Patent ID: 7762026
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: E04C,E04H,F16F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A brace apparatus, comprising: a core member having a first end, a second end, a middle portion and an exterior surface, the first end and second end each including a lateral support member wherein the lateral support members further comprises a flange extending outwardly from the core member; a buckling restraining assembly surrounding at least the middle portion of the core member, the buckling restraining assembly including a metal support positioned external to the core member, and a rigid layer coupled to the metal support and surrounding both the exterior surface of the core member and a portion of the lateral support member; a reinforcement assembly inserted within an end portion of the buckling restraining assembly, the reinforcement assembly defining a void in which is housed a portion of the lateral support member; and a gap interposed between the flange of the lateral support members and the reinforcement assembly.