TR201809660T4 - Interconnection system for panel assemblies. - Google Patents

Abstract

A first bracketing body having a first bearing member and at least one planar member; a second bracking body having a second bearing member rotatably connected to the first bearing member and at least one planar member; a third bracket body having at least one planar member; a fourth bracket body having at least one planar member; a first panel receiving unit defined at least partially by at least one planar member of the first and third bracketing bodies; is a system for interconnecting multiple panel assemblies comprising a second panel receiving unit defined at least partially by at least one planar member of the second and fourth bracketing bodies, wherein at least one planar member of the second and fourth bracketing bodies is at least partially receiving a second panel receiving member. unit. According to another aspect of the present invention, a first thermal insulation body is placed between the first and third bracketing bodies and separates them, and a second thermal insulation body is positioned between the second and fourth bracketing bodies and separates them. According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a connection without a fastener is provided between the surfaces of the system and the panel assemblies.

Description

DESCRIPTION INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM FOR PANEL ASSEMBLY BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Invention Field.

The present invention is used in civil and other structures where panel assemblies can be used. relates to foldable, connectable panel assemblies for use. more specific As a matter of fact, the present invention provides a panel around one axis of rotation relative to the other. provided in a fixed, lockable connection for rotating the assembly to fix the interconnection of one panel assembly relative to the other panel assembly for interconnecting the panel assemblies provided for relates to the system. In addition, this invention does not have a fastening element between the construction panel. with a link that allows them to dress the perimeter.

Pre-fabricated, collapsible, portable construction structures are located in the installation zones of these buildings. to facilitate the transportation of structures in a collapsed form while facilitating their erection. developed. Replacing pre-fabricated, collapsible, portable construction structures purpose, a minimum volume for shipping purposes and the weight of the structure. maximum square footage of the erected structure while preserving it in its collapsed form. is to provide. This is coupled with the more economical relocation of such structures. This results in unnecessary transport of air volume inside the structure. Same Components of the structure that join as hinges to fold when collapsed. sewn by unskilled labor, which saves considerable cost and time facilitates the erection of these structures in the region. Document US 8 145 165 A of claim 1 Describes all the properties of the entry.

Specifically for standard container sizes of fixed-size containers including loading by land, sea and air transport methods adapted The successful development and incorporation of containerized transport has resulted in significant cost and generally provides safer and faster worldwide shipping. I.S.O shipping containers are universally used by most modern modes of transportation. has been adopted and in almost every country in the world, nowadays such containers are used. It is possible to use and deliver the I.S.O shipping containers around the world. makes it possible to be transported economically to any location.

When considering the benefits associated with containerized shipping, it meets I.S.O standards. which can be opened and closed to fit the outer dimensions of the shipping containers It is desirable to develop a pre-fabricated, foldable, portable building. Pre-fabricated, foldable, A problem associated with the development of a portable building is the collapsible structure. sufficiently rigid and robust for interconnecting panel assemblies. It is a manoeuvrable interconnection system.

Current designs for interconnection systems, use of available space It is not maximally effective in terms of fixing the panel assemblies with adequate fixation. does not interconnect, resulting in poor connections, adjacent panel creates undesirable heat transfer at the connections of the assemblies and between Insufficient space between the edges of the panel assembly to prevent fluid flow. it insulates in this way. Accordingly, it is necessary to have an optimum panel arrangement that shows such shortcomings. there is a need for

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention allows the first and second panels to be interconnected and the subject of the first panel is a position between a first related position and a second related position. rotation with respect to said second panel about its axis of rotation. a hinge assembly for securing the hinge assembly of claim 1 has features.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF A FEW VIEWS OF THE FIGURES FIG. 1 is a perspective representation of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. is the image.

FIG. 2 is a sectional elevation of a bracketing body of the preferred invention. is the image.

FIG. 2A is an alternative version of the bracketing body shown in FIG. This is a sectional elevation view of the arrangement.

The bearing surfaces of the bracketing body shown in FIG. 28, FIG. 2 shows the connection between

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a second bracketing body of the preferred invention. facade view.

FIG. 3A is an alternative version of the bracketing body shown in FIG. This is a sectional elevation view of the arrangement.

The bearing surfaces of the bracketing body shown in FIG. SB, FIG. 3 shows the connection between

FIGURES 4-5 show the third and fourth parts of the existing hinge assembly are cross-sectional views of the bracketing bodies.

FIG. 6 shows coplanar assemblies of interconnected panel assemblies. from line 5-5 of it in a first configuration in which it is in arrangement. Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly.

FIG. 6A is the planar joint extending into the panel take-up units. An alternative to the arrangement shown in `FIGURE 6' containing the elements This is a cross-sectional view of the arrangement.

FIG. GB and FIG. 6C, respectively, according to the arrangement shown in FIG. 6A. shows a cross-sectional view and an isometric view, and also panel import panel to prevent panel assemblies from coming out of their slots. Describes individually extruded teeth joining joining elements.

FIG. 7 shows a vertical connection of interconnected panel assemblies. the hinge shown in FIG. 6 in a second configuration where it is This is a cross-sectional view of the device.

FIGURES 8-9, from line 8-8 of it to the connector shown in FIGURE 1. are cross-sectional views of elements of the preferred embodiment of

FIGS. 8A and FIG. 8B also include panel extending into their respective panel take-up units. of an alternative embodiment of FIGS. 8-9 containing coupling elements. are cross-sectional images.

FIG. 10 is the connection shown in FIG. 1 along line 10-10 of it. This is a cross-sectional view of the device.

FIGURE 1OA with locking element joined by key joining edges FIGURE Shown in is a cross-sectional view.

FIG. 11 also shows panel jointing extending into the panel take-up units. A cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of FIG. 10 containing the elements is the image. Figures 8-11 do not form part of the specified topic. it relates to the connection assembly (24).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 describes a preferred embodiment 20 of the present invention, which is a first panel assembly 26, a second panel assembly 28, and a third panel assembly 30 a hinge assembly (22) and a connecting assembly (24) interconnecting includes. The hinge assembly (22) interconnects the first and second panel assemblies (26, 28). and a second related position with the first related position shown in FIG. rotation of the first panel assembly 26 relative to the second panel assembly 28 between makes its movement. The connector (24) is, for example, at the cross-section of a side wall and a the first panel assembly (26) to the third panel assembly, as on the ceiling of the building. The first panel assembly in a fixed relative position oriented at a right angle with respect to (30) It interconnects (26) with the third panel assembly (30).

FIGURES 2-7 illustrate the basic structure and operation of the preferred hinge assembly (22). explains in more detail. FIGURES 2-7 show a specific illustration of the hinge assembly (22). cross-sectional views of the profile, while any profile along the hinge assembly 22 it should be understood that it is the same. As shown in FIG. 2, the hinge assembly (22) is placed in an upright first and second planar planes intersecting at a first intersection (38) in connection a first bracketing body 32 having members 34, 36. used here The “bracketing body” is a part of the element to be bracketed to fix the joint. means a body intended to be attached to one or more of its sides, so that the clamping element is in a fixed position with the bracketing body while the bracketing body is moving. it moves in a fixed way or alternatively so that it is fixed with the connected element. the moving bracketing body is moved. First and second planar elements (34, 36) to the first and second free ends (respectively) away from the first intersection point (38) 40, 42) and also at a right angle at the first intersection (38) intersecting first and second planar joining surfaces 44, 46. Here "planar element," as used, is an element with at least one planar surface. means "joining surface" and "joining surface" of the coupling surface to the body with which it can be placed proximally for fixation purposes to the object element. a shape that at least generally corresponds to the shape of the surface of the object element means a surface with a profile containing "joining surface" and "planar "surface" terms, on the other hand, allow more fixation between the body and the object element. teeth or, as described elsewhere herein, to provide Additional panel proximal to or extending from the surface, such as using overhangs It is not intended to exclude the inclusion of joining elements.

The first bracketing body (32) is preferably connected with fasteners such as rivets (47). fixed to the panel assembly. Alternative embodiments extending from the joining surfaces with or instead of fasteners with panel connectors is relevant. An alternative version of the first bracketing body 32 shown in FIG. In the embodiment, a first set of normal protrusions extends from the first joining surface (44). extends and a first row of angled protuberances (48) extends toward the first joining surface (44). extends from the second joining surface 46. Each of the protrusions (48, 50) extends along the length of its surface (44, 46). In another alternative embodiment, a series of Normal from separately extruded outer first and second joining surfaces 44, 46 extends outward or at an angle.

A first channel beam 51 having a generally C-shaped cross-section is integrally is formed and extends from the free end 40 to the first planar member 34. This of the first planar member (34) against the joining surface (44) and the channel beam (51) concave interior defining a non-bonding surface 45 a first insulating unit 54 it has a curved surface 52 . Again, with reference to FIG. 2, the first bracketing body (32) opposite the second planar member (36) from the first intersection point (38) It has a first extending carrier member 56 and is generally cylindrical in shape. an arcuate first carriage partially surrounding and spaced from the hinge shaft (59) handle 57. The first carrying arm (57) is connected to the hinge shaft with a bridging member (61). (59) is connected.

The hinge shaft 59 is a convex with a first radius R1 from a first axis 60 it has a first carrying surface 58 . The carrying arm (57) extends from the first axis (60) to a second inner second bearing surfaces (62) with radius (R2) and third from the first axis (60) a concave disc with a radius R3 has a third bearing surface 64 . Transport arm 57 on an end surface extending between the second and third bearing surfaces 62, 64 (76) terminates.

A stop member 65 extends from the outer third carrying surface 64 . This stop element 65 is a third carriage with a fourth radius R4 from the first axis 60 two preferably extending between surface (64) and a convex fourth transport surface (66). a parallel opposite stop surface 68, 70. they are all partially-cylindrical and concentric around the first axis 60. First the size of the radius (R1) is less than the size of the second radius (R2), this is the third less than the radius (R3) size, this is the fourth radius (R4) size is less.

The first and second inner stop surfaces 72, 74 define the edges of the bridging member 61. and extends between the first and second bearing surfaces 58, 62. first and second interior each of the stop surfaces 72, 74 are referenced along the first axis 60 planes (P1, P2) are co-planar. A first partially-ring housing 78 are defined by the inner stop surface 72 and the first and second carrying surfaces 58, 62. Second a partially-ring housing 80, a second inner stop surface 74, and a first and second are defined by the bearing surfaces 58, 62. A planar first support surface 82 It is placed adjacent to the bearing surface 62 and the first planar element 34 It extends between the non-joining surface 45 and the second carrying surface 62.

Referring to FIG. 3, the hinge assembly 22 can also be mounted in a vertical connection. third and fourth planar elements intersecting at a second intersection point 90 It includes a second bracketing body 84 with 86, 88. Third and fourth planar and at the same time the third intersecting at a right angle at the second intersection point (90) and a fourth planar joining surface (96, 98).

The second bracketing body 84 is preferably combined with fasteners such as a series of rivets 99. fixed to the panel assembly. Alternative embodiments extending from the joining surfaces with or instead of fasteners with panel connectors is relevant. An alternative version of the second bracketing body 84 shown in FIG. In the embodiment, a second set of normal protrusions 102 emerges from the third joining surface. (96) extends and a second set of angled protrusions (100) extends from the fourth joining surface. extends along the length of the corresponding joining surface 96, 98. another one in the alternative embodiment, a plurality of individually extruded teeth are first and second extends normally or at an angle from the joining surfaces 96, 98.

A second channel beam 91 , which has a generally C-shaped cross-section, is a non-joining surface of the third planar member 86 adjacent its end 92 It is formed integrally with (97) and extends from there. The second duct beam (91) It has a concave inner curved surface 104 defining the insulation unit 106.

Again, with reference to FIG. 3, the third element 86 is non-associative. A second carrier member 108 extending from its surface 97 is generally semicircular, C- an arcuate shape that terminates in a hinge cylinder (109) of cross-section a second carrying arm (107) and a fifth radius (R5) from a second axis (112). the concave fifth carrying surface (110). Hinge roller (109) from second axis (112) a convex sixth transport surface (114) with a sixth radius (R6) a convex seventh bearing surface having a seventh radius R7 from the axis 112 an inner, concave eighth carrying surface (118) and a ninth from the axis (112). It has an inner, concave ninth bearing surface 120 of radius R9.

The ninth carrying surface 120 is placed on the second carrying arm 108 with two extends between the stop surface 124, 126. 120) are all partially-cylindrical and co-planar around the second axis 112.

The magnitude of the fifth radius (R5) is equal to the magnitude of the seventh radius (R7). less than the radius (R6) size. Magnitude of the seventh radius (R7), eighth less than the radius (R8), this is the ninth radius (R9) less than its size.

A first stop surface 122 is located between the seventh and eighth carrying surfaces 116, 118. and a reference extending radially along the second axis 112 is co-planar with the plane (PS). A second stop surface (124) eighth to ninth It extends between the bearing surfaces 118, 120 and radially along the second axis 112 co-planar with a reference plane (P4) extending as Third stop surfaces (126) extends from the ninth bearing surface (120) and extends from the third and fourth planar are placed adjacent to the second intersection point 90 of the elements 86, 88. Hinge an outer end extending the cylinder 129 between the fifth and sixth bearing surfaces 110, 114 an interior extending between the surface 128 and the fifth and seventh bearing surfaces 110, 116 it has an end surface (130). A planar second support surface 132 is attached to the second carrying arm. (108) adjacent the sixth transport surface (114), which forms part of the outer surface. is placed.

FIG. 4 shows the fifth intersecting at a third intersection point (140) in a perpendicular connection. and a third bracketing body with sixth planar members 136, 138. (134) shows. Fifth planar element 136 is a first planar joint surface 146, a non-joining surface 147, and from the third intersection point 140 has a distal free end 142. Similarly, the sixth planar element (138) to a sixth planar bonding surface (148) to a non-bonding surface 149 and the third intersection point 140 has free end (144). The third bracketing body 134 preferably includes fasteners such as a series of rivets 145 fixed to a panel assembly. Alternative embodiments, first and second bracketing bodies (32, 84) and as shown and explained in FIGS. 2A and FIGURE 3A. with or instead of fasteners extending from the joining surfaces with panel joining elements (i.e. protrusions or separately extruded threads) A third channel beam 153, having a generally C-shaped cross-section, is continuous and of the fifth planar element (136) proximal to its free end (142) extends from its non-surface 147 and is integrally formed with it. third channel beam 153 has a concave inner curved surface defining a third insulation unit 156 (154) has.

The first and second connecting blades 158, 160 generally intersect between them. Partially define a first isolating unit (162) proximal to point 140 vertically from the non-joining surface 147 of the fifth planar element 136 stretches out. The holding elements 161 are the first and the second defining the insulating unit 162. a fifth extending from the planar surfaces of the coupling fins 158, 160 it is angled towards the planar element (136). In the preferred embodiment, the holding elements (161) are protrusions. In alternative embodiments, the holding elements 161 may be arranged in a plurality of separate extruded teeth.

FIG. 5 shows the seventh intersecting at a fourth intersection (170) in a perpendicular connection. and a fourth bracketing body with eighth planar members 166, 168. (164) explains. A seventh planar element (166) is a seventh planar joint surface (176), a non-joining surface (177), and from the fourth intersection point 170 has a distal free end 172. Similarly, the eighth planar element 168 has an eighth planar bonding surface (178) with a non-joining surface (179) and a free end (174) away from the fourth intersection (170) has. The seventh and eighth planar joint surfaces (176, 278) are at right angles. intersect.

The fourth bracketing body 164 is preferably fastened, such as a set of rivets 175. It is fixed to a panel assembly with its elements. Alternative embodiments, first and second bracketing bodies (32, 84) and as illustrated and explained in FIGS. 2A and FIGURE 3A. together with or with fasteners extending from the joining surfaces panel bonding elements (i.e. protrusions or separately extruded threads) instead of It is related to.

A fourth channel beam 183 of a C-shaped cross-section is attached to its free end. The non-joining surface (177) of the proximal seventh planar element (166) It is continuous with and extends from here. The fourth duct beam member (183) is a fourth It has a concave inner curved surface 184 defining the insulation unit 186. The third and fourth connecting fins (188, 190) are generally among these. of the seventh planar element (166) to define a second insulating unit (192). extends perpendicularly from its non-joining surface 177. Third join The fin (188) is co-planar with the eighth planar member (168) and the fourth it has a free end (194) that is curved towards the connecting fin (190). Hold the third and fourth combinations, which define the elements (196) and the insulation unit (192) to the seventh element (166) extending from the planar surfaces of the fins (188, 190) it is angled right. In the preferred embodiment, the retaining members 196 are located on the planar surfaces. protrusions that run along its length. In alternative embodiments, the holding elements (196) are a plurality of individually extruded teeth.

FIGURE 6 for use with first and second panel assemblies 26, 28 FIGURES 2- of the present invention, including elements previously described with reference to shows the hinge assembly 22 as a whole. First bracketing body (32) co-planar element 34 with an area 35 between them adjacent to the fifth planar element (136) of the third body (134) in the alignment is placed as First and third bracketing bodies (32, 134) second and sixth planar elements (36, 138) from first and third bodies (32, 138, respectively) in the same direction 134) is oriented to extend.

The first and third channel beams (51, 134) of the first and third trunks (32, 134, respectively) 153), located in an area between the first and third channel beams 51, 153. it is mechanically coupled to a first insulating body (198). First insulation body (198) solid, made of an insulating material such as a thermally non-conductive resin, parts thereof to fit inside the first and third insulating units 54, 156 is shaped. Preferably, such a resin is in a liquid state of insulating units (54, 156). and poured into the space between them and allowed to solidify. first and and third bracketing bodies (32, 134) to the first insulating body (198).

Planarity of the first bracketing body (32) and the third bracketing body (134) form an assembly with a square U-shaped cross-section. in FIGS. 1 and 6 as shown, the first panel assembly 26 is the edges of the first panel assembly 26 145, the panel is placed inside the receiving unit (200).

The first panel assembly 26 itself provides structural rigidity to the intermediate layer 202. of the insulating parent material placed between the two reinforcement layers (204, 206). (eg, polystyrene) (202). In the preferred embodiment, the first and the second reinforcing layers are metallic.

Likewise, as described with respect to the first and third bracketing bodies 32, 134, second and fourth bracketing bodies 84, 164 second thermally non-conductive mechanically coupled with an insulating body (207), wherein the second insulating body (207) placed between the second and fourth channel beams (91, 183) and it is fixed by the insulating units 106, 186. In this position, the third of the second body 84 planar member 86 having a space 37 between respective free ends 92, 172 it is in co-plane alignment with the seventh planar element 166. At the same time this position, the fourth of the second and fourth bracketing bodies (84, 164, respectively) and eighth planar members 88, 168 extend in the same direction, wherein the second and 176, 178) is a square U-shaped cross section defining a second panel receiving unit 208. creates a cross-sectional arrangement. Two preferably metallic reinforcement layers (212, 214) also a layer of insulating parent material 210 placed between one end of the second panel assembly (28) comprising the second panel receiving unit (208) is placed.

FIG. 6 shows the interconnection of the first carrier (56) and the second carrier (108). and the first and second panel assemblies (26, 28) are coplanar. shows the hinge assembly 22 in a first configuration in which it is aligned. This configuration, the first to the fourth carrying surfaces (58, 62, 64, 66) (see FIG. (see) the first axis (60) described with reference to form an axis of rotation (216) coaxial with the second axis 112 described by reference. To the first carrier (56) according to the hinge, in order to prevent further rotation of the second carrying element (108) the outer end surface 128 of the cylinder 129 is in contact with the second stop surface 74 and the semi-stop surface (70) of the stop (65) contact with the third stop (126) is in the form.

Again with reference to FIG. 6, rubber insulating elements (218, 220) are hinged. first and second to prevent fluid flow into an interior space (222) of the assembly (22) are placed in insulation units (162, 192, respectively). The insulator 220 is compressed and It is retained within the second insulation unit 192 by the first coupling fin (158).

The other insulator (218) is compressed and the fourth union fin (190) is retained within the first insulating unit 162 by Holding elements (161, 196) FIG. 7 shows that the first carrier (56) and the second carrier (108) are still intermediate. connected and the second panel assembly 28 to the first panel assembly In a second configuration where it is at a right angle with respect to (26), the hinge assembly (22) shows. In this position, relative to the first carrier 56, the second carrier element Inner end surface (130) of the hinge cylinder (129) to prevent further rotation (108) contacting the first stop surface 72 of the carrier member 56, the stop contacting the side stop surface (68) of the element (65) with the second stop surface (124) and the end surface (76) of the first carrying member (56) 108 is in contact with the stop surface 122.

The use of the preferred embodiment of the hinge assembly 22 is initially illustrated in FIG. 6 is explained with reference. First and second panel assemblies 26, 28 it combines with the first panel assembly 26 to prevent its movement. In a similar way, The rivet strings (99, 175) are the second structural member to prevent it from being removed. Combines with (28).

As shown in FIG. 6A, in an alternative embodiment (see FIGS. 2A and FIG. 3A) angled protrusions 48, 150 inside the first panel take-up unit 200 (explained with reference) and normal protrusions (50, 152) with rivets described with reference to FIG. or instead the first panel assembly (26) to prevent its movement converge. Similarly, angled protrusions 100, inside the second panel take-up unit 208 180) and isometric protrusions 102, 182 to prevent its removal from the second coupled with the structural member (28).

In other alternative embodiments, as shown in FIGURES BB-SC, the panel separately extruded similarly-shaped but oppositely oriented teeth (215). In still other embodiments, separately extruded threads panel from the joining surfaces, panel assemblies (26, 28) to join extends normally or at an angle to the receiving units.

The first and second transport elements, with reference to any element in FIG. 56,108 can be rotated relative to one another so that the first and second panel assemblies 26, 28), the first respective associated panel assemblies 26, 28 shown in FIG. 7, where the position and the panel assemblies (26, 28) have a vertical connection. can be rotated between the second corresponding position shown.

The panel assemblies (26, 28) are in the aligned position as shown in FIG. the first and second insulating bodies (198, 207) and the first and second areas (35, 37) forms a thermal barrier across the hinge assembly 22. thermal energy the first and second bodies (32, 84) on one side of the hinge assembly (22). on the other side of the hinge assembly to the third and fourth stems (134, 164) is prevented from passing. Internal area defined by hinge assembly (22) (222) it is normally filled with air and also provides thermal insulation. Preferred clarification that the arrangement includes first and second insulating bodies (198, 207) Despite alternative arrangements, the intended installation site is in a temperate area. When present, this relates to the manufacture of the present invention without thermal bodies (198, 207).

FIG. 8 shows the first bracketing body 230 of the bracket 24 and the second shows a cross-sectional view of the bracketing body 254. First bracketing body 230 and the second bracketing body 254 have a square U-shaped cross section. a third panel defines the receiving unit (328). Third panel assembly (30) third the panel is placed inside the receiving unit (328). The third panel assembly (30) preferably an insulating base placed between the metallic reinforcement layers (226, 228). material (224) layer.

The first bracketing body 230 is a first end (234) and a second end (236). base planar member 232. A first connecting fin (238), base extends from the first end 234 of the planar member 232 at a right angle. one side planar member 240 through second end 236 of base planar member 232 extends at an angle. A second coupling blade (246) is lateral planar at a right angle. base in a position between member 240 and first connecting fin (238). extends from element 232. Base planar member 232 and semi-planar member (240) both planar joining surfaces (233, 241) and non-joining Fasteners such as first bracketing body 230, preferably a set of rivets 245 fixed to the panel assembly (328). It has a generally C-shaped cross-section a first duct beam (247) at the free end of the second joining fin (246) is inserted and formed integrally with it. The first channel beam (247) It has a curved concave inner surface 248 defining the insulation unit 250. First union blade (238), second union blade (246), and base member (232) a first insulating unit 252 having a generally square U-shaped cross-section defines. Retaining members 226 are located inside the first seal Builder unit 252.

In the preferred embodiment, the holding members 196 are projections. Alternative in embodiments, the holding members 226 are a plurality of individually extruded teeth.

As shown in FIG. 8 , the second bracketing body 254 is provided with a first end 258. a base planar member 256 having a second end 260 surface 255 and a non-bonding surface 257. Generally a C-shaped a second channel beam (261) of cross-section, the first of the base planar member 256 It is placed at the end (258) and is integrally formed with it. Second duct beam (261) it has a curved concave inner surface 262 defining a second insulation unit 264. A locking engagement surface (266) to second end (260) of base planar member (256) extends from the non-joining surface 257 at an angle that is proximal. Lock-on splicing surface 266 has protrusions 265 extending therefrom.

The second coupling fin (246) and the second bracketing body (254) are relative to each other. positioned so that there is a gap between the open ends of the first and second channel beams 247, 261. facing each other with area (267). Channel beams (247, 261) primary and secondary insulation a solid first insulating body 268 (ie, thermal insulation) shaped to fit inside bonded mechanically by a non-conductive, hardened resin). This In the figure, the second bracketing body 254 is relative to the first bracketing body 230, but without being in direct contact with it, it is fixed.

FIG. 9 shows a third bracketing body 270 of the bracket 24 and describes a cross-sectional view of a fourth bracketing body 290. Third The bracketing body 270 and the fourth bracketing body 290 form a square U-shaped defines a fourth panel receiving unit 330 having a cross section. first panel A second end of the assembly 26 is placed in the fourth panel receiving unit 330. Third bracketing body (270), a first end (274), a second end (276), a planar base planar comprising a bonding surface 273 and a non-bonding surface 275 has element (272). A lateral planar member 278 is part of the base member 272. extends at a right angle from its first end 274 and is also a joining surface (279) and a non-bonding surface (283).

A third channel beam 281 having a generally C-shaped cross-section is lateral It is located at the free end of the planar element 278 and is integral with it. is created. The third conduit beam 281 is an extension defining a third isolating unit 284. it has a concave curved inner surface (282). A third connecting blade 280 generally connects to base planar member 272. It is formed integrally with the third channel beam (281) in a direction that is straight, and from there stretches. Third connecting blade 280, third connecting blade 280 a second insulation defined by the channel beam 281 and the lateral planar element 278 It is spaced from the lateral planar element (278) forming the unit (289) and is is parallel to this.

As shown in FIG. 9, the connector (24) is the base planar member. (291) a base planar member (291) extending from one end (285) and a lateral planar member 293 and a fourth bracketing body 290. Base planar element 291 has a planar joining surface 295 and a non-joining surface. (297) has. The lateral planar element 293 is also a planar joint. surface (299) and a non-bonding surface (301).

The fourth bracketing body 290 is preferably fastened, such as a series of rivets 287. It is fixed to the panel assembly (330) with its elements. Generally a C-shaped transverse a fourth channel beam (292) with cross-section It is placed at the end of it and formed integrally with it. Fourth canal beam (292) it has a concave curved inner surface 294 forming a fourth insulation unit 296.

A partially-cylindrical carrying surface 300 is formed outside the fourth channel girder 292. surface 295, the non-joining surface 301 of the lateral planar member 293, and an arcuate portion of a transport fin 298 extending from the non-joining surface 301 is formed on the surface (203). The lateral planarity of the third bracketing body 270 member 278 to lateral planar member 293 of fourth bracketing body 290 positioned accordingly, so that the open ends of the third and fourth channel beams (281, 292) they face each other with a space (303) between them. Channel beams (281, 292) third and (303) a second insulating body (322) shaped to fit inside a portion of (i.e. a cured resin that is not thermally-conductive) it connects. In this manner, the third bracketing body 270 is attached to the fourth bracketing body. 290, but without being in direct contact with it.

A locking member 308 with a hinge shaft 310 at one end is partially-cylindrical It rotates inside the shaped transport surface (300) and is rotated by the transport surface (300). the hinge that covers the corresponding partially-cylindrical volume (302) described It is rotatably connected to the third bracketing body 290 by its spindle 310.

The locking member (308) is a second, free, extending from the hinge shaft (310) at one end. a planar tension member 312 with end 314. Protrusions (316) lock-joining free to correspond with locking coupling surface (266) of element 254. formed at the second end (314) (see FIG. 8). with an L-shaped cross-section The spacer blade 318 extends from the planar tension member 312. spacing the fin (318) is positioned relative to the hinge shaft (310) so that the hinge shaft (310) with locking member (308) in the unlocked position as shown in FIG. It occupies the space between the spacer shaft (318) and the transport shaft (298).

FIG. 10 illustrates a third panel assembly 26 in a vertical alignment of the first panel assembly 26 . describes the connector assembly (30) in a configuration in which it is attached. This, for example, in a building construction when a wall panel is paired with a ceiling panel may occur. In this configuration, the first and second insulating bodies (268, 322) a thermal barrier across the first and second areas (267, 303) of the connector (24). creates. On one side of the thermal energy connector (24) the first and third and fourth on one side of the second bracketing bodies (230, 254) bracketing bodies 270, 290.

In the configuration shown in FIG. 10, the first, second, and third joint the third joining fin (280) located in the first insulation unit (252) between and second insulation between side panel member 278 and third joining fin 280 generally parallel with the first coupling blade (238) placed in the unit (289), arranged in an overlapping configuration.

A rubber insulator 324 is located in the first insulator and in the third it is compressed here by the coupling flap 280. Insulation element (326), second It covers the insulator 289 and is therein by the first coupling fin (238). is compressed. In this way, the insulators 324, 326) allow fluid flow into the interior space 330. First and third panel assemblies (26, 30) to use the fixture (24) the fourth and third panel are placed inside the receiving units (330, 328), and It is fixed here with fasteners such as rivets (245, 277, 287).

As shown in FIG. 10, locking member 308 is in a first position (in FIG. shown) to the second position. In the first position, locking The protrusions (316) of the second bracketing body (254) of the locking member (308) the protrusions 265 of the joining surface 266 are not joined. In the second position, the protrusions 316 is engaged with protrusions 265 of locking engagement surface 266.

As explained above, insulators 324, 326) are first and third panel. through the connecting assembly (24) between the assemblies (26, 30), moisture and other prevents the flow of fluids. In addition, the insulating elements 324, 326) pushing the bracketing body 230 and the third bracketing body 270 separately, and You can also remove the projections (316) of the locking member (308) from the second bracketing body (254). a prestressing force pushing against protrusions 365 of the locking coupling surface 266 creates. This is involuntarily removed from the locking engagement surface (266) of the locking member (308). prevents it from separating. In the first and second insulation units (252, 289, respectively) retaining elements (332) prevent the insulating elements (324, 326) from exiting these units.

As shown in FIG. 11, in alternative embodiments, with reference to FIG. 10 in addition to or in place of the rivets described, the base plane element (232) connecting surfaces 233, 241 and the lateral planarity of the first bracketing body 230 element 240 into isometric projections, respectively, connecting the third panel assembly (30). (242) and angled protrusions (244). Similarly, the fourth bracketing base planar members (291) and side planar members of body (290) opening from the unit (330) to abut the movement of the first panel assembly (26). angled protrusions (304) connecting with angled protrusions (304) and isometric protrusions (306) has. of base planar member 272 and third bracketing body 270 The joining surfaces 273, 279 of the lateral planar member 278 are lateral planar the first panel assembly (26) with angled protrusions (286) that open toward member 278. It has angled protrusions (286) and isometric protrusions (288), respectively. find it other alternative embodiments, as described with reference to FIGS. 6B-6C. a plurality of discrete elements extending normally or at an angle from planar elements relates to the extruded element. Other aspects of the present invention. features and advantages derived from a study and drawings of this description with the appended claims. can be done.

Claims (1)

CLIENTS A provision for interconnecting the first and second panels (26, 28) and enabling said panel (26) to be rotated relative to said Second panel (28) around an axis of rotation (60) between a first respective position and a second respective position. the hinge assembly 22, the hinge assembly 22 comprising: a first bracketing body 32 having first and second planar elements 34, 36 and a first bearing element 56, said first bearing element 56 ) an arcuate first carry arm 57 partially enclosing but spaced from a hinge shaft 59; a second bracketing body (84) having third and fourth planar members (86, 88) rotatably coupled with the first carrying member (56) and a second carrying member (108), said second carrying member (108) connecting said hinge shaft. (59) includes a curved second bearing member (107) that partially surrounds and terminates in a hinge cylinder (109) that engages therewith; a third bracketing body 134 with fifth and sixth planar members 136, 138; a fourth bracketing body (164) with seventh and eighth planar members (166, 168); a first thermal insulation body (198) positioned between and separating said first and third bracketing bodies (32, 134); a second thermal insulation body (207) disposed between and separating said second and fourth bracketing bodies (84, 164); wherein the first bearing member 56 further includes: a concave first bearing surface 58 of said hinge shaft 59 having a first radius R1 from the pivotal rotation; at least one concave second carrying surface (62) of said first carrying arm (57) having a second radius (R2) from the axis of rotation, wherein R2 is greater than R1; a concave outer third carrying surface (64) of said first carrying arm (57) has a third radius (R3) from the rotation axis, where R3 is greater than R2; characterized in that the hinge assembly (22) further includes a first panel receiving unit (200) where said first, second, fifth and sixth defined first, second, fifth and sixth said first and third bracketing bodies (32, 134); and a second panel receiving unit (208), at least partially defined by said second and fourth bracketing bodies (89, 164); and the first carrying member (56) further comprising the following element: a stop member (65) extending from the outer third carrying surface (64) of said first carrying arm (57). The hinge assembly of claim 1 further comprising at least one insulating element (218, 220) placed between said third bracketing body (89) and said fourth bracketing body (134). The hinge assembly of claim 1, characterized in that the first carrying member (56) further comprises: said carrying arm (57) comprising an end surface (76) extending between the second and third carrying surfaces (62, 64); said stop element (65) comprising third and fourth stop surfaces (68, 70) extending between the third carrying surface (64) and a convex fourth carrying surface (66); and said fourth bearing surface (66) having a fourth radius (R4) from the axis of rotation, wherein R4 is greater than R3. The hinge assembly of claim 3, characterized in that the second bearing element (108) comprises: a concave fifth bearing surface (110) of said hinge cylinder (109) having a fifth radius (R5) from the rotation axis equal to R1; a convex gold carrying surface (114) of said hinge cylinder (109) having a sixth radius (R6) from the rotation axis, where R6 is greater than R5; a convex seventh bearing surface (116) of said hinge roller (109) having a seventh radius (R7) from the rotation axis, where R7 is greater than R5; a concave eighth carrying surface 118 of said second carrying arm 108 having an eighth radius (R8) from the rotation axis, where R8 is greater than R7; an outer end surface (128) of said hinge cylinder (109) extending between the fifth and sixth bearing surfaces (110, 114); a stop surface 122 extending between the seventh and eighth bearing surfaces 116, 118; and second and third stop surfaces (124, 126) extending from a ninth bearing surface (120) and disposed to contact third and fourth stop surfaces (68, 70) of stop member (65), respectively. . The hinge assembly of claim 2 further comprising: first and second connecting fins (158, 160) extending from the third bracketing body (134) and partially defining a first insulating unit (162) therebetween; third and fourth connecting fins (188, 190) extending from the fourth bracketing body (164) and partially defining a second insulation unit (192) therebetween; characterized in that said at least one insulating element (218, 220) is first and second insulating elements (218, 220); said first insulating member (218) enclosing the first insulating unit (162); and said second insulating member (220) covers the second insulating unit (192). . The hinge assembly of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of teeth (48) extending from at least one of said planar elements into said first and second panel receiving units (200, 208). . The hinge assembly of claim 5, characterized in that when said assembly is in the first respective position: the first and second panel receiving units (200, 208) are aligned; the second insulating member 220 is clamped between the first or second connecting fins 158, 160 and the fourth bracketing body 164; and the first insulating member 218 is clamped between the third or fourth connecting fins 188, 190 and the third bracketing body 134.