GB2197000A - Panel fixing device - Google Patents

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GB2197000A
GB2197000A GB08626176A GB8626176A GB2197000A GB 2197000 A GB2197000 A GB 2197000A GB 08626176 A GB08626176 A GB 08626176A GB 8626176 A GB8626176 A GB 8626176A GB 2197000 A GB2197000 A GB 2197000A
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Edward Gandy
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RUSTLESS IRON CO Ltd
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/0801—Separate fastening elements
    • E04F13/0832—Separate fastening elements without load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements
    • E04F13/0833—Separate fastening elements without load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements not adjustable
    • E04F13/0846—Separate fastening elements without load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements not adjustable the fastening elements engaging holes or grooves in the side faces of the covering elements
    • E04F13/0848—Separate fastening elements without load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements not adjustable the fastening elements engaging holes or grooves in the side faces of the covering elements specially adapted for thin sheet-like materials, e.g. sheet-metal or plastics

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Abstract

A device to facilitate the fixing and removal of panels from a wall. A panel fixing device 10 intended for location between adjacent wall panels 16, 18 comprises an arm 12 rotatably mounted on a member 14 fixed in the wall surface 24. The arm is rotatable from a first, locking condition in which both ends of the arm are housed in opposing slots 20, 22 in adjacent panels 16, 18, to a second, removal condition in which one side of the arm 12 extends into the slot in one of the panels and the other side of the arm terminates in a gap between the two panels. This allows one panel to be held leaving the other panel free for removal. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Improved panel fixing device This invention relates to a panel fixing device, and more particularly to a panel fixing device for holding wall panels in position.
A method of fixing wall panels which is known is to position screws between the wall panels, each screw having an arm rotatable thereabout. The arm is rotatable such that in its first condition, each end of the arm is housed in a slot in an adjacent panel and when the screw is tightened, this secures the panels. When the arm is rotated to its second condition the whole of said arm occupies the space between two panels, thus allowing removal of the panels.
However, one problem encountered with this fixing method is that removal of the panels can be fairly troublesome. When rotating the arm to release one panel, the fixing for an adjacent panel is automatically released which could result in the adjacent panel falling out. It is sometimes ncessary for one person to hold one panel while another person releases and removes an adjacent panel or alternatively for the adjacent panel to be released and removed to an end fixing position.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved panel fixing device which overcomes or reduces the above disadvantages.
According to the present invention there is provided a panel fixing device for location between a pair of adjacent panels mounted on a wall, comprising an arm rotatably mounted on a member fixed in the wali, said arm being rotatable from a first, locking condition in which both ends of the arm are housed in opposing slots in the adjacent panels, to a second, removal condition in which one side of the arm extends into the slot in one of the panels and the other side of the arm terminates in the gap between the two panels, leaving the other panel free for removal.
The member, which may be a screw, bolt, or other fixing, is preferably located centrally of the gap between the two adjacent panels, but said member extends through the arm at a point nearer to one edge of said arm than the other.
The slots in the panels preferably have rounded ends and are of a size sufficient to allow free rotation of the arm.
Preferably the arm is made of galvanised steel, although other suitably strong materials could be used just as effectively.
The member is preferably a shelf tapping screw.
The invention will now be described further, with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows the arm in the 'locked' position, i.e. extending into the slots in both adjacent panels; Figure 2 shows the arm in the 'unlocked' position in which one of the panels is able to be released; Figure 3 is an illustration of the arm itself; Figure 4 is a side view of a panel illustrating the slots; Figure 5 is a plan view showing the arm rotated to remove the left hand panel; and Figure 6 shows an assembly of panels and the associated fixings.
Referring to the drawings, a panel fixing device 10 comprises an arm 12 rotatably mounted on a member 14. The member 14 is a self tapping screw and typically has a 6 mm diameter head. The screw is located centrally of a pair of wall panels 16, 18 and is fixed into a wall surface 24 behind the panels. Wall panels 16, 18 have slots 20, 22 respectively which are cut into the sides of the panels and have rounded ends.
In Fig. 1, the arm 12 is shown with its longitudinal axis lying horizontally and both ends thereof extending into the opposing slots 20, 22. When screw 14 is tightened with the arm in this position the panels 16, 18 are effectively locked. To remove the left hand panel 16, the screw is loosened and the arm rotated into the position shown in Fig. 2. One side of the arm 12 extends into slot 22 whilst the other side terminates in the gap between the two panels. This effectively releases panel 16 but not panel 18.
The arm 12, as shown in Fig. 3, is made of galvanised steel and has a circular hole 26 cut to one side thereof to accommodate screw 14.
A side view of a panel is shown in Fig. 4 illustrating the position of the slots. Generally there will be two slots in each side of a panel, but if the length of the panel is greater than 1 metre, a central slot may be required for stability.
Fig. 6 shows an assembly of panels, each having associated fixings numbered 1 to 4. To remove panel E, for example, it would be necessary to follow the following procedure: Slacken fixings on panel E (i.e. fixings 1, 2, 3 and 4); slacken fixing 3, panel B; fixing 4, panel F; fixing 1, panel H; and fixing 2, panel D. Rotate all the arms to the removal position and remove panel E.
The invention provides a much improved wall panel fixing system and furthermore it is economic to manufacture and very simple and convenient to use.
1. A panel fixing device for location between a pair of adjacent panels mounted on a wall, comprising an arm rotatably mounted on a member fixed in the wall, said arm being rotatable from a first, locking condition in which both ends of the arm are housed in opposing slots in the adjacent panels, to a
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Improved panel fixing device This invention relates to a panel fixing device, and more particularly to a panel fixing device for holding wall panels in position. A method of fixing wall panels which is known is to position screws between the wall panels, each screw having an arm rotatable thereabout. The arm is rotatable such that in its first condition, each end of the arm is housed in a slot in an adjacent panel and when the screw is tightened, this secures the panels. When the arm is rotated to its second condition the whole of said arm occupies the space between two panels, thus allowing removal of the panels. However, one problem encountered with this fixing method is that removal of the panels can be fairly troublesome. When rotating the arm to release one panel, the fixing for an adjacent panel is automatically released which could result in the adjacent panel falling out. It is sometimes ncessary for one person to hold one panel while another person releases and removes an adjacent panel or alternatively for the adjacent panel to be released and removed to an end fixing position. It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved panel fixing device which overcomes or reduces the above disadvantages. According to the present invention there is provided a panel fixing device for location between a pair of adjacent panels mounted on a wall, comprising an arm rotatably mounted on a member fixed in the wali, said arm being rotatable from a first, locking condition in which both ends of the arm are housed in opposing slots in the adjacent panels, to a second, removal condition in which one side of the arm extends into the slot in one of the panels and the other side of the arm terminates in the gap between the two panels, leaving the other panel free for removal. The member, which may be a screw, bolt, or other fixing, is preferably located centrally of the gap between the two adjacent panels, but said member extends through the arm at a point nearer to one edge of said arm than the other. The slots in the panels preferably have rounded ends and are of a size sufficient to allow free rotation of the arm. Preferably the arm is made of galvanised steel, although other suitably strong materials could be used just as effectively. The member is preferably a shelf tapping screw. The invention will now be described further, with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows the arm in the 'locked' position, i.e. extending into the slots in both adjacent panels; Figure 2 shows the arm in the 'unlocked' position in which one of the panels is able to be released; Figure 3 is an illustration of the arm itself; Figure 4 is a side view of a panel illustrating the slots; Figure 5 is a plan view showing the arm rotated to remove the left hand panel; and Figure 6 shows an assembly of panels and the associated fixings. Referring to the drawings, a panel fixing device 10 comprises an arm 12 rotatably mounted on a member 14. The member 14 is a self tapping screw and typically has a 6 mm diameter head. The screw is located centrally of a pair of wall panels 16, 18 and is fixed into a wall surface 24 behind the panels. Wall panels 16, 18 have slots 20, 22 respectively which are cut into the sides of the panels and have rounded ends. In Fig. 1, the arm 12 is shown with its longitudinal axis lying horizontally and both ends thereof extending into the opposing slots 20, 22. When screw 14 is tightened with the arm in this position the panels 16, 18 are effectively locked. To remove the left hand panel 16, the screw is loosened and the arm rotated into the position shown in Fig. 2. One side of the arm 12 extends into slot 22 whilst the other side terminates in the gap between the two panels. This effectively releases panel 16 but not panel 18. The arm 12, as shown in Fig. 3, is made of galvanised steel and has a circular hole 26 cut to one side thereof to accommodate screw 14. A side view of a panel is shown in Fig. 4 illustrating the position of the slots. Generally there will be two slots in each side of a panel, but if the length of the panel is greater than 1 metre, a central slot may be required for stability. Fig. 6 shows an assembly of panels, each having associated fixings numbered 1 to 4. To remove panel E, for example, it would be necessary to follow the following procedure: Slacken fixings on panel E (i.e. fixings 1, 2, 3 and 4); slacken fixing 3, panel B; fixing 4, panel F; fixing 1, panel H; and fixing 2, panel D. Rotate all the arms to the removal position and remove panel E. The invention provides a much improved wall panel fixing system and furthermore it is economic to manufacture and very simple and convenient to use. CLAIMS
1. A panel fixing device for location between a pair of adjacent panels mounted on a wall, comprising an arm rotatably mounted on a member fixed in the wall, said arm being rotatable from a first, locking condition in which both ends of the arm are housed in opposing slots in the adjacent panels, to a second, removal condition in which one side of the arm extends into the slot in one of the panels and the other side of the arm terminates in the gap between the two panels, leaving the other panel free for removal.
2. A panel fixing device according to claim 1 in which the member is located centrally of the gap between the two adjacent panels, said member extending through the arm at a point nearer to one edge of said arm than the other.
3. A panel fixing device according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the slots in the panels have rounded ends and are of a size sufficient to allow free rotation of the arm.
4. A panel fixing device according to any of claims 1 to 3 in which the arm is made of galvanised steel.
5. A panel fixing device according to any of the preceding claims wherein the member is a self tapping screw.
6. A panel fixing device substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
7. A panel fixing device according to claim 1 and substantially as herein described.
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EP0430224A1 (en) * 1989-12-01 1991-06-05 Herzog, Thomas, Prof. Dr. Fixing device
WO2007104074A1 (en) * 2006-03-11 2007-09-20 Retown Pty Ltd A fastening system and a method of fastening a building panel

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GB336311A (en) * 1929-07-16 1930-10-16 Theodore Johnson Improvements in and relating to window structures

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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EP0430224A1 (en) * 1989-12-01 1991-06-05 Herzog, Thomas, Prof. Dr. Fixing device
WO2007104074A1 (en) * 2006-03-11 2007-09-20 Retown Pty Ltd A fastening system and a method of fastening a building panel

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