EP0618989B1 - Panel structure and panel for use in forming such structure - Google Patents

Panel structure and panel for use in forming such structure Download PDF

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EP0618989B1
EP0618989B1 EP93901509A EP93901509A EP0618989B1 EP 0618989 B1 EP0618989 B1 EP 0618989B1 EP 93901509 A EP93901509 A EP 93901509A EP 93901509 A EP93901509 A EP 93901509A EP 0618989 B1 EP0618989 B1 EP 0618989B1
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Ebrahim Bagus
Adriaan Johannes Robertson
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44F—SPECIAL DESIGNS OR PICTURES
    • B44F9/00—Designs imitating natural patterns
    • B44F9/04—Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • 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
    • E04F13/147—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 imitating natural stone, brick work or the like

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  • the present invention relates to a panel structure of the type as defined in the preamble of claim 1.
  • a panel structure comprising first and second panels which are arranged in an edge-to-edge abutting relationship to form a joint between the panels, each panel having a repeating relief pattern in an exposed front face thereof, which relief pattern repeats itself substantially without interruption across the joint, characterised therein that each panel comprises a structural panel of polymer concrete having said relief pattern formed in the front face thereof, and a framework secured to and standing proud of the rear face of the polymer concrete panel, and that the first and second panels are secured together by fasteners which engage with the respective frameworks.
  • the polymer concrete panel of the first panel may have recesses therein, and the panel structure may further comprise panel elements which extend from the polymer concrete panel of the second panel into the recesses, the panel elements forming part of the relief pattern.
  • the recesses may be in the front face of the polymer concrete panel of the first panel, the panel elements overlying the polymer concrete panel of the first panel.
  • the panel elements may be secured in position by means of an adhesive.
  • the adhesive may be of a type that remains yieldable after it has set.
  • it may be a polysulphide adhesive.
  • the panel elements may be integral with the second panel.
  • the recesses may be in the edge of the polymer concrete panel of the first panel, so as to give the edge a toothed configuration.
  • the relief pattern may be such as to imitate the appearance of brickwork, the panel elements each being rectangular to imitate the appearance of a brick.
  • Each panel may further comprise a sheet of fabric attached to and spanning the framework, the fabric being embedded in a resin which is bonded to the polymer concrete of the polymer concrete panel.
  • Each panel may further comprise a heat insulating material in voids formed by the respective framework.
  • the panels may each have a groove along the abutting edges thereof, the grooves being in register with one another and there being a sealing strip which extends from one of the grooves into the other.
  • the sealing strip may be embedded in a sealing substance in each of the grooves.
  • the sealing substance may, for example, be a polysulphide sealant.
  • a building panel for use in a panel structure as defined above, the building panel comprising a structural panel of polymer concrete having said relief pattern formed in the front face thereof, and a framework secured to and standing proud of the rear face of the polymer concrete panel.
  • reference numeral 10 generally indicates a building panel which comprises a panel 12 of polymer concrete, a supporting framework 14 of timber affixed to the rear face of the polymer concrete panel, and a heat insulating material 16 of, for example, expanded polystyrene or a mineral heat insulation material filling the voids formed by the framework.
  • the polymer concrete panel 12 has a repeating relief pattern in a face thereof which will, in use, be the exposed face, ie the face shown in Figure 1.
  • the relief pattern is such as to imitate the appearance of stretcher bond brickwork.
  • the panel has rows of raised rectangular portions 18 which are spaced from each other, each raised portion representing a brick, and the spaces between the raised portions representing mortar joints.
  • the recesses 20 are formed by the absence in alternate rows, of the raised portions which would otherwise have been at the ends of the rows to represent half a brick.
  • One of the vertical edges of the panel (the right hand one in Figure 1) is flush with the corresponding ends of the raised portions 18, whereas the other vertical edge (the left hand one in Figure 1) is spaced from the corresponding ends of the raised portions by a distance which is equal to the spacing between adjacent raised portions (ie the width of a mortar joint).
  • the building panels 10 may, if desired, incorporate window or door frames (not shown).
  • the polymer concrete panel 12 is formed by casting polymer concrete, while still in a fluid condition, in a silicone rubber mould (not shown) which has ridges therein to form the relief pattern.
  • the polymer concrete is made of a mixture of crushed silicate or stone aggregate and a suitable plastics resin to which a hardener and an accelerator have been added.
  • the framework 14 has a sheet of fabric 22 (eg a glass fibre fabric) secured thereto by means of, for example, staples 24, the fabric sheet spanning the framework.
  • the framework 14 with the fabric sheet 22 attached thereto is placed on the polymer concrete in the mould, with the fabric sheet contacting the polymer concrete, before the polymer concrete has fully hardened, and the fabric impregnated with a coat of plastics resin to which a hardener and an accelerator have been added. This will have the effect of bonding the fabric sheet 22, and thus the framework 14, to the polymer concrete panel 12.
  • the resin impregnated fabric sheet 22 furthermore reinforces the polymer concrete panel 12 and renders it water-impermeable.
  • the framework 14 is rebated as shown, which results in a groove 26 being formed peripherally of the building panel, immediately behind the polymer concrete panel 12.
  • the panel 10 is removed from the mould.
  • reference numeral 30 generally indicates a panel structure which comprises a number of building panels 10 of the type illustrated in Figures 1 to 4, joined together in an edge-to-edge abutting relationship.
  • the frameworks 14 are drilled to receive fixing bolts 32. If necessary, part of the heat insulating material 16 is cut away to enable the fixing bolts 32 to be inserted and fastened.
  • a suitable sealant such as, for example, a polysulphide sealant is run along the opposed grooves 26 and a PVC sealing strip 34 inserted, the sealing strip extending from the one groove 26 into the other.
  • panel elements 36 of the same polymer concrete as the panels 12 are secured in position by means of an adhesive.
  • the panel elements 36 are rectangular, each imitating the appearance of a single brick, and are accommodated in the recesses 20.
  • panel elements 36 may also be used where two of the panels 10 join one another along a horizontal joint.
  • the adhesive that is used to secure the panel elements 36 in position is preferably an adhesive that is able to yield somewhat even after it has set.
  • a polysulphide may, for example, be used for this purpose. It will be seen that, once the panel elements 36 are in position, the relief pattern repeats itself substantially without interruption across the joints between the panels. The panel elements 36 thus effectively conceal the joints between adjacent panels 10. This is so even if there should be slight movement between the panels subsequent to erection.
  • an inner panel 38 of, for example, gypsum board is nailed to the inside to the framework 14.
  • the panel construction shown in Figure 9 is similar to that shown in Figures 5 to 8, the same reference numerals being used to indicate the same parts. It differs from the construction shown in Figures 5 to 8 in that, instead of separate panel elements 36 being employed, panel elements 40 are provided which are integral with the polymer concrete panel 12. When erected, the panel elements 40 are accommodated in the recesses 20.
  • the panel construction shown in Figure 10 is also similar to that shown in Figures 5 to 8, the same reference numerals being used to indicate the same parts. It differs from the construction shown in Figures 5 to 8 in that, instead of the panels having recesses 20 in the exposed face thereof, they have recesses 42 in one of the vertical edges thereof so as to give the edge a toothed configuration. Likewise, they have panel elements 44 along the other vertical edge thereof, the panel elements being integral with the polymer concrete panel 12. The panel elements 44 are as wide as the polymer concrete panel 12 and so give this edge of the panel also a toothed configuration. When erected, the panel elements 44 enter into the recesses 42.
  • the framework 14 is not visible in Figure 10, though it is an essential feature of the invention.

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PCT/NL1992/000222 WO1993012308A1 (en) 1991-12-11 1992-12-10 Panel structure and panel for use in forming such structure

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DE (1) DE69210628D1 (xx)
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MY (1) MY107848A (xx)
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OA (1) OA09957A (xx)
RU (1) RU94030371A (xx)
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WO (1) WO1993012308A1 (xx)

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