JP2003232102A - Structural-wall panel - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a structural panel for a wall capable of being installed simply and rapidly and its arrangement. <P>SOLUTION: The approximately flat insulating structural panel for a wall for a building contains an insulating core. The sheet-shaped external mountings of paper (PIP) impregnated with plastics are bonded on both surfaces of the core. A sheet has a thickness of 0.14 to 0.70 inches and is projected from the edge section of the core of the panel by several inches. The sheet imparts high tensile strength to the panel, and a sheet peripheral section receives a nail or the like for mounting the panel on a 2X wood member for the building. The high strength of the sheet surely secures the panel to an adjacent structural member. The inside of the PIP mounting in the core of the panel is provided with a compressed thin sheet receiving load in the axial direction to the panel. The PIP sheet can have a gypsum or cement composite-material sheet, and provides the completed panel in the case of a mounting on the building. The adjacent PIP mountings in a structural-panel pair are arranged so as to be superposed, and are bound with the structural member such as the thin sheet and provide a hermetically sealing bond having high strength between the panels. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to structural panels used in buildings, and more particularly to insulating structural panels having a high degree of compressive and tensile strength for use in the walls of buildings.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Insulating structural panels are being increasingly adopted in buildings and are replacing the traditional combination of drywall sheet and fiberglass roll insulation. Typical insulative structural panels include an insulative core such as foamed plastic, gypsum or cement-based composite, orientated strand plywood.
d Board, OSB) or at least one external cover made of rigid material such as agricultural plywood products such as yellowboard. The insulative structural panel is held in place in the building by external facings that are fixed to adjacent structural members by various types. For example, a thin sheet of wood or metal can be adhered to the exterior facing of the panel, or to multiple facings, or can be secured to an adjacent structural member, such as a 2X size timber member. In some cases, the lamellae are inserted into slots between the panel's insulating foam core and one of its outer facings. Attachment of the sheet to the panel and adjacent structural members can be by conventional means such as nails, screws, or strong adhesives. In some cases, the outer perimeter of the panel or perimeters of the plurality of panels are glued to adjacent structural members by nails or screws. The nails or screws may be inserted through the entire panel, including the panel's outer facing and inner insulating core, when bonding the panel to adjacent structural members. Mounting arrangements for these insulative structural panels often require modification of the panels before they can be mounted in a particular wall space. Also, panel modifications and their mounting may require additional fittings or special mounting design requirements. These additional fittings may not be readily available to typical "amateur" carpenters, and the design requirements for this type of fitting may also exceed their capabilities.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is easily and economically mass-produced using techniques and equipment used in the attachment of conventional gypsum drywall sheets, and yet is used in buildings. It is like addressing the limitations of the prior art discussed above by providing an insulating structural panel that is easy to install at. Thus, the insulative structural panel of the present invention may be used for DIY (do.
-it-yourself) will also be available on a mass production basis, such as used for lumberyards.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved structural insulating wall panel or roof panel, and an arrangement for mounting this panel in a building with a 2X sized wood member.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an insulative structural panel which can be easily and reliably adhered to a conventional 2X size wood member by using connecting parts such as nails, screws or staples in a building. Is to provide.

Another object of the present invention is that it is light in weight, easy to attach and adhere to conventional frame members, and has high tensile strength and axial load capacity.
to provide an insulating wall panel or a roof panel of a building having ingcapacity).

A further object of the present invention is a unit for a building wall which has sufficient axial load capacity over an extended distance to eliminate the need for vertically spaced studs in the building. Type insulating structure panel.

[0008]

The present invention contemplates a structural panel for use with a 2X stick structural member in a building. The structural panel has a generally planar insulative core having a plurality of peripheral edges and opposing first and second faces and attached to each of the first and second faces of the insulative core.
A first and a second plastic-impregnated paper sheet having high tensile strength, each of which has a plurality of edges protruding outwardly from adjacent edges of the insulating core, respectively, And a connecting pin that is inserted into an adjacent 2X bar structural member through adjacent edges of at least one plastic impregnated paper sheet for mounting structural panels in a building. The present invention further or alternatively contemplates the use of studs or lamellas that may be insulating. A stud or lamella is used to join a pair of structural panels, where the panel's plastic impregnated paper sheet cover is
Joined to studs or lamellas using nails, screws or staples. The mounting of adjacent panels joined together in one common stud or lamella overlap each other to increase strength and to provide a moisture seal that seals between the panels to prevent moisture. May be arranged as follows.

[0009]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In the appended claims, the novel features which characterize the invention are extended. However, the invention itself as well as the objects and advantages of the present invention will be best understood by referring to the preferred embodiments described below in conjunction with the drawings. It should be noted that throughout the various drawings, similar components are identified by similar reference symbols.

Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a partial phantom perspective view of first and second wall sections 10 and 12 which join edges to form a corner in accordance with the present invention. Each of the first and second wall sections 10 and 12 are generally of the same construction except that the first wall section incorporates a door opening 14 and the second wall section 12 incorporates a window opening 16. is there.

The first wall section 10 is in accordance with the invention a first, second, third and fourth structural wall panel 30, 32, 3
6 and 38. Disposed at the bottom and joined to the lower edges of the first and second structural wall panels 30, 32 is the first base plate 20, partially shown in phantom. The first base plate 20, as is the case with the other base plates described below, is placed on and attached to a support base such as a floor or base, which is not shown in the figure for simplicity. The first and second structural wall panels 30 and 32 are joined in an edge abutting manner by an insulated lamella 34, shown in phantom in the figure. Attached to and attached to the lower edge of the third structural wall panel 36 is the second base plate 22. The first and second base plates 22 and 23 are in the form of 2X structural members made of either wood, wood composite or metal, as is the case with other structural members supporting various wall panels. Is preferred.

Engaging with and attached to the first, second, third, and fourth structural wall panels 30, 32, 36, 38 is a duplex of two joined 2X structural members. The upper plate 18. The double top plate 18 is not shown in the figure for simplicity, but is typically connected to the roof or ceiling. The doorway 14 in the first wall section 10 includes first and second door frame members 24 and 26 and a door weed 28.
Makes the contour clear. One side edge of the second structural wall panel 32 is joined to the first door frame member 24, while one side edge of the third structural wall panel 36 is connected to the second door frame member 26. Is bound to. The second opposing lateral edge of the third structural wall panel 36 is a corner stud 46.
Is bound to. Evenly spaced within the third structural wall panel 36 are first and second vertical compression studs 40 and 42, shown in phantom in the figure. The first and second compression studs 40 and 42 correspond to the third structural wall panel 3
6 provides a high degree of compressive strength to carry heavy loads such as ceilings or roofs.

Disposed over the door weeds 28 and having its lower edge mounted along the door weeds is a fourth structural wall panel 38. The upper edge of the fourth structural wall panel 38 is attached to the double top plate 18 as previously described. Opposing side edges of the fourth structural wall panel 38 are respectively the second and third structural wall panels 32 and 3.
It is connected to 6.

The second wall section 12 is in accordance with the present invention.
Similarly, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth structural wall panels 6
0, 62, 64 and 66 are included. The lower edges of the fifth, sixth, and seventh structural wall panels 60, 62, and 64, respectively, are located and attached to the base plate 48, shown in phantom. The upper edges of the fifth, seventh, and eighth structural wall panels 60, 64, and 66 are engaged and mounted on the double top plate 44, respectively. One side edge of the fifth structural wall panel 60 is a corner stud 46.
Is bound to. Disposed within the second structural wall panel 12 is the previously mentioned window opening 16,
0, the lower frame 52, and the first and second frame members 54 and 56 define the contour. Forming the basis of the invention is the construction and arrangement of each structural wall panel and the connection of these wall panels to the various structural members shown in the figures, such as the base plate, grass and vertical frame members, or studs. Method. For example, in FIG. 1, the sixth structural panel 62
The lower edge of is attached to the base plate by spaced staples 68. Nails attaching the remaining structural wall panels to the associated structural members,
It is also possible to show additional connecting pins such as screws or staples, but these additional connecting parts are omitted in FIG. 1 for simplicity. The following paragraphs describe the construction and placement of the structural wall panels of the present invention and how they are securely attached to adjacent structural support members in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a structural wall panel 7 according to the principles of the present invention, shown in phantom, in part.
0 front and side views are shown. FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the structural wall panel 70 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The structural wall panel 70 is generally flat and has an inner insulating core 7
Including 2. The insulating core 72 of the panel can be constructed of foamed plastic such as expanded polystyrene or urethane, or an agricultural product such as parchment or wheatboard. The insulative core 72 of the panel has a pair of opposing outer surfaces to which are attached first and second plastic impregnated paper (PIP) sheets 76 and 78, respectively. The PIP covers 76 and 78 preferably comprise paper or cardboard impregnated with a plastic such as urethane, polystyrene, or polyisocyanurate. Trade name from Weyerhaeuser, Inc. for plastic impregnated paper
Products sold under the name of P-CELL are available. First and second plastic impregnated paper sheets 76 and 7
8 to the opposite surface of the insulating core 72 of the panel by any of the more traditional adhesives such as urethane or epoxy cement, glue or glue to adhere the PIP sheet to the insulating core. Each is installed. Second PIP sheet 78
Attached to is an internal panel cover 74.
This thin sheet-shaped panel internal surface 74 is made of plaster, cement-based composite material or oriented strand plywood (OS).
It can be composed of conventional building materials such as B).

The first and second PIP sheets 76 and 78 attached to both surfaces of the insulative core 72 of the panel have not only tensile strength but also bending or bending strength.
h) is significantly increased, and the vapor barrie near the outer and inner surfaces of the outer wall or roof deck.
It also acts as a r) to prevent moisture from the outside environment or rooms inside the building from entering the insulating core of the panel. PIP layer is oriented strand plywood (OSB)
It provides much better weathering resistance than traditional panel layer constructions such as gypsum or cementitious composites. As shown in the figure, in accordance with the present invention, each of the first and second PIP sheets 76 and 78 overhangs the periphery of the panel's internal insulative core 72.

Thus, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the opposing side edges 7 of the first PIP sheet 76.
6a and 76b, and upper edge 76d and lower edge 76c
Extend beyond the adjacent edges of the insulative core 72 of the panel. Similarly, the opposite side edges 78a and 78b, and the upper edge 78d and the lower edge 78c of the second PIP sheet 78 project outward from the adjacent edges of the insulating core 72 of the panel. Panel insulation core 72
First and second PIP sheets 7 projecting outside than
The edges of 6 and 78 are screwed to securely attach the structural wall panel 70 to a support member such as 2X size wood.
Used to receive connecting pins such as nails or staples. The details will be described below.

In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a plurality of compression studs are spaced within the panel's insulating core 72 to increase the compressive strength of the structural wall panel 70. Accordingly, the first and second compression studs 82 and 84 are positioned in contact with the second PIP sheet 78 within the insulative core 72 of this panel. Similarly, the third and fourth compression studs 80 and 86 are disposed within the insulative core 72 of this panel in contact with the interior surface of the first PIP sheet 76. The outer surface of each of the aforementioned compression studs is placed in contact with and adhered to the inner surface of an adjacent PIP sheet, while a PIP backing layer is applied to the inner surface of each compression stud.

Thus, the structural wall panel 7 shown in FIG.
This is also the case for the third compression stud 84, as shown in FIG. PIP backing layer 88
Are secured to the inner surface of the compression stud 84 by an adhesive layer 96 and are placed in contact with the insulative core 72 of the inner panel. Adhesive layer 94 adheres PIP backing layer 88 to the insulative core 72 of the panel. The PIP backing layer 88 significantly increases the tensile strength of compression studs made of materials such as wood composites. A traditional adhesive layer attaches first and second PIP sheets 76 and 78 to both surfaces of the panel's insulative core 72, as shown in the example of adhesive layer 92 on the second PIP sheet. Used for gluing. The first and second PIP sheets 76 and 78 significantly increase the bending and tensile strength of the structural wall panel 70, while the compression studs significantly increase the axial load capacity of the panel.

The compression studs are preferably constructed of wood, metal or high strength plastic. The first and second PIP sheets 76 and 78 provide sufficient tensile strength to the sheet to securely attach the panel to adjacent structural support members using traditional connecting pins such as nails, screws, or staples. To provide, it is preferred that the thickness be 0.14 inch to 0.80 inch (about 4 mm to 20 mm). By attaching a PIP backing layer to the compression studs, the oriented struts plywood can be used as compression studs.
Materials with poor strength such as and board) can be used. P
Oriented strand plywood with an IP backing layer can withstand high compressive loads that support roofs and ceilings. Disposed on and attached to the panel's second PIP sheet 78 is an interior panel facing 74, preferably composed of gypsum, cementitious composites, or other conventional building materials. Good. The adhesive layer 90 adheres the inner panel facing 74 to the second PIP sheet 78 of the panel.

Referring to FIG. 6, there is shown a cross-sectional view of a pair of wall sections joined in accordance with the present invention to form a 90 ° corner. In FIG. 6, the first structural wall panel 100 is joined to the second structural wall panel 110,
The panel 110 is joined to the third structural wall panel 120 by a pair of 2X dimension wood members.

The first structural wall panel 100 includes an inner insulating core 102 and first and second PIP sheets 104 and 106 secured to the surface of the insulating core. The plaster or cementitious composite facing 108 is secured to the second PIP sheet 106 forming the interior surface of the first structural wall panel 100. Gypsum composite
Conventional adhesives can be used to attach the facing 108 to the second PIP sheet 106 and to attach the two PIP sheets to both surfaces of the insulative core 102 of the panel. One lateral edge of the first structural wall panel 100 is securely attached to the first stud 130 by coupling pins 134a and 134b. The coupling pins 134a and 134b are attached to both surfaces of the insulative core 102 of the panel by a second P.
The IP sheet 106 and the first PIP sheet 104 are inserted through the side edge portions of each. The lateral edges of the insulative core 102 of the panel are disposed in abutting contact with the first studs 130 along its length. First and second PIP
The sheets 104, 106 are attached to the first structural wall panel 1 by conventional connecting pins such as nails, screws, or staples.
Preferably, the thickness is 0.14 inch to 0.80 inch (about 4 mm to 20 mm) to be strong enough to securely attach the 00 side edge to the first stud 130. .

Similarly, the second structural wall panel 110 includes an inner insulative core 112 and first and second PIP sheets 114 and 1 attached to both surfaces of the insulative core, respectively.
Including 16 An internal facing 118 such as gypsum or cementitious composite is attached to the second PIP sheet 116 of the panel. Panel first and second PIP sheets 1
The respective lateral edges of 14, 116 are attached to the second stud 132 by corresponding connecting pins 136a and 136b. The coupling pins 136a and 136b are pierced corresponding to the overlapping side edge portions of the first and second PIP sheets 114 and 116, respectively, and the second stud 13 is formed.
It is inserted in two opposite surfaces. Opposite side edge portions of the first and second PIP sheets 114 and 116 are securely attached to the third stud 142 by coupling pins 148a and 148b, respectively. Thus, the opposing side edges of the second structural panel 110 are securely attached to the second and third studs 132 and 142.

Also according to the invention, the second structural wall panel 1
Disposed within ten insulating cores 112 are first and second compression studs 138 and 140. The first and second compression studs 138 and 140 are in the form of elongated linear structural members and preferably extend the entire length or height of the second structural wall panel 110. The first and second studs 138 and 140 are preferably wood, but may also be formed of high strength, lightweight metal, plastic, or wood composite. The first and second compression studs 138 and 140 provide the second structural wall panel 110 with a high degree of compressive strength to support overhead structures such as roofs and ceilings. First and second compression studs 138 and 14
The PIP backing sheets 138a and 140b corresponding to the respective PIP backing sheets 138a and 140b are arranged on the surface of each part on the 0. A conventional adhesive is used to attach the first and second PIP backing sheets 138a and 140b to the insulating core 112 of the panel.
In addition to being affixed to the associated compression studs, the first and second compression studs 138 and 140 are correspondingly attached to the first and second PIP sheets 114 and 116, respectively. This fixed arrangement is the second structural wall panel 1
10 gives a high degree of tensile strength.

The third stud 142 is attached to the fourth stud 144 by a connecting pin 146 such as a nail or a screw. Third and fourth studs 142 and 144 provide a high degree of compressive strength to the bulk of the wall section of second and third structural wall panels 110 and 120. The third structural wall panel 120 comprises an inner insulative core 122 and first and second PIP sheets 124 and 126 attached to both surfaces of the insulative core. The second P of the panel
Attached to the IP sheet 126 is an internal mounting 128 such as gypsum or cement-based composite material. The lateral edges of the panel adjacent the first and second PIP sheets are attached to the fourth stud 144 by corresponding connecting pins 150a and 150b, respectively. Similarly,
Panel first and second PIP sheets 124 and 126
The opposite lateral edges of each of the corresponding connecting pins 1
It is attached to the fifth stud 152 by 54a and 154b.

Referring to FIG. 7, there is shown a cross-sectional view illustrating the joining of a plurality of structural wall panels according to the present invention, wherein two structural wall panels are insulated sheet metal (in accordance with another aspect of the present invention). Insulating spline) 190. FIG. 7 shows the first, second and third structural wall panels 160, 162, 164 joined to form a 90 ° corner. The first structural wall panel 160 includes an insulative core 172 and first and second PIP sheets 174 and 176 attached to both surfaces of the insulative core. The first structural wall panel 160 further includes a gypsum-based composite facing 178 attached to a second PIP sheet 176 of the panel. Similarly, the second structural wall panel 162 includes an insulative core 182 and first and second PIP sheets 184 attached to both surfaces of the insulative core.
And 186 are included. The gypsum-based composite facing 188 is attached to the second PIP sheet 186 of the second structural wall panel 162. Finally, the third structural wall panel 164 includes an insulative core 204 and first and second PIP sheets 206 and 208 attached to both surfaces of the insulative core. The gypsum-based composite facing 210 is attached to the second PIP sheet 208 of the third structural wall panel 164.

The first lateral edges of the first structural wall panel 160 are the first and second PIP sheets 174 and 1 of the panel.
By 76, it is connected to the first stud 166 as shown in the figures and using a connecting pin as previously described. The second, other, opposite lateral edge of the first structural wall panel 160 is correspondingly inserted through the flared lateral edges of the first and second PIP sheets 174 and 176, respectively. It is attached to the insulated connecting plate 190 by means of connecting pins 200a and 198a. Coupling pins 200a and 198a connect the first and second studs 192a and 192b of the insulating connecting lamella 190.
Also, it is inserted corresponding to each. Correspondingly attached to the inner surfaces of the first and second studs 192a and 192b of the thin plate are the first and second P, respectively.
IP sheets 194a and 194b. Disposed between the first and second studs 192a and 192b of the sheet,
Laminated first and second PIP sheets 194a and 194
Attached to b is an insulating core 202 made of an insulating material such as foamed plastic. The thin insulating core 202 is optional.

The second insulative structural panel 162 also includes an insulative core 182 and first and second PIP sheets 184 and 186 attached to both surfaces of the insulative core. A plaster or cementitious composite facing 188 is affixed to the second PIP sheet 186 of the panel. Adjacent lateral edges of the first and second PIP sheets 184 and 186 are connected to the first and second studs 192a and 19 of the connecting lamella 190 which are insulated by the connecting pins 200b and 198b.
2b is attached corresponding to each. Adjacent lateral edges of the first and second PIP sheets 184 and 186 of the panel are attached to the second stud 168 by respective mating pins as shown.

The third structural wall panel 164 also includes an inner insulative core 204 and first and second PIP sheets 206 and 20 attached to opposite surfaces of the insulative core, respectively.
Including 8. Attached to the PIP sheet 208 is a plaster or cementitious composite facing 210. Adjacent lateral edges of the first and second PIP sheets 206 and 208 have corresponding mating pins 212.
It is attached to the third stud 170 by a and 212b. One side edge of the insulative core 204 of the panel is disposed in abutting contact with the third stud 170 along its length. To attach the third structural wall panel 164 to the second stud 168, a connecting pin 21 such as a nail or screw.
4 is used. Finally, in order to securely attach the third structural wall panel 164 to the third stud 170, the connecting pin 21
4 is inserted through a washer or thin plate 216 located on the first PIP sheet 206 of the panel.

Referring to FIG. 8, there is shown a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of structural wall panel 222 in accordance with the present invention. The structural wall panel 222 includes the insulating core 2
24, and first and second PIP sheets 226 and 228 attached to both surfaces of the insulating core. An internal facing material 230 such as gypsum or cement-based composite material is fixed to the second PIP sheet 228 of the panel. The upper and lower edges of the first and second PIP sheets 226 and 228 project above and below the insulative core 224 of the panel. Positioned against the upper edge of the insulative core 224 of the panel is a double header top plate consisting of first and second 2X structural members 232 and 234. The first and second structural members 232 and 234 are connected by a connecting pin 238. First and second PI
The upper edges of the P sheets 226 and 228 respectively correspond to the first and second connecting pins 236a and 236b, and the third and fourth connecting pins 240a and 240b, respectively. It is securely attached to members 232 and 234. Similarly, the first and second PIP sheets 22
Each lower edge of 6 and 228 has a first and second connecting pin 248.
It is securely attached to the base plate 244 by a and 248b. The base plate 244 is placed on and bonded to a concrete foundation or foundation 246. Located within the structural wall panel 222 and secured to the panel's insulative core 224, as well as to the first and second PIP sheets 226 and 228, are the first and second compression members 242a and 242b (shown in dotted lines)
Is. First and second compression members 242a and 242b
May be in the form of 2X sized wood, or may form an insulated slab for joining structural wall panel 222 to other similarly designed structural wall panels (which may be (Not shown for simplicity).

Referring to FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b), there are shown, respectively, an exploded view of another bonding arrangement of panels according to the present invention and a cross-sectional view after combination. In these figures, first and second structural panels 264 and 266 are joined by lamellas or studs 262. Although component 262 is hereinafter referred to as a sheet for simplicity, it is to be understood that this joining member can be, in fact, any other type of panel joining structural member used in a building. The first structural panel 264 includes first and second plastic impregnated paper facings 264a and 264b,
And an inner insulating core 264c. Similarly, the second structural panel 266 includes first and second plastic impregnated paper facings 266a and 266b, and an inner insulating core 266c.

As shown in FIG. 9 (b), the outer covers 264a and 266a of the first plastic impregnated paper are arranged so as to overlap each other, and the outer covers 264b and 266b of the second plastic impregnated paper are the same. Adjacent outer facings of each panel placed on lamella 262 in an overlapping manner, with first and second coupling pins 268a and 268b.
Have been inserted into the lamellas 262 through the first and second overlapping facings of the two panels correspondingly.
Combining adjacent facings of structural panels in an overlapping manner further enhances the tightness of the moisture barrier provided by the plastic impregnated paper facings of the two panels, and due to the high tensile strength of these facings. , Smaller lamellas or studs can be used to join adjacent panels. In addition, the panel connecting means shown in FIG. 9 (b) makes full use of the high strength of the plastic-impregnated paper sheet having a higher tensile strength than the connecting thin plates or the studs, thereby connecting the adjacent structural panels. Can be made even more reliable.

Referring to FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), there is shown an exploded cross-sectional view of the first and second structural panels 274 and 276 joined together in accordance with another aspect of the present invention and a cross-sectional view after assembly. Has been done. The first structural panel 274 includes first and second plastic impregnated paper facings 274a and 274.
b, and an inner insulating core 274c. Similarly, the second structural panel 276 includes first and second plastic impregnated paper facings 276a and 276b, and an inner insulating core 276c. In the arrangement shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and (b), the first and second structural panels 274 and 2
The 76 are connected by insulated lamellas or studs 270. The insulated thin plate 270 includes an inner insulating core 272c and first and second outer studs 272a and 272.
Including 2b.

As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the first plastic impregnated paper covers 274a and 276a and the second plastic impregnated paper covers 274b and 276b of the first and second structural panels 274 and 276 are insulated. The thin plates 272 are overlapped with each other. The first and second staples 278a and 278b penetrate the adjacent overlapping portions of the two panel plastic impregnated paper facings to form the outer studs 27 of the insulated lamella 272.
2a and 272b are inserted correspondingly.
This bonding arrangement of adjacent structural panels uses insulated lamellas 272 and utilizes the outer facing of the high strength plastic impregnated paper of the panels to provide a strong and moisture tight bond between the two panels. .

We have shown generally flat structural wall panels for use in buildings. The panel includes an inner core of insulating material, such as plastic, and first and second plastic impregnated paper sheets attached to both surfaces of the insulating core of the panel. The PIP sheet is 0.014 to 0.080 inches thick and consists of paper impregnated with a plastic such as urethane, polystyrene, or polyisocyanurate. The edges of the PIP sheet overhang the adjacent edges of the panel's internal insulative cores, such as nails, screws, or staples, to securely attach the panel to a 2X size wood member in a building. Used to accept mating pins. The outer edge portion of the insulative core of the panel is placed in abutting contact with the structural support member, and the overhanging edge portions of the pair of PIP sheets may be in the form of wall studs or top or base plates. Straddle. The compression lamellas can be mounted within the insulative core of the panel and inside the outer facing of the panel at spaced intervals to accommodate large axial loads on the panel. The interior PIP sheet may already have a sheet of gypsum or cement based composites attached to it to provide the finished panel for easy and quick insulation in buildings. Insulated lamellas can be attached to the adjacent edges of the PIP sheets of a pair of adjacent structural wall panels to provide an insulated connection between the panels.

While we have shown and described specific embodiments of the present invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications can be made in the broader aspects of the invention without departing from the invention. Ah Therefore, the purpose of the appended claims is to cover all changes and modifications that come within the spirit and scope of the invention. The above description and accompanying drawings are provided by way of illustration only and not as a limitation. The actual scope of the invention is intended to be defined in the following claims when considered in their proper perspective based on the prior art.

[0037]

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be mass-produced easily and economically by using the technique and equipment used in the conventional installation of the gypsum drywall sheet, and can be installed in the building. An easy insulating structural panel is provided. The insulative structural panel of the present invention is also available on a mass production basis, for example, for DIY (do-it-yourself) use by typical amateur carpenters. The present invention may also provide improved structural insulating wall or roof panels and arrangements for easy and quick mounting of the panels with 2X dimension wood members in buildings. Also, the insulative structural panel of the present invention can be easily and reliably attached to a conventional 2X sized wood member using, for example, connecting components such as nails, screws or staples in a building. Further, according to the present invention, an insulating wall panel or roof panel of a building, which has a light weight, is easily attached to and bonded to a conventional frame member, and has high tensile strength and axial load capacity, is provided. Can be provided. Further, in accordance with the present invention, a unitized wall for a building having sufficient axial load capacity over an extended distance to eliminate the need for vertically spaced studs in the building. An insulating structural panel can be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view, partially in phantom, of two joined wall sections incorporating a structural wall panel according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a structural wall panel according to the present invention, partially shown in phantom.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a structural wall panel according to the present invention, partially shown in phantom.

4 is a top plan view of the structural wall panel shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion of the top plan view of FIG. 4, showing in detail how the compression studs are incorporated into structural wall panels in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a pair of wall sections joined to form a 90 ° corner in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a bond between a plurality of structural wall panels in accordance with the present invention, where two structural wall panels are bonded using insulated studs in accordance with another aspect of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a structural wall panel incorporating multiple internal compression members in accordance with the present invention.

9 (a) and 9 (b) are exploded views of another arrangement for mounting a pair of structural panels to a stud or lamella, respectively, wherein the outer facings of the panels are arranged one on top of the other according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view and a cross-sectional view after the assembly.

10 (a) and 10 (b) are exploded cross-sections of a combined arrangement of other structural panels using studs or lamellas, respectively, in which the outer facings of the panels are arranged on top of each other according to the present invention. It is a figure and sectional drawing after the assembly.

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Claims (29)

[Claims] 1. A structural member of a 2X bar in a building (2X
A structural panel for use with a stick structural member, having a generally planar insulating core having a plurality of peripheral edges and opposing first and second surfaces; and a first of said insulating cores. A first and a second plastic-impregnated paper sheet having high tensile strength attached to each of the first and second surfaces, each of which is a plurality of overhangs extending outwardly from adjacent edges of the insulative core. Said plastic impregnated paper sheet having an edge, and inserting into an adjacent 2X bar structural member through adjacent edges of said first and second plastic impregnated paper sheets for attaching structural panels in a building And a structural panel having a connecting pin. 2. The paper sheet is impregnated with urethane, polystyrene, or polyisocyanurate.
The structural panel of claim 1. 3. The structural panel of claim 2, wherein the paper sheet is 0.14 inch to 0.80 inch (about 4 mm to 20 mm) thick. 4. Further, the first and second plastic-impregnated paper sheets are respectively disposed between the first and second plastic-impregnated paper sheets and the insulating core, and the first and second plastic-impregnated paper sheets are bonded to the insulating core. The structural panel of claim 3, comprising first and second adhesive layers. 5. The structural panel of claim 4, wherein the adhesive layer comprises urethane or epoxy cement, glue, or mastic. 6. The structural panel of claim 5, wherein the insulating core is made of expanded polystyrene or urethane. 7. The structural panel of claim 6, wherein the connecting pins are nails, screws, or staples. 8. The structural panel of claim 1, further comprising a compression stud attached to one of the plastic impregnated paper sheets and extending the length of the structural panel to increase the compressive strength of the panel. . 9. The structural panel of claim 8, wherein the compression studs are located and mounted within the insulative core of the structural panel. 10. The structural panel of claim 9, further comprising first and second adhesive layers for adhering the compression studs to one of the plastic impregnated paper sheet and the insulative core, respectively. 11. The structural panel of claim 10, further comprising a third plastic impregnated paper sheet having high tensile strength disposed between and adhered to the compression studs and the insulating core. 12. The structure of claim 11 further comprising an adhesive layer disposed between said compression stud and one of said plastic impregnated paper sheets and said insulative core for adhering said compression stud thereto. panel. 13. The compression studs are made of wood, wood composites,
The structural panel according to claim 12, which is made of plastic or metal. 14. The structure of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of compression studs mounted at regular intervals on one of said plastic impregnated paper sheets to increase the compressive strength of the panel and span the length of the structural panel. panel. 15. Further attached at regular intervals to said first and second high tensile strength plastics paper sheets to increase the compressive strength of the panel,
The structural panel of claim 1, comprising a plurality of compression studs spanning the length of the structural panel. 16. The compression stud is located within and attached to the insulative core of a structural panel.
5 structural panels. 17. A first lateral edge of the structural panel is connected to an adjacent structural member of thickness 2X, and an opposing second lateral edge of the structural panel is a single insulating sheet. To
The structural panel of claim 1, wherein said structural panels are bonded by inserting bonding pins into said insulating lamellas through adjacent edges of first and second plastic impregnated paper sheets. 18. The insulative thin plate comprises an insulative core inside and first and second outer covers mounted on both surfaces of the insulative core, and the coupling pin comprises:
18. Insertion into the insulating lamella through adjacent edges of first and second plastic impregnated paper sheets.
Structural panel. 19. The outer covering of the insulating thin plate,
The structural panel of claim 18, comprising wood, wood composite, plastic, or metal. 20. The structural panel of claim 19, wherein the insulating core of the insulating thin plate is made of expanded polystyrene or urethane. 21. Arrangement for connecting structural panels
ent), the first and second structural panels being generally flat, the first and second structural panels being respectively adhered to an insulating core and both surfaces of the insulating core. And a second plastic impregnated paper cover, wherein the edges of each of the first and second plastic impregnated paper cover are:
Adjacent to the insulating cores of the first and second structural panels, and the first and second structural panels overhanging adjacent edges of the insulating core to which the plastic impregnated paper facing is mounted. And a structural member disposed in abutting contact between the edges of the first and second plastic impregnated paper facings of the first and second structural panels. The first and second structural panels, which are arranged on top of each other on a structural member, to form a high-strength, sealed connection with the structural panel tube. Said first and second plastic impregnated paper facings passing through adjacent overlapping edges and inserted into said structural member.
An arrangement that connects structural panels. 22. The structural panel interlocking arrangement of claim 21 wherein said plastic impregnated paper facing has a thickness of 0.14 inches to 0.80 inches (about 4 mm to 20 mm). 23. The plastic impregnated paper facing comprises 15% to 50% impregnated plastic.
An arrangement that connects the structural panels of 1. 24. The arrangement for connecting structural panels according to claim 21, wherein the structural member is a stud or a thin plate. 25. An arrangement for connecting structural panels as claimed in claim 24, wherein said studs are of 2X size wood. 26. The thin plate is insulated.
Arrangement to connect the structural panels of. 27. The insulated lamella includes an insulative core including first and second opposing surfaces, the insulated lamella further comprising: each of the first and second opposing surfaces. Including first and second studs attached,
27. The arrangement for connecting structural panels of claim 26, wherein the coupling pins are inserted into the first and second studs. 28. An arrangement for connecting structural panels as claimed in claim 21, wherein said connecting pins are nails, screws or staples. 29. An arrangement for connecting structural panels as claimed in claim 21, wherein said insulating core is made of foamed plastic.