Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Enclosure including flaccid nonmetallic or foraminous surfacing
Patent
1992-02-26
1993-11-16
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Enclosure including flaccid nonmetallic or foraminous surfacing
52222, 52248, E04B 112, E04G 1104
Patent
active
052611930
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is system for covering structures that have complex surfaces using tensioned membrane panels which exhibit maximum flexibility over multiple curvatures of the structure's surface. The system includes a means for supporting the cladding membrane over the structure, a means for tensioning the cladding membrane and a means for securing the tensioned cladding membrane to the structure. Generally, ribs are mounted to the structure wherein the ribs provide support for the cladding membrane. Attached at least one of the ribs are clamping channels which secure the tensioned cladding membrane to the structure. The ribs can be thermally isolated from the building surface to minimize directly conducted heat loss. Additionally, the tensioned membrane cladding system usefully accommodates various methods of applied insulation between the cladding membrane and the structure.
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Capezzuto David P.
Hayes John D.
Wieber Robert F.
Birdair, Inc.
Friedman Carl D.
Greenwald Howard J.
Kent Christopher T.
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