Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face... – Interfitted integral flange
Patent
1978-05-26
1980-04-08
Bell, J. Karl
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face...
Interfitted integral flange
E04C 130
Patent
active
041965558
ABSTRACT:
A wall structure is composed of interlocked components which are joined together by pivoting one component relative to the next until the two components snap into interlocking engagement. The components may take the form of wall panels, corner posts, wireways, or the like. In the case of wall panels, each has a side member that includes a web along the side edge of the panel and flanges projecting outwardly from the web. One flange on each web is a pivot flange and the pivot flange of the one side member has a rib, while the pivot flange on the connected side member has a groove which receives the rib. This enables the two side members as well as the wall panels of which they are part, to pivot relative to each other about an axis that is fixed with respect to those wall panels. One of the side members also has a retaining flange which projects outwardly from its web, while the other side member has a connecting flange which projects outwardly from its web. As the two side members are pivoted together, the retaining and connecting flanges snap into engagement and interlock, thereby securely coupling the two wall panels. The corner post has side walls provided with retaining and connecting sections and also a center web. The center web is provided with a pivot section having both a pivot rib and a groove which correspond to their counterparts on the two side members. The side walls have retaining and connecting sections that correspond in configuration to the retaining and connecting flanges on the side members. As a consequence, the side members of two wall panels may be pivoted into interlocking engagement with the corner post so that the wall sections are disposed at an angle with respect to each other. The wireway has corresponding pivot, retaining, and connecting flanges and may be coupled with the wall panels or corner post in a like manner.
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Dean Carolyn S.
Henges, Jr. J. Gordon
Schulte Steve W.
Bell J. Karl
J Henges Enterprises, Inc.
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