MXPA99010065A - Assembly of wall panel with a board or hermetic union to the - Google Patents

Abstract

A wall panel assembly with a sealed gasket. The sealed seal is virtually sealed even in a closed enclosure having an ambient air pressure substantially greater than the air pressure outside the enclosure, such as an air handling cabinet. Each joint is comprised of two joint edges, looped, spliced in combination with a Y-shaped seal. The edge of the loop joint provides added structural rigidity to the panels and the ends to the loop ends, elongated at the ends. Joint edges close and protect the seal between them from exposure to the elements. The seal itself does not resist the pressure of the internal, positive air, but actually improves with it. The edges of the splice joint of the adjacent wall panels create a narrow channel for receiving the portion of the longitudinal projection of the seal, and a wider V-shaped channel for receiving the elongated body portion of the seal. In this way, the portion of the seal body sits in a channel so that the internal pressure exerted against the seal will cause the seal to fit tightly into the channel. In this way, the increased internal pressure of the air improves the sealed joint rather than compromising it. The seal can be provided with a longitudinal groove to receive the edge of the dividing, internal panels. The adjacent wall panels are joined by the fasteners intersecting the loop portions extending outwardly from the edges of the joint. In this way, the fasteners are accessible from the outside, and the integrity of the sel is conserved

Description

MOUNTING WALL PANEL WITH A BOARD OR UNTON HERMETICA IN THE AIR FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to sealed seals for panels and more particularly to wall panel assemblies with seals.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The air handling or transport equipment is typically housed in a closed enclosure referred to as an air handling cabinet which is formed of a plurality of air handling panels joined in vertical bond lines by sealed joints. Various types of sealed joint configurations are known. However, there is a need for an improved seal which will provide a tight connection, protect against degradation of the elastomeric material forming the seal member, facilitate the use of protective coating panels, and be relatively simple to assemble.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION REF: 031987 The present invention is directed to a wall panel assembly comprising a first and a second wall panel, each having an interior side and an exterior side and each having at least one edge of the joint. Each joint includes a seal that is generally Y-shaped in a transverse profile, having a longitudinal projection extending from a larger portion of the body with an outside diameter which gradually decreases to meet the base of the projection . A means is provided to connect the edges of the joint. Each edge of the gasket of the first and second panels is folded back on it to form a loop portion on the outer side of the panels extending an outward distance from the outer side and a leg portion on the inner side of the panels that extends a distance inwards from the interior side. The loop portion is formed to provide a space to receive the seal projection, and the leg portion is formed to provide a portion for receiving the seal body. In this way, when the edges of the joint of the first and the second panels are placed adjacent to each other, the spaces for receiving the projection, adjacent form a channel for the projection "of the seal and the spaces to receive the body, adjacent form a channel for the body of the seal The channel for the body of the seal is in general V-shaped that separates towards the inner sides of the panels, in this way, when the seal is placed immediately between the edges of the adjacent joint, the projection is placed in the channel for the projection and the body portion is placed in the body channel.As a result, the positive pressure on the inner side of the panels will push the seal body portion in a tight coupling with the In addition, the present invention includes a wall panel for use in forming an enclosure with other similar wall panels and Y-shaped seals, seals that they have a portion of the projection and a larger portion of the body. The wall panel has an exterior side and an interior side and an edge of the joint. The edge of the joint bends back on itself to form a loop portion on the outer side of the panel extending an outward distance from the outer side and a leg portion on the inner side of the panel extending a distance inward from the inside The loop portion is formed to provide a space to receive the seal projection, and the leg portion is formed to provide a portion for receiving the seal body. In this way, when the edge of the joint of the wall panel is placed adjacent to the edge of the joint of a similar wall panel, the spaces for receiving the adjacent seal protrusion form a channel for the protrusion of the seal and spaces to receive the body of the seal, adjacent form a channel for the body of the seal. The channel for the seal body in this way formed, it is generally V-shaped that separates towards the inner sides of the panels, so that when a V-shaped seal is placed immediately between the adjacent joint edges, the protrusion is placed in the channel for the protrusion. and the body portion is placed in the channel for the base. In this way, the positive pressure on the inner side of the panels will push the seal body portion in a tight coupling with the channel for the seal body. Still further, the present invention is directed to a seal for use in sealing the joint formed by joining the edges of the joint of two wall panels. The seal is generally Y-shaped in a transverse profile, and has a longitudinal projection extending from a larger portion of the body having an outer diameter that gradually decreases to meet the base of the projection.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 shows a schematic, fragmentary, plan view of an assembly of the panel constructed in accordance with the present invention. Figure 2 shows a plan view of a second embodiment of the panel assembly of this invention, which comprises a divider panel.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITY Referring now to the drawings in general and to Figure 1 in particular, there is shown thereon an assembled wall panel assembly, constructed in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention and designated by reference numeral 10. Assembly of the panel 10 generally comprises a first wall panel 12, a second wall panel 14 and a seal 16. Each of the wall panels 12 and 14 has an interior side 18 and 20 and an exterior side 22 and 24. The inner side corresponds to the interior of the structure or the closed enclosure formed by the assembly of the attached panel 10, and the exterior side corresponds to the exterior of such a closed structure or enclosure. Each of the wall panels 12 and 14 has at least one edge of the gasket 26 and 28. The edges of the gasket 26 and 28 are configured to butt together and capture the seal 16 therebetween in a manner described above. detail later in the present. It will be appreciated that the drawings herein illustrate only a sealed joint, but that a closed structure or enclosure, such as a closed enclosure for air handling, may comprise many such panels and gaskets. Accordingly, the panels can be formed with two edges of the joint, each mirror image of the other. With reference still to Figure 1, each edge of the joint 26 and 28 is bent back on itself to form a loop portion 30 and 32 and a leg portion 34 and 36. Each of the looped portions 30 and 32 is formed to provide a space to receive the projection of the seal 38 and 39. For example, the loop portions 30 and 32 can be folded out, preferably perpendicular to the plane of the wall panels 12 and 14, to extend outwards a distance of the outer sides 22 and 24. More preferably, each of the loop portions 30 and 32 has an elongated head 40 and 42 formed by the open loop and a collapsed or flat double wall portion 44 and 46, for reasons that will become apparent. Each of the leg portions 34 and 36 extends a distance inward from the inner sides 18 and 20, respectively, and each is configured to form a space to receive the seal body 48 and 49, respectively. Preferably, each of the leg portions 34 and 36 is bent to form a first angled portion 50 and 52 and a second straight portion 54 and 56. More preferably, the angled portions 50 and 52 are bent back towards the panels 12 and 14 at an acute angle relative to the panels 12 and 14. The straight portions 54 and 56 preferably extend inwardly of the angled portions 50 and 52 generally perpendicular to the panels 12 and 14. It will now be appreciated that when the edges of the joint 26 and 28 of the adjacent panels 12 and 14 are positioned to interconnect with each other, the spaces for receiving the seal protrusion 38 and 39 of the loop portions 26 and 28 together form a channel for the projection of the seal 64, which is closed at the outer end 66 by the elongated heads 40 and 42 and opens at the inner end 68. It will now also be apparent that the spaces for receiving the seal body 48 and 49 from the leg portions Adjacent and oppositely configured 34 and 36 are separated to generally form a channel for the V-shaped seal body 71 that separates towards the inner sides 18 and 20 of the panels 12 and 14. With reference to Figure 1, The preferred seal will be described. As shown, the seal 16 is generally in the form of Y (inverted in the drawings) having a longitudinal projection 72 extending from a larger body 73. The outer diameter of the body 73 gradually increases from the integral end 74 with the projection 72 towards the wider free end 76. It will now be understood that the channel for the projection of the seal 64 and the channel for the seal body 71 formed by the junction of the edges of the joint 26 and 28 of the adjacent wall panels 12 and 14 are formed to conform to the seal. More particularly, it will now be apparent that the larger body 73 of the seal sits in the channel for the body of the seal 71 so that the positive pressure on the inner side of the wall panels 12 and 14 will push the body portion in a tight coupling with the channel for the seal body. In this way, the positive pressure of the air within the enclosure formed by the panels 12 and 14 will increase the function of the seal 16 in the joint, rather than compromising the integrity of the joint. It will now also be readily apparent that the elongated heads 40 and 42 formed by the open, loop portions 30 and 32 provide the splice faces which are located together to close the end 78 of the seal projection 72. This protects the seal 16 of exposure to the elements and prolongs his life. The joint edges of joint 26 and 28 must be connected together. For this purpose, many devices can be employed. In the embodiment shown, a metal screw 80 and locking nuts 82 and 84 are used. The screw 80 is inserted through the holes (not shown) provided in the double, flat 44 and 46 portions of the looped portions. 30 and 32. In this way, the screw 80 passes through the projection 72 of the seal 16 only, and not the body 73. In this way, the screws 80 do not compromise the hermetic seal between the seal 16 and the wall panels 12 and 14 Furthermore, it will be noted that the screws 80 connecting the panels 12 and 14 are accessible from the outside of the closed structure or enclosure. This simplifies maintenance and repair. While a metal screw is used in the embodiment shown, other connection devices, such as welding, pins, adhesives, folds, rivets, fasteners, and the like can be substituted depending on the particular circumstances. Referring still to Figure 1, it may be advantageous to include interior, protective coating panels 86 and 88 to contain the insulation 90. To this end, the straight portions 54 and 56 of the leg portions 34 and 36 provide metal attachment members. protective coating, convenient. Preferably, the protective coating panels 86 and 88 comprise brackets for the protective coating 92 and 94. These brackets for the protective coating can be attached to the straight portions 54 and 56, preferably with the tape seals 96 and 98. between them. The brackets for the protective coating 92 and 94 are connected to the straight portions 54 and 56 by means of the screws 100 and 102 with the fixing nuts 104 and 106, or other suitable connecting devices as mentioned previously. It will be appreciated that this joining means of the protective coating panels provide a thermal, economic barrier as well as also further increase the energy efficiency of the structure. The probability of external condensation on the walls of the enclosure is also reduced or eliminated. Turning now to Figure 2, a second embodiment of the present invention is shown therein. In this embodiment, the assembly of the wall panel 10A is similar to the assembly 10 shown in Figure 1 and generally comprises the first and second wall panels 12 and 14, the protective coating panels 86 and 88, and the insulation 90 This embodiment differs in that it includes a divider panel 120. Although this may have several configurations, in the embodiment shown, the divider panel 120 comprises a joint edge 122 configured to fit between the leg portions 34 and 36 and the brackets for the protective coating 92 and 94 and to be insertable a distance within the seal 16A. The seal 16A is formed externally similar to the seal 16 in Figure 1. However, to accommodate the edge of the seal 122 of the divider panel 120, the seal 16A is provided with a groove 124 dimensioned to receive the edge of the seal 122 and which extends through the body portion 73 and preferably a distance within the projection 72. The edge of the joint 122 will preferably be formed with holes (not shown) for receiving the metal screw 80. Of this shaped way, the edge portion of the gasket 122 of the divider panel 120 is fixed by the same connecting device as the gasket between the wall panels 12 and 14. The panels and seals of the present invention can be formed of various known materials and using any of the various production techniques. For example, the wall panels can be formed of thin sheet by the profile forming process. The seal, although its configuration is unique, can be extruded using conventional methods. It will now be appreciated that the wall panel assembly of the present invention provides an advantageous design for connecting numerous panels to form a closed enclosure. Although other applications will be apparent, the present invention is particularly suitable for use in the construction of air handling cabinets. Due to the way in which the Y-shaped seal is sealed in the channel formed by the splicing edges of the wall panels, the integrity of the joints is actually increased by the internal, increased pressure of the air within these enclosures . The construction and maintenance of these air handling cabinets is simplified due to the fact that the joints can be assembled and disassembled from the "outside." Even the addition of protective coating panels and dividing panels is facilitated by the design of this gasket. wall panel Changes can be made in the combination and arrangement of the various parts and elements described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known by the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is the conventional one for the manufacture of the objects to which it relates.

Having described the invention as above, property is claimed as contained in the following:

Claims (11)

1. A Dared panel assembly or assembly with joints, characterized in that it comprises: a first and a second wall panel, each having an inner side and an outer side and each having at least one edge of the joint; and a seal that is generally Y-shaped in a transverse profile, having a longitudinal projection extending from a larger portion of the body having an outside diameter which gradually decreases to meet the base of the projection; a means to connect the edges of the board; Characterized Doraue each edge of the Drum and vice board of the second panels is folded back on itself to form a loop portion on the outer side of the panels extending a distance outward from the outer side, and a portion of leg in the inner side of the panels extending a distance inward from the inner side, wherein the loop portion is formed to provide a space to receive the projection of the seal, and wherein the leg portion is formed to provide a portion for receiving the seal body, so that when the edges of the joint of the first and the second panels are placed adjacent to each other, the spaces to receive the projection form a channel for the projection and the spaces to receive the body, adjacent form a channel for the body of the seal, the channel for the body of the seal which is generally V-shaped separates towards the inner sides of the panels, so that when the seal is oloca. Immediately between the adjacent edges of the joint, the projection is placed in the channel for the projection and the body portion is placed in the channel for the body, whereby the positive pressure on the inner side of the panels will push the Seal body portion in a tight coupling with the channel for the body.

2. The assembly of the panel according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the leg portions of the edges of the joint has a connection portion to the protective coating that extends inwardly from the portion to receive the body of the leg, wherein the panel assembly further comprises a pair of protective coating panels that can be attached to the attachment portions of the protective coating, and a means for attaching the protective coating panels thereto.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that the panel assembly further comprises a pair of tape seals for sealing the connection between the protective coating panels and the joining portions of the protective coating of the edge of the joint.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that the panel assembly further comprises an insulation that can be received between the wall panels and the protective coating panels.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the loop portions of the edges of the joint are formed with elongated heads having junction faces so that when the assembly of the panel is assembled, the portion of the flange of the panel is assembled. seal closes by the portions in loop.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the seal is provided with a longitudinal groove, and wherein the panel assembly further comprises a divider panel having a joint edge that can be received in the groove in the panel. seal.

7. A wall panel for use in forming an enclosure with other similar wall panels and Y-shaped seals that have a portion of the projection and one. wider body portion, characterized in that the wall panel has an outer side and an inner side and an edge of the joint, wherein the edge of the joint bends back on itself to form a loop portion on the side exterior of the panel extending a distance outward from the outer side, and a leg portion on the inner side of the panel extending a distance inward from the inner side, wherein the loop portion is formed to provide a space to receive the projection of the seal, and wherein the leg portion is form for providing a portion for receiving the seal body, so that when the edge of the joint of the wall panel is positioned adjacent the edge of the joint of a similar wall panel, the spaces for receiving the projection form a channel for the projection of the seal and the spaces to receive the body of the seal, adjacent form a channel for the body of the seal, the channel for the body of the seal which is in general V-shaped that separates towards the inner sides of the panels, so that when a Y-shaped seal is placed immediately between the adjacent edges of the joint, the projection is placed in the channel for the projection and the body portion is placed in the channel for the base whereby the pre Positive on the inner side of the panels will push the seal body portion into a tight coupling with the body channel.

8. The wall panel according to claim 7, characterized in that the leg portion of the joint edge has a connecting portion of the protective coating extending inwardly of the portion for receiving the seal body.

9. The wall panel according to claim 7, characterized in that the loop portion of the joint edge is formed with an elongated head with a splice face formed for splicing the splice face of a wall panel formed in a similar manner, adjacent, so that when the wall panel is assembled with an adjacent wall panel, the portion of the projection of a Y-shaped seal is closed by the loop portions.

10. A seal for use in sealing the joint formed by joining the joint edge of the two wall panels, characterized in that the seal is generally Y-shaped in a transverse profile, having a longitudinal projection extending of a larger portion of the body having an outer diameter which gradually decreases to meet the base of the projection.

11. The seal according to claim 10, characterized in that the seal is provided with a longitudinal groove dimensioned to receive the joint edge of a divider panel having an edge of the seal that can be received in the groove in the seal. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A wall panel assembly with a sealed gasket. The sealed seal is virtually sealed even in a closed enclosure having an ambient air pressure substantially greater than the air pressure outside the enclosure, such as an air handling cabinet. Each joint is comprised of two joint edges, looping, splicing in combination with a Y-shaped seal. The edge of the loop joint provides structural rigidity added to the panels and the ends to the loop ends, elongated at the edges of the joint close and protect the seal between them from exposure to the elements. The seal itself does not only resist the pressure of the internal, positive air, but actually improves with it. The edges of the splice joint of the adjacent wall panels create a narrow channel for receiving the portion of the longitudinal projection of the seal, and a wider V-shaped channel for receiving the elongated body portion of the seal. In this way, the portion of the seal body sits in a channel so that the internal pressure exerted against the seal will cause the seal to fit tightly into the channel. In this way, the increased internal pressure of the air improves the sealed joint rather than compromising it. The seal can be provided with a longitudinal groove to receive the edge of the dividing, internal panels. The adjacent wall panels are joined by the fasteners intersecting the loop portions extending outwardly from the edges of the joint. In this way, the fasteners are accessible from the outside, and the integrity of the seal is preserved.