CA1240472A - Prefabricated building panel - Google Patents
Prefabricated building panelInfo
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Abstract
PREFABRICATED BUILDING PANEL
Abstract of the Disclosure A prefabricated building panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced trusses, each truss comprising opposed channel members and undulating truss member joined to and extending between the channel members.
One of the channel members of each truss is fastened to a sheet. A plurality of spring clips are fastened to the other of the channels at longitudinally spaced points. Each clip includes wings extending transversely of the channel. A second sheet is provided and has longitudinally extending grooves with the grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips extend into the grooves and the wings engage portions of the grooves to laterally restrain the sheet.
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Abstract of the Disclosure A prefabricated building panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced trusses, each truss comprising opposed channel members and undulating truss member joined to and extending between the channel members.
One of the channel members of each truss is fastened to a sheet. A plurality of spring clips are fastened to the other of the channels at longitudinally spaced points. Each clip includes wings extending transversely of the channel. A second sheet is provided and has longitudinally extending grooves with the grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips extend into the grooves and the wings engage portions of the grooves to laterally restrain the sheet.
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Description
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This invention relates to building construction and partlcularly to prefabricated building panels.
BackcJround and Summary _ of the Invention In the making or reconstruction of buildings, a major expense is the cost of erection of walls and ceilings.
In order to minimize labor and cost, it has been heretofore su~gested that prefabricated panelsbe provided.
Among the objectives of the present invention are to provide a prefabricated panel which is strong yet necessitates less material, is lower in cost and easier to construct.
In accordance with the invention, the prefabricated panel comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending trans-versely spaced trusses, each truss comprising opposed channel members and undulating truss member joined to and extending between the channel members. One o~ the channel members of each truss is fastened to a sheet having a groove receiving the channel. A plurality of clips are fastened to the other of the channels at longitudinally spaced points. ~ach clip includes wings extendlng transversely of the channel.
second sheet is provided and has longitudinally extendin~
grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips ex-tend into the grooves and the wings engage portions of -the grooves to laterally restraln ~he shee-t.
_escription of the ~rawings FIG. 1 is a side'elevational view of a building embodying the invention.
FIG. 2 is a fragmentary view on an enlarged scale taken along the line 2-2 in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary sectional view on an enlarged scale ta~sen along the line 3-3 in FIG. 1.
FIG. ~ is a fragmentary sectional view on an enlarged scale taken along the line 4-4 in FIG. 1.
10FIG. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view of a portion of the pane~ with parts being broken away.
FIG. 6 is a fragmentary sectional view taken along the line 6-6 in FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is a fragmentary perspective view of a 15vertical wall construction embodying the invention~
FIG. 8 i5 a fragmentary sectional view showing the connection between the panels.
FIG. 9 is a fragmentary sectional view similar to FIG. 6 of a modified form of prefabricated panels.
20FIG. 10 is an elevational view showing the use of the prefabricated panels to form a roof.
This invention relates to building construction and partlcularly to prefabricated building panels.
BackcJround and Summary _ of the Invention In the making or reconstruction of buildings, a major expense is the cost of erection of walls and ceilings.
In order to minimize labor and cost, it has been heretofore su~gested that prefabricated panelsbe provided.
Among the objectives of the present invention are to provide a prefabricated panel which is strong yet necessitates less material, is lower in cost and easier to construct.
In accordance with the invention, the prefabricated panel comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending trans-versely spaced trusses, each truss comprising opposed channel members and undulating truss member joined to and extending between the channel members. One o~ the channel members of each truss is fastened to a sheet having a groove receiving the channel. A plurality of clips are fastened to the other of the channels at longitudinally spaced points. ~ach clip includes wings extendlng transversely of the channel.
second sheet is provided and has longitudinally extendin~
grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips ex-tend into the grooves and the wings engage portions of -the grooves to laterally restraln ~he shee-t.
_escription of the ~rawings FIG. 1 is a side'elevational view of a building embodying the invention.
FIG. 2 is a fragmentary view on an enlarged scale taken along the line 2-2 in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary sectional view on an enlarged scale ta~sen along the line 3-3 in FIG. 1.
FIG. ~ is a fragmentary sectional view on an enlarged scale taken along the line 4-4 in FIG. 1.
10FIG. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view of a portion of the pane~ with parts being broken away.
FIG. 6 is a fragmentary sectional view taken along the line 6-6 in FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is a fragmentary perspective view of a 15vertical wall construction embodying the invention~
FIG. 8 i5 a fragmentary sectional view showing the connection between the panels.
FIG. 9 is a fragmentary sectional view similar to FIG. 6 of a modified form of prefabricated panels.
20FIG. 10 is an elevational view showing the use of the prefabricated panels to form a roof.
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_escription Referrin~ -to FIGS. 1-8, -the prefabricated buildlny panel 10 embodying the invention comprises a plurality of pre-fabricated trusses T. ~ach truss comprising an ouker channel 12 and an inner channel 13 with an undulating member 14 fixed to the truss. The truss T is made of metal and is more fully described in Uni-ted States patent 3,882,153 that is incorporated herein by reference.
The trusses T are provided in transversely spaced relation to one another with the channel 13 extending into spaced grooves 15 of a first or inner sheet 16 and fastened thereto as by welding~ adhesives or riveting. Clips 17 are fastened by riveting or welding at longitudinally spaced points to the upper channel 12 of each truss T. The clips 17 are made of spring steel and include laterally extending wings 18. Clips 17 may be of the type shown in United States patent 4,295,312.
In the assembly of the panel, a preshaped metal sheet 20 is positioned over the slips 17. Sheet 20 includes a plurality of grooves 21 each of which has a configuration that includes a central base portion 22, inclined wall por-tions 23 and inwardly extendiny flanges 24 terminating in the p],ane of the sheet. When the sheet is provided over the clips 17, the wings 18 snap .into position above -the ElallcJes 24 anc`l khe lower ends of the :ElancJes 24 engage the upper channel 12.
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 1, insulat,ing material 25 may be interposed bekween the tr~lss~3s to provi.cle .lnsulat:ion.
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The prefabricated panels can be used to make vertical walls as shown in FIG. 7. Prefabricated panels 10 are provided wherein a plurality of trusses 1' are positioned in laterally spaced relation. The trusses T are fastened to the channels 13 by screws, adhesives or ri.vets. Screws 27 extend through sheet 20 into cap 2~ -to ho].d the upper end of the sheet 20 on the panel. The lower end of the sheet 20 extends downwardly over the flange of a lower transverse channel 29 and is not fixed relative to the upper transverse channel 2~ so that expansion can occur longitudinally down-wardly as viewed in FIGS. 2 and 7. When in place, a cap 30 can be provided over the panel and held in position by screws 31 which extend through the base portions 22 of the sheet 20.
The panels can be positioned on the job site in side-by-side relation and desired, ~or example, on a base 31.
In order to provide a joint between adjacent panels the sheets 20 of adjacent panels are extended as at 20a ~
along one edge to fit within a groove 21 of the adjacent panel.
A modified structure as shown in FIG. 9 comprises spring clips 35 which are made from a single piece of sprin~
metal best to form a ~ase 36 riveted to channel 12, wall por-tions 37 extending from the edges of base 36 and wings 27 extending from the edges of wall portions 37 to engage flanges 24.
As shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of panels 10 are provided in side-by-side rela-tion and fastened on purlins ~0, 41 by s~l:itabl~ m~ans with the truss~s ~ extelldin~ in t:he direction oE ~he slupc o~ th~ roo~.
47;2 Although in the preferred form the trusses com-prise spaced channels 12, 13 and undulatlng member 14, the invention ls also applicable to other types of trusses which include spaced base portions and an intervening web portion or trusses such as beams having an I-section or a C-section.
_escription Referrin~ -to FIGS. 1-8, -the prefabricated buildlny panel 10 embodying the invention comprises a plurality of pre-fabricated trusses T. ~ach truss comprising an ouker channel 12 and an inner channel 13 with an undulating member 14 fixed to the truss. The truss T is made of metal and is more fully described in Uni-ted States patent 3,882,153 that is incorporated herein by reference.
The trusses T are provided in transversely spaced relation to one another with the channel 13 extending into spaced grooves 15 of a first or inner sheet 16 and fastened thereto as by welding~ adhesives or riveting. Clips 17 are fastened by riveting or welding at longitudinally spaced points to the upper channel 12 of each truss T. The clips 17 are made of spring steel and include laterally extending wings 18. Clips 17 may be of the type shown in United States patent 4,295,312.
In the assembly of the panel, a preshaped metal sheet 20 is positioned over the slips 17. Sheet 20 includes a plurality of grooves 21 each of which has a configuration that includes a central base portion 22, inclined wall por-tions 23 and inwardly extendiny flanges 24 terminating in the p],ane of the sheet. When the sheet is provided over the clips 17, the wings 18 snap .into position above -the ElallcJes 24 anc`l khe lower ends of the :ElancJes 24 engage the upper channel 12.
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 1, insulat,ing material 25 may be interposed bekween the tr~lss~3s to provi.cle .lnsulat:ion.
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The prefabricated panels can be used to make vertical walls as shown in FIG. 7. Prefabricated panels 10 are provided wherein a plurality of trusses 1' are positioned in laterally spaced relation. The trusses T are fastened to the channels 13 by screws, adhesives or ri.vets. Screws 27 extend through sheet 20 into cap 2~ -to ho].d the upper end of the sheet 20 on the panel. The lower end of the sheet 20 extends downwardly over the flange of a lower transverse channel 29 and is not fixed relative to the upper transverse channel 2~ so that expansion can occur longitudinally down-wardly as viewed in FIGS. 2 and 7. When in place, a cap 30 can be provided over the panel and held in position by screws 31 which extend through the base portions 22 of the sheet 20.
The panels can be positioned on the job site in side-by-side relation and desired, ~or example, on a base 31.
In order to provide a joint between adjacent panels the sheets 20 of adjacent panels are extended as at 20a ~
along one edge to fit within a groove 21 of the adjacent panel.
A modified structure as shown in FIG. 9 comprises spring clips 35 which are made from a single piece of sprin~
metal best to form a ~ase 36 riveted to channel 12, wall por-tions 37 extending from the edges of base 36 and wings 27 extending from the edges of wall portions 37 to engage flanges 24.
As shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of panels 10 are provided in side-by-side rela-tion and fastened on purlins ~0, 41 by s~l:itabl~ m~ans with the truss~s ~ extelldin~ in t:he direction oE ~he slupc o~ th~ roo~.
47;2 Although in the preferred form the trusses com-prise spaced channels 12, 13 and undulatlng member 14, the invention ls also applicable to other types of trusses which include spaced base portions and an intervening web portion or trusses such as beams having an I-section or a C-section.
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THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
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A prefabricated panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced trusses, each truss comprising opposed channel members and an undulating truss member joined to and extending between said channel members, a first sheet having a plurality of grooves, one of said channel members of each said truss being extending into and fastened to a groove, a plurality of clips fastened to at least some of said other opposed channel members of at least some of said trusses at longitudinally spaced points along said other channel members, each said clip including wings extending transversely of said other channel members, and a second sheet, said second sheet having longitudinally extending grooves, said grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips fastened to each of said respective channel member of each of said truss extend into said grooves of said second sheet and the wings engage portions of said grooves to laterally restrain the sheet, and each said groove including inwardly extending flanges which are engaged by the wings of the clips, said flanges engaging the edges of the bases of the said channel members of said trusses on which said clips are fastened along substantially the entire length of the channel members.
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The prefabricated panel set forth in claim 1 wherein each said panel has insulating material interposed between the trusses and filling the space between said sheets.
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A prefabricated panel including a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced trusses, each said truss comprising opposed channel members and an undulating truss member joined to and extending between said channel members, a plurality of clips fastened to one of said channel members of at least some of said trusses at longitudinally spaced points, each said clip including wings extending transversely of said channel member, a first sheet having longitudinally extending grooves, said grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips extend into said grooves and the wings engage portions of said grooves to laterally restrain the first sheet, each said groove including inwardly extending flanges which are engaged by the wings of the clips, said flanges engaging the edges of the bases said channel members of said trusses along substantially the entire length of the channel members, a second sheet fastened to the other channel members of said trusses, a transverse channel having a base wall and side walls overlying and engaging said trusses and said second sheet at each end thereof, said first sheet having a portion thereof extending over and fastened to one of said transverse channels and the remainder of said first sheet extending over the other of said transverse channels and being unattached to said trusses and said other transverse channel so that it is unrestrained and may expand longitudinally of the panel.
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A prefabricated panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced trusses, each truss comprising opposed base members and an intervening base portion joined to and extending between said base members, a first sheet, a plurality of clips fastened to at least some of said other base members of at least some of said trusses at longitudinally spaced points along said other base members, each said clip including wings extending transversely of said other base member, and a second sheet, said second sheet having longitudinally extending grooves, said grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips fastened to said base member of said truss extend into said respective grooves and the wings engage portions of said grooves to laterally restrain the sheet, each said groove including inwardly extending flanges which are engaged by the wings of the clips, said flanges engaging the edges of the bases of the other of said channel members of said trusses along substantially the entire length of the channel members.
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The prefabricated panel set forth in claim 4 wherein each said panel has insulating material interposed between the trusses and filling the space between said sheets.
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A prefabricated panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced trusses, means for holding said trusses in transversely spaced parallel relationship, each truss comprising opposed channel members and an undulating truss member joined to and extending between said channel members, a plurality of clips fastened to at least some of said channel members of at least some of said trusses at longitudinally spaced points along said channel members, each said clip including wings extending transversely of said other channel members, and a sheet, said sheet having longitudinally extending grooves, said grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips fastened to each of said respective channel member of each of said truss extend into said grooves of said sheet and the wings engage portions of said grooves to laterally restrain the sheet, and each said groove including inwardly extending flanges which are engaged by the wings of the clips, said flanges engaging the edges of the bases of the said channel members of said trusses on which said clips are fastened along substantially the entire length of the channel members.
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The prefabricated panel set forth in claim 6 including insulating material interposed between the trusses and filling the space between said trusses.
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
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A prefabricated panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced trusses, each truss comprising opposed channel members and an undulating truss member joined to and extending between said channel members, a first sheet having a plurality of grooves, one of said channel members of each said truss being extending into and fastened to a groove, a plurality of clips fastened to at least some of said other opposed channel members of at least some of said trusses at longitudinally spaced points along said other channel members, each said clip including wings extending transversely of said other channel members, and a second sheet, said second sheet having longitudinally extending grooves, said grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips fastened to each of said respective channel member of each of said truss extend into said grooves of said second sheet and the wings engage portions of said grooves to laterally restrain the sheet, and each said groove including inwardly extending flanges which are engaged by the wings of the clips, said flanges engaging the edges of the bases of the said channel members of said trusses on which said clips are fastened along substantially the entire length of the channel members.
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The prefabricated panel set forth in claim 1 wherein each said panel has insulating material interposed between the trusses and filling the space between said sheets.
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A prefabricated panel including a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced trusses, each said truss comprising opposed channel members and an undulating truss member joined to and extending between said channel members, a plurality of clips fastened to one of said channel members of at least some of said trusses at longitudinally spaced points, each said clip including wings extending transversely of said channel member, a first sheet having longitudinally extending grooves, said grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips extend into said grooves and the wings engage portions of said grooves to laterally restrain the first sheet, each said groove including inwardly extending flanges which are engaged by the wings of the clips, said flanges engaging the edges of the bases said channel members of said trusses along substantially the entire length of the channel members, a second sheet fastened to the other channel members of said trusses, a transverse channel having a base wall and side walls overlying and engaging said trusses and said second sheet at each end thereof, said first sheet having a portion thereof extending over and fastened to one of said transverse channels and the remainder of said first sheet extending over the other of said transverse channels and being unattached to said trusses and said other transverse channel so that it is unrestrained and may expand longitudinally of the panel.
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A prefabricated panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced trusses, each truss comprising opposed base members and an intervening base portion joined to and extending between said base members, a first sheet, a plurality of clips fastened to at least some of said other base members of at least some of said trusses at longitudinally spaced points along said other base members, each said clip including wings extending transversely of said other base member, and a second sheet, said second sheet having longitudinally extending grooves, said grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips fastened to said base member of said truss extend into said respective grooves and the wings engage portions of said grooves to laterally restrain the sheet, each said groove including inwardly extending flanges which are engaged by the wings of the clips, said flanges engaging the edges of the bases of the other of said channel members of said trusses along substantially the entire length of the channel members.
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The prefabricated panel set forth in claim 4 wherein each said panel has insulating material interposed between the trusses and filling the space between said sheets.
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A prefabricated panel comprising a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced trusses, means for holding said trusses in transversely spaced parallel relationship, each truss comprising opposed channel members and an undulating truss member joined to and extending between said channel members, a plurality of clips fastened to at least some of said channel members of at least some of said trusses at longitudinally spaced points along said channel members, each said clip including wings extending transversely of said other channel members, and a sheet, said sheet having longitudinally extending grooves, said grooves having a configuration such that the spring clips fastened to each of said respective channel member of each of said truss extend into said grooves of said sheet and the wings engage portions of said grooves to laterally restrain the sheet, and each said groove including inwardly extending flanges which are engaged by the wings of the clips, said flanges engaging the edges of the bases of the said channel members of said trusses on which said clips are fastened along substantially the entire length of the channel members.
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The prefabricated panel set forth in claim 6 including insulating material interposed between the trusses and filling the space between said trusses.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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| US58314984A | 1984-02-24 | 1984-02-24 | |
| US583,149 | 1984-02-24 |
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| CA1240472A true CA1240472A (en) | 1988-08-16 |
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| CA000474997A Expired CA1240472A (en) | 1984-02-24 | 1985-02-22 | Prefabricated building panel |
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