Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Lapped multiplanar surfacing; e.g. – shingle type – Interfitted sections
Patent
1994-09-21
1997-06-10
Canfield, Robert
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Lapped multiplanar surfacing; e.g., shingle type
Interfitted sections
52522, 52537, 52545, 52551, 525921, 5250605, 527481, 52478, E04B 700, E04D 3363
Patent
active
056364881
ABSTRACT:
A clip assembly 20 for concealed fixing of cladding sheets 50, of the type having re-entrant longitudinal ribs 51, 52 has a retaining element 29 for engaging inside a rib of the sheet. The retaining elements includes a fixing portion 31 disposed in a plane transverse to the rib and shaped for snap-fit engagement with a re-entrant portion 59 of the rib. The retaining formations may be disposed along a strap 21 in opposed pairs, with fastening apertures 40 in the strap centrally disposed below each rib. An improved cladding sheet 50 having interlocking male and female end regions 61, 62 is also disclosed.
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A copy of the Search Report (First Page Only) is enclosed.
Healy Christopher L.
Labbett Robert C.
Lawrence David J.
Canfield Robert
Stramit Corporation Limited
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