EP3274537B1 - A system and method for installing glass panel - Google Patents
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Description
- The present invention is generally directed to a device for holding glass panels. This invention further discloses a system and method for installing glass panels.
- The current invention discloses a device for holding glass panels. The current invention further discloses a method for mounting glass panels on even or uneven surfaces directly without the use of plywood and additional frames for getting flat surface.
- Conventional installation method involves the installation of an aluminium frame on the concrete wall to compensate for the unevenness of the wall and plywood boards are screwed on the aluminium frame. After that glass panel is fixed on the plywood using silicon glue. It takes a minimum of 48 hours for the silicon glue to cure and then the room can be used.
- Such conventional methods have several steps including aluminium frame installation, plywood, solid flat panel, in particular glass panel pasting and curing. Hence process is time-consuming and increases labor costs. After gluing the solid flat panel, in particular glass panel, replacing due to breakage or refurbishing is difficult.
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Chinease utility model 201078070 discloses a clip having a clip body, and a metallic functional strip provided with a lower part of the clip body, where two sides of the clip body are lower than the metallic strip. The lower part of the clip body is fixed to a wall by using a screw bolt, and an upper part of the clip body is utilized to fix and clamp glass. -
US Patent 7100335 discloses a rotatable coupler for easy attachment of the decorative member to the attachment member such as a frame, sash or glass unit. -
US Patent application 20130047540 discloses a wall system comprises a plurality of rectangular solid flat panels, each having at least two cylindrical bores on an upper surface and at least two cylindrical bores on a lower surface, such that each cylindrical bore is adapted to receive one of the guide pins whereby a first of the rectangular solid flat panels is secured upon the two support clips of the first set of support clips on the first and second vertical support members, respectively, and beneath the two support clips of the second set of support clips on the first and second vertical support members. A second of the rectangular panels is secured upon second set of support clips on the first and second vertical support members and beneath third set of two support clips on the first and second vertical support members. - The above mentioned prior art methods utilize various tools for mounting glass panel. However, they are complex and time consuming. Hence there is a need for a simple and faster way to mount glass panel on an uneven mounting surface.
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DE202004010262U1 andCH216624A GB2233698A - The invention is therefore based on the object of indicating a system and a method for mounting glass panel, and an apparatus for holding glass panel, with the aid of which the mounting of glass panel is possible in a simple manner.
- According to the invention, this object is achieved by a device for mounting glass panels with the features of
claims claim 5. The invention furthermore also relates to a method for mounting glass panel or plurality of glass panels using corner clips or a channel clip, wherein the method has the features ofclaims - The current invention permits to install the glass panel without the need of a plywood drywalls, additional aluminium frames, and glue. The glass panel can be fixed directly on to the mounting surface such as concrete walls. Hence installation is faster and curing time is completely eliminated. After mounting as per the current invention, the glass panel can be installed or replaced easily by removing few screws.
- The present invention can be better understood, and its numerous features and advantages made apparent to those skilled in the art by referencing the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 includes a three dimensional view of the corner clip along with the first support member, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 1A includes a cross sectional view of the corner clip along with the first support member, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure . -
FIG. 2 includes a three dimensional view of the channel clip along with the first support member, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2A includes a cross sectional view of the channel clip along with the first support member, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3 includes a three dimensional view of the glass mounting assembly using the corner clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3A includes a cross sectional view of the glass mounting assembly using the corner clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3B includes a cross sectional view showing the vinyl sheet along with the glass panel, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3C includes a three dimensional view of the glass mounting assembly using the corner clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4 includes a three dimensional view showing the various components of the glass mounting assembly using the corner clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5 includes a three dimensional view of the glass mounting assembly using the channel clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5A includes a cross sectional view of the glass mounting assembly using the channel clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5B includes a cross sectional view showing the vinyl sheet along with the glass panel, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6 includes a three dimensional bottom view of the glass mounting assembly using the channel clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 7 includes a three dimensional view showing the various components of the glass mounting assembly using the channel clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 8 depicts the shear strength result of the corner clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 9 depicts the pull out strength result of the corner clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 10 depicts the shear strength result of the channel clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 11 depicts the failure mode results of various materials used as channel clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 12 includes the process of mounting glass panel using the corner clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 13 includes the process of mounting glass panel using the channel clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. - The use of the same reference symbols in different drawings indicates similar or identical items.
- Skilled artisans appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of various embodiments of the disclosure.
- The main aspect of the invention is to provide a device for holding glass panel comprising a mounting clip and a first support member disposed between the mounting clip and the mounting surface such as a concrete wall, ceilings, floors or a wooden or similar surface.
- For another aspect, the invention discloses a system for mounting glass panel. The system can be used to mount a single glass panel or a plurality of glass panels. A mounting clip is provided for mounting the single glass panel or a plurality of glass panels on the mounting surface and a first support member placed/disposed between the mounting clip and the mounting surface. The mounting clip comprises one or more corner clip or channels clip or combinations thereof.
- In yet another aspect, the invention provides a method of mounting glass panel using a corner clip. This includes the steps of mounting the base on all four corners and then attaching the gripper. Afterwards the glass panel is placed on the gripper to securely hold the glass panel and finally the gripper is secured to the base of the corner clip.
- In yet another aspect, the invention discloses a method of mounting glass panel using a channel clip. The steps include the mounting the single sided clip of the channel clip and then placing the glass panel on the single sided clip. Afterwards the double sided clip is fixing on the top of the glass panel to securely hold the glass panel.
- In yet another aspect, once mounted the glass panel can be replaced or removed easily by removing few screws.
- The following description, in combination with the figures, is provided to assist in understanding the teachings disclosed herein. The following discussion will focus on specific implementations and embodiments of the teachings. This discussion is provided to assist in describing the teachings and should not be interpreted as a limitation on the scope or applicability of the teachings as defined by the appended claims.
- The use of "a" or "an" is employed to describe elements and components described herein. This is done merely for convenience and to give a general sense of the scope of the invention. This description should be read to include one or at least one and the singular also includes the plural, or vice versa, unless it is clear that it is meant otherwise.
- The term "Mounting clip" refers to a device for mounting the glass panel on a mounting surface which comprises a corner clip, a channel clip or combinations thereof.
- Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting. To the extent not described herein, many details regarding specific materials and processing acts are conventional and can be found in textbooks and other sources.
- Mounting clip of the current invention is designed to mount the
glass panel 310 on a mountingsurface 330. The mountingsurface 330 can be even such as wooden or uneven surface such as concrete walls. The mounting clip is used to hold theglass panel 310 on the mountingsurface 330 with minimal exposure outside. This helps to maintain certain level of aesthetic appeal to interiors. The mounting clip is typically used for interior applications and the same can be extended to external applications of a building. According to an embodiment, the mounting clip can be acorner clip 100 to mountglass panel 310 on to the mountingsurface 330. According to an embodiment, the mounting clip can be achannels clip 200 to mountglass panel 310 on to the mountingsurface 330. According to an embodiment, the mounting clip can be a combination of one ormore corner clip 100 or channels clip 200 to mountglass panel 310 on to the mountingsurface 330. - The
corner clip 100 is designed to mechanically hold theglass panel 310 in all the four corners of the mountingsurface 330. Thiscorner clip 100 has two sections thebase 120 and thegripper 110 as shown inFIG.1 . Thegripper 110 can slide throughdovetail slider 140 on thebase 120 and the motion of thecorner clip 100 can be arrested by using ascrew 410 at the corner on thegripper 110 section. - The
base 120 has flush type screw holes 150 by which thecorner clip 100 can be fastened to the mountingsurface 330. In this way using fourcorner clips 100 from four corners of theglass panel 310 can be firmly mounted on a mountingsurface 330. Thecorner clip 100 is ideal to mount a small or alarge glass panel 310 for decorative or writing board applications. -
FIG. 1A illustrates the cross sectional view of the device for holding theglass panel 310 comprisingcorner clip 100 along with afirst support member 130. Thefirst support member 130 comprises a compressible material, and an adhesive layer. The compressible material is selected from the group comprising of foam, rubber, PVC, and a combination thereof. - A schematic view of the
channel clip 200 is shown inFIG. 2 . This provides the three dimensional view of the doublesided clip 201 and singlesided clip 202. An extruded profile with an edge shape shown in figure is used to grasp the edges of an edge chamfered and polished glass. Thechannel clip 200 holds the glass in the horizontal side and there are no holding structural members in the vertical direction as shown inFIG.2 . The doublesided clip 201 of thechannel clip 200 further provides an 1-gripper 220 andbase 210. I-gripper 220 provides the necessary support for holding theglass panel 310 at the top. The singlesided clip 202 of thechannel clip 200 further provides a L-gripper 240 andbase 250. L-gripper 240 provides the necessary support for holding theglass panel 310 at the bottom. -
FIG. 2A illustrates the cross sectional view of the device for holding theglass panel 310 comprisingchannel clip 200 along with afirst support member 230. The cross section provided the clear view of the 1-gripper 220 and L-gripper 240. Thefirst support member 230 comprises a compressible material, and an adhesive layer. The compressible material is selected from the group comprising of foam, rubber, PVC, and a combination thereof. - The system of the current invention comprises of various components. The current system can be used for installing
glass panel 310. The system also provides the necessary options for mounting theglass panel 310 on uneven surfaces. - According to an embodiment, the system may comprise of one or
more corner clip 100 to mountglass panel 310 on to the mountingsurface 330. According to another embodiment, the system may comprise of one ormore channel clip 200 to mountglass panel 310 on to the mountingsurface 330. According to another embodiment, the system may comprise of one ormore corner clip 100 orchannel clip 200 or combinations thereof to mountglass panel 310 on to the mountingsurface 330. - A system utilizing the corner clip is shown in
FIG. 3 which uses fourcorner clips 100 for fixingglass panel 310. The mountingsurface 330 can be an even surface or an uneven surface. This invention utilizes asecond support member 320 for providing cushioning effect between theglass panel 310 and the mountingsurface 330. In addition to this, this further helps to mount on the uneven mountingsurface 330. Thesecond support member 320 comprises a compressible material, and an adhesive layer. The compressible material is selected from the group comprising of foam, rubber, PVC, and a combination thereof. Thissecond support member 320 can be selected based on the hardness and other properties of the mountingsurface 330. - A cross section view of this system is depicted in
FIG. 3A for better understanding. An another view (FIG. 3B ) shows that theglass panel 310 also utilizes avinyl sheet 340 for holding the glass pieces intact in case of any damage to theglass panel 310. This helps to safeguard from falling of the broken glass pieces during any breakage toglass panel 310. -
FIG. 3C shows a three dimensional view of the system mounted on a mountingsurface 330. - The various components of the system for mounting
glass panel 310 utilizing thecorner clip 100 is shown inFIG.4 . This three dimensional view shows theglass panel 310 is mounted ongripper 110 which is seated above the base 120 using thedovetail slider 140. Thefirst support member 130 provides the necessary cushioning effect for thecorner clip 100. Thescrew 410 provided to securely hold theglass panel 310 with in thegripper 110. - The
base 120 has flush type screw holes 150 by which thecorner clip 100 can be fastened to the mountingsurface 330. Alternatively the base 120 can be mounted on to a mountingsurface 330 using other methods such as glues, tapes, or other suitable mounting methods. - The system further utilizes a
channel clip 200 for mounting theglass panel 310 as shown inFIG. 5 which uses twochannel clips 200 namely doublesided clip 201 and singlesided clip 202 for fixing theglass panel 310. The mountingsurface 330 can be an even surface or an uneven surface. This invention utilizes thesecond support member 320 for providing cushioning effect between theglass panel 310 and the mountingsurface 330. In addition to this, this further helps to mount on the uneven mountingsurface 330. - A cross section view of this system is depicted in
FIG. 5A for clear understanding. An another view (FIG. 5B ) shows that theglass panel 310 also utilizes avinyl sheet 340 for holding the glass pieces intact in case of any damage to theglass panel 310. -
FIG. 6 shows a three dimensional bottom view of the system for mounting theglass panel 310 utilizing thechannel clip 200. This view clearly shows thefirst support member 230 placed in between the mounting surface and thechannel clip 200. Both the doublesided clip 201 and the singlesided clips 202 are provided withscrew holes 150 by which the doublesided clip 201 and the singlesided clips 202 are fastened to the mountingsurface 330. Alternatively the doublesided clip 201 and the singlesided clip 202 are mounted on to a mountingsurface 330 using other methods such as glues, tapes, or other suitable mounting methods. - The various components of the system for mounting the
glass panel 310 utilizing thechannel clip 200 is shown inFIG.7 . This three dimensional view shows theglass panel 310 is mounted on the mountingsurface 330 using thechannel clip 200. Thefirst support member 230 provides the necessary cushioning effect for thechannel clip 200. This invention utilizes further utilizes thesecond support member 320 for providing cushioning effect between theglass panel 310 and the mountingsurface 330. In addition to this, thissecond support member 320 further helps to mount on the uneven mountingsurface 330. - In another embodiment of the invention, the I-
gripper 220 and L-gripper 240 sections of thechannel clip 200 can be of various shapes based on the edge shape of theglass panel 310 to be mounted. In an example, fourdifferent shapes glass panel 310 are demonstrated inFIG. 8 . In addition to this, the corresponding 1-grippers grippers - Similar to the example shown here the corner clip is also capable to holding
glass panel 310 with various edge shapes shown in theFIG. 8 or any other special shapes. The gripper section will have the same shape of theglass panel 310 edge shape, to be mounted. - A plywood board of 280mm x 250mm size and 18mm thickness is used as substrate to hold the
test corner clip 100. Four corner clips 100 are used to hold a 150mm x150mm glass panel 310 of 6mm thickness. Eachcorner clip 100 is fastened to the plywood board using two wood screws. Theflat glass panel 310 is then replaced with an equivalent steel plate so that the load bearing capacity of screws andcorner clip 100 can be measured. Thecorner clip 100 used in this test is made of Aluminum 5052 alloy using machining process and is give a golden color coating through anodisation process. -
FIG. 9 depicts the shear strength result of the corner clip. During the shear test the nylon side screws failed after taking a maximum shear load of 250 kg. The maximum load carrying capacity of the individual corner clip will be around 100-125 kg irrespective of the span. - The test setup is similar to the setup used for the shear test. In this case the plywood substrate is held firmly by the INSTRON 5982 universal testing machine, the
flat glass panel 310 has been replaced with an equivalent steel plate with extended holding grip at the centre. The holding grip is pulled by the INSTRON 5982 universal testing machine at a rate of 1mm/min. -
FIG. 10 depicts the pull out strength result of the corner clip. In the pullout strength test the nylon side screw failed during the test after taking a maximum load of 200 kg. - This study shows that the shear strength and the pullout strength tests conducted on the
corner clip 100 system shows that it is capable of taking a shear load of 250kgf when fourcorner clips 100 are used for installation. They can also take a pullout load of 200kgf. Typically theglass panel 310 is much lighter than these values. For example a 1000mm x 1000mm glass panel with 6mm thickness will weigh 15kg. The weight of 3000mm x 3000mm glass panel having 6mm thickness will weigh 135kg. Majority ofglass panel 310 are manufactured at sizes less than 3000mm x 3000mm dimension due to the manufacturing limitations ofsuch glass panel 310 and difficulties in handling and transport. Hence even considering the 3000mm x 3000mm x 6mm size there is a safety factor of 1.5. Hence thecorner clip 100 can be considered safe for installation of standard sizes ofglass panel 310 available from the factory as well as from the open market. - A plywood board of 280mm x 250mm size and 18mm thickness is used as substrate to hold the
test channel clip 200. One singlesided channel clip 202 and one doublesided channel clip 201 is used to hold a 150mm x 150mm glass panel of 6mm thickness. Thechannel clip 200 is fastened to the plywood board using two wood screws in the bottom and two in the top. The Flat glass is then replaced with an equivalent steel plate so that the load bearing capacity of screws andchannel clip 200 can be measured. Thechannel clip 200 used in this test is made of Aluminum 5052 alloy using machining process and is anodized to prevent corrosion. - The maximum load carrying capacity of the
single channel clip 200 for 1mm deformation is found to be 150kgf for the first trial. - This study related to evaluation of shear strength properties of
glass panel 310 and mountingchannel clip 200 on plywood material. Thechannel clip 200 made up of different engineering polymer materials such as Nylocast, Acrylic, Derlin, polypropylene and polycarbonate. A new test method has been developed to understand the load carrying capability of thechannel clip 200 by a shear pull using specially designed steel plates. The samples are studied on a universal testing machine at a deformation rate of 1mm/min. The maximum shear failure load and the deformation of thechannel clip 200 is recorded during the study. The peak failure load and load to deform 1mm are used for understanding the strength of thischannel clip 200 under shear load. It is observed that the Delrin samples has better strength both during failure as well as at 1mm deformation level (key requirement as per the channel clip 200) followed by polycarbonate and other samples. The results are provided hereunder in Table 1.Sample Maximum load (N) Load required for 1mm deformation (N) Failure Mode Nylocast 2620 520 Yielding near screws Acrylic 975 655 Breakage near screws Delrin 4130 717 Yielding near screws Polypropylene 2300 655 Yielding near screws Polycarbonate 3935 662 Yielding near screws - Tests are performed on an INSTRON 5982 universal testing machine by using a tensile fixture. Though the final application is for holding the glass panel , a 150 mm x 150 mm specially designed steel plate is used to apply a shear load to the channel clip 200 (Schematic is shown in
Fig. 1 ) throughout the experiments. - Schematic representation of newly developed shear test method for
channel clip 200. - The parameters/conditions used for the study are as follows,
- Load cell used: 100 kN
- Deformation rate: 1mm/min
- Distance between channel clip 200: 150 mm
- The result obtained after the shear strength test of the
channel clip 200 is shown inFIG.11 . It is observed that the Delrin andPolycarbonate channel clip 200 will have similar strengths under shear load. Since the projection clearance for thechannel clip 200 is only 1 mm, it is more important to look at the load required to deform thechannel clip 200 for 1 mm. Hence, for a maximum deformation of 1mm, Delrin has shown at least 7% higher strength compared to that of polycarbonate. The failure modes for most of the samples are similar and have shown yielding failure near the screws which connects thechannel clip 200 and the base substrate (plywood). The failure mode for various samples is performed by brittle breakage and is shown inFIG.12 . Load-deformation response of different single channel glass mountingchannel clip 200 under shear pull load. - The maximum load carrying capability of Acrylic material for the
channel clip 200 is 3 to 4 times lower compared to the other such as Nylocast, Delrin, Polypropylene and Polycarbonate.. Delrin and Polycarbonate are preferred candidates for manufacturingchannel clip 200 due to its color matching with theglass panel 310 and transparent nature respectively. One or more materials such as polyester, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic elastomers, polyimide, PEEK is also preferred to manufacturecorner clip 100 andchannel clip 200. - The
process 1300 of mounting glass panel using the corner clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is depicted inFIG.13 . Thecorner clip 100 is used to installglass panel 310 by mechanically holding theglass panel 310 in four corners on the mountingsurface 330. Thisglass installation process 1300 further comprises thestep 1310 of pastingfirst support member 130 on thebase 120 and also pasting one or moresecond support member 320 on theglass panel 310 to give support to theglass panel 310 as well as counter the uneven surface of the mountingsurface 330. Then marking hole location for eachcorner clip 100, drilling holes and then then mounting thecorner clip 100. Two adjacent corner clips 100 are mounted at first and thenglass panel 310 is slid in to those corner clips 100. Then the other twocorner clips 100 are mounted 1320 to firmly hold theglass panel 310 on the mountingsurface 330. - A horizontal base line has to be marked on the mounting
surface 330 of installation using a spirit level or laser plumb line. Theglass panel 310 to be mounted is placed on the mountingsurface 330 with its bottom aligned to the horizontal line marked on the mountingsurface 330. Then thecorner clip 100 assembly is inserted in to the four corners of theglass panel 310 in the same way how it will appear after installation. Then with thecorner clip 100 in position a sharp pencil is used to mark the edges of thecorner clip 100 on the mountingsurface 330 so thatlater base 120 can be placed and hole location can be marked. -
Glass panel 310 is then removed and the hole locations are marked and drilled to insert wall pegs. The bottom left andright corner clip 100 assembly is mounted on the mountingsurface 330 with the slide arrestingcorner screw 410 firmly tightened 1330. Then thetop corner clip 100 bases are fixed on the wall using the holes drilled before. Next theglass panel 310 is inserted in to thebottom corner clip 100 and held in position. Now thetop corner clip 100 holding sections are slided diagonally from the corners to hold theglass panel 310 firmly 1340. Theslide arresting screw 410 is installed on thetop corner clip 100 and firmly tightened to prevent slipping 1350. This completes the glass installation and it is ready foruse 1360. - The
process 1400 of mounting glass panel using the channel clip, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is depicted inFIG.14 . Thechannel clip 200 is used to installglass panel 310 by mechanically holding theglass panel 310 at the bottom and top edges. Theglass panel 310 installation process comprising the step of pasting 1410 thefirst support member 230 on thebase 210 of the singlesided clip 202 and thebase 250 of the doublesided clip 201 and one or moresecond support member 320 is pasted on the rear side of theglass panel 310 to give support to theglass panel 310 as well as counter the uneven mountingsurface 330. Then marking hole location for thechannel clip 200 having a doublesided clip 201 and a singlesided clip 202, drilling holes and then then mounting thechannel clip 200. The singlesided clip 202 is mounted at first 1420 and thenglass panel 310 is slid 1430 in to the L-gripper 240. Then the top doublesided clip 201 is mounted to firmly hold theglass panel 310 inplace 1440. Theglass panel 310 can be installed using two doublesided clips 201 or one singlesided clip 202 and one doublesided clip 201. - A horizontal base line has to be marked on the wall of installation using a spirit level or laser plumb line. The single
sided clip 202 with support cushion is placed on the wall and aligned to the horizontal base line. The channel clip screw holes 150 are marked on the walls and holes are drilled and pegged. Using screws thebottom channel clip 200 is firmly mounted on the wall. - A flat surface such as a metal rod or ruler is used to ensure that the channel clip screws are not excessively tightened to prevent following the walls uneven shape. The
glass panel 310 to be mounted is slid in to the singlesided clip 202 from the top. Sliding from the side of the channel clip should be avoided to prevent making scratches on the lacquer surface behind the glass. After the glass is placed on the singlesided clip 202, then the top doublesided clip 201 is placed 1450 on the top edge of the glass using I-gripper 220. Now a sharp pencil is used to mark the hole locations for the doublesided clip 201. After hole locations are marked, then theglass panel 310 and doublesided clip 201 is removed and holes are drilled and pegged. Again theglass panel 310 is placed in position and doublesided clip 201 is fixed using screws to hold theglass panel 310 firmly. Now the glass installation is complete 1460. - Optionally a suitable rubber coating needs to be applied to metal channel gripping edges where glass and the grip come in contact with each other. This will reduce chances of glass breakage on impacts during and after installation.
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- 100 Corner clip
- 110 Gripper
- 120 Base
- 130 First support member of corner clip
- 140 Dovetail slider
- 150 Screw holes
- 200 Channel clip
- 201 Double sided channel clip
- 202 Single sided channel clip
- 210 Base of double sided channel clip
- 220 I-gripper
- 230 First support member of channel clip
- 240 L-gripper
- 250 Base of single sided channel clip
- 310 Glass panel
- 320 Second support member
- 330 Mounting surface
- 340 Vinyl sheet
- 410 Screw
- 810 Modified I-gripper
- 820 Modified I-gripper
- 830 Modified I-gripper
- 840 Modified I-gripper
- 850 Modified L-gripper
- 855 Glass panel edge shape
- 860 Modified L-gripper
- 865 Glass panel edge shape
- 870 Modified L-gripper
- 875 Glass panel edge shape
- 880 Modified L-gripper
- 885 Glass panel edge shape
- 1300 Method
- 1310 Step
- 1320 Step
- 1330 Step
- 1340 Step
- 1350 Step
- 1360 Step
- 1400 Step
- 1410 Method
- 1420 Step
- 1430 Step
- 1440 Step
- 1450 Step
- 1460 Step
Claims (17)
- A device for holding a glass panel (310), the device being a corner clip (100) comprising:a base (120) comprising mounting holes for mounting said corner clip on a regular or an irregular mounting surface (330);a gripper (110) for holding the glass panel;a dovetail slider (140) attached the base (120) for sliding the gripper (110) above the base; and a corner screw (410) for securing the gripper (110) above the base (120).
- A device for holding glass panels (310), the device being a channel clip (200) comprising:a single sided clip (202) with a base (250) comprising mounting holes (150) for mounting said single sided clip on a regular or an irregular mounting surface (330), and a L-gripper (240) for holding a glass panel (310); anda double sided clip (201) with a base (210) comprising mounting holes (150) for mounting said double sided clip on a regular or an irregular mounting surface (330), and a T-gripper (220) for holding glass panels (310).
- The device as per claim 1 and 2, wherein the device is made of one or more materials selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, glass, ceramics, wood, or combination thereof.
- The device as per claim 3, wherein the plastic comprises nylocast, delrin, polypropylene, polycarbonate, polyester, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic elastomers, polyimide, PEEK, or combination thereof.
- A system for mounting glass panel (310), comprising:a single glass panel (310) or a plurality of glass panels (310);a device as claimed in Claim 1 and/or claim 2 for mounting the single glass panel (310) or a plurality of glass panels (310) on the mounting surface (330); anda first support member disposed between the device as claimed in Claim 1 and/or Claim 2 and the mounting surface.
- The system of claim 5, wherein the glass panel (310) comprises a tempered glass, a lacquered glass, a toughened glass, an annealed sheet glass, a mechanically strengthened glass, or a combinations thereof.
- The system of claim 5, wherein the mounting surface (330) is a wood or a concrete wall.
- The system of claim 5, wherein the device as claimed in Claim 1 and/or Claim 2 comprises a corner clip (100) according to claim 1, a channel clip (200) according to claim 2 or combinations thereof.
- The system of claim 5, wherein the first support member (230) comprises a compressible material, and an adhesive layer.
- The system of claim 9, wherein the compressible material is selected from the group comprising of foam, rubber, PVC, and a combination thereof.
- The system of claim 5, further comprises a second support member (320) disposed between the glass panel (310) and the mounting surface (330).
- The system of claim 11, wherein the second support member (320) comprises a compressible material, and an adhesive layer.
- The system of claim 12, wherein the compressible material is selected from the group comprising of foam, rubber, PVC, and a combination thereof.
- The system of claim 11, further comprises a thin sheet disposed between the glass panel (310) and the second support member (320).
- The system of claim 14, wherein the thin sheet comprises of vinyl sheet (340), polyethylene sheet, polyester sheet, polypropylene sheet, any plastic films or combinations thereof.
- A method of mounting glass panel using the device as claimed in Claim 1, comprising the steps of:mounting the base on all four corners on the mounting surface (1320);attaching the gripper to the base of the corner clips located at the bottom (1330);placing the glass panel on the gripper of the corner clips located at the bottom to hold the glass panel (1340);attaching the gripper to the base of the top corner clips (1350); andsecuring the gripper to the base using the screw (1360).
- A method of mounting glass panel using the device as claimed in Claim 2, comprising the steps
of:mounting the single sided clip on the mounting surface (1420);placing the glass panel on the L-gripper of the single sided clip (1430);fixing the double sided clip on the mounting surface (1450); andsecuring the glass panel on the T-gripper of the double sided clip (1460).
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