US3632149A
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Connection for prefabricated sheets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-01-09
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1988-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A building or structural assembly comprising boards held in spaced relationship between one another by connection plates and/or spacing material wherein the edges of the boards have undulated or wavy formations which are matched with similar undulations and formations of the connecting plates, said connecting plates being joined with the boards by the matching of the undulations by any suitable means such as screws, rivets or adhesives. A covering may be provided over the undulations of the boards and connecting plates to give the appearance of a plain smooth wall surface. The connection plates may also be formed and provide for latterly extending window constructions, at least one of which may be hingeable to the wall structure and guide surfaces for slidable doors. The boards may be press-formed with spacing material and the connection plates can be press-formed therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Gustav Konig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:43
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/612; E04B1/6166; E04B1/617; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/02; E04C2/10; E04C2/20; E04C2/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A structural assembly comprising in combination: a. a plurality of board members interconnected along their edges in spaced relation, each of said board members having laterally spaced-apart sidewalls in parallel planes terminating, at least at one side edge, in projecting portions with laterally spaced undulating sidewalls, said spaced undulating sidewalls lying wholly within the space defined between the planes of said spaced-apart sidewalls; b. connecting means adapted to encompass the projecting edge portions of said board members which are directed toward each other in spaced relationship, said connecting means including a plurality of separate members having spaced limb portions with undulating surfaces adapted to mate with said spaced undulating walls on said projecting portions, said spaced limb portions being joined by a nonundulating portion; and c. means for securing said limb portions of said members to said projecting portions and with said nonundulating portions of said members extending between said projecting portions which are in spaced relationship to form a hollow space therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A structural assembly comprising in combination: a. a plurality of board members interconnected along their edges in spaced relation, each of said board members having laterally spaced-apart sidewalls in parallel planes terminating, at least at one side edge, in projecting portions with laterally spaced undulating sidewalls, said spaced undulating sidewalls lying wholly within the space defined between the planes of said spaced-apart sidewalls; b. connecting means adapted to encompass the projecting edge portions of said board members which are directed toward each other in spaced relationship, said connecting means including a plurality of separate members having spaced limb portions with undulating surfaces adapted to mate with said spaced undulating walls on said projecting portions, said spaced limb portions being joined by a nonundulating portion; and c. means for securing said limb portions of said members to said projecting portions and with said nonundulating portions of said members extending between said projecting portions which are in spaced relationship to form a hollow space therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said members are plates having a uniform wall thickness throughout their length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 2, wherein cover sheets are secured between the spaced-apart sidewalls of adjacent board members to contact portions of the undulating surfaces of said limb portions not in contact with said projecting portions and with the outer walls surface of a cover sheet lying flush with the outer wall surfaces of the sidewall to which it is secured.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said spaced limb portions are longitudinally aligned with said nonundulating portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said spaced limb portions are offset angularly with respect to said nonundulating portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said members are solid pieces with a flat outer wall surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 6, wherein said solid pieces have ribs which contact each other adjacent the spaced-apart projecting portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein spacing means are disposed between said spaced undulating sidewalls.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein stiffening means are disposed between said connecting members at the hollow space therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said nonundulating portions of one of said members is shaped to form a hinge joint with the nonundulating portion of another of said members at the hollow space therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said nonundulating portion of one of said members is formed as a guide surface over which an associated section of the nonundulating portion of another of said members is adapted to move.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A structural assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said associated section includes roller means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |