US4989386A
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Panel building elements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-11-26
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Granted: 1991-02-05
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Expires: 2007-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A building element 20 comprises a double-skinned panel main member 22, and an elongate fixing member 24 therefor projecting therefrom with a distal shoulder 26 facing the main member 22, the fixing member 24 being provided with anchorage means 24,40,42 passing completely through a block 64 at the edge of the main member 22. The element 20 may be in the form of a kit of parts including holding means 40,42 and spacing means 44. Preferably, element 20 has holes 80 for fixing members 24 of a contiguous element, retained by members 36 inserted through slots 88 and bearing against inner face 84 of block 64. The fixing members as pins 24 may extend perpendicular to edge 56 for corner fixing together of contiguous elements. Pins 24 may be retained at inner face 70 of block 62 by similar means or by threaded means. Pins 24 may be replaced by depending rods 122 bent to provide shoulders 126 in an anchorage trench 128 in flooring base 134.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard G. Collis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:41
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/02; E04B1/10; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/612; E04B1/6125; E04B1/6141; F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004; F16B5/0084; F16B5/0088; E04B2001/6195
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A building assembly comprising: first and second building elements comprising first and second respective double-skinned panel members; at least one elongate fixing member having a longitudinal axis, said member having an anchoring end and a locking end; first block means in a region of an edge of said first panel member for supporting said fixing member, the anchoring end of said fixing member passing through said block means; anchor means on said anchoring end and said first block means for firmly anchoring said fixing member to said first panel member with the locking end projecting from said panel member; second block means in a region of an edge of said second panel member for receiving the projecting portion of said fixing member; the locking end of said fixing member passing through said second block means, said locking end comprising a head portion and a recessed portion located adjacent to said head portion to define shoulder means; a locking element engageable with the locking end of said fixing member, said locking element comprising a plate having an open-ended slot extending longitudinally from one end thereof, said slot being configured to receive the recessed locking end portion of said fixing member; and said second panel member having an opening in one of its skin panels to permit insertion of said locking element for engagement with the locking end of said fixing member to retain said building elements in contiguous relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
A building assembly comprising: first and second building elements comprising first and second respective double-skinned panel members; at least one elongate fixing member having a longitudinal axis, said member having an anchoring end and a locking end; first block means in a region of an edge of said first panel member for supporting said fixing member, the anchoring end of said fixing member passing through said block means; anchor means on said anchoring end and said first block means for firmly anchoring said fixing member to said first panel member with the locking end projecting from said panel member; second block means in a region of an edge of said second panel member for receiving the projecting portion of said fixing member; the locking end of said fixing member passing through said second block means, said locking end comprising a head portion and a recessed portion located adjacent to said head portion to define shoulder means; a locking element engageable with the locking end of said fixing member, said locking element comprising a plate having an open-ended slot extending longitudinally from one end thereof, said slot being configured to receive the recessed locking end portion of said fixing member; and said second panel member having an opening in one of its skin panels to permit insertion of said locking element for engagement with the locking end of said fixing member to retain said building elements in contiguous relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The building assembly of claim 1, wherein said first and second block means extend substantially the entire length of said panel edge between the skins of said respective panel members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The building assembly of claim 1, wherein the locking end of said fixing member projects from said first panel member in a direction parallel to the plane thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The building assembly of claim 1, wherein the locking end of said fixing member projects from said first panel member in a direction perpendicular to the plane thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The building assembly of claim 1, wherein said anchor means comprises a plate connected to said first block means and includes interengageable threaded fasteners on the anchoring end of said fixing member and said plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The building assembly of claim 1 wherein said first block means comprises a pair of block members spaced apart to define a space therebetween, said anchor means comprising a plate connected to said block members and extending across said space, and including interengageable fasteners on the anchoring end of said fixing member and said plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
150 words
The building assembly of claim 1, including a base defining a trench, at least one additional elongate fixing member having an anchoring end and a locking end, the locking end of said additional fixing member including shoulder means, third block means in a region of a bottom edge of one of said panels for supporting said additional fixing member, the anchoring end of said additional fixing member passing through said third block means, anchor means on said anchoring end of said additional fixing member and said third block means for firmly anchoring said additional fixing member to said associated panel with the locking end projecting from said panel member, said building elements located on said base with the locking end of said additional fixing member projecting into said trench, and an additional locking element fixed in said trench engageable with the locking end shoulder means of said additional fixing member.
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