Wall panel clip and high wind resistant wall panel systems
a technology of wall panel and clip, which is applied in the direction of covering/lining, construction, fastening means, etc., can solve the problems of overlap, interface and fastener failure, and poor installation suitability for high wind zones, etc., and achieves the effect of increasing installation time and expense, and avoiding overlap
Active Publication Date: 2018-03-01
PETERSEN ALUMINUM CORP
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The invention is a wall panel system that uses a unitary metal clip to securely attach panels together. The clip has a hem portion that wraps around the end of one panel and an angled kick portion that deflects to fit into the return of another panel. The clip can be securely attached to a wall using a fastener. The panels have interface features on their ends that fit together to create a secure and durable wall. The technical effects of the invention include an improved attachment system that allows for quick and easy assembly of wall panels, and a more secure and stable wall that is resistant to damage.
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Such installations are unfortunately poorly suited for high wind zones.
The overlap, interface and fastener can fail in high wind zone conditions that other wall coverings might tolerate.
This creates difficulties during installation.
This increases the installation time and expense.
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[0018]Preferred embodiments of the invention provide a metal wall panel clip for enhancing an attachment capacity and providing easy, convenient installation for an underlying building structure without sacrificing structural requirements of wall panel systems.
[0019]Preferred embodiments of the invention provide wall panel systems having metal wall panel clips for aiding installation of wall panels during assembly and increasing panel strength and stiffness during use.
[0020]A preferred example application of the invention is a high wind resistant wall panel system that has a metal wall panel clip constructed to secure the wall panels onto a building structure. Another example application of the invention is a system that has an interlocking panel system designed to enclose a wall of the building structure. Another example application of the invention is a system that has a wall panel system attached to a wall frame or subsurface using fasteners.
[0021]Metal wall panel clips and syste...
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A unitary metal clip for a wall panel system. The unitary metal clip includes a hem portion configured and dimensioned to wrap around a flat end of a first panel of the wall panel system, and an angled kick portion extending away from the hem portion. The angled kick portion is configured and dimensioned to extend into a return of the first panel that is adjacent the flat end. The angled kick portion is further configured and dimensioned to deflect to accept a shaped end of a second panel of the wall panel system and snap back to lock the shaped end of the second panel into the return of the first panel. A fastener opening is located in the hem portion to accept a fastener to secure the flat end to a wall.
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FIELD[0001]A field of the invention is wall panel systems. A particular field of the invention is metal wall panel systems.BACKGROUND[0002]Conventional wall panel systems are designed to be attached to an underlying building structure, such as a wall frame or subsurface. Attachment of the panels to the building structure is achieved by conventional screws or fasteners. Metal wall panel systems include wall, fascia and soffit applications. These systems have advantages, such as design flexibilities with visual effects, and easy, cost effective installations while providing additional strength. The panels are designed for wall, fascia and soffit applications where a flush or flat appearance is desired. For example, a rounded interlock leg and concealed fastening system improves the flush appearance while providing additional strength.[0003]Metal wall panels are typically interlocked or overlapped with each other to enhance the bonding strength. A fastener is driven through the wall pa...
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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/61F16B2/24
CPCF16B2/241E04B1/54E04B1/08E04F13/0842E04F13/0894E04F13/12
Inventor DELFINO, SALVATORE J.
Owner PETERSEN ALUMINUM CORP