Apparatus for joining wall panels

Details Apparatus for joining wall panels Apparatus for joining wall panels

1987-10-20

1989-05-30

Scherbel, David A.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Facer held by stiffener-type frame

Facer between exposed frame members having unitary flanges...

52772, E04B 200

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048338583

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for joining panel members into walls or divider is provided which does not require the use of a wet sealant to close the gap between adjacent panels and which allows thermal expansion and/or contraction of the panel members to be absorbed by the joints. The apparatus includes a channel for receiving turned down edges of adjacent panel members. The channel has interlocking portions for engaging mating portions on the panel edges and locking them into position. An insert is positioned within the channel between the edges to hold the interlocking and mating portions in engagement. The insert has protruding surfaces for wedging the portions together and a neck shaped portion for joining the insert to a cap or gasket for sealing the gap between the panel members. The cap or gasket includes a hollow interior portion for receiving the shaped portion of the insert and a pair of shoulders for retaining the shaped portion within the hollow portion.

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