Embedments for reinforcement of structural interconnections and attachment of external components for telescopic structural elements

Abstract

An embedment system for modular telescoping barriers, the system comprising of a plurality of deployable modules arranged in a nested configuration. The plurality of deployable modules are each configured to telescopically slide vertically with respect to each other, so as to extend to a deployed position and retract into a collapsed position. A series of interlocking elements attached the plurality of deployable modules, used to lock the plurality of deployable modules at the deployed position. A series of embedment assemblies, each defined by a body and at least one anchor is embedded into the plurality of deployable modules. The body of the embedment assemblies each having a partial or through cavity to accommodate the at least one terminal opening of the plurality of deployable modules. The anchor of the embedment assemblies securely connects the body of the embedment assemblies to the plurality of deployable modules.

What I claim is: 
     
         1 . An embedment system for modular telescoping barriers, the system comprising:
 a plurality of deployable modules arranged in a nested configuration, each of the plurality of deployable modules are defined by an upper edge, a lower edge, an inner surface, an outer surface, a right side and a left side, and at least one terminal opening, wherein the plurality of deployable modules are each configured to telescopically slide vertically with respect to each other, so as to extend to a deployed position and retract into a collapsed position;   a series of interlocking elements attached the plurality of deployable modules, used to lock the plurality of deployable modules at the deployed position;   a series of embedment assemblies, each defined by a body and at least one anchor, whereby the body of each of the embedment assemblies is defined by a front side, back side, left side, upper side, bottom side and right side; wherein each of the embedment assemblies is embedded into the plurality of deployable modules; and   the body of the embedment assemblies each having a partial or through cavity to accommodate the at least one terminal opening of the plurality of deployable modules, wherein the at least one anchor of the embedment assemblies securely connects the body of the embedment assemblies to the plurality of deployable modules.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the embedment assemblies are made of a constituent material that is initially fluid and solidifies around the embedment. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the embedment assemblies are used as a reinforcement such that the connecting holes are blind holes so water does not pass through when in the deployed position. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the series of interlocking elements have at least one connecting hole. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one connecting hole is a series of connecting holes. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the series of connecting holes are countersunk, threaded through, blind or counterbore holes. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the overall shape of the embedment assemblies are configured into one of the following shapes: rectangular, circular, oval, and square. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the embedment assemblies have a series of rounded corners to reduce the stress concentration of the surrounding material. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the embedment assemblies have a waffle-like, honeycomb-like, or sandwich-like body. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one anchor element that extends from the sides of the deployable modules and into a surrounding material of the embedment to be securely anchored to the surrounding material. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one anchor element extends from the sides of the embedments ending in a hooked-type shape. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one anchor element is positioned perpendicularly to the extension. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the anchor element has blind holes that are selectively used to increase the anchorage of the embedment. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the embedment contains a cavity that is a guider cutout or receiver cavity for a block that is used for the interconnection of telescopic structural elements. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the shape of the cutout or the receiver cavity is one of the following shapes: circular, oval, rectangular or square. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the embedment is a demountable embedment comprised of a fixed embedment and an insert that is placed inside the fixed embedment. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , further comprising the fastening system of a series of flat head screws that are connected to the recess part of the fixed embedment. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the series of flat head screws are located in a series of countersunk holes on the face of the fixed embedment opposite the insert. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein the series of holes of the fixed embedment are through holes, blind holes, tapped holes, countersunk, or counterbore holes.