GB2117861A - Joint for prefabricated panels - Google Patents
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- GB2117861A GB2117861A GB08308013A GB8308013A GB2117861A GB 2117861 A GB2117861 A GB 2117861A GB 08308013 A GB08308013 A GB 08308013A GB 8308013 A GB8308013 A GB 8308013A GB 2117861 A GB2117861 A GB 2117861A
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- profile
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- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 9
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000004411 aluminium Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- 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
- F16B5/0004—Joining sheets, plates or panels in abutting relationship
- F16B5/0008—Joining sheets, plates or panels in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates or panels substantially in their own plane, perpendicular to the abutting edge
- F16B5/0012—Joining sheets, plates or panels in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates or panels substantially in their own plane, perpendicular to the abutting edge a tongue on the edge of one sheet, plate or panel co-operating with a groove in the edge of another sheet, plate or panel
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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
- E04B1/61—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other
- E04B1/6108—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together
- E04B1/612—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces
- E04B1/6125—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces with protrusions on the one frontal surface co-operating with recesses in the other frontal surface
- E04B1/6137—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces with protrusions on the one frontal surface co-operating with recesses in the other frontal surface the connection made by formlocking
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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
- E04B1/61—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other
- E04B1/6108—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together
- E04B1/612—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces
- E04B1/6166—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces with protrusions on both frontal surfaces
- E04B1/6175—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces with protrusions on both frontal surfaces with two or more protrusions on each frontal surface
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Abstract
A joint for the assembly of prefabricated panels comprises a first profile of the male type and a second profile of the female type. The first profile comprises an arcuate central portion (1) terminating at its ends in straight portions (2, 4, 5 and 6) which form a pair of U-shaped channels facing in a direction opposite to the concave surface of the arcuate portion (1). The second profile likewise comprises an arcuate intermediate portion (11) which is connected at each end to respective U-shaped channels formed by straight portions (12, 13 and 14). The intermediate portion (11) of the second profile is adapted to receive the arcuate portion (1) and adjoining sections of the first straight portions (2) of the first profile and the U-shaped channels of both profiles are adapted to receive, respectively, the edge regions (7, 15) of a pair of outer sheet members (8, 16) of a pair of prefabricated panels to connect said panels together. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Joint for prefabricated panels
This invention relates to joints for the assembly of prefabricated panels.
Many joints are known to be suitable for assembling modular panels in the field of prefabricated building. However, the existing joints have not solved the numerous problems involved in the assembly of a series of prefabricated panels, e.g. thermal insluation, protecting the edges of the panels and the presence of easily breakable weak points among others.
The present invention aims to provide a joint for the assembly of prefabricated panels, in particular panels of the type which has two external supports or linings with an interposed filling, which overcomes the above-mentioned problems and which ensures, in particular, that the edges of the panels are protected.
According to the invention, there is provided a joint for the assembly of prefabricated panels which comprises a first profile of the male type and a second profile of the female type which are adapted to cooperate with one another, wherein the first profile comprises, in section, an arcuate central portion terminating at each end in a first straight portion extending substantially perpendicularly to the plane through the ends of the arcuate portion in the direction of the convex side of the arcuate portion, each said first straight portion terminating in an elbow bend and being followed by a second straight portion extending substantially parallel to the associated first straight portion but being shorter, a respective third straight portion connected to the end of each said second straight portion and extending perpendicular thereto and a respective fourth straight portion connected to each said third straight portion and extending substantially parallel to said second straight portion whereby said second, third and fourth straight portions form a pair of U-shaped channels facing in a direction opposite to the concave side of the arcuate portion, wherein the second profile comprises, in section, a pair of U-shaped channels, arranged to face in the opposite direction to that in which the face the U-shaped channels of said first profile, and an intermediate portion interconnecting said U-shaped channels, wherein the intermediate portion is adapted to receive the arcuate portion and adjoining sections of the said first straight portions of the first profile and wherein the U-shaped channels of both profiles are adapted to receive respectively, the edge regions of a pair of outer sheet members of a pair of prefabricated panels to connect said panels together.
Preferably, the intermediate section of the second profile is also arcuate whereby, when the two profiles are assembled together, a conduit of circular cross-section is formed between them.
This conduit may serve, for example, to accommodate electric cables, telephone wires and the like. The outer diameter of the conduit is desirably substantially equal to the width of the filling material between the said outer sheet members of the panels and projects into said filling material.
The edge regions of the panels are preferably tapered or recessed on the outer surfaces of the sheet members in order to receive the outer portions of the U-shaped channels of the first and second profiles of the joint according to the invention. By this measure it is possible to achieve a substantially flush surface between adjacent, connected panels.
By means of the joint according to the invention it is possible to provide self-support for the connected panels and to achieve a plane surface on both surfaces of the panel owing to the profiling of the external supports or the lining of the panel.
The thickness of the profiles may also be adjusted.
The joint according to the invention also eliminates the risk of breakage of the outer sheet members of the panels at the edge regions in the proximity of the joint.
The invention will now be further described, by way of oxample, with reference to the drawing, the single figure of which is a vertical crosssection through one embodiment of a joint according to the invention.
Referring to the drawing, the joint comprises a first profile of the male type having an arcuate central portion 1 terminating at each end in a first straight portion 2 extending perpendicularly to the plane through the ends of the arcuate portion 1 in the direction of the convex side of the arcuate portion. Each straight portion 2 terminates in an elbow bend 3 and is followed by a second straight portion 4 extending substantially parallel to the straight portions 2. The straight portions 4 are shorter than the straight portions 2 and terminate in respective third straight portions 5 extending perpendicular to the straight portions 4. A respective fourth straight portion 6 is connected to each straight portion 5 and the straight portions 6 extend substantially parallel to the straight portions 4 and in the same direction.The straight portions 4, 5 and 6 thus form a pair of Ushaped channels.
The joint further comprises a second profile of the female type having an arcuate portion 11 terminating at its ends in a pair of first straight portions 1 2 extending perpendicularly to the plane through the ends of the arcuate portion 11 in the direction of the concave side of the arcuate portion. Each straight portion 12 terminates in a second straight portion 1 3 extending
perpendicularly to the associated straight portion 1 2. A respective straight portion 14 is connected
to each straight portion 13 and the straight
portions 14 extend substantially parallel to the
straight portions 1 2 and in the same direction.
The straight portions 12, 13 and 14 thus form a
second pair of U-shaped channels which are
similar to the channels formed by the straight
portions 4, 5 and 6.
The diameter of the arcuate portion 11 is slightly greater than that of the arcuate portion 1 whereby the straight portions 2 and the said arcuate portion 1 are receivable between the straight portions 12 of the second profile as shown in the drawing. The arrangement is such that the portions 5 and 13 of the first and second profiles respectively are designed to abut against one another with the arcuate portions 1 and 11 meeting to form a conduit 10 of substantially circular cross-section.
The U-shaped channels of the first profile are designed to receive tapered or chamfered edges 7 of the outer sheet members 8 of a first prefabricated panel and filling material 9 extends between the sheet members 8 and into the first profile as shown in the drawing. Similarly, the Ushaped channels of the second profile are designed to receive tapered or chamfered edges
15 of the outer sheet members 16 of a second pre-fabricated panel and filling material 1 7 extends between the sheet members 1 6 and surrounds the convex surface of the second profile.
The chamfers on the edges 7 and 1 5 are such that the outer surfaces of the sections 6 and 14 are substantially flush with the outer surfaces of the outer sheet members 8 and 16.
It will be found that the joint described above and illustrated in the drawing will overcome all of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the previously known joints and will provide a firm connection between prefabricated panels which does not break easily and is not unsightly.
Thb profiles are preferably extruded from aluminium or plastics material although other materials and methods of manufacture may be used if desired.
Claims (8)
1. A joint for the assembly of prefabricated panels which comprises a first profile of the male type and a second profile of the female type which are adapted to co-operate with one another, wherein the first profile comprises, in section, an arcuate central portion terminating at each end in a first straight portion extending substantially perpendicularly to the plane through the ends of the arcuate portion in the direction of the convex side of the arcuate portion, each said first straight portion terminating in an elbow bend and being followed by a second straight portion extending substantially parallel to the associated first straight portion but being shorter, a respective third straight portion connected to the end of each said third straight portion connected to the end of each said second straight portion and extending substantially perpendicular thereto and a respective fourth straight portion connected to each said third straight portion and extending substantially parallel to said second straight portion whereby said second, third and fourth straight portions form a pair of U-shaped channels facing in a direction opposite to the concave side of the arcuate portion, wherein the second profile comprises, in section, a pair of U-shaped channels, arranged to face in the opposite direction to that in which face the U-shaped channels of said first profile, and an intermediate portion interconnecting said U-shaped channels, wherein the intermediate portion is adapted to receive the arcuate portion and adjoining sections of the said first straight portions of the first profile and wherein the U-shaped channels of both profiles are adapted to receive, respectively, the edge regions of a pair of outer sheet members of a pair of prefabricated panels to connected said panels together.
2. A joint according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate section of the second profile is also arcuate whereby, when the two profiles are assembled together, a conduit of circular crosssection is formed between them.
3. A joint according to claim 2, wherein the outer diameter of the conduit is substantially equal to the width of filling material between the said outer sheet members of the panels and projects into said filling material.
4. Ajoint according to any preceding claim, wherein the outer limbs of the U-shaped channels of said first and second profiles are engageable in tapered or recessed edges of the panels.
5. A joint according to any preceding claim, wherein the first and second profiles are composed of extruded sections.
6. A joint according to any preceding claim, wherein the first and second profiles are made of aluminium.
7. A joint according to any preceding claim, wherein the first and second profiles are made of plastics material.
8. A joint for the assembly of prefabricated panels substantially as described herein with reference to the drawing.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT3282282U IT8232822V0 (en) | 1982-04-02 | 1982-04-02 | INTERNAL PANEL JOINT TM / 10 G |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB8308013D0 GB8308013D0 (en) | 1983-04-27 |
| GB2117861A true GB2117861A (en) | 1983-10-19 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB08308013A Withdrawn GB2117861A (en) | 1982-04-02 | 1983-03-23 | Joint for prefabricated panels |
Country Status (5)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| DE (1) | DE8217387U1 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES267537Y (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2524519A3 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2117861A (en) |
| IT (1) | IT8232822V0 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2217804A (en) * | 1988-04-27 | 1989-11-01 | Stramit Ind | Connectors |
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1982
- 1982-04-02 IT IT3282282U patent/IT8232822V0/en unknown
- 1982-06-16 DE DE19828217387 patent/DE8217387U1/en not_active Expired
- 1982-09-30 ES ES1982267537U patent/ES267537Y/en not_active Expired
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1983
- 1983-03-23 GB GB08308013A patent/GB2117861A/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1983-03-25 FR FR8304938A patent/FR2524519A3/en active Granted
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2217804A (en) * | 1988-04-27 | 1989-11-01 | Stramit Ind | Connectors |
| GB2217804B (en) * | 1988-04-27 | 1991-10-30 | Stramit Ind | Connectors |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| FR2524519B3 (en) | 1984-02-10 |
| ES267537U (en) | 1983-04-01 |
| FR2524519A3 (en) | 1983-10-07 |
| ES267537Y (en) | 1983-10-16 |
| IT8232822V0 (en) | 1982-04-02 |
| GB8308013D0 (en) | 1983-04-27 |
| DE8217387U1 (en) | 1982-12-09 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |