WO2003025300A1 - A panel securing system - Google Patents

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WO2003025300A1
WO2003025300A1 PCT/AU2002/000728 AU0200728W WO03025300A1 WO 2003025300 A1 WO2003025300 A1 WO 2003025300A1 AU 0200728 W AU0200728 W AU 0200728W WO 03025300 A1 WO03025300 A1 WO 03025300A1
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Wayne Cornelis Bisschops
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/18—Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/0801—Separate fastening elements
    • E04F13/0803—Separate fastening elements with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements
    • E04F13/081—Separate fastening elements with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements with additional fastening elements between furring elements and covering elements
    • E04F13/0816—Separate fastening elements with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements with additional fastening elements between furring elements and covering elements the additional fastening elements extending into the back side of the covering elements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/02—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols
    • G09F7/08—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by means of grooves, rails, or slits

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  • the present invention relates to a panel fastening system.
  • a panel securing system comprising at least one panel arranged to be secured to one or more support members, the or each support member having a plurality
  • each of the first connecting means being engageable with the corresponding second connecting means by downward movement of the panel towards the or each support member.
  • a method of securing one or more panels to at least one support member comprising the steps of providing a plurality of first connecting means on the or each support member, providing a plurality of second connecting means on rear surfaces of the or each panel, and moving the each panel
  • Figure 1 is a front view of a panel securing system in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a side view of a portion of the panel securing system of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a front view of a connecting member of the panel securing system of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4 is a top view of a support member and adjacent panel of the panel securing system of Figure 1;
  • Figure 5 is an alternative embodiment of a support member for use with the panel securing system of the present invention;
  • Figure 7 is a top view of the support member of Figure 6 showing a single panel
  • Figure 8 is a further alternative embodiment of a support member for use with the panel securing system of the present invention
  • Figure 9 is a top view of the support member of Figure 8 showing a join between two adjacent panels.
  • a panel securing system comprising one or more panels 12 and at least one support member 14.
  • the support members 14 form part of a support structure to which the panels 12 are to be secured.
  • the support members 14 may be of known type having a generally U-shaped cross-section.
  • the support member 14 includes two side surfaces 30 arranged to extend transversely to the plane in which the panel wall is to be constructed and an outer interconnecting surfaces 32 of the support members 14.
  • each of the support members 14 are provided with a plurality of first connecting means in the form of horizontal slots 16 cut into the outer interconnecting surfaces 32 of the support members 14 adjacent the panels 12.
  • Each of the slots 16 extends from an open outer end 18 thereof.
  • the panels 12 are each provided with a plurality of second connecting means in the form of downwardly extending connecting members 22.
  • the connecting members 22 are arranged to extend form a rear surface of the panel 12. The rear surface is arranged adjacent the support members 14 in use.
  • the connecting members 22 are preferably in the form of then plate members 24 as shown in Figure 3.
  • the connecting members 22 are arranged to extend downwardly from the rear surface of the panel 12 at an angle equivalent to the downward angle of the slots 16 in the support members 14. Further, the connecting members 22 are arranged at intervals on the rear surface of the panel 12 equivalent to the distances between the slots 16 in the support members 14.
  • the panel securing system also includes an adhesive substance (not shown) which is placed between the support members 14 and the panels 12.
  • the adhesive substances is arranged to come into contact with each panel 12 and adjacent support member 14 to bond the panel 12 to the support member 14.
  • the panel securing systems 10 may also be provided with a plurality of sealing members 26. The sealing members 26 are arranged to be secured between the panels 12 and the support members 14 along the joints between adjacent panels 12.
  • the adhesive substance is placed on either the support members 14, the panels or both.
  • the panels 12 are held adjacent the support members 14 and manoeuvred so that the connecting members 12 are received into corresponding slots 16 and the rear surfaces of the panels 12 come into contact with the support members 14. Due to the downwardly extending arrangement of the slots 16 and the connecting members 22, the panels 12 are held in place against the support members 14 until the adhesive substance sets.
  • the panels 12 will preferably be arranged such that the vertical joints between adjacent panels 12 are aligned with a support member 14 as shown in Figurel.
  • the panels 12 are provided with connecting members 22 along the vertical edges such that each slot 16 in the support member 14 receives the connecting members 22 from both of the adjacent panels. It is noted further that it is preferable to use horizontal slots 16 arranged such that the connecting members 22 are free to slide along the length of the slots 16. This allows the panel position to be adjusted by sliding movement once the connecting members 22 are received within the slots 16 in the support members 14.
  • FIG. 5 to 7 An alternative form of a support member 14 for use with the panel securing system 10 is shown in Figures 5 to 7.
  • the support member 14 in these Figures include a modified cross-section to provide additional strength to the support members 14.
  • the outer interconnecting surface 32 of the support member 14 includes outwardly projecting surfaces 34 along longitudinal edges thereof.
  • a recessed surface 36 is defined between outwardly projecting surfaces 34.
  • the slots 16 are provided only in the outward projecting surfaces 34 with the uncut recessed surface 36 providing additional strength to the support member 14.
  • Figures 8 and 9 show a further embodiment for providing additional strength to the support structure.
  • the support members 14 include also a cap member 38.
  • the cap member 38 is in the form of a generally U- shaped channel which is dimensioned to be received over the U-shaped portion of the support member 14. The cap member 38 may then be secured to the support member 14 and the slots 16 are provided in the cap member 38 and not in the support member 14. The support members 14 therefore retain their original strength.

Abstract

The panel securing system comprises at least one panel (12) to be secured to one or more support members (14), each support member (14) having a plurality of first connecting means and each panel (12) having a plurality of corresponding second connecting means on rear surfaces thereof, each first connecting means being engageable with the corresponding second connecting means by downward movement of the panel (12) toward each support member (14). Each support member (14) is provided with a plurality of first connecting means in the form of horizontal slots (16) cut into the outer connecting surfaces (34) of the support members (14) adjacent the panels (12). The panels (12) are provided with connecting members (22) along the vertical edges such that each slot (16) in the support member (14) receives the connecting member (22) from both the adjacent panels (12).

Description

DESCRIPTION
'A PANEL SECURING SYSTEM'
5 The present invention relates to a panel fastening system.
It is known to create a wall facade by securing a series of panels to an existing support structure. A common method of securing panels to such a structure is by drilling holes through the panel into the support structure and then inserting a fastener such as a screw-type fastener into the hole. This type of fixing has
10 several disadvantages including that the holes drilled in the panel detract from • the appearance of the installed panel and often need to be filled. This method of drilling and then filling the holes once the panel is in place can also be time consuming and increase installation cost. The present invention attempts to overcome at least in part the aforementioned disadvantages of previous panel
15 securing systems by eliminating the need for drilling and the need for fasteners when securing panels to an existing support structure. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided a panel securing system comprising at least one panel arranged to be secured to one or more support members, the or each support member having a plurality
20 of first connecting means and the or each panel having a plurality of corresponding second connecting means on rear surfaces thereof, each of the first connecting means being engageable with the corresponding second connecting means by downward movement of the panel towards the or each support member.
25 In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of securing one or more panels to at least one support member, the method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of first connecting means on the or each support member, providing a plurality of second connecting means on rear surfaces of the or each panel, and moving the each panel
30 downwardly towards the or each support member so that each first connecting means engages with the corresponding second connecting means. The present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a front view of a panel securing system in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 2 is a side view of a portion of the panel securing system of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a front view of a connecting member of the panel securing system of Figure 1 ;
Figure 4 is a top view of a support member and adjacent panel of the panel securing system of Figure 1; Figure 5 is an alternative embodiment of a support member for use with the panel securing system of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a top view of the support member of Figure 6 showing a join between two adjacent panels;
Figure 7 is a top view of the support member of Figure 6 showing a single panel; Figure 8 is a further alternative embodiment of a support member for use with the panel securing system of the present invention ; and Figure 9 is a top view of the support member of Figure 8 showing a join between two adjacent panels. Referring to Figures 1 to 4, there is shown a panel securing system comprising one or more panels 12 and at least one support member 14.
The support members 14 form part of a support structure to which the panels 12 are to be secured. As shown in Figure 4, the support members 14 may be of known type having a generally U-shaped cross-section. The support member 14 includes two side surfaces 30 arranged to extend transversely to the plane in which the panel wall is to be constructed and an outer interconnecting surfaces 32 of the support members 14. As shown in Figure 2, each of the support members 14 are provided with a plurality of first connecting means in the form of horizontal slots 16 cut into the outer interconnecting surfaces 32 of the support members 14 adjacent the panels 12. Each of the slots 16 extends from an open outer end 18 thereof.
The panels 12 are each provided with a plurality of second connecting means in the form of downwardly extending connecting members 22. The connecting members 22 are arranged to extend form a rear surface of the panel 12. The rear surface is arranged adjacent the support members 14 in use. The connecting members 22 are preferably in the form of then plate members 24 as shown in Figure 3. The connecting members 22 are arranged to extend downwardly from the rear surface of the panel 12 at an angle equivalent to the downward angle of the slots 16 in the support members 14. Further, the connecting members 22 are arranged at intervals on the rear surface of the panel 12 equivalent to the distances between the slots 16 in the support members 14.
The panel securing system also includes an adhesive substance (not shown) which is placed between the support members 14 and the panels 12. The adhesive substances is arranged to come into contact with each panel 12 and adjacent support member 14 to bond the panel 12 to the support member 14. The panel securing systems 10 may also be provided with a plurality of sealing members 26. The sealing members 26 are arranged to be secured between the panels 12 and the support members 14 along the joints between adjacent panels 12.
In use, the adhesive substance is placed on either the support members 14, the panels or both. The panels 12 are held adjacent the support members 14 and manoeuvred so that the connecting members 12 are received into corresponding slots 16 and the rear surfaces of the panels 12 come into contact with the support members 14. Due to the downwardly extending arrangement of the slots 16 and the connecting members 22, the panels 12 are held in place against the support members 14 until the adhesive substance sets. The panels 12 will preferably be arranged such that the vertical joints between adjacent panels 12 are aligned with a support member 14 as shown in Figurel. The panels 12 are provided with connecting members 22 along the vertical edges such that each slot 16 in the support member 14 receives the connecting members 22 from both of the adjacent panels. It is noted further that it is preferable to use horizontal slots 16 arranged such that the connecting members 22 are free to slide along the length of the slots 16. This allows the panel position to be adjusted by sliding movement once the connecting members 22 are received within the slots 16 in the support members 14.
An alternative form of a support member 14 for use with the panel securing system 10 is shown in Figures 5 to 7. As the introduction of slots 16 across the width of the support members 14 would tend to reduce the strength of the support member 14, the support member 14 in these Figures include a modified cross-section to provide additional strength to the support members 14. In this embodiment, the outer interconnecting surface 32 of the support member 14 includes outwardly projecting surfaces 34 along longitudinal edges thereof. A recessed surface 36 is defined between outwardly projecting surfaces 34. The slots 16 are provided only in the outward projecting surfaces 34 with the uncut recessed surface 36 providing additional strength to the support member 14. Figures 8 and 9 show a further embodiment for providing additional strength to the support structure. In this arrangement, the support members 14 include also a cap member 38. The cap member 38 is in the form of a generally U- shaped channel which is dimensioned to be received over the U-shaped portion of the support member 14. The cap member 38 may then be secured to the support member 14 and the slots 16 are provided in the cap member 38 and not in the support member 14. The support members 14 therefore retain their original strength.
While the invention has been described with downwardly extending connecting members 22 on the panels 12 and the slots 16 on the support members 14 it will be appreciated that the slots 16 could be provided as upwardly extending slots in the panels 12 with upwardly extending connecting members on the support members 14.
Modifications and variations as would be apparent to a skilled addressee are deemed to be within the scope of the present invention.

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CLAIMSThe claims defining the invention are as follows:
1. A panel securing system comprising at least one panel 12 arranged to 5 be secured to one or more support members 14, the or each support member 14 having a plurality of first connecting means and the or each panel 12 having a plurality of corresponding second connecting means on rear surface thereof, each of the first connecting means being engageable with the corresponding second connecting means by 10 downward movement of the panel 12 towards the or each support member 14.
2. The panel securing system of claim 1 wherein the support member 14 includes two side surfaces 30 arranged to extend transversely to the plane in which the panel wall is to be constructed and an outer is interconnecting surface 32 in which the panels 12 are to be secured.
3. The support members 14 of claim 1 and 2 are provided with a plurality of first connecting means in the form of horizontal slots 16 cut into the outer interconnecting surfaces 34 of the support members 14 adjacent the panels 12.
20 4. The panels 12 of claim 1 to 3 are each provided with a plurality of second connecting means in the form of downwardly extending connecting members 22.
5. The connecting members 22 of claim 4 are arranged to extend downwardly from the rear surface of the panel 12 at an angle
25 equivalent to the downward angle of the slots 16 in the support members 14 to allow the support members 14 to receive the connecting members 22 from both of the adjacent panels 12.
6. A panel securing system substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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EP0390547B1 (en) * 1989-03-29 1993-01-20 Inax Corporation Tiled wall assembly
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