TWI821914B - Manufactured ceiling finish system and manufactured interior finish system - Google Patents

Abstract

A manufactured interior wall finish system and a manufactured ceiling finish system are described.

Description

Factory-made ceiling finishing systems and factory-made interior finishing systems

The present invention relates to a factory-made interior wall finishing system and a factory-made ceiling finishing system.

Traditional construction is performed on-site at the construction work site. People of various trades (for example, carpenters, electricians, and plumbers) measure, cut, and install materials as if each unit was a type. Furthermore, the activities performed by the trade are arranged in a linear sequence. The result is a time-consuming process that increases the risk of waste, installation defects and cost overruns.

Traditional building construction continues to become more expensive and more complex. Changing codes, changing environments, and new technologies all make building construction more complex than it was 10 years ago or more. In addition, the availability of trade labor is decreasing significantly. As more and more craftsmen retire, fewer and fewer young workers will choose construction as a career, leaving the construction industry with a significant shortage of skilled and capable men and Women came to do more and more construction work.

Some embodiments may include a factory-made interior wall finishing system as well as a factory-made ceiling finishing system.

In some embodiments, a factory-made ceiling finishing system may include at least one ceiling channel secured to a ceiling side of the ceiling/floor; and at least one ceiling clip configured to engage the at least one ceiling channel. The factory-made ceiling finishing system may also include at least one ceiling lattice track configured to engage at least one ceiling clip; and at least one acoustic ceiling tile configured to engage at least one ceiling lattice track.

In some embodiments, at least one ceiling slot may include a longitudinal planar aperture configured to slidably receive at least one ceiling clip, and wherein at least one ceiling clip may include a planar portion configured to be inserted into the longitudinal planar opening of at least one ceiling slot. In some embodiments, at least one ceiling clip may be configured to be secured in position in a longitudinal planar opening of at least one ceiling channel via a fastener inserted through the at least one ceiling clip and into the at least one ceiling channel .

In some embodiments, at least one ceiling clip can include a ceiling clip aperture configured to receive a ceiling sash rail protrusion of at least one ceiling sash track. In some embodiments, at least one ceiling lattice track includes a first acoustic ceiling tile retaining portion and a second acoustic ceiling tile retaining portion.

In some embodiments, at least one ceiling sash track A ceiling track is included that extends from a distal end of at least one ceiling sash track beyond the first acoustic ceiling tile retaining portion and the second acoustic ceiling tile retaining portion. In some embodiments, at least one ceiling lattice track includes at least one electrical conductor.

Some embodiments may include a factory-made interior bathroom wall dressing system that includes a solid surface base member attached to a bottommost metal hat channel; and a plurality of first extrusions, each having a first opening and a second opening, the first opening configured to engage the corresponding metal hat-shaped groove, and the second opening configured to receive the second extrusion. The factory-made interior bathroom wall dressing system may also include a plurality of second extrusions, each of which is configured to be inserted into a corresponding second opening of a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions, and configured is fastened to a corresponding one of the plurality of first extruded parts via a fastener. The factory-built interior bathroom wall dressing system may further include a plurality of solid surface wall panels, each having a bottom edge configured to be inserted into a first aperture of a lower one of the plurality of second extrusions, and having a top edge configured to be inserted into the second aperture of an upper one of the plurality of second extrusions, wherein the plurality of solid surface wall panels are assembled in a bottom to top order such that at the installation factory In an interior bathroom wall finishing system, an upper one of a plurality of second extrusions secures a lower adjacent solid surface panel. Factory built interior bathroom wall dressing systems may also include a solid surface top member that is attached to the topmost metal cap channel.

In some embodiments, the solid surface base member and the solid surface top member are formed from aluminum composite materials. In some embodiments, the solid surface wall panels are formed from quartz stone.

In some embodiments, each of the plurality of first extrusions includes a plurality of continuous seals attached to a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions, wherein the plurality of continuous seals Arranged to form a seal when the solid surface wall panel is installed adjacent a respective one of the plurality of first extrusions. In some embodiments, the plurality of continuous seals may include a first seal, a second seal, and a third seal, the first seal being disposed on a top edge of a respective one of the plurality of first extrusions. , the second sealing member is disposed near the middle point of a corresponding one of the plurality of first extruded parts, and the third sealing member is disposed at the bottom edge of a corresponding one of the plurality of first extruded parts. adjacent, and wherein, when installing a factory-made interior bathroom wall dressing system, a first seal is disposed to contact an upper solid surface panel relative to a respective one of the plurality of first extrusions, and the second seal The element and the third seal are arranged to contact the lower solid surface plate.

Some embodiments may include a factory-made interior bathroom wall dressing system that includes a solid surface base member attached to a bottommost metal hat channel; and a plurality of first extrusions, each having a first opening and a second opening, the first opening configured to engage the corresponding metal hat-shaped groove, and the second opening configured to receive the second extrusion. The factory-made interior bathroom wall dressing system may include a plurality of second extrusions, each configured to be inserted into a corresponding second opening of a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions, and configured to Each second extrusion has a downwardly facing aperture secured to a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions via a fastener.

Factory built interior bathroom wall finishing systems can include multiple third extrusions, each configured to engage a respective first extrusion and a respective second extrusion, each third extrusion having an upwardly facing aperture; and a plurality of solid surface wall panels, Each has a bottom edge configured to be inserted into an upwardly facing aperture of a lower one of the plurality of third extrusions, and has a top edge configured to be inserted into the second plurality of extrusions. in the downward facing aperture of the upper one in which the solid surface wall panels are assembled in bottom to top order such that when the factory built interior bathroom wall dressing system is installed, the second extrusions The upper one secures the adjacent solid surface plate below. Factory built interior bathroom wall dressing systems may include a solid surface top member that is attached to the topmost metal cap channel.

In some embodiments, the solid surface base member and the solid surface top member are formed from aluminum composite materials. In some embodiments, the solid surface wall panels are formed from quartz stone.

In some embodiments, each of the plurality of first extrusions may include a plurality of continuous seals attached to a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions, wherein the plurality of continuous seals The members are arranged to form a seal when the solid surface wall panel is installed adjacent a respective one of the plurality of first extrusions. In some embodiments, the plurality of continuous seals may include a first seal disposed near a top edge of a respective one of the plurality of first extrusions, and a second seal. members are disposed adjacent a bottom edge of a respective one of the plurality of first extrusions, and wherein, when the factory-made interior bathroom wall trim system is installed, relative to the respective one of the plurality of first extrusions, The first seal is arranged to connect The upper solid surface plate is contacted and the second seal is arranged to contact the lower solid surface plate.

Some embodiments may include a factory-fabricated interior wall finishing system that includes a solid surface base member attached to a bottommost metal hat channel; and a plurality of first longitudinal members each having a configuration to engage a corresponding A first opening of the metal hat-shaped channel and having a second opening configured to receive the second extrusion. The factory-made interior wall finishing system may also include a plurality of second longitudinal members, each of which is configured to be inserted into a corresponding second opening of a corresponding one of the plurality of first longitudinal members. The factory-made interior wall finishing system may further include a plurality of wall panels each having a bottom edge configured to be inserted into an upwardly facing aperture formed by an adjacent lower first longitudinal member formed by an upper horizontal surface of a portion and an upper vertical portion of an adjacent lower second longitudinal member, and each of the plurality of wall panels has a top edge configured to be inserted into a downwardly facing aperture facing The lower aperture is formed by a lower horizontal surface adjacent a portion of the upper first longitudinal member and adjacent a lower vertical portion of the upper second longitudinal member. Factory built interior wall finishing systems may include solid surface top members that are attached to the topmost metal hat channel.

In some embodiments, the plurality of first longitudinal members may include a plurality of third openings formed therein, wherein each of the third openings is configured to receive the vertical member and is disposed along the plurality of first longitudinal members. The members are spaced apart at a given spacing, and wherein the second longitudinal member is formed to have a length that allows the second longitudinal member to fit in the given spacing between adjacent third openings. In some embodiments, the plurality of first The longitudinal members may comprise extrusions. In some embodiments, the plurality of first longitudinal members may include pultrusion.

In some embodiments, the plurality of second longitudinal members may include extrusions. In some embodiments, the plurality of second longitudinal members may comprise pultruded parts. In some embodiments, the solid surface base member and the solid surface top member are formed from aluminum composite materials. In some embodiments, the wall panels are formed from wood composite materials.

102: Ceiling slot

104: Ceiling sash and light track (ceiling sash track)

106:Sound-absorbing ceiling

108: Door panel track

110,112: Floor edge

114:Window wall track

116: Blackout roller blinds

202: Ceiling lattice and light track clips

204:Fasteners

302,304:Flange

306: First orifice side

308: Second orifice side

310: Longitudinal plane opening

402: Plane part

404: Plane part

406: Ceiling clip hole

502: Ceiling lattice and light track clips protrude

504,508,512: First sound-absorbing ceiling tile retaining part

506,510,514: Second sound-absorbing ceiling tile retaining section

516:ceiling track

700:Bathroom

702: Solid surface top member (solid surface top plate)

704:Lamp

706:Fan

708:Shower head

710:Shower Controller

712: Second extruded component (second extruded part)

714:Solid Surface Wall Panels

714A: Upper solid surface panel (solid surface wall panel)

714B: Lower solid surface panel (solid surface wall panel)

802:Sound-absorbing ceiling

804: Metal hat groove

806:Solid Surface Base

808:Solid surface shower tray

810:Partition wall system

902: Metal hat groove

904: Continuous seal (first seal)

905: Fasteners

906: Continuous seal (second seal)

908: Continuous seal (third seal)

910: First extruded part (first extruded part/pultruded part)

912: (Second) Opening

914:First opening

916:Surface

918:First orifice

920: Horizontal extension

922:Second orifice

1002: Metal hat groove

1003: First extrusion part

1004: Second extrusion part

1005:Second fastener

1006: The third extrusion part

1007:First fastener

1008: (continuous) seals

1010:First opening

1012:Second opening

1014:Component

1016:orifice

1018,1020: Component

1022: Orifice facing downwards

1024: Orifice facing upwards

1302: (Solid Surface) Top Member

1304:Vertical member

1306: Second longitudinal member

1308,1308A,1308B: wall panel

1310:Solid Surface Base Components

1402: Sound-absorbing ceiling

1404:Metal hat groove

1406:Partition wall system

1502: First extruded part (first longitudinal member)

1504:The third opening

1602:First opening

1604: Upper horizontal surface

1605: Lower horizontal surface

1606:Second opening

1608:End

1610: Upper vertical part

1612:Orbit

1614: Lower vertical part

1702: Continuous gasket/spacer

[FIG. 1] is a top view of an exemplary factory-made ceiling modification system in accordance with some embodiments.

[FIG. 2A] is a diagram of a cross-section of an exemplary ceiling trough, according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 2B] is a diagram of a cross-section of an exemplary ceiling sash and light track clip and track, according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 3] is a diagram of a cross-section of an exemplary ceiling trough according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 4] is a cross-sectional view of a ceiling clip according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 5] is a cross-sectional view of a ceiling sash and a light track according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 6] is a diagram of an exemplary factory-made ceiling modification system according to some embodiments.

[Fig. 7] An interior of a bathroom according to some embodiments Diagram of an exemplary bathroom with wall finishing system.

[Fig. 8] is a diagram of a cross-section of a wall having a bathroom interior wall modification system according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 9A] is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary first embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system in accordance with some embodiments.

[FIG. 9B] is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary extrusion/pultrusion for a first embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system, according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 9C] is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary closure extrusion for a first embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system, in accordance with some embodiments.

[FIG. 10A] is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary second embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system in accordance with some embodiments.

[FIG. 10B] is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary extrusion/pultrusion for use in a second embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system, according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 10C] is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary first closed extruded member for a second embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system, in accordance with some embodiments.

[FIG. 10D] is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary second closed extruded member for use in a second embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system, in accordance with some embodiments.

[FIG. 11] is a cross-sectional view showing an exemplary first embodiment of a wall with a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 12] is a cross-sectional view showing an exemplary second embodiment of a wall with a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 13] is a diagram showing an exemplary kitchen of a factory-made wood interior wall finishing system according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 14] is a cross-sectional view showing a wall with a factory-made wood interior wall finishing system according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 15A] is a diagram showing cross-sectional details of a factory-made wood interior wall finishing system according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 15B] is a diagram showing a top-down detail of a factory-made wood interior wall finishing system according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 16A] is a diagram showing a cross-section of an exemplary extrusion/pultrusion for a factory-made wood interior wall finishing system, according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 16B] is a diagram showing a cross-section of an exemplary closed extrusion for a factory-made wood interior wall finishing system, according to some embodiments.

[FIG. 17] is a cross-sectional view showing a wall with an exemplary factory-made wood interior wall finishing system in accordance with some embodiments.

In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented herein, Other embodiments may be used, and other changes may be made. Aspects of this specification, as generally described herein and illustrated in the drawings, may be arranged, substituted, combined, separated, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are contemplated herein.

In particular, this description relates generally to methods, systems, products, devices, and/or equipment generally relating to factory-made interior wall finishing systems and factory-made ceiling finishing systems. Embodiments inter alia address the above and other considerations that drive more and more construction processes to be completed off-site and occur in more manufacturing environments than construction site environments.

In some embodiments, a building may have units, dwellings, rooms, etc., with interior walls and ceilings. In some embodiments, the interior wall finishing system and the ceiling finishing system may be factory-fabricated while the building is being constructed. Factory built interior wall finishing systems and factory built ceiling finishing systems may provide part of the interior of a building. In some embodiments, the factory-built interior wall finishing system and the factory-built ceiling finishing system may be coupled to one or more structural frame members of the building. In some embodiments, factory-made interior wall finishing systems and factory-made ceiling finishing systems may be attached to interior walls (eg, partition walls), ceilings/floors, and/or structural framing members.

In some embodiments, the material composition of the factory-built interior wall finishing system and the factory-built ceiling finishing system may include steel. In some embodiments, the material composition may include aluminum. In still other embodiments, the factory-made interior wall finishing system and the factory-made ceiling finishing system may be made from a variety of suitable building materials, ranging from metal and/or metal Alloys, wood and wood polymer composites (WPC), wood products (lignin), other organic building materials (bamboo), organic polymers (plastics), hybrid materials such as ceramics of earthen material, or any suitable material or combination thereof. In some embodiments, cement or other castable or moldable building materials may also be used. In other embodiments, by using one building material for some elements of the factory-made interior wall finishing system and the factory-made ceiling finishing system and using another building material for some elements of the factory-made interior wall finishing system and the factory-made ceiling finishing system Other elements may be combined with any combination of appropriate building materials. Any material selection may be made by reference to material options (e.g., those provided in the International Building Code) or based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art in determining the load-bearing requirements of the structure to be constructed. . Larger and/or taller structures may have greater physical strength requirements than smaller and/or shorter buildings. Adjustment of construction materials to accommodate the magnitude of structural, loading, and environmental stresses may determine the optimal construction materials for components in the factory-built interior wall finishing systems and factory-built ceiling finishing systems described herein. Best economical choice. The availability of various construction materials in different parts of the world may also influence the selection of materials used to construct the systems described in this article. Adoption of the International Building Code or similar codes may also affect material selection.

Any reference to "metal" herein includes any construction grade of metal or metal alloy that may be suitable for use in the manufacture and/or construction of the factory-built interior wall finishing systems and factory-made ceiling finishing systems and components described herein. Any reference in this article to "wood" includes wood, wood layers Pressed products, pressed wood products, wood polymer composites (WPC), bamboo or bamboo-related products, wood products, and any plant-derived product, whether chemically treated, refined, processed, or simply harvested from the plant. Any reference to "concrete" herein includes any construction grade of curable composite material, including cement, water, and granular aggregates. Granular aggregates may include sand, gravel, polymers, ash and/or other minerals.

Some embodiments may allow users to decorate an apartment or hotel with a complete set of factory-made components, which can help reduce labor costs, reduce completion time, and reduce first cost. Some embodiments of factory-made decorative wall systems include a complete set of components that are flexible enough to fit many different needs. For example, the same system can be used to create bedroom walls, living room walls, kitchen walls, and bathrooms. wall.

Some implementations of the factory-made systems described herein may meet the above needs, among other things. In some embodiments, the base of the trim may include a cold formed steel hat channel, which may be attached to any standard wall (eg, a partition wall). The face of the hat groove can accept simple aluminum extrusions or fiberglass-reinforced pultrusions. Pultrusions are members with a fixed cross-section and are formed by a continuous process of producing a composite material with a fixed cross-section, where the process involves stretching of the material. Extrusions or pultrusions can allow a very wide range of trims to be attached to and removed from the wall, and can provide trim systems that can be repaired with very few or no tools. In some embodiments, the closing extrusion only captures the edge of the board and snaps into the hat channel extrusion. In a In some embodiments, the plates may have various sizes and thicknesses. In some embodiments, the wall system may include shelf brackets. In some embodiments, the same extrusion or pultrusion with slight modifications can be used in bathrooms, for shower walls, bathroom walls, etc.

Some embodiments may include flexible designs that accommodate many different trim material types. For example, wood, metal and quartzite can all be adapted. Some implementations may include low-cost, standardized components.

Using embodiments, apartment or hotel room walls can be decorated in several different configurations, resulting in a large-scale, low-cost manufacturing technology. In some embodiments, wet or dry systems allow shower walls and living room walls to use the same standardized components.

Some embodiments may provide flexible configurations that allow tall walls (eg, 20 feet tall) and very long walls to be decorated with the same system. Some embodiments allow for a simple repair of damaged panels using a process that may include removing the snap closure extrusion (no tools required), replacing the panel, and then snapping the panel extrusion back into position.

Some embodiments may include an easy-access design that allows easy access to electrical fixtures, plumbing pipes, and HVAC ductwork behind the finished panel system. In some embodiments, the snap closure corners may include drilled holes (eg, 12 inches on center) to allow for hanging televisions, paintings, etc. Some embodiments may include vertical shelf extrusions that allow placement of shelves, cabinets, and countertops.

As designers and builders look for low-cost ways to meet people's needs in the built environment, one potential solution is integrated solutions. Integrated solutions may include two (or more) components that are traditionally separate products and installations that will be integrated into one product solution. Some embodiments of the factory-made ceiling finishing systems described herein are integrated solutions that use the same supports to hold the ceiling, to provide power, and to support the ceiling light fixtures. By integrating low-voltage wiring into the ceiling support system of a factory-built ceiling finishing system, many legacy systems can be reduced or eliminated.

By installing ceiling troughs on normal ceilings and using combined ceiling lattice and light rails, some embodiments can quickly provide high-quality acoustic ceilings with flexible possibilities for placing lighting fixtures along the light rails. lighting fixtures) added anywhere. Ceiling sash light tracks can be held in position with ceiling clips. This clip allows the installer to quickly move the track to the desired position and secure the track in place.

In some embodiments, acoustic ceiling tiles may be positioned between the rails by rotating the ceiling lattice rails to accommodate each subsequent acoustic ceiling tile. The process to complete a ceiling installation including light fixtures may only take a few minutes.

In some embodiments, the ceiling trough may be installed to a conventional ceiling or may be factory installed to a prefabricated floor/ceiling. In some embodiments, field-installed ceiling panels and/or light tracks are cut to length at the factory and accommodate low voltage conductors, which allows for The length of the track allows you to clamp light fixtures to the light track anywhere.

In some embodiments, the acoustic ceiling tile can be easily removed and replaced within minutes if damaged. In some embodiments, compared to traditional ceiling decoration and lighting systems, ceiling clips can be used to quickly and cost-effectively install ceiling panels and light tracks.

Some embodiments may include flexible configuration layouts that allow the ceiling system to be used in many different configurations and sizes. Embodiments of the systems described herein can be used to decorate living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.

Some embodiments provide flexible light fixture placement. Some embodiments can accommodate various types of acoustic panels. Some embodiments allow for quick and easy access to ceiling wiring and equipment.

Factory-made ceiling finishing systems

Turning now to the drawings, Figures 1-6 show diagrams of one or more exemplary embodiments of a factory-made ceiling finishing system in accordance with some embodiments.

Figure 1 is a top view of an exemplary factory-made ceiling finishing system in accordance with some embodiments. The factory-made ceiling finishing system includes a plurality of ceiling channels 102 that are fastened to the ceiling side of the ceiling/floor (as shown in Figures 2A and 2B). The factory-made ceiling finishing system also includes a plurality of ceiling sash and light tracks 104 that are connected to the plurality of ceiling troughs 102 . A plurality of sound-absorbing ceiling panels 106 are supported by a plurality of ceiling panels and light tracks 104 .

The top view of Figure 1 also shows the rest of the apartment or building unit. Other components, such as door panel track 108, floor edges 110 and 112, window wall track 114, and roller shade 116.

Figure 2A shows a cross-section of the ceiling channel 102 along the axis shown in Figure 1 at 2A. FIG. 2B shows a cross-section of the ceiling sash and light track 104 along axis 2B shown in FIG. 1 .

As shown in FIG. 2B , the factory-made ceiling finishing system also includes at least one ceiling lattice and light track clip 202 configured to engage at least one ceiling channel 102 . For example, at least one ceiling channel 102 may include a longitudinal planar aperture 310 (shown in FIG. 3 ) configured to slidably receive at least one ceiling sash and light track clip 202 , and wherein the ceiling sash and light track The clip 202 includes a planar portion 402 (shown in FIG. 4 ) configured to be inserted into the longitudinal planar aperture 310 of at least one ceiling channel 102 . FIG. 2B also shows ceiling sash track 104 configured to engage ceiling sash and light track clips 202 . The acoustic ceiling 106 is configured to engage and be secured in position and is supported by at least one ceiling lattice rail 104 .

Figure 3 is a diagram of a cross-section of an exemplary ceiling trough 102 in accordance with some embodiments. Ceiling channel 102 includes a longitudinal planar aperture 310 configured to slidably receive ceiling sash and light track clips 202. Figure 3 also shows flanges 302 and 304 that extend from the ceiling channel 102 and allow the ceiling channel to be attached to the ceiling using one or more fasteners (eg, screws). The longitudinal planar aperture 310 is formed by a first orifice side 306 and a second aperture side 308 that define the width and height of the longitudinal planar aperture 310 . The length of the longitudinal planar opening is defined by the length of the ceiling channel 102 .

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a ceiling sash and light track clip 202, according to some embodiments. Ceiling sash and light track clip 202 includes planar portions 402 and 404 configured to be inserted into and engage longitudinal planar aperture 310 of ceiling channel 102 (e.g., engaging first aperture side 306 and second aperture Side 308). The ceiling sash and light track clip 202 includes a ceiling clip aperture 406 configured to receive a ceiling sash and light track clip protrusion 502 of the ceiling sash track 104 (as shown in FIG. 5 ). Ceiling sash and light track clips 202 may be held in position within longitudinal planar openings 310 of ceiling trough 102 by fasteners 204 (shown in FIG. 2 ) that are inserted through at least one ceiling sash and The light track clips 202 and enters at least one ceiling slot 102 .

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary ceiling lattice and light track 104 in accordance with some embodiments. Ceiling sash track 104 includes a first acoustic ceiling tile retaining portion formed by 504, 508, and 512; and a second acoustic ceiling tile retaining portion formed by 506, 510, and 514. The first sound-absorbing ceiling tile holding portion and the second sound-absorbing ceiling tile holding portion are formed to receive, hold and support corresponding sound-absorbing ceiling tiles.

The ceiling sash track 104 includes a ceiling track 516 extending from a distal end of the ceiling sash track 104 beyond the first and second acoustic ceiling tile retaining portions. Ceiling sash track 104 may include at least one electrical conductor. For example, one or more power conductors may be disposed on one or both sides of ceiling track 516 to allow the light fixture to receive power from ceiling sash track 104 . Power may be supplied to conductors on the ceiling sash track 104 to allow light fixtures to be placed along the ceiling sash. Lattice tracks are placed anywhere and receive power from power conductors. Because the power conductors may be exposed or partially exposed on the ceiling sash track 104, a low voltage power system can be used for safety.

Figure 6 is a diagram of an exemplary factory-made ceiling finishing system, in accordance with some embodiments. Specifically, FIG. 6 shows an exemplary arrangement of ceiling troughs 102, ceiling sash rails 104, acoustic ceiling tiles 106, and ceiling sash and light track clips 202.

Factory-made bathroom wall finishing systems

Figures 7-12 show diagrams of exemplary embodiments of a factory-made bathroom wall dressing system in accordance with some embodiments.

Figure 7 is a diagram of an exemplary bathroom 700 with a bathroom interior wall modification system in accordance with some embodiments. Bathroom 700 includes a solid surface top member 702 (eg, aluminum composite or other suitable material), a light 704, a fan 706, a shower head 708, a shower control 710, a plurality of second extruded members 712, and a plurality of solid surfaces Wall panels 714 (eg, quartzite panels).

8 is a diagram of a cross-section of a wall with a bathroom interior wall modification system, according to some embodiments. Figure 8 shows an acoustic ceiling 802 (e.g., similar to acoustic ceiling 106 or a different type of ceiling for a shower or bathroom environment), a solid surface top panel 702, a plurality of metal hat channels 804, a plurality of solid surface wall panels 714, partitions Wall system 810, second plurality of extruded members 712, solid surface base 806 (eg, aluminum composite panels), and solid surface shower pan 808.

9A is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary first embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system, in accordance with some embodiments. Each of the plurality of second extrusions 712 is supported by the first extrusion 910 shown in Figure 9B. The first extrusion 910 may include three consecutive seals (904, 906, and 908) mounted thereon. The continuous seal may be formed from rubber or other suitable elastomeric material.

When a solid surface wall panel (e.g., 714) is installed adjacent a corresponding first extrusion 910, a plurality of continuous seals (904, 906, and 908) are attached to a corresponding one of the first extrusion 910 ) are arranged to form a seal.

The plurality of continuous seals (904, 906 and 908) include a first seal 904 disposed near the top edge of the corresponding first extrusion 910, a first seal 904 disposed near the midpoint of the respective first extrusion 910 a second seal 906 , and a third seal 908 disposed near the bottom edge of the corresponding first extrusion 910 . Seals 904 and 908 may be made of rubber or other suitable sealing materials. When installing a factory-made interior bathroom wall dressing system, a first seal is positioned to contact the upper solid surface panel 714A relative to the corresponding first extrusion 910, and a second seal and a third seal are positioned to contact the lower solid surface plate 714B.

Solid surface wall panel 714A has a bottom edge configured to be inserted into first aperture 918 of second extrusion 712 (shown in FIG. 9C ), and has a top edge (eg, the top edge of 714B) that Configured to be inserted into the second aperture 922 of the second extrusion 712 (shown in Figure 9C). Multiple solid surface wall panels (e.g., 714A, 714B) in bottom to top order Assembled such that the upper second extrusion (e.g., 712) secures the lower adjacent solid surface panel (at its top edge) when installing the factory built interior bathroom wall dressing system.

9B is a diagram of a cross-section of an exemplary first extrusion/pultrusion 910 (or first extrusion) for a first embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system, according to some embodiments. The first extrusion part 910 includes a first opening 914 configured to engage the corresponding metal hat-shaped groove 902 and a second opening 912 configured to receive the second extrusion part 712 .

9C is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary second extrusion 712 for a first embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system, in accordance with some embodiments. The factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system includes a plurality of second extrusions, each of which is configured to be inserted into a corresponding second opening of a corresponding one of the first extrusions (e.g., the second extrusion 712 of the second extrusion). Surface 916 is configured to be inserted into opening 912 of first extrusion 910) and is configured to be fastened to first extrusion 910 via fastener 905 (shown in Figure 9A). The second extrusion 712 includes a horizontal extension 920 that extends beyond the plane formed by the solid surface wall panel. Horizontal extensions 920 may be used to attach shelves or other appliances to the wall.

10A-10D are cross-sectional views of an exemplary second embodiment of a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system in accordance with some embodiments.

The second embodiment may include a plurality of extrusions/pultrusions, which may be used in place of extrusions 910 and 712. The plurality of extruded parts in the second embodiment may include three extruded parts: a first extruded part 1003, a second extruded part 1003 and a second extruded part 1003. The extruded part 1004 and the third extruded part 1006.

The first extrusion 1003 includes a first opening 1010 configured to engage the corresponding metal hat-shaped groove 1002 and a second opening 1012 configured to receive the corresponding member 1014 of the second extrusion 1004 , and the third extruded part 1006. The second embodiment may include a plurality of second extrusions 1004, each configured to be inserted into a corresponding second opening 1012 of a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions 1003, and configured to pass through A fastener 1007 (shown in Figure 10A) is fastened to a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions 1003, and each second extrusion 1004 has a downwardly facing aperture 1022 (shown in Figure 10C ).

The second embodiment may also include a plurality of third extrusions 1006 , each configured to engage a respective first extrusion 1003 and a respective second extrusion 1004 , each third extrusion 1006 There is an aperture 1024 facing upward. The third extrusion 1006 may be secured via a second fastener 1005 (shown in Figure 12). The third extrusion 1006 has a member 1018 configured to engage the second extrusion 1004 at the aperture 1016 of the second extrusion. The third extrusion 1006 has a member 1020 configured to engage corresponding surfaces of the first extrusion 1003 when the first, second, and third extrusions are assembled.

The plurality of solid surface wall panels (eg, 714A, 714B) may each include a bottom edge configured to be inserted into an upwardly facing aperture 1024 of a lower one of the plurality of third extrusions 1006 and having A top edge configured to be inserted into the downwardly facing aperture 1022 of an upper one of the plurality of second extrusions 1004 . Multiple solid surface walls The panels may be assembled in bottom to top order such that the upper one of the plurality of second extrusions 1004 secures the lower adjacent solid surface panel when installing the factory built interior bathroom wall dressing system.

Each of the plurality of first extrusions 1003 includes a continuous seal 1008 that is attached to a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions 1003 and is arranged to be installed on the plurality of solid surface wall panels. A seal is formed near a corresponding one of the first extrusions 1003 . Seal 1008 may be made of rubber or other suitable material.

11 is a cross-sectional view showing an exemplary first embodiment of a wall with a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system, in accordance with some embodiments. Figure 11 shows a partition wall system 810, a metal hat channel 902, a solid surface wall panel 714, a first extrusion 910, a second extrusion 712, fasteners 905, and continuous seals 904 and 908.

12 is a cross-sectional view showing an exemplary first embodiment of a wall with a factory-made bathroom interior wall modification system, in accordance with some embodiments. Figure 12 shows partition wall system 810, solid surface wall panel 714, metal hat channel 1002, base (or first) extrusion 1003, second extrusion 1004, second fastener 1005, third extrusion 1006, first fastener 1007, and continuous seal 1008.

Factory-made wood interior wall finishing system

Figures 13-17 show diagrams of exemplary embodiments of a factory-made kitchen or room wall dressing system, in accordance with some embodiments. The factory-made kitchen or room wall dressing system of Figure 13 includes a solid surface top member 1302, a plurality of Vertical members 1304, a plurality of second longitudinal members 1306, a plurality of wall panels 1308, and a solid surface base member 1310.

Figure 14 shows a wall section having acoustic ceiling 1402, roof member 1302, hat channels 1404, removable wall panels 1308 (eg, with veneer finish on both sides) , a partition wall system 1406 , a plurality of second longitudinal members 1306 , and a solid surface base member 1310 .

Figure 15A is a diagram showing cross-sectional details of a factory-made wood interior wall finishing system in accordance with some embodiments. A first extrusion (or pultrusion) 1502 is attached to the metal hat channel 1404 .

15A, 15B, 16A and 16B, a plurality of wall panels (1308A, 1308B) each have a bottom edge configured to be inserted into an upper horizontal surface 1604 adjacent a portion of the lower first longitudinal member 1502 and adjacent An upwardly facing aperture formed in the upper vertical portion 1610 of the adjacent lower second longitudinal member and having a top edge configured to be inserted into the lower horizontal surface of a portion of the adjacent upper first longitudinal member 1502 1605 and the downwardly facing aperture formed by the lower vertical portion 1614 of the adjacent upper second longitudinal member.

Figure 15B is a diagram showing a top-down detail of a factory-made wood interior wall finishing system in accordance with some embodiments. 15B shows third openings 1504 formed in the plurality of first longitudinal members 1502, and each of the third openings 1504 is configured to receive a vertical member 1304 and is provided along the plurality of first longitudinal members 1502. spaced apart. The second longitudinal member 1306 is formed to have a length that allows the second longitudinal member 1306 to be assembled at a given spacing between adjacent third openings 1504 .

16A is a diagram showing a cross-section of an exemplary extrusion/pultrusion for a factory-made wood interior wall finishing system, in accordance with some embodiments. Figure 16A shows a first longitudinal member 1502 (or first extrusion) having a first opening 1602 configured to engage a corresponding metal hat groove (eg, 1404) and a second opening 1606. Opening 1606 is configured to receive end 1608 of second longitudinal member 1306 .

16B is a diagram showing a cross-section of an exemplary closed extrusion (or second longitudinal member) for a factory-made wood interior wall finishing system, according to some embodiments. FIG. 16B shows a second longitudinal member 1306 configured to be inserted into a corresponding second opening 1606 of a corresponding one of the plurality of first longitudinal members 1502 . The second longitudinal member 1306 includes a track 1612 that extends beyond the plane defined by the wall panel when the wall panel is installed. Tracks 1612 may be used to mount or hang objects. Tracks 1612 reduce the need to drill holes in the wall panel to place items on the wall.

In some embodiments, the solid surface top member and the solid surface base member are formed from aluminum composite materials. In some embodiments, the wall panels are formed from wood composite materials, which may optionally include post consumer recycled material.

Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a wall with an exemplary factory-made wood interior wall finishing system in accordance with some embodiments. Shown is a partition wall system 1406, a metal hat channel 1404 (e.g., a 2 x 2 3/4 horizontal metal hat channel), a plurality of first longitudinal members 1502 (e.g., continuous pultruded parts), a plurality of second longitudinal members Member 1306 (e.g., anodized aluminum extrusion), Vertical members 1304 (eg, anodized aluminum shelf brackets), wall panels 1308, and continuous spacers/spacers 1702, which in some embodiments may be formed from rubber or other elastomeric materials.

Factory-made interior wall finishing systems and factory-made ceiling finishing systems may be attached to the frame of the building, for example, to partition walls, ceilings/floors, or to interior or exterior structural framing. For example, factory-made interior wall finishing systems and factory-made ceiling finishing systems may be attached to one or more partition walls and/or floors in a building. Generally speaking, any mechanism can be used to attach factory-built interior wall finishing systems and factory-built ceiling finishing systems to a building. Generally any type of fastener can be used.

One or more components of the factory-built interior wall finishing systems and factory-built ceiling finishing systems described herein may be manufactured off-site in a factory or manufacturing facility and transported to a project site for installation in a building. The components of factory-made interior wall finishing systems and factory-made ceiling finishing systems can be manufactured in a variety of sizes. Factory-built interior wall finishing systems and factory-built ceiling finishing systems can be attached at the construction site to structural framing members, floors and ceilings, end walls, partition walls, service walls, building fixtures, or any combination thereof. Structural frame members, panels or walls provide support for factory-built interior wall finishing systems and factory-built ceiling finishing systems.

The examples provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this specification. Each of the illustrative embodiments may be practical for particular environments (eg, urban mixed-use developments, low-rise residential units, and/or remote communities). The materials and dimensions used for the individual components may be modified without departing from the principles of this specification. Be constructed to comply with one or more of the following building codes: fire, energy, handicap, life safety, and acoustics (impact and ambient noise transmission). If desired, components and/or systems may also be configured to conform to social and/or religious norms. For example, materials, systems, methods and/or equipment may be configured to comply with international building codes that have been adopted in the jurisdiction.

This description is not limited to the specific embodiments described in this application, but is intended as illustrative in all respects. Many modifications and embodiments may be made without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. In addition to those exemplified herein, functionally equivalent methods and devices are possible within the scope of this description based on the preceding description. These modifications and embodiments are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. This specification is limited only by the appended claims and the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. This description is not limited to particular methods, which may, of course, vary. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.

Regarding the use of substantially any plural and/or singular term herein, such term may be converted from the plural to the singular, and/or from the singular to the plural, if appropriate to the context and/or application. For the sake of clarity, various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein.

Generally speaking, terms used herein, and particularly terms used in the appended claims (e.g., the subject matter of the appended claims) are generally intended to be "open-ended" terms (e.g., the terms " "Including" shall be construed as "including but not limited to" and the term "having" shall be construed as as "at least having", the word "including" shall be construed as "including but not limited to", etc.).

If there is an intention to introduce a specific quantity in the recitation of the patent application, this intention will be clearly stated in the patent application, and in the absence of such recitation, such intention does not exist. For example, as an aid to understanding, the patent scope appended below may include the use of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce the description of the patent scope. However, the use of such a phrase should not be construed as implying that the introduction of a recitation of a patentable scope by the indefinite article "a" or "an" will include such introduced patentable scope. The recited scope of any particular claim is limited to include only one such recited embodiment, even when the same claimed scope includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and words such as "a ( the indefinite article of "a" or "an" (for example, "a" and/or "an" should be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); The same applies to the use of the definite article used to introduce the description of the claimed patent scope. Furthermore, even if a specific number in an introduced recitation of the patentable scope is expressly recited, such recitation should be construed to mean at least the recited number (e.g., simply reciting "two recitals" without other modifiers) refers to at least two records, or two or more records).

Furthermore, in these examples where a convention similar to "at least one of A, B, C, etc." is used, generally speaking, this construction is in some sense a convention that one skilled in the art would understand (e.g., "A system having at least one of A, B and C" will include, but is not limited to, having A alone, a single A system that has B alone, C alone, both A and B, both A and C, both B and C, and/or a combination of A, B, and C, etc.). In these examples where a convention similar to "at least one of A, B, C, etc." is used, generally speaking, this construction is in some sense a convention that one skilled in the art would understand (e.g., "having A system with at least one of A, B, or C" will include, but is not limited to, A alone, B alone, C alone, both A and B, both A and C, both B and C, and/or or a system with A, B, C, etc.). Any transition words and/or phrases indicating two or more alternative terms, whether in the specification, patent claims or drawings, shall be understood to contemplate inclusion of one of these terms, any of these terms. or, or the possibility of both of these terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B".

Furthermore, where a feature or aspect of the present specification is described in terms of a Markush group, the present specification is also described in terms of any individual component or subgroup of components of the Markush group.

For any purpose, such as providing a written description, the ranges disclosed herein also encompass any and all possible subranges and combinations of subranges. Any range listed can be readily identified as adequately described and shall cause the same range to be divided into at least equal halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, tenths, etc. wait. As a non-limiting example, each range discussed herein can be readily divided into lower third, middle third, upper third, etc. All language including "at most", "at least", "greater than", "less than", etc. word, and refers to a range that can then be divided into sub-ranges as discussed above. Finally, scope includes each individual component. So, for example, a group with 1 to 3 objects refers to a group with 1, 2, or 3 objects. Similarly, a group with 1 to 5 objects refers to a group with 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 objects, and so on.

The subject matter described herein sometimes illustrates different components being included in or connected to different other components. The architectures described are examples only, and many other architectures may be implemented that achieve the same functionality. In a conceptual perspective, any arrangement of components serving the same function is effectively "associated" such that the required function is accomplished. Thus, any two components herein combined to accomplish a particular functionality may be considered to be "associated with" each other such that the required functionality is accomplished, regardless of architecture or intervening components. Likewise, any two components so associated may also be deemed to be "operably connected" or "operably coupled" to each other to achieve the required functions, and any two components capable of being so associated It can also be regarded as being "operably coupled" to each other to achieve the required functions. Specific embodiments that can be operably coupled include, but are not limited to, components that physically mate and/or physically interact.

Although various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments are possible. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes and are not intended to be limiting.

712: Second extruded component (second extruded part)

714:Solid Surface Wall Panels

810:Partition wall system

902: Metal hat groove

904: Continuous seal (first seal)

905: Fasteners

908: Continuous seal (third seal)

910: First extruded part (first extruded part/pultruded part)

Claims (18)

A factory-made interior bathroom wall finishing system that includes: A solid surface base member attached to the bottommost metal hat-shaped channel; a plurality of first extrusions, each having a first opening configured to engage a corresponding metal hat-shaped slot, and a second opening configured to receive a second extrusion; A plurality of second extrusions, each of which is configured to be inserted into a corresponding second opening of a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions, and configured to be fastened to the plurality of first extrusions via a fastener. The corresponding one of the plurality of first extruded parts; A plurality of solid surface wall panels, each having a bottom edge configured to be inserted into the first aperture of a lower one of the plurality of second extrusions, and having a top edge configured to be inserted into in the second opening of the upper one of the second extrusions, wherein the solid surface wall panels are assembled in a bottom to top order such that when the factory built interior bathroom wall dressing system is installed , the upper one of the plurality of second extrusions secures the lower adjacent solid surface plate; and Solid surface top member, attached to the topmost metal hat-shaped channel. The factory-made interior bathroom wall finishing system of claim 1, wherein the solid surface base member and the solid surface top member are formed from an aluminum composite material. The factory-made interior bathroom wall finishing system of claim 1, wherein the solid surface wall panel is formed of quartz stone. The factory-made interior bathroom wall finishing system of claim 1, wherein each of the first plurality of extrusions includes a plurality of continuous seals attached to a plurality of first extrusions. Respectively one, wherein the plurality of continuous seals are arranged to form a seal when a solid surface wall panel is installed adjacent the respective one of the plurality of first extrusions. The factory-made interior bathroom wall modification system of claim 4, wherein the plurality of continuous seals include a first seal, a second seal and a third seal, and the first seal is disposed on the plurality of first seals. Near the top edge of a corresponding one of the extruded parts, the second sealing member is disposed near the middle point of the corresponding one of the plurality of first extruding parts, and the third sealing member is disposed on the plurality of first extruding parts. near the bottom edge of the corresponding one of the first extrusions, and wherein, when the factory-made interior bathroom wall trim system is installed, the corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions is The first seal is arranged to contact the upper solid surface plate, and the second seal and the third seal are arranged to contact the lower solid surface plate. A factory-made interior bathroom wall finishing system that includes: A solid surface base member attached to the bottommost metal hat-shaped channel; a plurality of first extrusions, each having a first opening configured to engage a corresponding metal hat-shaped slot, and a second opening configured to receive a second extrusion; A plurality of second extrusions, each of which is configured to be inserted into a corresponding second opening of a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions, and configured to be fastened to the plurality of first extrusions via a fastener. In the corresponding one of the plurality of first extruded parts, each second extruded part has an opening facing downward; a plurality of third extrusions, each configured to engage a corresponding first extrusion and a corresponding second extrusion, each third extrusion having an upwardly facing aperture; A plurality of solid surface wall panels, each having a bottom edge configured to be inserted into an upwardly facing aperture of a lower one of the plurality of third extrusions, and having a top edge configured to be inserted into the downwardly facing aperture of an upper one of the second plurality of extrusions, wherein the plurality of solid surface wall panels are assembled in bottom to top order such that upon installation of the factory-made interior bathroom wall trim system, the upper one of the plurality of second extrusions secures the lower adjacent solid surface plate; and Solid surface top member, attached to the topmost metal hat-shaped channel. The factory-made interior bathroom wall finishing system of claim 6, wherein the solid surface base member and the solid surface top member are formed from an aluminum composite material. The factory-made interior bathroom wall dressing system of claim 6, wherein the solid surface wall panel is formed of quartz stone. The factory-made interior bathroom wall finishing system of claim 6, wherein each of the first plurality of extrusions includes a plurality of continuous seals attached to a plurality of first extrusions. Respectively one, wherein the plurality of continuous seals are arranged to form a seal when a solid surface wall panel is installed adjacent the respective one of the plurality of first extrusions. The factory-made interior bathroom wall modification system of claim 9, wherein the plurality of continuous seals includes a first seal and a second seal, the first seal being disposed in the plurality of first extrusions. The second seal is disposed adjacent a bottom edge of a corresponding one of the plurality of first extrusions, and wherein when the factory-made interior bathroom wall finishing system is installed, Relative to the respective one of the first plurality of extrusions, the first seal is arranged to contact an upper solid surface plate and the second seal is arranged to contact a lower solid surface plate. A factory-made interior wall finishing system that includes: A solid surface base member attached to the bottommost metal hat-shaped channel; a plurality of first longitudinal members each having a first opening configured to engage a corresponding metal hat-shaped channel and having a second opening configured to receive a second extrusion; a plurality of second longitudinal members, each of which is configured to be inserted into a corresponding second opening of a corresponding one of the plurality of first longitudinal members; A plurality of wall panels each having a bottom edge configured to be inserted into an upwardly facing aperture formed by an upper horizontal surface adjacent a portion of the lower first longitudinal member and formed adjacent the upper vertical portion of the lower second longitudinal member, and each of the plurality of wall panels also has a top edge configured to be inserted into a downwardly facing aperture, the downwardly facing aperture the opening is formed by a lower horizontal surface adjacent a portion of the upper first longitudinal member and an adjacent lower vertical portion of the upper second longitudinal member; and Solid surface top member, attached to the topmost metal hat-shaped channel. The factory-made interior wall finishing system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of first longitudinal members have a plurality of third openings formed therein, wherein each of the third openings is configured to receive a vertical member , and are spaced apart at given intervals along the plurality of first longitudinal members, and wherein the second longitudinal members are formed to have a length that allows the second longitudinal members to be assembled on adjacent third longitudinal members. in this given spacing between the three openings. The factory-made interior wall finishing system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of first longitudinal members comprise extrusions. The factory-made interior wall finishing system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of first longitudinal members comprise pultruded parts. The factory-made interior wall finishing system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of second longitudinal members comprise extrusions. The factory-made interior wall finishing system of claim 11, wherein the plurality of second longitudinal members comprise pultruded parts. The factory-made interior wall finishing system of claim 11, wherein the solid surface base member and the solid surface top member are formed from an aluminum composite material. For example, the factory-made interior wall decoration system of claim 11, wherein the wall panels are formed of wood composite materials.

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