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Adaptable ceiling tile system

A technology of plate and ceiling, applied in the direction of ceiling, building, building components, etc., can solve the problems of increased cost and difficult disassembly.

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-23
OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC
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Although this defect can be at least partially avoided by using a finished metal surface, the cost increases accordingly
To avoid this problem, various implicit grid assembly T-bar structures have been developed, however, many of these solutions present additional complex structures, include ceiling tiles that are not easily removable and require access to the space above the suspended ceiling. Pry open one or more ceiling tiles

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[0024] [24] As shown in FIG. 1, a conventional ceiling tile structure 10 may include a surround frame 12a having a plurality of spokes or rails 12b extending between sections of the surround frame. The rungs 12b divide the cladding 14 into a series of openings which, when cut, for example, along line A-A', leave unsupported portions of the cladding along the perimeter of the custom ceiling tile. As shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the rungs may have a generally uniform cross-section (Figure 2A), or may have a hollow configuration (not shown), a "T" configuration (not shown), or a slotted configuration (Fig. 2B).

[0025] [25] An exemplary ceiling tile 100 of the present invention is shown in FIG. 3A and includes a perimeter frame 102 surrounding a single opening and a cover layer 104 that covers the opening and engages in the frame. As shown in Figure 3B—this figure is a cross-sectional view along the A-A' line in Figure 3A, the surrounding frame 102 can adopt an adhesive layer 1...

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An adaptable ceiling tile structure and a suspended ceiling system utilizing such ceiling tiles is disclosed. The basic ceiling tiles (100) include a peripheral frame (102) surrounding a single primary opening. A cover layer (104), such as a fabric or scrim may be stretched across the opening and attached to the frame with a support surface defining the primary plane of the cover layer and an offset portion defining a peripheral recess (103). The ceiling tile may be customized with premanufactured trim pieces (108) that include end portions configured for insertion into the peripheral recess and an intermediate portion that can be attached to the cover layer. Once the trim piece is in place, a portion of the peripheral frame and the cover layer can be removed, typically by cutting, to complete the customized ceiling tile.

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technical field [0001] [01] The present invention relates generally to suspended ceilings having a plurality of ceiling panels supported by a structural grid, and more particularly to improved ceiling systems incorporating improved ceiling panels that can be more easily Suitable for assembly around other structural members and retaining rings. Background technique [0002] [02] In order to provide suspended ceilings for houses, several different systems and structural elements have been developed. Spaced ceilings from the underside of the main superstructure, such as ceiling studs or reinforced concrete structures, provide a substantially horizontal more aesthetically pleasing ceiling for a finished space, as is well known to those skilled in the art. Drop ceilings provide improved flexibility for decorating spaces on ceiling systems mounted directly to the main body superstructure or battens or other fixed areas of nailed panels on the main body superstructure. A suspende...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): E04B9/04
CPCE04B2009/0492E04B9/0428E04B9/04E04B9/06
Inventor 梅格汉·L·霍华德丹尼尔·J·希尔菲克罗纳德·R·米尔斯布赖恩·K·韦格纳韦恩·L·斯蒂芬
Owner OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC