Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Multiroom or level – Curtain-wall; i.e. – panel attached outside floor or beam
Patent
1986-04-24
1987-12-15
Ridgill, Jr., James L.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Multiroom or level
Curtain-wall; i.e., panel attached outside floor or beam
52509, 52573, E04B 140
Patent
active
047123451
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is an apparatus for connecting curtain wall units, which are juxtaposed vertically and horizontally in a vertical plane, at a portion where four corners of said curtain wall units gather with one another in such a manner as to permit in-plane displacement of said curtain wall units and restrict out-of-plane displacement, said apparatus comprising first coupling members fixed to an upper edge portion of horizontally adjacent curtain wall units, said first coupling members each having either of a projecting portion or a recessed portion adapted to be engaged with each other in such a manner that in-plane displacement thereof in the vertical plane is permitted, while out-of-plane displacement is restricted; second coupling members fixed to a lower edge portion of horizontally adjacent upper curtain wall units in such a manner as to be arranged in opposed relation with each other, said second coupling members each having the other of said projecting portion or said recessed portion; a connecting plate provided across said first coupling members having said projecting portion; through-holes formed through said first coupling members having said projecting portion; and bolts inserted through said through-holes for fixedly connecting said connecting plate with said second coupling members having said recessed portion with said first coupling members having said projecting portion sandwiched between said connecting plate and said second coupling members.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2853870 (1958-09-01), Sinner et al.
patent: 4045927 (1977-09-01), Diaz
patent: 4107887 (1978-08-01), Wendt
patent: 4574546 (1986-03-01), Gartner
Ridgill, Jr. James L.
Yoshida Kogyo K. K.
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