CLASS 14, BRIDGES |
2 | TRUSS AND ARCH: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bridges combining principle of the truss (i.e., framework
with distinct reinforcement for tension and compression, e.g., Fink,
W, Hip, Bowstring type) with that of the arch, the truss and arch
being connected, but usually being clearly distinguishable as separate
structures.
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2.4 | TRANSPORTABLE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bridge intended to span between a first and second land
mass (or associated base), which bridge is movable to a site to
be spanned.
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2.5 | . Having launching means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.4. Bridge having structure which first spans the area to be bridged and on which the bridge itself slides or rolls into position. | |
2.6 | . Floating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.4. Bridge including means adapted to engage flowable terrain
intermediate the first and second land mass, which means is made
buoyant to rest on the flowable material and support a portion of
the bridge thereon.
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3 | TRUSS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bridges of the type comprising a framework having distinct
supporting members for tension or compression (e.g., Howe, Fink,
W, Bowstring type).
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4 | . Arrangement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Truss structure involving the arrangement of the several parts, the relative location of the elements, or the structure of the truss as a whole. | |
5 | .. Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Truss bridge which includes some adjustable feature (usually,
but not always, the camber).
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6 | .. Deck: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Truss bridges in which the road is supported on the upper
chord of the truss.
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7 | .. Cantilever: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Bridges of the cantilever type.
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8 | ... Suspension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Truss bridges include means of suspension as either a principle
or a subordinate feature.
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9 | .. Bowstring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Truss bridges having the upper member an arc of a circle and the lower member the chord of said arc. | |
10 | ... Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Bowstring truss bridges which include some adjustable feature. | |
11 | .. Intermediate catenary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Truss bridges having an approximate catenary in addition to the ordinary truss. | |
12 | .. Both chords curved: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Truss bridges having both chords curved, usually oppositely. | |
13 | . Structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter comprising structure of the members individually
(usually, but not always, the upper chord) of trusses.
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This subclass has no definition. | |
14 | .. Connections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter comprising details of connections between
the parts or to details of extensions of such parts.
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15 | .. End shoes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Devices connecting the end of the arch member of bowstring
trusses to the tension member and immediate connections between
compression and tension chord members.
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18 | SUSPENSION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter relating to suspension bridges.
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19 | . Compound system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Bridges supported by more than two cables arranged in sets which are differently connected to the bridge. | |
20 | . Simple system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Bridges supported by a single cable or by a simple system of cables, every cable being similarly placed. | |
21 | . Towers and anchors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Devices comprising supports and securing devices for suspension
cables.
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22 | . Cables and cable clamps: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Structures (such as cables) specially designed to suspend
bridges and devices for attachment of other parts to the cables.
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23 | . Constructive apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Apparatus for use in getting cables into position.
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24 | ARCH: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bridges of the simple arch type.
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25 | . Compound: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Bridges in which the arch is not a simple structure, but is composed of a lattice girder, a bowstring-truss, or some other compound structure. | |
26 | . Abutments and anchorages: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Devices relating to the end supports.
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27 | FLOATING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bridges of the floating type.
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28 | . Adjustable height: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Floating bridges containing some structure to produce or
to permit variations in the height of the road bed.
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29 | . Draw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Floating bridges of the draw type. | |
30 | .. Locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Floating draw bridges, which show some form of device to lock the draw. | |
31 | DRAW: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bridges of the draw type.
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32 | . Swing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Drawbridges of the swing type, limited to structures embodying
some feature specifically intended for use in connection with a
bridge.
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33 | .. Hand or motor operated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Bridges having operating means. | |
34 | .. Boat operated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Bridges intended to be swung by an approaching boat and
usually equipped with an automatic return.
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35 | .. End supports and locking devices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Devices for connecting the ends of the stationary supports
for the purpose of support or locking, or both.
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This subclass has no definition. | |
36 | .. Fixed pivot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Drawbridges of the bascule type revolving on a fixed pivot.
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37 | ... Hinged sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Bascule bridges in which each vertically swinging part is composed of sections hinged together. | |
38 | ... Rack and pinion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Bascule bridges operated by a rack and pinion, the rack
being on the movable span and the other on a stationary part of
the bridge.
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39 | .. Nonpivoted: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Bascule bridges with no fixed pivot operated by means acting
directly on the movable span.
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40 | ... Rack and pinion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Bridges operated by a rack and pinion, the rack or the pinion
being on the movable span and the other on a stationary part of
the bridge.
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41 | .. Locking devices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices for positively locking the movable parts of bascule bridges against vertical or lateral movement. | |
42 | . Lift: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Drawbridges moving vertically (either up or down from normal
position) with usually no horizontal motion.
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43 | . Horizontally sliding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Drawbridges which open by a horizontal longitudinal movement.
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44 | .. Boat operated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Drawbridges which are operated by an approaching boat.
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45 | . Lazy tongs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Drawbridges operated by one or more lazy-tongs.
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46 | . Locking devices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices for positively locking drawbridges against movement.
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47 | . Aprons: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices usually constituting part of the floor or roadway
and connecting the draw to the fixed span (being hinged to one or
the other), which are moved out of the way either prior to or during
the movement of the draw.
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48 | . Buffers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Structures, actuated by drawbridges, which when the draw
is open project above the roadway to receive the impact of a moving
car or other object and designed to resist considerable force.
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49 | . Signals: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices relating to signal apparatus used in connection
with drawbridges and usually operated simultaneously with the gates.
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50 | . Gates: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Drawbridge having gates whose operation involve some feature
specific to bridges.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Drawbridge gates operated wholly or in part by hand or motor power. | |
51 | ... Horizontally swinging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Hand or motor-operated drawbridge gates which are horizontally swinging. | |
52 | ... Vertically sliding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Hand or motor-operated drawbridge gates which are vertically
sliding.
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53 | ... Vertically swinging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Hand or motor-operated drawbridge gates which are vertically swinging. | |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Drawbridge gates operated either by being contacted by the bridge, or by gate-operating mechanism under the control of the bridge. | |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Bridge-operated gates wherein the bridge displaces the member of the operative member which contacts with the movable span. | |
54 | .... Horizontally sliding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Displacement-type bridge-operated gates which are horizontally sliding. | |
55 | ..... Locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Devices, said gate having an attachment for locking it in one position. | |
56 | .... Horizontally swinging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Displacement-type bridge-operated gates which are horizontally swinging. | |
57 | ..... Locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Devices, said gate having an attachment for locking it in one position. | |
58 | .... Vertically sliding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Displacement-type bridge-operated gates which are vertically sliding. | |
59 | ..... Locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Devices, said gate having an attachment for locking it in one position. | |
60 | .... Vertically swinging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Displacement-type bridge-operated gates which are vertically sliding. | |
61 | ..... Locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Devices, said gate having an attachment for locking it in one position. | |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Bridge-operated gates under subclass 50 wherein the bridge first rotates a shaft in the operating mechanism. | |
62 | .... Horizontally sliding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Shaft rotation bridge-operated gates which are horizontally sliding. | |
63 | ..... Locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Devices, said gate having an attachment for locking it in one position. | |
64 | .... Horizontally swinging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Shaft rotation bridge-operated gates which are horizontally swinging. | |
65 | ..... Locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Devices, said gate having an attachment for locking it in one position. | |
66 | .... Vertically sliding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Shaft rotation bridge-operated gates which are vertically sliding. | |
67 | ..... Locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Devices, said gate having an attachment for locking it in one position. | |
68 | .... Vertically swinging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Shaft rotation bridge-operated gates which are vertically swinging. | |
69 | ..... Locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Devices, said gate having an attachment for locking it in one position. | |
69.5 | GANGWAY, RAMP, OR DOCK LEVELER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a floored, narrow structure especially
adapted to serve as a bridge for supporting persons or material
or conveying them between ordinarily disassociated bases.
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70 | . Endless conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.5. Bridging structure, which includes an endless conveyor as
the whole or a part of the floor.
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71.1 | . Attached: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.5. Bridging structure in which one end thereof is secured to
one of the ordinarily disassociated bases.
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71.3 | .. With lift means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.1. Bridging structure including means to force at least a portion
of the person or material supporting structure in a vertical direction
for repositioning of the gangway to properly relate to the disassociated
bases.
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71.5 | ... Attached to fixed structure at first end and with cover and provision to fit vehicle at second end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.3. Bridging structure, one end of which is attached to a building
or other fixed base wherein the gangway includes a protective shroud
adapted to cover and isolate any person or material supported thereon
from the atmosphere and including provision to cause the end of
the gangway remote from the fixed base to cooperatively interfit
with a mobile base.
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71.7 | ... Hydraulic powered: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.3. Bridging structure wherein the repositioning means includes
a fluid actuated motor as a prime mover.
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72.5 | . Wheeled: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.5. Bridging structure having attached thereto wheels that are adapted to be utilized to transport the gangway to the location of its use. | |
73 | DECK: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Floors and appurtenances thereto which are specific to bridge
structures.
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73.1 | . Joint: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Subject matter including means between adjacent bridge deck
portions which allows slight relative movement between the portions.
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73.5 | EXPANSION DEVICE (E.G., BEARING PAD): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including means between a bridge component
and a support base (e.g., the earth, a column, pier, wall, or abutment) which
allows slight movement of the bridge with respect to the base.
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74 | COVERING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices for covering and protecting separately the members
of a bridge. Does not include structures for covering a bridge
as a whole.
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74.5 | GIRDER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a distinct generally horizontal
structural member in the superstructure for supporting a traffic
bearing surface.
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75 | PIER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Structure relating to the intermediate supports for bridge
spans.
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76 | . Fender: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Structures designed to protect piers from damage by boats,
ice, driftwood, etc.
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77.1 | BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION METHOD: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Technique for constructing a bridge superstructure.
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77.3 | . Pier: |
Method of constructing a generally vertical structural support
for a bridge.
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78 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bridge structure involving features not otherwise classifiable above. | |
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