Panel construction element and building construction system employing such construction elements

Claim 2

A panel construction element, comprising: at least one profile frame having a periphery; said profile frame forming a recess at said periphery thereof for accommodating an insertable connector element for connecting two adjacent wall elements each defined by a panel construction element; filler material arranged within said profile frame; at least two cover panels for covering said profile frame and said filler material; said profile frame comprising a plurality of frame components; each said frame component comprising two elastic first portions defining an aperture of said recess and between which said connector element is clampable in frictional engagement; each said frame component comprising two second portions protruding into said recess and on which said connector element is arrestable; each said frame component comprising two third portions in which components of a mounting arrangement for the panel construction element are capable of being movably and non-rotatably arranged; each said frame component having a substantially U-shaped cross-section comprising flanges constructed as side portions thereof; said side portions each having an external surface and a free end; said at least two cover panels being affixed to said external surface; a respective one of said first, second and third portions being formed on each flange, beginning at said free end; each said second portion comprising a wall member having a free end and protruding substantially at a right angle to one side portion of said side portions; each said frame component having a web; and each said third portion comprising a portion of said web, said wall member of said second portion and two ribs oriented toward one another and protruding from said web and said wall member.

Claim 3

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, wherein: each said frame component has an axially symmetrical cross-section.

Claim 4

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, wherein: each said frame component is fabricated in one piece.

Claim 5

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, wherein: each said frame component is fabricated from a plurality of pieces.

Claim 6

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, wherein: each said frame component is made of both light metal and plastic.

Claim 7

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, wherein: each said frame component is made of light metal.

Claim 8

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, wherein: each said frame component is made of plastic.

Claim 9

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, wherein: each said first portion comprises a first wall member formed to extend substantially at a right angle to one side portion of said side portions; each said first portion comprising a second wall member formed substantially parallel to said one side portion; and said second wall member being capable of being brought into contact with said connector element.

Claim 10

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, wherein: each said second portion comprises a third wall member defined by said wall member and having a free end and protruding substantially at a right angle to one side portion of said side portions; each said second portion comprising a hooked portion formed on said free end of said third wall member; and said hooked portion being capable of being brought into engagement with said connector element.

Claim 11

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, wherein: said flanges formed as side portions are stepped in the region of said first portion in order to form a gap between said flanges formed as side portions and said cover panels.

Claim 12

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, further including: a layer of building paper; said profile frame being made of light metal; said filler material being made of glass fibers; a first cover panel of said at least two cover panels being constructed as a facade panel; a second cover panel of said at least two cover panels being constructed as an interior panel; and said layer of building paper being arranged between said cover panel forming said facade panel and said filler material.

Claim 13

The panel construction element as defined in claim 1, further including: a layer of building paper; said profile frame being made of light metal; said filler material being made of mineral wool; a first cover panel of said at least two cover panels being constructed as a facade panel; a second cover panel of said at least two cover panels being constructed as an interior panel; and said layer of building paper being arranged between said cover panel forming said facade panel and said filler material.

Claim 14

A panel construction element, comprising: at least one profile frame having a periphery; said profile frame forming a recess at said periphery thereof for accommodating an insertable connector element for connecting two adjacent wall elements each defined by a panel construction element; filler material arranged within said profile frame; at least two cover panels for covering said profile frame and said filler material; said profile frame comprising a plurality of frame components; each said frame component comprising two elastic first portions defining an aperture of said recess and between which said connector element is clampable in frictional engagement; each said frame component comprising two second portions having a wall member and protruding into said recess and on which said connector element is arrestable; each said frame component comprising two third portions in which components of a mounting arrangement for the panel construction element are capable of being movably and non-rotatably arranged; each said frame component having a substantially I-shaped cross-section comprising flanges constructed as side portions thereof; said side portions each having an external surface and a free end; said at least two cover panels being affixed to said external surface; a respective one of said first, second and third portions being formed on each flange beginning at said free end; each said second portion comprising a wall member having a free end and protruding substantially at a right angle to one side portion of said side portions; each said frame component having a web; and each said third portion comprising a portion of said web, said wall member of said second portion and two ribs oriented toward one another and protruding from said web and said wall member.

Claim 15

A panel construction element, comprising: at least one profile frame having a periphery; said profile frame forming a recess at said periphery thereof for accommodating an insertable connector element for connecting two adjacent wall elements each defined by a panel construction element; filler material arranged within said profile frame; at least two cover panels for covering said profile frame and said filler material; said profile frame comprising a plurality of frame components; each said frame component comprising two elastic first portions defining an aperture of said recess and between which said connector element is clampable in frictional engagement; each said frame component comprising two second portions having a wall member and protruding into said recess and on which said connector element is arrestable; each said frame component comprising two third portions in which components of a mounting arrangement for the panel construction element are capable of being movably and non-rotatably arranged; each said frame component having a substantially I-shaped cross-section comprising flanges constructed as side portions thereof; said side portions each having an external surface and a free end; said at least two cover panels being affixed to said external surface; a respective one of said first, second and third portions being formed on each flange beginning at said free end; each said second portion comprising a wall member having a free end and protruding substantially at a right angle to one side portion of said side portions; each said frame component having a web; and each said third portion comprising a portion of said web, said wall member of said second portion and two ribs oriented toward one another and protruding from said web and said wall member.

Claim 16

The panel construction element as defined in claim 13, wherein: each said first portion comprises a first wall member formed to extend substantially at a right angle to one side portion of said side portions; each said first portion comprising a second wall member formed substantially parallel to said one side portion; and said second wall member being capable of being brought into contact with said connector element.

Claim 17

The panel construction element as defined in claim 13, wherein: said flanges formed as side portions are stepped in the region of said first portion in order to form a gap between said flanges formed as side portions and said cover panels.

Claim 18

The panel construction element as defined in claim 13, wherein; each flange of said flanges constructed as side portions having a free end has a further free end opposite said free end; each said flange comprising a wall member formed on said further free end and protruding substantially at a right angle inwardly from said flange; and said wall member being formed to define a groove.

Claim 19

The panel construction element as defined in claim 16, further including; a joining member; said plurality of frame components adjoining one another to define abutting locations; said joining member interconnecting said plurality of frame components at said abutting locations; and said joining member being held inserted in said groove.

Claim 20

A panel construction element, comprising: at least one profile frame having a periphery; said profile frame forming a recess at said periphery thereof for accommodating an insertable connector element for connecting two adjacent wall elements each defined by a panel construction element; filler material arranged within said profile frame; at least two cover panels for covering said profile frame and said filler material; said profile frame comprising a plurality of frame components; each said frame component comprising two elastic first portions defining an aperture of said recess and between which said connector element is clampable in frictional engagement; each said frame component comprising two second portions protruding into said recess and on which said connector element is arrestable; each said frame component comprising two third portions in which components of a mounting arrangement for the panel construction element are capable of being movably and non-rotatably arranged; a second profile frame having an outer periphery and arranged between said cover panel forming said facade panel and said at least one profile frame, and said second profile frame comprising a plurality of orifices at said outer periphery thereof for panel-ventilating the panel construction element.

Claim 21

A panel construction element, comprising: at least one profile frame having a periphery; said profile frame forming a recess at said periphery thereof for accommodating an insertable connector element for connecting two adjacent wall elements each defined by a panel construction element; filler material arranged within said profile frame; at least two cover panels for covering said profile frame and said filler material; said profile frame comprising a plurality of frame components; each said frame component comprising two elastic first portions defining an aperture of said recess and between which said connector element is clampable in frictional engagement; each said frame component comprising two second portions protruding into said recess and on which said connector element is arrestable; each said frame component comprising two third portions in which components of a mounting arrangement for the panel construction element are capable of being movably and non-rotatably arranged; a second profile frame having an outer periphery and arranged between said cover panel forming said facade panel and said at least one profile frame, and said second profile frame comprising a plurality of orifices at said outer periphery thereof for panel-ventilating the panel construction element.

Claim 22

A building construction system comprising: panel construction elements; each panel construction element comprising: at least one profile frame having a periphery; at least two cover panels for covering said profile frame; said profile frame comprising a plurality of frame components; each said frame component comprising two elastic first portions defining a recess and between which a connector element is clampable in frictional engagement; each said frame component comprising two second portions protruding into said recess and on which said connector element is arrestable; each said frame component comprising two third portions in which components of a mounting arrangement for the panel construction elements are capable of being movably and non-rotatably arranged; each said frame component having a substantially U-shaped cross-section comprising flanges constructed as side portions thereof; each said second portion comprising a wall member having a free end and protruding substantially at a right angle to one side portion of said side portions; each said frame component having a web; each said third portion comprising a portion of said web, said wall member of said second portion and two ribs oriented toward one another and protruding from said web and said wall member; said panel construction elements having adjacent edges; at least one connector element for mutually interconnecting said panel construction elements at said adjacent edges thereof; each said at least one profile frame defining said recess at said adjacent edges of said panel construction elements; said connector element being inserted into said recesses such that said connector element contacts said two first portions of two adjacent profile frames and forms a frictionally engaging connection and is engaged and arrested by said two second portions of one of said profile frames; said panel construction elements being subject to dimensional expansion; each said panel construction element being fastened by said mounting arrangement on one side thereof such that said dimensional expansion of said panel construction elements is compensated by said connector elements; and a component of said mounting arrangements being retained and secured against rotation in its related profile frame.

Claim 23

A building construction system comprising: panel construction elements; each panel construction element comprising: at least one profile frame having a periphery; at least two cover panels for covering said profile frame; said profile frame comprising a plurality of frame components; each said frame component comprising two elastic first portions defining a recess and between which a connector element is clampable in frictional engagement; each said frame component comprising two second portions protruding into said recess and on which said connector element is arrestable; each said frame component comprising two third portions in which components of a mounting arrangement for the panel construction elements are capable of being movably and non-rotatably arranged; each said frame component having a substantially U-shaped cross-section comprising flanges constructed as side portions thereof; each said second portion comprising a wall member having a free end and protruding substantially at a right angle to one side portion of said side portions; each said frame component having a web; each said third portion comprising a portion of said web, said wall member of said second portion and two ribs oriented toward one another and protruding from said web and said wall member; said panel construction elements having adjacent edges; at least one connector element for mutually interconnecting said panel construction elements at said adjacent edges thereof; each said at least one profile frame defining said recess at said adjacent edges of said panel construction elements; said connector element being inserted into said recesses such that said connector element contacts said two first portions of two adjacent profile frames and forms a frictionally engaging connection and is engaged and arrested by said two second portions of one of said profile frames; said panel construction elements being subject to dimensional expansion; each said panel construction element being fastened by said mounting arrangement on one side thereof such that said dimensional expansion of said panel construction elements is compensated by said connector elements; and a component of said mounting arrangements being retained and secured against rotation in its related profile frame.

Claim 24

The building construction system as defined in claim 19, wherein: said connector element has an axially symmetrical cross-section.

Claim 25

The building construction system as defined in claim 19, wherein: said connector element is fabricated in one piece.

Claim 26

The building construction system as defined in claim 19, wherein: said connector element is fabricated from a plurality of pieces.

Claim 27

The building construction system as defined in claim 19, wherein; said connector element is made of both light metal and plastic.

Claim 28

The building construction system as defined in claim 19, wherein; said connector element is made of light metal.

Claim 29

The building construction system as defined in claim 19, wherein; said connector element is made of plastic.

Claim 30

The building construction system as defined in claim 19, wherein: said connector element has a substantially U-shaped cross-section comprising flanges with free ends; and said connector element being provided with retaining portions at said free ends thereof.

Claim 31

The building construction system as defined in claim 26, wherein: said retaining portions are formed with a hook shape defining an aperture; and said hook shape being oriented outwardly such that said second portion of a respective profile frame engages said aperture.

Claim 32

The building construction system as defined in claim 19, further including: a cover element; said panel construction elements defining at least one joint; said joint being filled with an elastic member; said elastic member being covered by said cover element; and said cover element being inserted into a gap provided in said panel construction.

Claim 33

The building construction system as defined in claim 19, further including: a steel framework; each said panel construction element being fastened to said steel framework on one side; and said connector element being constructed as an auxiliary system support.