CA2156942A1 - Support bracket (a) - Google Patents
Support bracket (a)Info
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- CA2156942A1 CA2156942A1 CA 2156942 CA2156942A CA2156942A1 CA 2156942 A1 CA2156942 A1 CA 2156942A1 CA 2156942 CA2156942 CA 2156942 CA 2156942 A CA2156942 A CA 2156942A CA 2156942 A1 CA2156942 A1 CA 2156942A1
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- Prior art keywords
- bracket
- glass block
- strip
- glass
- wall
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Abstract
A glass block wall shown partially completed and employing a plurality of glass blocks forming the wall. The frame elements are made from milled compressed fibrous cement, are positioned between the blocks and are secured in place at their ends using anchor brackets screwed or otherwise fastened to a wall or frame.
Description
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A SUPPORT BRACKET
FT~T.n OF ~IR INVRNTION
THIS INVENTION relates to a glass block wall and in particular to a support bracket used in the construction of a glass block wall.
~RIEF SUMM~RY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention employs a support assembly utilising channels formed in glass bricks of the type made from two hollow halves welded together and wherein a separation strip or frame element is located between adjacent glass bricks. The separation strip or frame element has opposed longitudinally extending beading locating the separation strip in the channels of said adjacentglass bricks, the separation strip being supported at its end by a bracket telescopically engaging the separation strip.
In one embodiment the bracket employs a plurality of fingers adapted to project into a hollow portion of the separation strip to thereby support the separation strip at a predetermined orientation relative to a main frame member.In a further embodiment the bracket includes a plurality of fingers adapted to straddle the separation strip thereby projecting into the channels of adjacent glass bricks with fingers projecting into the channels above and below the separation strip. The fingers are typically about the same thickness as the beading so that the fingers locate flush or below the beading in the separation strips.
Typically two fingers are positioned on either side of the separation strip, thefingers protruding generally at 90 to the bracket body, the bracket body being generally planar and being adapted to be fastened to a wall, frame or the like.
Preferably, the bracket includes a marker or position indicating means so the bracket can be located at a pl~dt~ "";"ed position so that the separation strip 21569~2 supported by the bracket is positioned generally at 90 to the wall or support to which the bracket is fitted.
Typically, the separation strip is self locating in a channel of the glass bricks and includes a hollow into which support member fingers project.
In one application the present invention is used in a glass block fire wall comprising a plurality of glass blocks forming a wall, frame elements separatingadjacent glass blocks, the frame elements being made from a fire resistant material, typically a ~u~ d fibrous cement with the frame elements being supported by brackets.
Typically horizon~al and vertical frame elements are employed in the wall.
The frame elements are preferably elongate prefabricated compressed fibrous cement strips having channels or recesses in opposite faces thereof. Thestrips are typically medially bulged in shape having relatively narrow edges so that in profile the strips taper toward their edges.
Preferably the strips are secured in position using brackets having fixed end sockets with opposite ends of the strips plugging into respective sockets. The sockets are preferably carried on mounting brackets or plates secured to a support by fasteners. The bracket ûr plate preferably includes an aperture forming the socket or the socket can be formed as a projecting ring-~ike member shrouding a marginal end portion of the strip.
The glass block fire wall preferably includes three separate materials applied between the blocks, firstly a fire-proof silicon or equivalent is applied as a bedding in a space between each block and the framing strip and then grouting in the form of a fire rated sealant or equivalent is used between blocks adjacent ` ~ 215~94~
the respective edges of the framing strips.
The glass block wall is typically built up with a peripheral gap which is later filled with a fire-proof materiai. Preferably a polyurethane expanding foam or fire-proof ceramic fibre blanket designed to absorb expansion and contraction 5 is compacted into the gap around the glass block wall, then the gap is sealed with fire rated sealant.
In another aspect the present invention resides in a glass block wall frame element supported by a bracket comprising a strip of ~ d fibrous cement or functional equivalent, the strip preferably having opposed tapered marginal 10 edge portions and being medially bulged and having opposite faces including channels or recesses extending longitudinally therein and being telescopically retained by the bracket.
In another aspect the invention resides in an anchor bracket for a frame element of a glass block wal~, the bracket having a socket adapted to support an 15 end portion of a framing strip against transverse movement. The socket is prefelably shaped to correspond with the cross-sectional shape of the framing strip.
IN TT~ nRAWIN~5 In order that the present invention can be more readily understood and be 20 put into practical effect referenoe will now be made to the accompanying drawings and wherein:-Figure 1 is a part construction of a glass block wall according to thepresent invention;
Figures 2 to ~ are sections illustrating typical embodiments of the 21~69~2 invention;
Figure 5 is a completed glass block wall;
Figure 6 is a front view of a typical bracket; and Figure 7 is a side view of the bracket of Figure 6 also showing assembly 5 details in phantom.
Figures 8 to 10 illustrate a further embodiment of the present invention;
and Figures 11 and 12 illustrate a still further embodiment of the present inven~ion .
DES~RTPTION OF A 5pE(~TFIc F~ oDJM~T
Referring to the drawings and initially to Figure 1 there is illustrated a glassblock wall 10 shown partially completed and employing a plurality of glass blocks 11 forming the wall. The frame elements 12 are made from milled compressed fibrous cement, are positioned between the blocks and are secured 15 in place at their ends using anchor brackets 13 screwed or otherwise fastened to a wall or frame as shown in Figure 1.
As can be seen in Figure 1 the brackets 13 include a projecting socket portion 14 and the framing elements 12 fit neatly into the projecting socket portion 14. The projecting socket portion 14 in use creates a gap at 15 between 20 the peripheral glass blocks and the wall and this gap must be fiiled. Likewise grouting is applied between the glass blocks.
Referring now to Figures 2 to 4 there is illustrated in section various different shaped separation strips 12, and as is evident from Figures 2, 3 and 4 a layer of silicon is applied at 17 between the glass blocks and the strips. This layer of silicon assists in bonding the strips to the glass blocks and therefore resists cracking of the layer between the glass blocks and the strips should a fire cause expansion of the wall. A fire-retardant sealant is employed as grouting at 16.
A full glass block fire wall is shown in Figure 5. As can be seen a peripheral gap is formed at 15 and this is filled. Preferably this is filled according to the description set out above.
Referring to Figures 6 and 7 an alternative bracket is illustrated and as can be seen the bracket is made up of a plate 13 and a hollow ring section 14 havinga peripheral roll 18, the ring section being made separately of the plate so it fits into position shown in Figure 7.
Referring to Figures 8 to 10 there is illustrated a separation strip 25 having tapered marginal edges 26 and 27 and shoulders 28 and 29 so that the separation strip can automatically locate in channels of commonly available glass bricks.
The separation strip 25 is hollow in that it includes two chambers 30 and 31 adapted to take fingers 32 and 33 of bracket 34 so that the separation strip 25 can be suitably aligned in relation to a frame 35 and glass bricks 36.
A pointer 37 is employed on bracket 34 so the bracket can be centrally located relative to the support 35.
Referring to Figure 11, there is illustrated a glass brick wall 200 .ur,,,~,, i~;
a plurality of glass bricks 201, the glass bricks 201 being supported by separation strips 202 carrying beading 203 and being held in place by brackets 204, the brackets 204 having projecting fingers 205 which are adapted to extend into channels 206 of the glass bricks 201 so the fingers 205 are disposed between theseparation strips and the glass bricks.
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This can be see in more detail in Figure 12 where like numerals have been used to illustrate like features.
As can be seen the bracket 204 includes a plate section 207 secured to a timber frame 208 by a pair of screws 209 and 210, the bracket 204 being located in place by aligning the pointer portion 210 with a locating line 212 drawn on the timber frame 208. This enables the bracket 204 to be located in the proper position so that the separation strip 202 ~shown in phantom~ is automatically positioned correctly due to the position of the projecting fingers 205. As can be seen, the fingers 205 have been positioned to straddle the end 213 on the separation strip 202.
In the case illustrated the fingers 205 are just thick enough so that they do not extend above the beading on the separation strip 202 so that they fit fl,ush and are positioned between the separation strip and the adjaoent glass bricks without interfering with the positioning of the glass bricks in the glass brick wall.
The brackets 204 are typically made from sheet metal stamped into the general shape illustrated in Figure 12.
Whilst the above has been given by way of illustrative example of the present invention, many variations and modifications thereto will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the broad ambit and scope of the invention as herein set forth.
A SUPPORT BRACKET
FT~T.n OF ~IR INVRNTION
THIS INVENTION relates to a glass block wall and in particular to a support bracket used in the construction of a glass block wall.
~RIEF SUMM~RY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention employs a support assembly utilising channels formed in glass bricks of the type made from two hollow halves welded together and wherein a separation strip or frame element is located between adjacent glass bricks. The separation strip or frame element has opposed longitudinally extending beading locating the separation strip in the channels of said adjacentglass bricks, the separation strip being supported at its end by a bracket telescopically engaging the separation strip.
In one embodiment the bracket employs a plurality of fingers adapted to project into a hollow portion of the separation strip to thereby support the separation strip at a predetermined orientation relative to a main frame member.In a further embodiment the bracket includes a plurality of fingers adapted to straddle the separation strip thereby projecting into the channels of adjacent glass bricks with fingers projecting into the channels above and below the separation strip. The fingers are typically about the same thickness as the beading so that the fingers locate flush or below the beading in the separation strips.
Typically two fingers are positioned on either side of the separation strip, thefingers protruding generally at 90 to the bracket body, the bracket body being generally planar and being adapted to be fastened to a wall, frame or the like.
Preferably, the bracket includes a marker or position indicating means so the bracket can be located at a pl~dt~ "";"ed position so that the separation strip 21569~2 supported by the bracket is positioned generally at 90 to the wall or support to which the bracket is fitted.
Typically, the separation strip is self locating in a channel of the glass bricks and includes a hollow into which support member fingers project.
In one application the present invention is used in a glass block fire wall comprising a plurality of glass blocks forming a wall, frame elements separatingadjacent glass blocks, the frame elements being made from a fire resistant material, typically a ~u~ d fibrous cement with the frame elements being supported by brackets.
Typically horizon~al and vertical frame elements are employed in the wall.
The frame elements are preferably elongate prefabricated compressed fibrous cement strips having channels or recesses in opposite faces thereof. Thestrips are typically medially bulged in shape having relatively narrow edges so that in profile the strips taper toward their edges.
Preferably the strips are secured in position using brackets having fixed end sockets with opposite ends of the strips plugging into respective sockets. The sockets are preferably carried on mounting brackets or plates secured to a support by fasteners. The bracket ûr plate preferably includes an aperture forming the socket or the socket can be formed as a projecting ring-~ike member shrouding a marginal end portion of the strip.
The glass block fire wall preferably includes three separate materials applied between the blocks, firstly a fire-proof silicon or equivalent is applied as a bedding in a space between each block and the framing strip and then grouting in the form of a fire rated sealant or equivalent is used between blocks adjacent ` ~ 215~94~
the respective edges of the framing strips.
The glass block wall is typically built up with a peripheral gap which is later filled with a fire-proof materiai. Preferably a polyurethane expanding foam or fire-proof ceramic fibre blanket designed to absorb expansion and contraction 5 is compacted into the gap around the glass block wall, then the gap is sealed with fire rated sealant.
In another aspect the present invention resides in a glass block wall frame element supported by a bracket comprising a strip of ~ d fibrous cement or functional equivalent, the strip preferably having opposed tapered marginal 10 edge portions and being medially bulged and having opposite faces including channels or recesses extending longitudinally therein and being telescopically retained by the bracket.
In another aspect the invention resides in an anchor bracket for a frame element of a glass block wal~, the bracket having a socket adapted to support an 15 end portion of a framing strip against transverse movement. The socket is prefelably shaped to correspond with the cross-sectional shape of the framing strip.
IN TT~ nRAWIN~5 In order that the present invention can be more readily understood and be 20 put into practical effect referenoe will now be made to the accompanying drawings and wherein:-Figure 1 is a part construction of a glass block wall according to thepresent invention;
Figures 2 to ~ are sections illustrating typical embodiments of the 21~69~2 invention;
Figure 5 is a completed glass block wall;
Figure 6 is a front view of a typical bracket; and Figure 7 is a side view of the bracket of Figure 6 also showing assembly 5 details in phantom.
Figures 8 to 10 illustrate a further embodiment of the present invention;
and Figures 11 and 12 illustrate a still further embodiment of the present inven~ion .
DES~RTPTION OF A 5pE(~TFIc F~ oDJM~T
Referring to the drawings and initially to Figure 1 there is illustrated a glassblock wall 10 shown partially completed and employing a plurality of glass blocks 11 forming the wall. The frame elements 12 are made from milled compressed fibrous cement, are positioned between the blocks and are secured 15 in place at their ends using anchor brackets 13 screwed or otherwise fastened to a wall or frame as shown in Figure 1.
As can be seen in Figure 1 the brackets 13 include a projecting socket portion 14 and the framing elements 12 fit neatly into the projecting socket portion 14. The projecting socket portion 14 in use creates a gap at 15 between 20 the peripheral glass blocks and the wall and this gap must be fiiled. Likewise grouting is applied between the glass blocks.
Referring now to Figures 2 to 4 there is illustrated in section various different shaped separation strips 12, and as is evident from Figures 2, 3 and 4 a layer of silicon is applied at 17 between the glass blocks and the strips. This layer of silicon assists in bonding the strips to the glass blocks and therefore resists cracking of the layer between the glass blocks and the strips should a fire cause expansion of the wall. A fire-retardant sealant is employed as grouting at 16.
A full glass block fire wall is shown in Figure 5. As can be seen a peripheral gap is formed at 15 and this is filled. Preferably this is filled according to the description set out above.
Referring to Figures 6 and 7 an alternative bracket is illustrated and as can be seen the bracket is made up of a plate 13 and a hollow ring section 14 havinga peripheral roll 18, the ring section being made separately of the plate so it fits into position shown in Figure 7.
Referring to Figures 8 to 10 there is illustrated a separation strip 25 having tapered marginal edges 26 and 27 and shoulders 28 and 29 so that the separation strip can automatically locate in channels of commonly available glass bricks.
The separation strip 25 is hollow in that it includes two chambers 30 and 31 adapted to take fingers 32 and 33 of bracket 34 so that the separation strip 25 can be suitably aligned in relation to a frame 35 and glass bricks 36.
A pointer 37 is employed on bracket 34 so the bracket can be centrally located relative to the support 35.
Referring to Figure 11, there is illustrated a glass brick wall 200 .ur,,,~,, i~;
a plurality of glass bricks 201, the glass bricks 201 being supported by separation strips 202 carrying beading 203 and being held in place by brackets 204, the brackets 204 having projecting fingers 205 which are adapted to extend into channels 206 of the glass bricks 201 so the fingers 205 are disposed between theseparation strips and the glass bricks.
21~gA~
This can be see in more detail in Figure 12 where like numerals have been used to illustrate like features.
As can be seen the bracket 204 includes a plate section 207 secured to a timber frame 208 by a pair of screws 209 and 210, the bracket 204 being located in place by aligning the pointer portion 210 with a locating line 212 drawn on the timber frame 208. This enables the bracket 204 to be located in the proper position so that the separation strip 202 ~shown in phantom~ is automatically positioned correctly due to the position of the projecting fingers 205. As can be seen, the fingers 205 have been positioned to straddle the end 213 on the separation strip 202.
In the case illustrated the fingers 205 are just thick enough so that they do not extend above the beading on the separation strip 202 so that they fit fl,ush and are positioned between the separation strip and the adjaoent glass bricks without interfering with the positioning of the glass bricks in the glass brick wall.
The brackets 204 are typically made from sheet metal stamped into the general shape illustrated in Figure 12.
Whilst the above has been given by way of illustrative example of the present invention, many variations and modifications thereto will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the broad ambit and scope of the invention as herein set forth.
Claims (7)
1. A glass block wall comprising runs of glass blocks, a separation strip between each run, the separation strip being secured to supports at opposite ends of the strip by respective brackets, each bracket and separation strip being telescopically coupled together.
2. The glass block wall of claim 1 wherein each bracket includes a projecting finger and each separation strip is hollow, the projecting finger of the bracketbeing telescopically fitted into the hollow separation strip.
3. The glass block wall of claim 1 wherein each bracket includes a socket and the separation strip is telescopically slidable in the socket of the bracket.
4. The glass block wall of claim 2 wherein the bracket is L-shaped and includes a position indicating means so the bracket can be located at a predetermined position so that the separation strip supported by the bracket is positioned generally at 90 degrees to a wall or support to which the bracket is fastened.
5. A glass block wall according to claim 1 wherein the glass block wall is a fire wall and the separation strips are formed from a fibrous cement.
6. A glass block wall according to claim 3 wherein the separation strips are formed from a fibrous cement.
7. A glass block wall according to claim 3 wherein the socket is formed as a projecting ring-like member shrouding a marginal end portion of the strip.
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUPM7676A AUPM767694A0 (en) | 1994-08-25 | 1994-08-25 | Support assembly |
| AUPM7676 | 1994-08-25 | ||
| AUPN3191 | 1995-05-26 | ||
| AUPN3191A AUPN319195A0 (en) | 1995-05-26 | 1995-05-26 | A glass block wall |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2156942A1 true CA2156942A1 (en) | 1996-02-26 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2156942 Abandoned CA2156942A1 (en) | 1994-08-25 | 1995-08-25 | Support bracket (a) |
Country Status (1)
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| CA (1) | CA2156942A1 (en) |
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1995
- 1995-08-25 CA CA 2156942 patent/CA2156942A1/en not_active Abandoned
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