Curtain wall system and method

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2008-05-21

2011-11-08

Canfield, Robert (Department: 3633)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Processes

Assembling exposed modules

C052S235000, C052S489100, C052S586200, C052S769000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08051623

ABSTRACT:
A curtain wall system and method comprises supporting channels including vertical receiving and retaining members which engage kerfs formed in the lower edges of curtain wall members. Latching members have locating and retaining members which are received in kerfs form in the upper edges of the curtain wall members. The curtain wall members are rotated inwardly causing the latching members to slide along the under surfaces of the supporting channels and into engagement with locking members. A second embodiment comprises supporting channels and latching members having spaced apart vertically disposed locating members which receive the opposite ends of the curtain wall members. A third embodiment comprises gap filling members which are received between adjacent curtain wall members and comprise hooks located adjacent to the lower ends of the gap filling members for engagement with vertically disposed receiving and retaining members extending upwardly from supporting channels. Latching members located at upper ends of the gap filling members slide along the lower surfaces of the supporting channels and into locking engagement therewith.

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