EP3956571A1 - Composants et procédés de pose de paroi intérieure rapide - Google Patents

Composants et procédés de pose de paroi intérieure rapide

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EP3956571A1
EP3956571A1 EP20790870.8A EP20790870A EP3956571A1 EP 3956571 A1 EP3956571 A1 EP 3956571A1 EP 20790870 A EP20790870 A EP 20790870A EP 3956571 A1 EP3956571 A1 EP 3956571A1
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anchor
clasp
construction component
opening
building structure
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Kenneth Sobel
David Taylor
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Hyperframe Inc
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/38—Connections for building structures in general
    • E04B1/388—Separate connecting elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B5/00—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
    • F16B5/02—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/56—Load-bearing walls of framework or pillarwork; Walls incorporating load-bearing elongated members
    • E04B2/58—Load-bearing walls of framework or pillarwork; Walls incorporating load-bearing elongated members with elongated members of metal
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B13/00—Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose
    • F16B13/12—Separate metal or non-separate or non-metal dowel sleeves fastened by inserting the screw, nail or the like
    • F16B13/124—Separate metal or non-separate or non-metal dowel sleeves fastened by inserting the screw, nail or the like fastened by inserting a threaded element, e.g. screw or bolt
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B13/00—Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose
    • F16B13/12—Separate metal or non-separate or non-metal dowel sleeves fastened by inserting the screw, nail or the like
    • F16B13/126—Separate metal or non-separate or non-metal dowel sleeves fastened by inserting the screw, nail or the like fastened by inserting an unthreaded element, e.g. pin or nail
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B21/00—Means for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings
    • F16B21/06—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action
    • F16B21/07—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action in which the socket has a resilient part
    • F16B21/073—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action in which the socket has a resilient part the socket having a resilient part on its inside
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B5/00—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
    • F16B5/06—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
    • F16B5/0607—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips joining sheets or plates to each other
    • F16B5/0621—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips joining sheets or plates to each other in parallel relationship
    • F16B5/0642—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips joining sheets or plates to each other in parallel relationship the plates being arranged one on top of the other and in full close contact with each other
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
    • E04C2/02—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials
    • E04C2/04—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like material; of asbestos cement; of cement and other mineral fibres
    • E04C2/043—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like material; of asbestos cement; of cement and other mineral fibres of plaster
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B19/00—Bolts without screw-thread; Pins, including deformable elements; Rivets
    • F16B19/14—Bolts or the like for shooting into concrete constructions, metal walls or the like by means of detonation-operated nailing tools
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    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B2/00—Friction-grip releasable fastenings
    • F16B2/20—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
    • F16B2/22—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
    • F16B2/24—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
    • F16B2/241—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal of sheet metal
    • F16B2/243—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal of sheet metal internal, i.e. with spreading action
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    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B2/00—Friction-grip releasable fastenings
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    • F16B2/24—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
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    • F16B2/245—Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal of sheet metal external, i.e. with contracting action
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B21/00—Means for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings
    • F16B21/06—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action
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    • F16B21/086—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part the shank of the stud, pin or spigot having elevations, ribs, fins or prongs intended for deformation or tilting predominantly in a direction perpendicular to the direction of insertion

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to building construction, and more particularly to the layout and installation of interior walls during building construction.
  • Metal frame walls can include“drywall tracks” that rim horizontally along the foot and head of the wall, as well as“studs” that are spaced apart and positioned vertically between the tracks.
  • carpenters typically engage in a layout process that requires many steps. For example, a carpenter may iteratively read room dimensions from a floor plan drawing, transfer those measurements to the floor, snap chalk lines on the floor along the edge of each wall according to the floor plan, transfer those chalk lines to structural elements in the ceiling, align top track segments to their intended positions on the ceiling, and secure the top track segments to the structure using powder-actuated fasteners. It is critical to perform this wall layout accurately, as plumbers, electricians, and other construction trades depend on accurately positioned walls, and small deviations from floor plan drawings can cause a series of cascading issues in the construction of the building.
  • Some carpenters have recently adopted digital tools that improve the speed and accuracy of wall layout.
  • One such tool is the robotic total station, which uses electronic transit theodolites in conjunction with an electronic distance meter to read a slope distance from the station to a given spot. This allows carpenters to quickly and accurately locate critical wall vertices along a floor, such as at comers and intersections.
  • Many manual tasks remain, however, such as snapping chalk lines between critical vertices, transferring those chalk lines to a ceiling, and aligning top tracks to layout marks for fastening. Removing these tasks from the layout process would bring significant productivity gains.
  • an anchor configured for rapid construction can include at least a lower portion, an upper portion, and a central opening.
  • the lower portion can be configured to couple with an existing building structure and can include a bottom surface to contact the existing building structure and one or more exterior surfaces that fit within an opening in a separate construction component, such as a drywall track.
  • the construction component can also be a pipe hanger, a duct hanger, a cable tray hanger, or any other construction component suitable for having the various features disclosed herein or extrapolations thereof.
  • the upper portion can be located proximate the lower portion and can include a top surface and an external notch configured to receive a separate clasp that holds the separate construction component in place against the anchor.
  • the central opening can extend through the lower and upper portions and can be configured to receive a fastener that extends through the anchor and into the existing building structure to hold the anchor in place against the existing building structure.
  • the upper portion of the anchor can be integrally formed with the lower portion, and the entire anchor can be symmetrical about a longitudinal axis that extends through the length of the central opening.
  • the central opening can have a first cross-sectional diameter at the lower portion and a second cross-sectional diameter at the upper portion that is larger than the first cross-sectional diameter.
  • the cross-sectional diameter of the central opening can linearly decrease in size through at least part of the upper portion, and the anchor can be configured to receive a fastening force from the fastener at inner surfaces of the central opening where the cross-sectional diameter of the central opening linearly decreases in size.
  • the anchor can be configured to receive a fastening force from the fastener at the top surface of the upper portion.
  • the fastener can be a powder-actuated fastener, among other possible fasteners, and may be combined with the anchor to form a single component.
  • the external notch can define an annular groove that extends around the outer circumference of the upper portion.
  • at least part of the central opening can include an internal thread configured to mate with the fastener. This can be particularly useful where the anchor and fastener are combined as a single component prior to installation.
  • a system configured for rapid construction can include at least a construction component and a first clasp.
  • the system can also include a second clasp.
  • the construction component can have a first opening, and the first clasp can be coupled to the construction component, arranged around the first opening, and configured to lock onto a first external notch of a first anchor to hold the construction component in place against the first anchor.
  • the construction component can also include a second opening, and the second clasp can similarly be coupled to the construction component, arranged around the second opening, and configured to lock onto a second external notch of a second anchor to hold the construction component in place against the second anchor.
  • the first clasp can include a base, a first arm pivotally coupled to a first distal end of the base, and a second arm pivotally coupled to a second distal end of the base opposite the first distal end.
  • the first arm and second arm can be configured to pivot outward when the first clasp is fitted over the top surface of the upper portion of the first anchor and to pivot back inward when the first clasp locks onto the first external notch.
  • the first clasp can further include tabs extending inward from both of the first and second arms, as well as flanges that extend laterally from the base, the first arm, and the second arm.
  • the tabs can lock into the first external notch when the first and second arms pivot back inward, and the flanges can include openings configured to receive fastening components that affix the first clasp to the construction component.
  • the construction component can be a dry wall track, but could also be a pipe hanger, a duct hanger, or a cable tray hanger. Further system arrangements can include the first and second anchors. [0011] In still further embodiments, various methods of attaching a construction component to an existing building structure are provided.
  • Method steps can include forming a first opening in the construction component and coupling a first clasp to the construction component with one or more fastening components such that the first clasp is arranged around the first opening, wherein the first clasp is configured to lock onto a first external notch of a first anchor and hold the construction component in place against the first anchor.
  • Method steps can also include forming a second opening in the construction component, and coupling a second clasp to the construction component with one or more fastening components such that the second clasp is arranged around the second opening, wherein the second clasp is configured to lock onto a second external notch of a second anchor and hold the construction component in place against the second anchor.
  • Further method steps can include locating a first point along an existing building structure using a robotic total station, attaching the first anchor to the existing building structure at the first point with a first fastener, locating a second point along the existing building structure using the robotic total station, attaching the second anchor to the existing building structure at the second point with a second fastener, and installing the construction component onto the first and second anchors.
  • the anchors can include the same features detailed above, and the installing step can involve the first clasp locking onto the first external notch to hold the first clasp and construction component in place against the first anchor and the existing building structure, and can also involve the second clasp locking onto the second external notch to hold the second clasp and construction component in place against the second anchor and the existing building structure.
  • the fastening components can include rivets that affix the clasps to the construction component, which can be a drywall track, pipe hanger, duct hanger, or cable tray hanger.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates in top perspective view exemplary anchor locations along a substrate plane as determined by a robotic total station positioned on a floor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. IB illustrates in top perspective view an exemplary dry wall track configured to mount to anchors at the anchor locations according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2A illustrates in front perspective view an exemplary anchor configured for rapid construction according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates in side elevation view the anchor of FIG. 2 A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2C illustrates in top plan view the anchor of FIG. 2A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2D illustrates in side cross section view the anchor of FIG. 2A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2E illustrates in side cross section view an exemplary alternative anchor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3A illustrates in front perspective view an exemplary clasp for use with a drywall track according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3B illustrates in front elevation view the clasp of FIG. 3A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3C illustrates in top plan view the clasp of FIG. 3 A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3D illustrates in side elevation view the clasp of FIG. 3A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4A illustrates in front perspective view an exemplary drywall track.
  • FIG. 4B illustrates in top plan view the drywall track of FIG. 4A.
  • FIG. 4C illustrates in top plan view an exemplary drywall track modified to have two openings formed therein according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5A illustrates in top perspective view an assembled combination including the modified drywall track of FIG. 4C with two clasps attached around the two openings according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5C illustrates in bottom plan view the assembled combination of FIG. 5 A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6A illustrates in front perspective view an exemplary clasp prior to locking onto an anchor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6B illustrates in front perspective view an exemplary clasp after locking onto an anchor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates in exploded view an exemplary locator pin assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates in elevation view the locator pin assembly of FIG. 8 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates in exploded view an exemplary metal wall track configured to snap over a pair of locator pin assemblies embedded in a substrate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates in cross section view the track of FIG. 11 when captive washers snap past the tips of spring tabs according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the present disclosure relates in various embodiments to features, apparatuses, systems, and methods for the rapid layout and installation of interior walls during building construction.
  • the disclosed embodiments can be used to speed up the layout process by eliminating some of the steps traditionally used in this process.
  • the disclosed embodiments can utilize specialized anchors, clasps, modified dry wall tracks, and other components to render as unnecessary at least the traditional steps of creating measurement lines along a floor, snapping related chalk lines along the edge of a wall, and transferring those chalk lines to structural elements in a ceiling.
  • the layout process of the present disclosure involves precisely affixing anchors, locator pin assemblies, or other similar anchoring features to the structural component and then coupling the drywall track to the anchors.
  • the precise locating and installing of anchors can be easier that the precise drawing of chalk lines, since only points are needed to be located for the anchors, which can be readily and quickly installed once the points are located.
  • the drywall track can be modified to include clasps or other anchor attachment components affixed to the track around openings therethrough so as to facilitate a quick but firm snap on attachment of the modified drywall track to the already installed anchors.
  • the drywall track can be modified as needed at the construction site or can be modified previously off site, which can provide additional advantages.
  • Anchors 10 can be installed by way of fasteners 3, which can be powder actuated fasteners, for example, or alternatively nails, screws, or any other suitable fastener.
  • fasteners 3 can be powder actuated fasteners, for example, or alternatively nails, screws, or any other suitable fastener.
  • an exemplary drywall track configured to mount to anchors at the anchor locations is also shown in top perspective view.
  • Structural arrangement 5 can include the same ceiling 31 or other structural component shown in LIG. 1A, as well as the anchors 10 and fasteners.
  • anchors 10 can be installed at ceiling 31 already if such installation occurred when the robotic total station was indicating the anchor point locations.
  • Drywall track 40 can be modified to have openings 41, 42 configured to fit over the installed anchors 10, and lock into place on the anchors, as set forth in greater detail below. Because the drywall track 40 readily and quickly locks onto the installed anchors in a manner that also aligns the track, the installer can also avoid the traditional need to align the track to layout chalk lines or marks by eye.
  • Anchor 10 can also include an upper portion 13 located proximate the lower portion 11.
  • Central opening 16 can include a tapered region 17 through the upper portion 13, as this can facilitate a firm attachment of the anchor 10 to the existing building structure using a fastener that mates well with the geometry of the tapered region 17.
  • the entire anchor 10 can be symmetrical about a longitudinal axis 18 that that extends through the length of the central opening 17. This symmetry not only facilitates an easier installation of the anchor 10 due to all rotational orientations being identical, but also allows for ease in anchor formation or manufacture.
  • upper portion 13 can be integrally formed with lower portion 11, such that anchor 10 can be formed by a simple process from a single material.
  • anchor 10 can be formed by cold forming or machining a metal such as steel.
  • FIGS. 2B and 2C show anchor 10 in side elevation and top plan views respectively.
  • FIG. 2D illustrates anchor 10 in side cross section view. Here, it is easier to see the relative geometries and dimensions of lower portion 11, upper portion 13, external notch 15, and central opening 16.
  • bottom surface 12 can be substantially flat when it is intended to couple with a flat substrate of an existing building structure.
  • bottom surface 12 can have a shape that is specifically designed to couple well with an irregular substrate having a non-flat surface region.
  • central opening 16 can have one cross-sectional diameter at lower portion 11 and another larger cross-sectional diameter at upper portion 13.
  • the cross-sectional diameter of central opening 16 can linearly decrease in size through at least part of upper portion 13, such that anchor 10 can mate well with flat head type fasteners inserted therethrough.
  • anchor 10 can be configured to receive a fastening force from a flat head type fastener at the inner surface of central opening 16 where the cross-sectional diameter of the central opening linearly decreases in size (i.e., at the tapered region of the central opening 16).
  • anchor 10 can be configured to receive a fastening force from a fastener at the top surface 14 of upper portion 13. This can depend on the type of fastener used, which can involve a bolt type fastener having a head with an upper flange.
  • FIG. 2E illustrates in side cross section view an exemplary alternative anchor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Anchor 10a can be substantially similar to anchor 10 above, with the exception of the central opening geometry. Rather than have a smooth surfaced central opening, anchor 10a can have a threaded central opening 19. As will be readily appreciated, this threaded central opening 19 can be configured to mate with a threaded fastener, such as a threaded screw, bolt, or the like. Where such a threaded fastener is used with a threaded central opening 19, the load through the fastener can be distributed through the anchor threads as well as the top surface of the anchor upper portion.
  • This alternative anchor 10a can be particularly useful where the anchor and fastener are to be combined as a single component prior to installation.
  • FIG. 3 A illustrates an exemplary clasp for use with a drywall track in front perspective view.
  • Clasp 20 can be a spring clasp that is configured to lock onto the external notch of an anchor and hold a drywall track in place against the anchor.
  • Clasp 20 can be punch formed from sheet metal, for example, and can include a base 21 and arms 22 that are pivotally coupled to distal ends of the base 21. Arms 22 can be configured to pivot outward when the clasp 20 is fitted over the top surface of the upper portion of the anchor, and then pivot back inward when the clasp 20 locks onto the external notch. Tabs 23 that extend inward from both of the arms 22 can lock into the external notch when the arms 22 pivot back inward.
  • Clasp 20 can also include flanges 24 that extend laterally from the base 21 and both arms 22.
  • the flanges 24 can all include openings 25, 26 configured to receive fastening components that affix the clasp 20 to a separate dry wall track.
  • Base flange 24 can include a circular opening 25, while the arm flanges 24 can include oval shaped openings 26 that allow the arms 22 to pivot outward and inward.
  • the fastening components that affix the clasp to the drywall track can be rivets, for example.
  • clasp 20 can be spring biased for the arms to pivot inward, such that the arms 22 readily pivot inward after the clasp has been fitted onto an anchor.
  • FIGS. 3B through 3D show clasp 20 in front elevation, top plan, and side elevation views respectively. These views provide further perspectives for the base 21, arms 22, tabs 23, flanges 24, and openings 25, 26.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate an exemplary drywall track in front perspective and top plan views respectively.
  • Drywall track 40a can be a traditional unmodified drywall track for use in the formation of interior walls.
  • drywall track 40a can define a base and two sides formed from any suitable material, such as galvanized steel.
  • a simple U-shaped drywall track 40a is shown for purposes of illustration, it will be appreciated that virtually any size, shape, type, and material of standard drywall track can be used in conjunction with the various embodiments provided herein.
  • the actual standard drywall track used merely needs to be compatible for the modifications presented herein.
  • any standard drywall track that can be modified to form two openings within the base to affix two clasps thereto can be used.
  • FIG. 4C illustrates in top plan view an exemplary drywall track modified to have two openings formed therein according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Oval or slot opening
  • the drywall track 40 can be specified as desired according to the length of the drywall track 40 and the design of the existing building structure to which the track is to be mounted. Further, the actual length of the drywall track 40 can be cut to a specific length according to the existing building structure design as well. As will be readily appreciated, the use of a slot or oval for slot opening 41 can allow for a slight amount of distance misalignment or tolerance stackup in the distance between the openings 41, 42 and the distance between anchors that are already installed into an existing building structure.
  • the modified drywall track of FIG. 4C is shown in top perspective view with two clasps attached around the two openings.
  • Assembled combination 50 can include modified drywall track 40 having openings 41, 42, as well as clasps 20 affixed to the drywall track around the openings.
  • Three rivets 27 can be used to affix each clasp 20 to the drywall track 40 using the flanges on the clasps.
  • Each clasp 20 can be affixed to drywall track 40 around its respective opening 41, 42 as shown, such that anchors that are already installed into an existing building structure can fit through the openings 41, 42 and have the clasps 20 lock onto the external notches on the anchors.
  • FIGS. 5B and 5C illustrate assembled combination 50 in top plan view and bottom plan view respectively for additional perspectives.
  • rivet 27a can fasten base flange 24a of clasp 20 to the base of drywall track 40
  • rivets 27b and 27c can fasten arm flanges 27b and 27c respectively
  • rivets 27a may tightly fasten clasp 20 to drywall track 40
  • it can be favorable for rivets 27b and 27c to fasten the clasp 20 to drywall track loosely to allow the arms of clasp 20 to pivot outward and inward freely.
  • Both clasps 20 may be similarly fastened to the drywall track 40.
  • tabs 23 on each clasp are positioned about openings 41, 42 to facilitate locking onto the external notches of anchors during track installation.
  • FIG. 6A an exemplary clasp is shown in front perspective view prior to locking onto an installed anchor.
  • Arrangement 60 depicts a single clasp 20 having tabs 23 that have just started to contact the top surface 14 of anchor 10.
  • clasp arms 22 are starting to pivot outward so that the entire combination of clasp 20 and drywall track 40 can push onto anchor 10.
  • anchor 10 has already been inserted through opening 42 in drywall track 40, and anchor 10 can already be affixed previously to an existing building structure (not shown) by way of fastener 3.
  • FIG. 6B illustrates the exemplary clasp after locking onto the anchor.
  • tabs 23 have slid past the top part of upper portion 13 to lock onto external notch 15 when arms 22 pivot back inward.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates in top perspective view the modified drywall track of FIG. 5 A after installation onto two anchors.
  • Arrangement 70 reflects a final installation of drywall track 40 onto an existing building structure (not shown), such as a ceiling, floor, or other structural component.
  • two clasps 20 have been fastened to the drywall track 40 as detailed above, and the drywall track and clasp combination has been installed onto two anchors 10 that have already been installed into the existing building structure. Alignment of arrangement 70 during installation is aided by the tapered regions of the anchors 10 when the drywall track openings are placed over the anchors 10.
  • the drywall track and clasp combination can quickly and simply snap onto the installed anchors.
  • FIG. 8 shows an exploded view of locator pin assembly 100.
  • the assembly consists of a bushing 110, annular spring clip 120, and pin 130.
  • Bushing 110 is made from an impact resistant material such as steel. It features a groove 111 along its perimeter and a hole 112 which rims through the z-axis.
  • Annular spring clip 120 is a flat metal spring with three spring tabs 121 equally spaced in a circular pattern about the z-axis. It is appreciated that in alternate embodiments, annular spring clip 120 can feature more than three spring tabs 121.
  • Annular spring clip 120 wraps around bushing 110 within groove 111. It is appreciated that in alternate embodiments, bushing 110 and annular spring clip 120 can be consolidated into a single part.
  • Pin 130 is an impact-resistant steel pin which features a pointed tip 131 and a flat head 132.
  • the pointed tip 131 aids embedment into a substrate, and the flat head 132 allows the pin to be driven by a nail gun.
  • Pin 130 fits through hole 112 in bushing 110 with a friction fit.
  • FIG. 9 provides an elevation view of locator pin assembly 100.
  • Bushing 110 grips pin 130 with a friction fit slightly below pointed tip 131.
  • FIG. 10A provides an elevation view of locator pin assembly 100 as an installer prepares to drive it into a substrate 310. In this view, the installer has loaded locator pin assembly 100 into a nail gun 320, such that nozzle 321 of nail gun 320 fits over pin 130 and presses against the bottom of bushing 110.
  • FIG. 10B provides an elevation view of locator pin assembly 100 at the moment when the top surface of bushing 110 impacts the surface of substrate 310.
  • the operator By actuating nail gun 320, the operator imparted an axial force onto locator pin assembly 100, causing pointed tip 131 to fully breach the surface of substrate 310.
  • bushing 110 impacts substrate 310, bushing 110 comes to rest.
  • pin 130 overcomes the force of friction with bushing 110 and continues its path into substrate 310.
  • FIG. IOC provides an elevation view of locator pin assembly 100 at the moment when flat head 132 of pin 130 impacts bushing 110, causing pin 130 to come to a stop. At this time, pin 130 is fully embedded into substrate 310.
  • FIG. 11 provides an exploded view of metal wall track 400 which is configured to snap over a pair of locator pin assemblies 100 embedded in substrate 310.
  • Metal wall track 400 has a U- shaped profile, where horizontal section of the profile is called web 410.
  • Web 410 contains two dimples 411, which are positioned at opposing ends of the part.
  • the first dimple 411 contains a round hole 412, and the second dimple 411 contains an obround hole 413.
  • Captive washers 420 fit into round hole 412 and obround hole 413 from below.
  • Retention rings 430 engage captive washers 420 from above and are fastened to captive washers 420 during the manufacturing process using screws, welds, and the like.
  • each retention ring 430 When each retention ring 430 mates to its corresponding captive washer 420, it sandwiches web 410 against captive washer 420.
  • captive washer 420 At round hole 412, captive washer 420 is fixed in a concentric position with respect to round hole 412.
  • At obround hole 413 captive washer 420 is permitted to slide longitudinally within the limits of obround hole 413.
  • the installer positions metal wall track 400 under the locator pin assemblies 100 such that captive washers 420 align concentrically with locator pin assemblies 100.
  • the longitudinal freedom of captive washer 420 within obround hole 412 allows the installer to precisely match the spacing of locator pin assemblies 100 in substrate 310, within the tolerance band dictated by the center-to-center dimension of obround hole 412.
  • FIG. 12 shows a cross section view of metal wall track 400 as the installer presses metal wall track 400 over locator pin assemblies 100. At this moment, there is a distance d between wall track 400 and substrate 310. As metal wall track 400 travels upward, the inside diameters of captive washers 420 impart radial forces on spring tabs 121, causing them to deflect inward. As spring tabs 121 deflect inward, metal wall track 400 is permitted to continue its travel toward substrate 310.
  • FIG. 13 shows a cross section view of metal wall track 400 at the moment when captive washers 420 snap past the tips of spring tabs 121. At this instant, metal wall track 400 is fully seated against substrate 310.
  • FIG. 14 demonstrates that the locations of locator pin assemblies 100 along the plane of substrate 310 (i.e. ceiling) can be determined by a robotic total station 710 positioned on a floor 720. By embedding locator pin assemblies 100 in substrate 310 at these locations, the installer has avoided the need to mark wall edges with chalk lines. Furthermore, because metal wall track 400 is manufactured to self- align with locator pin assemblies 100 at these positions, the installer will avoid the traditional process of aligning metal wall track 400 to layout marks by eye.
  • the openings may then be formed at appropriate locations in the drywall track for proper attachment to a desired building structure. As noted above, one of the openings may be circular while the other forms an extended slot to allow for tolerance or slight measurement offset issues.
  • a first clasp is coupled to the drywall track.
  • the first clasp can be attached around one of the openings by rivets, for example.
  • a second clasp can similarly be coupled to the drywall track at process step 1008, such as around the other opening.
  • a first point on the building structure can be located. This can be done by using a robotic total station as detailed above.
  • a first anchor can then be attached to the existing building structure at the first point.
  • a second point on the existing building structure can similarly be located at process step 1014, and a second anchor can be attached to the existing building structure at the second point at subsequent process step 1016.
  • the drywall track can then be installed onto the first and second anchors. The method then ends at end step 1020.
  • steps 1004-1008 may alternatively be performed after step 1016.
  • steps 1010 and 1014 can be performed simultaneously in some embodiments. Not all steps are always necessary either.
  • steps 1004-1008 may not be performed in all embodiments, such as where a separate process provides pre-formed customized drywall tracks which are then later installed by a builder who performs all other steps.

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L'invention concerne un système de pose de paroi intérieure rapide, lequel système peut comprendre une ancre et une attache. L'ancre peut avoir une partie inférieure qui s'adapte à l'intérieur d'une ouverture de rail de cloison sèche, une partie supérieure ayant une encoche externe, et une ouverture centrale qui s'étend à travers les parties inférieure et supérieure de façon à recevoir un élément de fixation qui s'étend à travers l'ancre de façon à maintenir l'ancre en place contre une structure de bâtiment existante. L'attache peut comprendre une base, des bras couplés de façon pivotante à la base, des pattes qui s'étendent vers l'intérieur à partir des bras, et des brides qui s'étendent à partir de la base et des bras. Les pattes d'attache peuvent se verrouiller sur l'encoche externe pendant l'installation pour maintenir le rail de cloison sèche en place contre l'ancre. Le système peut également comprendre le rail de cloison sèche lui-même, une seconde ancre pour une seconde ouverture dans le rail de cloison sèche et une seconde attache pour maintenir le rail de cloison sèche en place contre la seconde ancre.
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