panels (2). Corner hardware (15) including a threaded
sleeve (16) is embedded into corner of each triangular panel (2).
Said corner hardware (15) and said threaded sleeve (16) are
utilized to form an integral assembly of basalt rebar (10) and
basalt mesh (11), which is bolted to said hub (3).
[0015] FIG. 4 shows a typical cover (17) for a typical hub (3). The
cover is shaped as a domed pentagon or a domed hexagon, creating an
apex (18). A threaded rod (19) connects said apex (18) to a
mounting (20). Said cover (18) is tightened with a nut (21) against
a gasket to create a waterproof seal around said hub (3).
[0016] The net result is a Geodesic Dome (1) that is strong, well
insulated, easy to assemble, easy to transport, environmentally
friendly, and resistant to deterioration, making for a very
efficient human shelter. The pre-casting of triangular panels (2)
using multi-layered Magnesium-Phosphate ceramic cement with Basalt
reinforcement, joined together with a plurality of hubs (3), and
fitted with a plurality of covers (18) is new and novel. Thus,
leading to an advancement of art in Geodesic Dome (1)
construction.
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