Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Sheetlike element assembled parallel to existing wall,... – Assembled with fastening device
Patent
1995-08-24
1997-03-18
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Sheetlike element assembled parallel to existing wall,...
Assembled with fastening device
52522, 52508, 52512, 52478, E04F 1312, E04C 208
Patent
active
056111843
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention concerns a covering panel consisting of a metal cladding comprising a supporting structure, and cladding members consisting of extruded aluminum or synthetic sections, said sections having quick fastening means which form a rigid interconnection between each juxtaposed pair.
Various covering systems using crimped metal panels are known in the art. These panels are positioned and attached using a multitude of screws or rivets, which is a lengthy, detailed operation. Furthermore, such metal panels generally can have only simple shapes, since the crimping process is not conducive to elaborate, creative forms. Finally, the crimped panels cannot be easily connected, as they must be juxtaposed and individually attached to the supporting structures with many screws or rivets. This not only detracts from their appearance, but also makes them poorly adaptable to the architecture of the underlying structure.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Covering panels consisting of extruded, laterally interlocking elements have been designed to overcome these practical and aesthetic drawbacks. Such panels are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,085,367 and 4,063,396, as well as German Patent Application No. DE-A-1 297 836. However, these panels are not particularly easy to attach, since each panel must be individually fastened to a conventional supporting structure, which is a complicated, expensive and unwieldy procedure.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
To overcome these disadvantages, the present invention proposes a facade panel as described above, characterized by having longitudinal sections which are longitudinally or vertically disposed at regular intervals, and further comprising an axial longitudinal channel with interior walls having grooves parallel to the axis, said channels being designed to receive the screws for fastening the cladding members. The screws having a threaded shaft which cooperates with the grooves in the channels of the longitudinal sections.
According to a preferred embodiment, said longitudinal sections are extruded and made of aluminum alloy.
The longitudinal sections are generally T-shaped, with the central portion of the T comprising the axial longitudinal channel and with a spline in the extension of the channel. The transverse portion splits into two lateral flanges respectively situated on either side of the channel.
Said axial longitudinal channel preferably extends along only one side of the top of the central T-shaped portion.
According to a preferred embodiment, said supporting structure also comprises angled brackets, one arm of which has at least one opening for a wall fastening screw, and the other arm o which has an opening which receives at least a portion of the spline of the central T-shaped portion.
In this preferred embodiment, the arm with the opening has a generally cylindrical housing along its entire width, which receives a blocking screw of a longitudinal section when the spline of the central T-shaped portion engages said opening.
The blocking screw is preferably self-boring and the cylindrical housing is preferably divided along its axis.
According to a preferred embodiment, the distance separating the lateral walls of the channel in the longitudinal sections, as measured from the base of the opposing grooves, is generally equal to the dimension of the shaft of the fastening screw measured on the exterior of the screw threads.
According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, said cladding members have openings for concealing lights.
Preferably, said cladding members have both quick assembly means and means for interlocking them in pairs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention will be better understood with reference to the description of some exemplary embodiments and to the attached drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a horizontal or front-to-rear cross-section of two cladding members comprising the covering panel according to the invention;
FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 show several variations of cladding members for c
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Felix Andre
Felix Laurent
Friedman Carl D.
Kang Timothy B.
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