AU784998B2 - Ceiling grid system - Google Patents

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AU784998B2
AU784998B2 AU18680/02A AU1868002A AU784998B2 AU 784998 B2 AU784998 B2 AU 784998B2 AU 18680/02 A AU18680/02 A AU 18680/02A AU 1868002 A AU1868002 A AU 1868002A AU 784998 B2 AU784998 B2 AU 784998B2
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
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    • E04B9/064Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction, e.g. cross section or material of framework members comprising extruded supporting beams
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/22Connection of slabs, panels, sheets or the like to the supporting construction
    • E04B9/24Connection of slabs, panels, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, panels, sheets or the like positioned on the upperside of, or held against the underside of the horizontal flanges of the supporting construction or accessory means connected thereto
    • E04B9/26Connection of slabs, panels, sheets or the like to the supporting construction with the slabs, panels, sheets or the like positioned on the upperside of, or held against the underside of the horizontal flanges of the supporting construction or accessory means connected thereto by means of snap action of elastically deformable elements held against the underside of the supporting construction

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Abstract

Disclosed is a ceiling system comprising a grid formed from a plurality of parallel-extending main runners (10) having a plurality of cross runners extending between the main runners. A plurality of compression struts (12) are attached to the grid and a clip (2) is secured to the main runner (10) and the compression strut (12) to provide up-lift capacity. <IMAGE>

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Patents Act 1990 Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
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a 4* a a COMIPLETE SPECIFICATION STAND)ARD PATENT In yen lion TUtle: Ceilingpgid system The following statement is a full description of this invention including the best method of performing it known to us:a a..
a a a a a a a a a a a a. a a a a a a. a a a a a a a a a a 9 a a a a a a a CEILING GRID SYSTEM CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of United States Provisional Application Serial No. 60/271,660, filed February 26, 2001, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to a ceiling grid system and more specifically to a system comprising a bracing attachment clip to aid i providing resistance to a wind up-lift force.
BACKGROUND
Ceilings typically can be comprised of a system of panels or formed from drywall sheeting. Preferably, ceilings exposed to the elements are designed to withstand various environmental conditions. The two most common environmental conditions are rain and wind. Ceilings comprised of drywall or formed from panels having a moisture sensitive S.binder such as starch are the most sensitive to rain while ceilings formed from corrosive resistant metal panels are the least sensitive to moisture.
However, the opposite is true for wind resistance. Ceilings formed from sheets of drywall have considerable bridging and resistance strength as compared to ceilings formed from panels. Once a drywall sheet has been screwed into a ceiling grid, the 11\ drywall sheet stabilizes the whole system and helps distribute the load. In a ceiling comprised of metal panels there is no such bridging and resistance strength.
Thus, metal panels are especially vulnerable to uplifting forces caused by strong winds such as in the case of hurricanes. Panels can break free of the supporting grid system and become flying projectiles capable of causing injury to persons or property. In response to such dangers many communities require that exterior ceiling applications meet an up-lift capability of Class The support grid of a paneled ceiling can be strengthened to help meet up-lift 1 restrictions and to prevent panels from becoming projectiles in a wind storm. One method used to strengthen the support grid includes the use of compression posts attached Y.1: to both the building structure and the ceiling grid. The compression posts are notched to come down around the bulb of the grid and are typically nailed to the truss system of the .'oo roof. Unfortunately, the precision cut required to form a notch that can fit around the bulb part of the grid is very difficult to make and requires extreme care since there is very 15 little tolerance in the cut.
While the use of compression posts is an effective mechanism for preventing uplift, the current method of installation is both expensive and time consuming. Thus, what is needed is a compression post method of attachment that is both quick and inexpensive.
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SUMMARY
According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a ceiling system comprising: a grid formed from a plurality of parallel-extending main runners and a plurality of cross runners extending between the main runners, each main runner having a vertical web and a bulb portion; a plurality of compression struts; a plurality of panels resting within the grid; and a plurality of clips, each clip having a first leg, a second leg and a mid-portion disposed between the first leg and the second leg; wherein each first leg is in direct contact with and is secured to the vertical web of a respective main runner of the plurality of main runners, each second leg is in direct contact with and is secured to a respective compression strut and each mid-portion 15 conforms to the bulb portion of the respective main runner, the bulb portion being interposed between the respective compression strut and the mid-portion.
S: Thus the present invention includes a ceiling system capable of meeting a wind up-lift capability of at least Class 90 or greater. Additionally, further embodiments are provided meeting wind up-lift requirements of at least Class 60 or greater and at least 20 Class 30 or greater. The ceiling system includes a grid formed from a plurality of parallel-extending main runners having a plurality of cross runners extending between the main runners. The grid can be suspended from and attached to a ceiling using a plurality of compression struts perpendicular to the ceiling. A bracing attachment clip is attached to a runner and a compression strut. The clip essentially comprises a first 25 and second leg and a mid-portion. The first leg secures the clip to a runner and the o0 second leg secures the clip to an adjoining compression strut. The mid-portion of the conforms to the bulb portion of the runner. The attached clip is designed to prevent the grid main runners from rotating away from the compression posts. The clip provides positive engagement of the main runner bulb and the compression post.
The system aids in the prevention of grid main runner rotation and vertical lift which takes place when the system is subjected to strong wind forces. The clip can be positioned about every 2 feet on the main beam to meet a 90 classification. The spacing may be an even fraction of about 12 feet since most runners are 12 feet in length. The clip may be positioned across the runner splice to strengthen the splice against twisting.
m:\specifications\1 00000\1 09788resl reo.doc According to a second aspect of the invention there is provided a support member for a ceiling panel comprising: a main runner having a vertical web and a bulb portion; a compression strut; and a clip comprising a first leg, a second leg and a mid-portion, wherein the first leg is in direct contact with and is secured to the vertical web of the main runner, the second leg is in direct contact with and is secured to the compression strut, and the midportion is disposed between the first leg and second leg and is shaped to conform to the bulb portion of the main runner; wherein the bulb portion is interposed between the compression strut and the mid-portion of the clip.
The further embodiment includes a support member for a ceiling grid having a main runner having a bulb portion. Typically, the main runner hast he form of an inverted go I o m:\specifications\1 00000\1 09788res1 reo.doc A clip having a mid-portion disposed between two legs is attached to the main runner by one of the legs. Additionally, the mid-portion is substantially shaped to conform to the bulb of the main runner.
An additional embodiment includes a clip for attaching a main runner to a compression strut. The clip includes at least two ends which connect a compression strut and a main runner. The clip also has a mid-section that fits partially around the bulb portion of the main runner.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS to In the drawings: ~Figure la is a schematic view of the clip attached to the main beam; Figure lb is a schematic view of the back of the clip attached to the main beam and compression strut; **ea.
Figure Ic is a schematic view of the clip attached to the main beam and the compression strut attached to a truss; Figure 2 illustrates various views of the clip; and Figure 3 illustrates the grid structure, clip and strut.
4 DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention provides for a ceiling system comprising a grid formed from a plurality of parallel-extending main runners having a plurality of cross runners extending between the main runners. A plurality of compression struts are attached to the 5 grid and a clip is secured to the main runner and the compression strut.
The clip aids in providing a wind up-lift capability up to Class 90 for the ceiling system. The clip may be made of most any material that is resilient enough to provide the stability required for the desired up-lift capability. The clip may be comprised of a metallic composition and typically steel. The clip is fastened to the compression post and o main runner typically by screws. Of course other fastening means may also be used such as rivets.
The clip 2 can be placed across a runner splice. When the clip 2 is placed across the splice the clip 2 provides added strength. One configuration of the clip 2 includes *.:half of the clip leg attached to one runner and the other half attached to a second runner.
I S The clips may also be placed at various desired intervals depending upon the up-lift strength desired and the strength or gauge of runners. For example, the clip 2 can be positioned about every 2 feet on the main beam to meet a 90 classification. The spacing may be an even fraction of about 12 feet, since most runners are 12 feet in length. Of course, lower classifications, such as 60, can be met with wider spacings.
In greater detail, the clip 2 may be made of 18 gauge hot dipped galvanized steel with a zinc coating level of G60. The clip 2 can be formed from stamped steel blank and drilled to add pilot holes. The pilot holes maintain the screw placement accuracy and the integrity of attachment to the grid. The clip 2 physically wraps around the bulb 14 of the E grid and after securing the clip to the main runner with screws, becomes an integral part of the grid system.
The panels are typically installed as downward access panels. The panels may also be installed as upward access, but for ease of use and clearance, the downward access panels are typically employed. The panels may be comprised of most any material 10 suitable for the environment in which the ceiling is to be installed. An example panel is typically comprised of metal or alloy. Such panels provide both strength and durability.
The panels may also have an edge configuration to prevent the panel from being dislodged by an up-lift draft. In greater detail, the panels are attached to the grid such that they are held in place and are not easily dislodged from the facing side of the ceiling 1 or upward side. The panels are downwardly accessible, wherein the panels may be removed from the grid on the plellum side or the backing side of the panel. Examples of locking mechanisms that may be used to secure the panels in place are further illustrated in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,417,025 and 5,355,646, all of which are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.
Turning to the figures, in Figures 1 a-c the clip 2 is illustrated attached to the main beam 10 by two sets of self drill screws. It is to be understood that the clip may be 6 attached to the main beam 10 and compression strut 12 by any means, such as rivets, adhesives, bolts, or other mechanical or chemical fastening devices. The mid-section 8 of the clip 2 fits over the bulb 14 portion of the main beam 10 to hold the main beam securely in place against the compression strut 12.
Figure 2 illustrates an embodiment of the clip 2. The clip 2 has a first end 6 and a second end 4. The ends may have at least one hole for fastening the clip 2 to both the main beam and the compression strut via the respective ends. The mid-section 8 has a ridge or indentation that approximates the bulb portion 14 of the main beam 10. Thus, the bulb portion 14 of the main beam 10 may fit within the mid-section 8 of the clip.
o Figure 3 illustrates an embodiment of the ceiling system comprising the clip 2, main beam 10, compression strut 12 and the cross beams forming a grid wherein a panel, not illustrated, may rest within the grid opening.
a a The following example is intended to illustrate the invention and it is thought variations will occur to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope S 5- of the invention should be limited only by the appended claims.
Example Described below are the test procedures and the results for an up-lift resistant ceiling assembly according to the present invention.
A test specimen was prepared measuring 10-foot square, and was tested in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. UL 580 Standard for Safety, Tests for 7 Uplift Resistance ofRoofAssemblies. This test simulates the effects of wind gusts by use of oscillating exterior pressure and constant interior pressures. The UL 580 standard provides a rating system to evaluate the comparative wind resistance of roof assemblies.
Chart 1 illustrates the UL 580 load table test pressures.
The ceiling system was installed into the 10-foot square opening created by the test frame and nominal 4" by 4" diameter lumber. Ceiling tile system fasteners included wafer-head streaker screws secured to the perimeter angle and studs, Hex-head selfdrilling #8 x long secure the stud hanger to main runners and cross t's.
The peripheral support test apparatus frame was fabricated from C15 by 33.9 steel :I channels having a dimension of 10'O" wide by 10'0" long by 1'3" deep. Two chambers were welded together forming a 30" deep chamber to provide simulated roof trusses.
Nominal 4" x 4" wood members were installed to the base of the steel channel frame.
The test results essentially indicated no visible damage for all the classes tested.
C C C C C go o oe8 CHART #1 UL 580 Load Table Test Pressures Negative Time Pounds Per Duration, Square Foot Test Phase Minutes psf (kPA) Pressure inches (mm) of Water Positive Pressure Pounds Per I Square Foot Inches (mm) psf (kPa) of Water Class 30 (not an obtainable Dade County rating)
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1 16.2 (0.79) 2 16.2 (0.79) 3.1(9 0.0(0.00) 0.0(0) 3.1 (79) T13.8 (0.66) 2-7 (69) 1.5-5.3 1 13.8 (0.66) 12.7(69) 31 ~60 8.1-27.7 (0.39-1.33) (38-135)
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4 5 5 5 24.2 (1.lb) 24.2(1-16) 4.7 (119) 0.0 (0.00) 0. 0 4.7(119) [20.8 (1.00) 1 4.0(102) 24-2 (1.16)
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Class 60 (not an obtainable Dade County rating) 15 132.3 (1.55) 6.2.(157) r0.0 (0.00) 0.0 (0) 2 5 32.3 (1.55 6.2 (157) 27.7 (133) 5 5.3 (135) 3 60 16.2-55.4 3.1-10.7 27.7 (1.33) 5.3 (135) (0.79-2.66) (79-272) 4 j 5 I40.4 (194) 7.8 (198) I0.0 (0.00) 0.0 (0) 5 40.4(1.94 7.(18 4.(1-66) 16.7 (170) Clans 90 (maximum combined up-lift pressure of 105 psf) 1 5 48.5 (2.33) 1 93 _(236) 0.0 (0.00) 0.0 (0) 48.5 (2.33) 9.3 (236) 41.5 (1.9c9) 8.0 (203) 360 24.2-48.5 4.7-9.3 41.5 (1.99) 8.0 (203) (1.16-2.33) (119-236) 5+6.5 (2.71) 10.9 (7)j0.0 0.0 (0) 5 56.5 (2.71) 10.9 (277) j48.5 (2.33 9.3 (236) It will-be understood by those skilled in the art that while the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications, changes and additions can be made to the foregoing invention, without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.
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1. A ceiling system comprising: a grid formed from a plurality of parallel-extending main runners and a plurality of cross runners extending between the main runners, each main runner having a vertical web and a bulb portion; a plurality of compression struts; a plurality of panels resting within the grid; and a plurality of clips, each clip having a first leg, a second leg and a mid-portion disposed between the first leg and the second leg; wherein each first leg is in direct contact with and is secured to the vertical web of a respective main runner of the plurality of main runners, each second leg is in direct contact with and is secured to a respective compression strut and each mid-portion conforms to the bulb portion of the respective main runner, the bulb portion being interposed between the respective compression strut and the mid-portion.
2. The ceiling system of claim 1, wherein the system is capable of meeting an up- lift classification 20
3. The ceiling system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of compression struts are attached to the plurality of main runners at intervals of about 2 feet.
4. The ceiling system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of compression struts are attached to the plurality of main runners at intervals of up to about 12 feet.
The ceiling system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of panels are downwardly accessible.
6. The ceiling system of claim 1, wherein the first leg of each clip of the plurality of clips is secured to the respective main runner by a first fastening device selected from the group consisting of chemical and mechanical fastening devices and the second leg of each clip of the plurality of clips is secured to the respective compression strut by a second fastening device selected from the group consisting of chemical and mechanical fastening device. 11
7. A support member for a ceiling panel comprising: a main runner having a vertical web and a bulb portion; a compression strut; and a clip comprising a first leg, a second leg and a mid-portion, wherein the first leg is in direct contact with and is secured to the vertical web of the main runner, the second leg is in direct contact with and is secured to the compression strut, and the mid- portion is disposed between the first leg and second leg and is shaped to conform to the bulb portion of the main runner; wherein the bulb portion is interposed between the compression strut and the mid-portion of the clip.
8. The support member of claim 7, wherein the support member supports a ceiling system capable of meeting an up-lift classification of at least 15
9. A ceiling system substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the e•accompanying drawings. A support member substantially has hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Dated this fifth day of June 2006 SArmstrong World Industries, Inc. Patent Attorneys for the Applicant: F B RICE CO
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