CA2478212A1 - Interconnecting building panels - Google Patents
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- E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
- E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
- E04F13/18—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials or with an outer layer of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials; plastic tiles
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- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
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- E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
- E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
- E04F13/14—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements stone or stone-like materials, e.g. ceramics concrete; of glass or with an outer layer of stone or stone-like materials or glass
- E04F13/141—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements stone or stone-like materials, e.g. ceramics concrete; of glass or with an outer layer of stone or stone-like materials or glass with an outer layer of concrete
Description
FIEIJD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a building structure and more particularly to a structure suitable for use as siding, roofing, walls and other constructions. The structure is composed of two panels, an inner panel or backing and an outer panel or facing. The two panels interlock by means of ton-gues or projections which are formed on one panel and which fit into grooves or recesses formed on the other panel.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A wide variety of material is used as cladding for houses. Vinyl, aluminum and wood are very common as are bricks, concrete and stones. Bricks and to a lesser extent, stones are often favoured over vinyl, aluminum and wood as cladding, particularly in more northern climates, but, because of the higher cost of preparing and laying stones and the cost of producing and laying bricks over the cost of producing and installing vinyl, aluminum and wooden siding, bricks and stone are less common as cladding material.
I have invented a building structure which is suitable for siding and roofing for houses, retaining and other forms of walls, pillars and other structures. A wide variety of material such as bricks, concrete, porcelain and stones can be incorporated into the structure.
The structure can be assembled quickly and easily by individuals with no special skills.
The structure of the invention is composed of two interlocking panels: a backing and a facing. The backing is attached to the exterior wall of an existing building, to the studs or exterior plywood sheeting of a new building or to the rafters of the building.
'The backing can also be self supporting where the backing is part of a retaining wall, fence or other self supporting structure.
Either the backing or the facing panel is provided with a number of projections or tongues and the other panel is provided with recesses or grooves for receipt of the projections or tongues.
The projections can be either downwardly or upwardly extending. If they project downwardly, the recesses open upwardly and conversely, if the projections project upwardly, the recesses open downwardly.
If the projections extend downwardly, the backing and facing can be interconnected by positioning the two panels such that each projection is above a separate recess. When the facing is allowed to descend, the projections will enter the recesses and interlock the facing to the backing. Gravity holds the facing to the backing. Only when the facing is elevated relative to the backing can the two panels be separated from one another.
Conversely, if the projections extend upwardly, the two panels are pcasitioned such that each projection is below a separate recess. When the facing is allowed to descend, the projections will enter the recesses and interlock the facing to the backing.
If desired, the projections or whichever of the facing and backing have the recesses are composed of material which resiliently deforms as the projections enter the recesses and which resiliently restores when the projections are within the recesses with resulting locking of the
This invention relates to a building structure and more particularly to a structure suitable for use as siding, roofing, walls and other constructions. The structure is composed of two panels, an inner panel or backing and an outer panel or facing. The two panels interlock by means of ton-gues or projections which are formed on one panel and which fit into grooves or recesses formed on the other panel.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A wide variety of material is used as cladding for houses. Vinyl, aluminum and wood are very common as are bricks, concrete and stones. Bricks and to a lesser extent, stones are often favoured over vinyl, aluminum and wood as cladding, particularly in more northern climates, but, because of the higher cost of preparing and laying stones and the cost of producing and laying bricks over the cost of producing and installing vinyl, aluminum and wooden siding, bricks and stone are less common as cladding material.
I have invented a building structure which is suitable for siding and roofing for houses, retaining and other forms of walls, pillars and other structures. A wide variety of material such as bricks, concrete, porcelain and stones can be incorporated into the structure.
The structure can be assembled quickly and easily by individuals with no special skills.
The structure of the invention is composed of two interlocking panels: a backing and a facing. The backing is attached to the exterior wall of an existing building, to the studs or exterior plywood sheeting of a new building or to the rafters of the building.
'The backing can also be self supporting where the backing is part of a retaining wall, fence or other self supporting structure.
Either the backing or the facing panel is provided with a number of projections or tongues and the other panel is provided with recesses or grooves for receipt of the projections or tongues.
The projections can be either downwardly or upwardly extending. If they project downwardly, the recesses open upwardly and conversely, if the projections project upwardly, the recesses open downwardly.
If the projections extend downwardly, the backing and facing can be interconnected by positioning the two panels such that each projection is above a separate recess. When the facing is allowed to descend, the projections will enter the recesses and interlock the facing to the backing. Gravity holds the facing to the backing. Only when the facing is elevated relative to the backing can the two panels be separated from one another.
Conversely, if the projections extend upwardly, the two panels are pcasitioned such that each projection is below a separate recess. When the facing is allowed to descend, the projections will enter the recesses and interlock the facing to the backing.
If desired, the projections or whichever of the facing and backing have the recesses are composed of material which resiliently deforms as the projections enter the recesses and which resiliently restores when the projections are within the recesses with resulting locking of the
2 projections within the recesses and resulting attachment of the facing to the backing.
Bricks, stones, tiles, sculptured concrete, concrete of various textures and patterns and other material can be attached to the facing. Preferably only a thin layer of such material is attached to lessen its weight. The facing then can be handled more easily with resulting reduction both in the cost of manufacture and installation. Furthermore the facing can be held to the backing by the projections alone. Additional means for supporting the facing on the backing will not be required.
SUNINIARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly the siding of my invention comprises a facing and a backing each having op-positely facing inner and outer surfaces. The facing and backing are adapted to be disposed in juxtaposition with each other such that the inner surface of the facing faces the outer surface of the backing. One of the facing surfaces is provided with a plurality of downwardly extending projections and the other facing surface is provided with a plurality of upwardly opening recesses. The projections and recesses are arranged and constructed such that:
when the facing and backing are caused to approach each other while maintaining each projection above a separate recess, the facing and backing will interlock when the projections are allowed to descend into the recesses.
Alternatively, the projections can extend upwardly and the recesses can open downwardly in which case when the facing and backing are caused to approach each other while maintaining each projection below a separate recess, The facing and backing will interlock when the recesses are allowed to descend so that the projections can enter them.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The building structure of the invention is described with reference to the accompanying drawing in which:
Figure 1 is an elevation of the sides edges of the facing and backing which make up the building material. In this Figure, the facing and backing are disconnected from one another;
Figure 2 is another elevation of the sides edges of the facing and backing In this Figure, the facing and backing are connected to one another;
Figure 3 is an elevation of a second embodiment of the facing and backing. In this Figure, the facing and backing are separated from one another;
Figure 4 is an elevation of the facing and backing of Figure 3 in which the projections formed in the facing are above and outside the recesses formed in the backing;
and Figure S is an elevation of the facing and backing of Figure 3 in which the projections are within the recesses.
Like reference characters refer to like parts throughout the description of the drawings.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
With reference to Figure l, the building structure of the invention, generally 10, is composed of a backing 12 and a facing 14. The backing is in the form of a panel having oppositely facing interior and exterior surfaces 16, 18. The interior surface is adapted to abut against an exterior wall of an existing building (not illustrated), the studs of a new building or the rafters of the building. Alternatively the backing can be self supporting where the building structure is used as a wall, fence or th.e like. The backing is attached to the exterior wall, studs or rafters by conventional means such as by nails or screws.
On the exterior surface of the backing, a number of projections or tongues 20 are formed As illustrated the projections are wedge-shaped, each having side walls 22a,b which converge upwardly and outwardly of the exterior surface and terminate at a point 22c spaced apart from the backing.
The facing, like the backing, is in the form of a panel having oppositelly facing interior and exterior surfaces 30, 32. A wide variety of material such as bricks, concrete, porcelain and stones can be attached or incorporated into the exterior surface 32. For ease of handling, only a thin layer of such material is used in order to reduce the overall weight of the facing.
Recesses or grooves 34 are formed in the interior surface 30 of the siding and the recesses are arranged such each recess receives a separate projection when the facing and backing are interconnected as illustrated in Figure 2.
Each recess has side walls 34a,b which converge toward the interior of the facing and terminate at a point 34c. When the projections are within the recesses, the sides walls of the projections are close to or abut the side walls of the recesses so that very little or no relative movement between the backing and facing occurs. Glue, tar or other adhesive can be applied to one or both of the facing surfaces to minimize movement between the two panels and to minimize leakage of rain-water from the facing to the backing. An adhesive also can act as an insulator.
The backing and facing may be composed of non-deformable material. such as concrete or non-deformable polymeric material. Alternatively they may be composed of resiliently deform-able polymeric material in which case the recesses can be constricted at their entrances to cause the the projections to deform as they enter the recesses. When they are within the recesses, the projections will resiliently restore or return to their undeformed shape and will serve to lock the backing to the facing.
Normally the projections and backing are one continuous piece such that the projections are integral with the backing. Thus both the backing and the projections will be composed of the same resiliently deformable material. Preferably for more positive locking of the projections in the recesses, the facing is also composed of resiliently deformable material.
Accordingly, both the projections and walls of the recesses will deform as they projections enter the recesses. It is not however necessary for both the backing and facing to be composed of resilient material. As long as one is, the two panels can be interconnected. For example if the backing and projections are rigid, they can be interlocked with the facing providing the walls of the recesses in the facing yield as the projections enter the recesses.
With reference to Figure 3, right-angled brackets 50 are formed on the inner surface of facing 52 and like shaped brackets 54 are formed on the outer surface of backing 56. Brackets 50 have a horizontal limb SOa and a downwardly extending vertical limb SOb whereas brackets 54 have a horizontal limb 54a and an upwardly extending vertical limb 54b.
Projections are defined by limbs SOb on the facing while recesses, generally 58, are defined by the spaces between limbs 54b and the outer surface of the backing.
Projections are also defined by limbs 54b on the backing and recesses, generally 60, are defined by the spaces between limbs SOb and the inner wall of the facing.
With reference to Figure 4, the facing is located such that each of its projections SOb are vertically above each recess 58 in the backing. At the same time, each of the projections 54b on the backing are vertically below each recess 60 in the facing.
When the facing is allowed to descend relative to the backing, each projection will enter a separate recess as depicted in Figure 5 and the facing and the backing become interlocked.
The dimensions of the backing need not be the same as those of the facing.
Where for example, the facing is composed of heavier material than the backing, the dimensions of the facing can be less than those of the backing so that the weight of the facing panel is roughly the same as that of the backing panel. That weight can be adjusted according to what can be easily handled by an adult of average strength so that each facing and backing panel can be carried by one individual.
It will be understood, of course, that modifications can be made in the building structureof the invention without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the claims which follows. For example, the projections can be formed on the interior wall of the facing and the recesses can be formed on the exterior wall of the backing. In addition, the projections can be in various shapes and sizes. As long as the recesses conform to the shape of the projections, wide variations in the shape of the projections are possible.
Bricks, stones, tiles, sculptured concrete, concrete of various textures and patterns and other material can be attached to the facing. Preferably only a thin layer of such material is attached to lessen its weight. The facing then can be handled more easily with resulting reduction both in the cost of manufacture and installation. Furthermore the facing can be held to the backing by the projections alone. Additional means for supporting the facing on the backing will not be required.
SUNINIARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly the siding of my invention comprises a facing and a backing each having op-positely facing inner and outer surfaces. The facing and backing are adapted to be disposed in juxtaposition with each other such that the inner surface of the facing faces the outer surface of the backing. One of the facing surfaces is provided with a plurality of downwardly extending projections and the other facing surface is provided with a plurality of upwardly opening recesses. The projections and recesses are arranged and constructed such that:
when the facing and backing are caused to approach each other while maintaining each projection above a separate recess, the facing and backing will interlock when the projections are allowed to descend into the recesses.
Alternatively, the projections can extend upwardly and the recesses can open downwardly in which case when the facing and backing are caused to approach each other while maintaining each projection below a separate recess, The facing and backing will interlock when the recesses are allowed to descend so that the projections can enter them.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The building structure of the invention is described with reference to the accompanying drawing in which:
Figure 1 is an elevation of the sides edges of the facing and backing which make up the building material. In this Figure, the facing and backing are disconnected from one another;
Figure 2 is another elevation of the sides edges of the facing and backing In this Figure, the facing and backing are connected to one another;
Figure 3 is an elevation of a second embodiment of the facing and backing. In this Figure, the facing and backing are separated from one another;
Figure 4 is an elevation of the facing and backing of Figure 3 in which the projections formed in the facing are above and outside the recesses formed in the backing;
and Figure S is an elevation of the facing and backing of Figure 3 in which the projections are within the recesses.
Like reference characters refer to like parts throughout the description of the drawings.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
With reference to Figure l, the building structure of the invention, generally 10, is composed of a backing 12 and a facing 14. The backing is in the form of a panel having oppositely facing interior and exterior surfaces 16, 18. The interior surface is adapted to abut against an exterior wall of an existing building (not illustrated), the studs of a new building or the rafters of the building. Alternatively the backing can be self supporting where the building structure is used as a wall, fence or th.e like. The backing is attached to the exterior wall, studs or rafters by conventional means such as by nails or screws.
On the exterior surface of the backing, a number of projections or tongues 20 are formed As illustrated the projections are wedge-shaped, each having side walls 22a,b which converge upwardly and outwardly of the exterior surface and terminate at a point 22c spaced apart from the backing.
The facing, like the backing, is in the form of a panel having oppositelly facing interior and exterior surfaces 30, 32. A wide variety of material such as bricks, concrete, porcelain and stones can be attached or incorporated into the exterior surface 32. For ease of handling, only a thin layer of such material is used in order to reduce the overall weight of the facing.
Recesses or grooves 34 are formed in the interior surface 30 of the siding and the recesses are arranged such each recess receives a separate projection when the facing and backing are interconnected as illustrated in Figure 2.
Each recess has side walls 34a,b which converge toward the interior of the facing and terminate at a point 34c. When the projections are within the recesses, the sides walls of the projections are close to or abut the side walls of the recesses so that very little or no relative movement between the backing and facing occurs. Glue, tar or other adhesive can be applied to one or both of the facing surfaces to minimize movement between the two panels and to minimize leakage of rain-water from the facing to the backing. An adhesive also can act as an insulator.
The backing and facing may be composed of non-deformable material. such as concrete or non-deformable polymeric material. Alternatively they may be composed of resiliently deform-able polymeric material in which case the recesses can be constricted at their entrances to cause the the projections to deform as they enter the recesses. When they are within the recesses, the projections will resiliently restore or return to their undeformed shape and will serve to lock the backing to the facing.
Normally the projections and backing are one continuous piece such that the projections are integral with the backing. Thus both the backing and the projections will be composed of the same resiliently deformable material. Preferably for more positive locking of the projections in the recesses, the facing is also composed of resiliently deformable material.
Accordingly, both the projections and walls of the recesses will deform as they projections enter the recesses. It is not however necessary for both the backing and facing to be composed of resilient material. As long as one is, the two panels can be interconnected. For example if the backing and projections are rigid, they can be interlocked with the facing providing the walls of the recesses in the facing yield as the projections enter the recesses.
With reference to Figure 3, right-angled brackets 50 are formed on the inner surface of facing 52 and like shaped brackets 54 are formed on the outer surface of backing 56. Brackets 50 have a horizontal limb SOa and a downwardly extending vertical limb SOb whereas brackets 54 have a horizontal limb 54a and an upwardly extending vertical limb 54b.
Projections are defined by limbs SOb on the facing while recesses, generally 58, are defined by the spaces between limbs 54b and the outer surface of the backing.
Projections are also defined by limbs 54b on the backing and recesses, generally 60, are defined by the spaces between limbs SOb and the inner wall of the facing.
With reference to Figure 4, the facing is located such that each of its projections SOb are vertically above each recess 58 in the backing. At the same time, each of the projections 54b on the backing are vertically below each recess 60 in the facing.
When the facing is allowed to descend relative to the backing, each projection will enter a separate recess as depicted in Figure 5 and the facing and the backing become interlocked.
The dimensions of the backing need not be the same as those of the facing.
Where for example, the facing is composed of heavier material than the backing, the dimensions of the facing can be less than those of the backing so that the weight of the facing panel is roughly the same as that of the backing panel. That weight can be adjusted according to what can be easily handled by an adult of average strength so that each facing and backing panel can be carried by one individual.
It will be understood, of course, that modifications can be made in the building structureof the invention without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the claims which follows. For example, the projections can be formed on the interior wall of the facing and the recesses can be formed on the exterior wall of the backing. In addition, the projections can be in various shapes and sizes. As long as the recesses conform to the shape of the projections, wide variations in the shape of the projections are possible.
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1. A building structure comprising: a facing and a backing each having oppositely facing inner and outer surfaces, said facing and backing being adapted to be disposed in juxtaposition with each other such that the inner surface of said facing faces the outer surface of said backing, one of said facing surfaces being provided with a plurality of downwardly extending projections and the other said facing surface being provided with a plurality of upwardly opening recesses, said projections and recesses being arranged and constructed such that when said facing and backing are caused to approach each other while maintaining each said projection above a separate said recess, said facing and backing will interlock when said projections are allowed to descend into said recesses.
2. A building structure comprising: a facing and a backing each having oppositely facing inner and outer surfaces, said facing and backing being adapted to be disposed in juxtaposition with each other such that the inner surface of said facing faces the outer surface of said backing, one of said facing surfaces being provided with a plurality of upwardly extending projections and the other said facing surface being provided with a plurality of downwardly opening recesses, said projections and recesses being arranged and constructed such that when said facing and backing are caused to approach each other while maintaining each said projection below a separate said recess, said facing and backing will interlock when said recesses are allowed to descend such that said projections enter said recesses.
3. Building construction comprising: a facing and a backing each having oppositely facing inner and outer surfaces, said facing and backing being adapted to be disposed in juxtaposition with each other such that the inner surface of said facing is disposed adjacent to and faces the outer surface of said backing, one of said adjacent surfaces having a plurality of projections and the other said adjacent surface having a plurality of recesses, said projections and recesses being arranged such that when said facing and backing are juxtaposed, each said projection is received in a separate said recess, at least one of said projections and whichever of said facing and backing in which said recesses are formed being composed of resilient structurewhich resiliently deforms as said projections enter said recesses and which resiliently restores when said projections are within said recesses with resulting locking of said projections within said recesses and resulting attachment of said facing to said backing.
4. The siding as claimed in claims 1 or 2 wherein at least one of said projections and whichever of said facing and backing in which said recesses are formed being composed of resilient structurewhich resiliently deforms as said projections enter said recesses and which resiliently restores when said projections are within said recesses with resulting locking of said projections within said recesses and resulting attachment of said facing to said backing.
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