Outdoor board and batten siding and method of manufacture

Abstract

An outdoor lath wall panel for mounting on an exterior surface of a building or construction, such that the outdoor lath wall panel can form the final exterior surface of the building or construction. The lath wall panel comprises at least a first lath and a second lath and a support panel, the first lath and the second lath being arranged on an outer surface of the support panel such that, when the wall panel is mounted on the building, the outer surfaces of the first lath and the second lath face the environment, wherein the support panel is a corrugated panel comprising ridges separated by grooves, said laths, said ridges and said grooves extending in a longitudinal direction of the support panel, wherein a first one of said corrugations comprises a first one of said ridges and a second one of said corrugations comprises a second one of said ridges, said first ridge and said second ridge being separated by one of said grooves.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an outdoor slatted wall panel and a method for manufacturing the outdoor slatted wall panel.

[0002] Outdoor slatted wall panels are used for installation on the exterior surface of a building or structure, allowing the outdoor slatted wall panels to form the final exterior surface of the building or structure. The slatted wall panel includes at least a first slat and a second slat, and a support plate. The first and second slats are arranged on the outer surface of the support plate such that when the wall panel is installed on the building, the outer surfaces of the first and second slats face the environment. The support plate is a corrugated plate including ridges separated by grooves. The slats, the ridges, and the grooves extend in the longitudinal direction of the support plate. A first corrugation in the corrugations includes a first ridge in the ridges, and a second corrugation in the corrugations includes a second ridge in the ridges. The first ridge and the second ridge are separated by a groove in the grooves.

[0003] Additionally, this disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing outdoor slatted wall panels for installation on the exterior surfaces of buildings. Background Technology

[0004] When decorating a room, the finish of the interior wall surfaces is often an important aspect. For this purpose, so-called slatted wall panels have become popular in recent years due to their simple appearance and sometimes added acoustic features. Slatted wall panels are installations that can be mounted on walls or ceilings in places such as homes, offices, or shops. In these locations, slatted wall panels can help partition rooms by forming decorative walls or help reduce sound reverberation in noisy areas of a room. Slatted wall panels can be decorative in themselves; however, they can also be decorated with various items such as photos, mirrors, hanging racks, etc. Slatted wall panels are typically installed by drilling holes in the slats and / or by using screws, nails, or glue, which may leave marks on the slats.

[0005] The inventors of this invention have investigated how to transfer the technical and aesthetic advantages and features of prior art internal slatted wall panels to external slatted wall panels. Prior art internal slatted wall panels deteriorate rapidly when exposed to outdoor weather conditions and are insufficient to withstand severe weather and other external conditions (such as applied forces or wind). Repairing and maintaining any damage to the slatted wall panels can be costly and / or inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Therefore, in this context, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide an outdoor slatted wall panel that addresses or at least mitigates one or more of the aforementioned or other problems.

[0007] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, this objective is achieved by an outdoor slatted wall panel of the type mentioned in the introduction, wherein a first slat is disposed on the outer top surface of a first ridge, and a second slat is disposed on the outer top surface of a second ridge. The first slat has an inner surface facing and connected to the outer surface of the first ridge. The second slat has an inner surface facing and connected to the outer surface of the second ridge. The first slat is arranged at a distance from the second slat to form an oblong interval between the slats, the oblong interval extending in the longitudinal direction and aligned with a groove located between the first ridge and the second ridge.

[0008] The potential advantages of the exterior slatted wall panels disclosed herein may include the ability to install the exterior slatted wall panels on the exterior surface of a building without damaging the exterior surface.

[0009] Another advantage is that it provides a durable outdoor slatted wall panel that can withstand harsh outdoor conditions while allowing for easy and accessible finishing or refinishing of the building's exterior with limited effort.

[0010] Another advantage is that slatted wall panels can be installed into a building without requiring any visible drill holes or openings that would otherwise cause the wall panels to deteriorate over time, which can provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the building.

[0011] A slatted wall panel comprises at least a first slat and a second slat arranged on a support panel. A slatted wall panel may include multiple slats, such as at least two, three, four, five, ten, or twenty slats. Slats may alternatively be referred to as lamellae. A slatted wall panel may be ribbed or embossed.

[0012] Corrugated sheets or corrugated plates (which can be represented in Danish as "bølgeplade") typically have a 3D structure and are characterized by enhanced resistance to horizontal and vertical loads. A corrugated sheet may include multiple corrugations. Corrugations include ridges and grooves. The ridges and grooves can create a 3D structure such that protrusions or ridges and recesses or grooves are formed on a support plate, and the support plate does not form a uniform surface. The corrugated sheet may have a wavy structure.

[0013] In embodiments, the support panel comprises, for example, a metal such as aluminum or a metal alloy such as steel, or is substantially composed of, for example, a metal such as aluminum or a metal alloy such as steel, and / or, the slats are wood slats. The slats may alternatively comprise materials such as wood, composite wood, polymers (e.g., PVC), metal, or combinations thereof. The slats may be made of wood. The support panel may comprise metal or metal alloys, polymers, wood, and / or combinations thereof. The slats may be laminated or comprise a wood surface layer or a surface that appears to be wood but is not wood (e.g., a print on a plastic polymer coating) or glued wood. The slatted wall panel may comprise a composite material.

[0014] Slats are arranged on the outer or front surface of the support panel. The outer or front surface of the support panel is adapted to face the environment and / or away from the building from the surface on which the support panel is attached. Slatted wall panels can alternatively be installed on interior surfaces of the building. When slatted wall panels are installed on interior walls, the front surface is adapted to face the room in which they are installed.

[0015] In one embodiment, the slats substantially cover the outer surface of the ridge along its substantially entire length. Additionally or alternatively, the slats substantially cover the entire outer surface of the building's walls.

[0016] Typically, each slat can be fastened to a support plate. Fastening can be achieved using nails, rivets, screws, clips, and / or glue.

[0017] The slatted wall panel may include an adhesive that holds the inner surface of the slats to the outer surface of the ridge of the support panel. The adhesive may be selected from the list of adhesives, such as glue, paste, film, strip, etc.

[0018] Slatted wall panels may include fasteners (such as screws) that hold the slats to the support plate.

[0019] Slatted wall panels may include openings and / or holes. Openings may be adapted to receive fasteners. Openings may be through holes. Fasteners may not extend through the slats.

[0020] Each slat may have an inner surface facing and connected to the outer surface of a corresponding ridge of the support plate. The inner surface may be flat, planar, or substantially straight. Alternatively, the inner surface may include a curved portion. The width of the inner surface of the slat extending in the width direction may be equal to the width of the outer surface of the ridge of the support plate to which the inner surface is connected. Alternatively, the width of the inner surface of the slat may be smaller than the outer surface of the ridge, such that the ridge extends slightly away from the slat in the width direction. The two surfaces may be adjacent to each other. The connection between the inner surface of the slat and the outer surface of the ridge may be fixed.

[0021] Each slat may have a slat back that is fastened to a support plate. The slat back may include the inner surface of the slat.

[0022] Each slat back can be partially fastened to a support plate, thereby partially detaching the slat back from the support plate. In some embodiments, each slat can be nailed to the support plate. Each slat can be nailed to the support plate by means of clips placed at specific clip distances. The clip distances can vary along the length of each slat and / or between slats. Alternatively and / or additionally, the slat back can be partially glued to the support plate. A large portion of the slat back of at least one of the slats can be glued to the support plate, while a small portion of the slat back is not glued to the support plate. By partially detaching the slat back from the support plate, a track can be formed between the slat and the support plate. The slat back can be fully secured to the support plate. In some embodiments, the track can be included in at least one of the first and second slats, allowing panel fittings to be attached to the slat wall panel without damage. Alternatively, the slats can be secured to the support plate via adhesive.

[0023] In an embodiment, the support plate comprises, or is composed of, substantially planar material elements that are corrugated by angled connections, or substantially planar material elements that are corrugated by angled connections. Additionally, the first and second ridges of the support plate, and potentially each of all ridges, may have a substantially square, rectangular, or trapezoidal cross-section.

[0024] In another embodiment, each slat has a square or rectangular cross-section including two side surfaces, one of the side surfaces of the first slat facing one of the side surfaces of the second slat. The two side surfaces may be opposite each other. The square or rectangular cross-section may provide a flat surface on the ridge, which may enhance the abutment and firm attachment of the slat to the outer top surface of the ridge.

[0025] In another embodiment, the width of the rectangular gap between the first and second slats is 10 mm to 30 mm, and the width extends in a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support plate.

[0026] In another embodiment, the depth of the support plate is 5 mm to 20 mm, preferably about 10 mm, extending in a depth direction perpendicular to both the longitudinal and width directions of the support plate. The depth direction may coincide with the height direction. The ridges of the corrugations in the support plate may include a top surface, and the grooves may include a bottom surface, the distance between the top and bottom surfaces being equal to the depth of the support plate. The top surface of the ridge is configured to attach to a strip. The depth of the support plate can be defined as the distance between the bottom surface of the support plate extending in the longitudinal direction and the top surface of the ridge. The top surface of the ridge may extend in the longitudinal direction such that the bottom and top surfaces of the support plate are parallel to each other. The bottom surface of the support plate may be defined by the outer surface of the corrugated grooves.

[0027] In an embodiment, the width of each of the first and second strips is 20 mm to 60 mm, preferably 30 mm to 50 mm, more preferably about 40 mm, and the width extends in a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support plate.

[0028] Each slat typically includes a front portion. The front portion of the slat is adapted to face away from the wall where the slat wall panel is mounted. In some embodiments, the width of the front portion of the slat is in the range of 2 cm to 6 cm, preferably in the range of 3 cm to 5 cm or 3 cm to 4 cm, as described above.

[0029] The distance between the back and front of the slat defines the slat thickness. The slat thickness can be equal to the slat height or the slat depth. Typically, at least two slats have the same thickness. The slat thickness can range from 0.05 cm to 3 cm, preferably 2 cm.

[0030] In this embodiment, the wall thickness of the support plate is in the range of 0.05 mm to 1.5 mm, preferably about 1 mm. The support plate may include a wall. The wall thickness of the support plate can preferably be less than 2 mm, making the manufacture of the support plate economical and process-feasible. The support plate may include an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface being configured to be mounted to a building surface, while the outer surface is configured to face away from the building surface to which the slatted wall panel is attached. The inner and outer surfaces are positioned opposite to each other, thereby forming the wall of the support plate. The distance between the inner and outer surfaces of the support plate corresponds to the wall thickness of the support plate.

[0031] In another embodiment, each corrugation of the support plate includes two inclined side surfaces and a top surface, each of the inclined surfaces forming an angle of approximately 85 degrees with the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support plate. The inclined surfaces of the corrugations may form an angle with the bottom surface of the support plate extending in the width direction, preferably an acute angle in the range of 45 to 90 degrees, and more preferably 85 degrees. The inclination of the side surfaces of the corrugations can provide increased resistance, facilitate manufacturing, and allow for the stacking of corrugated plates. Alternatively, the angle may be obtuse. In an alternative embodiment, each corrugation of the support plate has a triangular cross-section, including two inclined surfaces forming an acute angle between them. In this embodiment, the strips may also have a triangular shape for fitting onto the top of the corrugations.

[0032] Preferably, each slat further includes two opposing slat sides extending between the front portion and the back portion of the slat. Each slat side may extend substantially perpendicular to the front portion of the slat. Alternatively, at least one slat side extends from the front portion of the slat at an acute or obtuse angle. At least one slat may optionally have a trapezoidal cross-section. At least one slat side may be rounded. Alternatively and / or additionally, at least one slat may have a triangular cross-section, wherein the front portion of the slat faces away from the support plate, and one of the angles faces the support plate. In these embodiments, the slats may be fastened to the support plate at the sides partially facing the support plate. In these embodiments, the slat thickness is defined as the distance between the front portion of the slat and the angle opposite to the front portion of the slat.

[0033] In embodiments where at least one slat has a slat side extending at an acute angle from the front of the slat, a track may be formed between the slat and the support plate in a triangular space.

[0034] In embodiments where at least one slat has rounded slat sides, a track may be formed in the space between the slat and the support plate.

[0035] In embodiments where the track is formed in at least one of the first and second slats, the track is formed in one of the sides of the slat. The track may be formed in both sides of the slat. The track may be formed between the front and back of the slat. Alternatively, the track may be formed at a corner between the back and side of the slat.

[0036] Typically, at least two slats are arranged on the support plate, with the slats spaced apart and long strips between them.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, at least two slats are arranged at a certain distance from each other to extend parallel to the support plate, wherein the slat side of the first slat faces the slat side of the second slat. The rectangular gaps formed between the slats expose a portion of the support plate, thereby giving the slatted wall panel an alternating striped appearance of slats and support plate. In the currently preferred embodiment, the slat distance is in the range of 1 cm to 5 cm, more preferably about 3 cm. The equal distance between the slats allows for ease of manufacture, reduced costs, and aesthetic appeal. The slats, ridges, and grooves extend across the slatted wall panel in the longitudinal direction.

[0038] In one embodiment, the slatted wall panel comprises at least six slats or beams arranged at a certain distance from each other to form elongated gaps between the slats. The six slats, six corresponding ridges, and the elongated gaps between the slats extend longitudinally across the slatted wall panel. In this embodiment, the width of the panel extending from the first slat to the sixth slat is in the range of 10 cm to 200 cm, 20 cm to 50 cm, and more preferably about 40 cm. The weight of such a wall panel depends on the material and size of the panel and is in the range of 5 kg to 30 kg, preferably 10 kg to 20 kg.

[0039] The support panel can be made of a compliant material. Alternatively, the support panel can be made of felt. Felt support panels have the advantage of providing sound insulation. Therefore, the slatted wall panel can be used as a sound-absorbing panel. It further has the advantage that it is a compliant material, wherein the attachment wings can form tracks without damage. Alternatively and / or additionally, in embodiments where the support panel is a compliant material, the support panel can be made of cork.

[0040] In embodiments where the support panel is a resilient material, such as a slatted wall panel for external use, the support panel can be made of materials such as metal, wood, concrete, or brick. A support panel made of metal or wood can be a frame to which at least two slats are fastened. The support panel can include multiple beams or sheets extending across the surface of the building, such as beams extending laterally relative to elongated openings. The beams can alternatively extend parallel to the elongated spacing. In this embodiment, the beams or sheets can include or constitute slats.

[0041] The slats may include ridges or recesses extending in the longitudinal and / or width directions. Ribs or recesses may enable attachment to external components such as mounting brackets, or provide an aesthetically pleasing result.

[0042] In one embodiment, the slatted wall panel is configured to be mounted on a vertical surface of the building such that the slats and rectangular spacing extend along the height of the building surface and parallel to that height.

[0043] In one embodiment, the elongated intervals formed between the slats on the support plate include holes adapted to receive fasteners for mounting the slatted wall panels onto the surface of the building. These holes may be arranged at a certain distance from each other along the elongated intervals. The holes may be located in each rectangular interval formed between two adjacent slats, or in some of them.

[0044] When exterior slatted wall panels are installed on the surface of a building's vertical wall such that the slats extend parallel to the height of the wall, openings are formed between the corrugated ridges and the surface of the building's wall. The slatted wall panels can alternatively be installed on a horizontal wall. The openings can be rectangular intervals or open spaces. When installed on the exterior wall of a building, these openings facilitate rainwater drainage, directing rainwater downwards and away from the slatted wall panels, thus preventing water accumulation within the wall panels or on the slats. In embodiments, the openings can be covered or closed to prevent rainwater from entering. The cover can be a flap positioned in each opening, or a common flap covering all openings simultaneously. Alternative covers are conceivable. Alternatively, the wall panels can be configured such that the two longitudinal ends of the supporting panel are closed, with flanges projecting outwards from the supporting panel.

[0045] In one embodiment, the support panel includes insulation material attached, bonded, or abutting against the inner surface of the support panel. The insulation material may include expanded polystyrene, mineral wool, polyurethane foam, or phenolic foam, topped with a mineral or synthetic finish based on reinforced cement and / or gypsum. The insulation may be attached to each or some of the corrugations in the support panel. The insulation material can provide external insulation for the walls of a building where outdoor slatted wall panels are intended to be installed. The insulation material may be deformable. Alternatively, the insulation may be attached to the outward-facing outer surface of the support panel, such that the slats are attached to the surface of the insulation.

[0046] The slatted wall panel includes at least a waterproof coating on the exterior-facing surface of the slatted wall panel.

[0047] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method for manufacturing an outdoor slatted wall panel for installation on an exterior surface of a building is provided, the method comprising the following steps:

[0048] A support plate is provided, the support plate being a corrugated plate, the corrugated plate including ridges separated by grooves, wherein a first corrugation of the corrugations includes a first ridge of the ridges, and a second corrugation of the corrugations includes a second ridge of the ridges, the first ridge and the second ridge being separated by a groove in one of the grooves.

[0049] At least the first and second strips should be provided.

[0050] The first and second slats are arranged on the outer surface of the support plate such that when the wall panel is installed on the building, the outer surfaces of the first and second slats face the environment, and the slats, the ridges, and the grooves extend in the longitudinal direction of the support plate.

[0051] A first slat is arranged on the outer top surface of the first ridge, and a second slat is arranged on the outer top surface of the second ridge. The first slat has an inner surface facing and connected to the outer surface of the first ridge, and the second slat has an inner surface facing and connected to the outer surface of the second ridge.

[0052] The first slats are arranged at a distance from the second slats to form an elongated gap between them, the elongated gap extending longitudinally and aligned with a groove positioned between the first and second ridges. The method may further include a step allowing the bonded slats to harden on a support plate. An additional step may be to provide fasteners, such as screws, on the inner or rear surface of the support plate, preferably on the inner or bottom surface of each corrugation, such that force is applied to the inner surface of the support plate and toward the slats, which keeps the slats and the support plate in close contact with each other. Such fasteners may not protrude or extend beyond the slats. The inner or bottom surface of the ridge may be positioned opposite to the top surface of the ridge and configured to face the building's surface suitable for mounting the slatted wall panel.

[0053] According to a third aspect of the invention, the building has an exterior surface that is covered by exterior slatted wall panels according to the above embodiments. One or more of the exterior surfaces of the building may be completely or partially covered by the exterior slatted wall panels. Additionally or alternatively, the building may have an interior surface that is covered by slatted wall panels according to the above embodiments.

[0054] Other currently preferred embodiments and further advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings.

[0055] Those skilled in the art will understand that any one or more of the above aspects of this disclosure and their embodiments can be combined with any one or more of the other aspects of this disclosure and their embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0056] In the following description, embodiments of the present disclosure will be illustrated with reference to the illustrative accompanying drawings, in which:

[0057] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the support plate of an embodiment of an outdoor slatted wall panel.

[0058] Figure 2This is a perspective view of a slatted wall panel according to an embodiment, wherein a slat is shown in an exploded view.

[0059] Figure 3 It is based on Figure 2 An angular view of an outdoor slatted wall panel of an embodiment.

[0060] Figure 4a It is along Figure 1 A side view of the cross section taken by line IVa-IVa.

[0061] Figure 4b It is along Figure 3 The side view of the section cut by line IVb-IVb.

[0062] Figure 5 It is based on Figure 4b An example of an outdoor slatted wall panel installed on the surface of a building.

[0063] Reference numerals in this document may refer to similar elements as described herein and in the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0064] In the following detailed description, specific embodiments of the outdoor slatted wall panel of the present invention will be described. However, it should be understood that features of the embodiments are interchangeable between embodiments and can be combined in different ways unless specifically indicated otherwise. It should also be noted that, for clarity, the dimensions of certain components shown in the drawings may differ from their corresponding dimensions in actual embodiments.

[0065] First refer to Figures 1 to 3 A perspective view of a slatted wall panel 1 and a support plate 2 according to an embodiment is shown. The outdoor slatted wall panel 1 is for installation on the exterior surface of a building (not shown). The slatted wall panel 1 includes at least a first wooden slat 3i and a second wooden slat 3ii, and a metal support plate 2. The first slat 3i and the second slat 3ii are arranged on the outer surface 13 of the support plate 2. Figure 2 In the diagram, one of the slats 3 is not attached to the slat wall panel 1, but is shown as a separate component next to the other slat to be inserted into the slat wall panel 1. The first slat 3i and the second slat 3ii are arranged at a certain distance from each other to form a rectangular gap 4 between the slats 3i and 3ii, thereby exposing a portion of the support plate 2. However, the slat wall panel 1 may include more than... Figures 1 to 3More slats are shown. The support plate 2 is a corrugated plate and includes at least a first corrugation 5i and a second corrugation 5ii. The corrugations extend in the width direction W and the longitudinal direction L. The width direction W is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L. In these embodiments, the corrugated plate includes a plurality of corrugations 5i, 5ii. The support plate 2 is constructed of planar material pieces connected at angles to form corrugations. The corrugations 5i, 5ii include ridges 6i, 6ii and grooves 12i, 12ii. The ridges are separated by the grooves. The corrugated plate has a wavy three-dimensional structure.

[0066] The interior direction is generally defined as facing inwards towards the building, while the exterior direction is defined as facing outwards or towards the environment, opposite to the interior direction. The terms "interior," "top," or "front" have similar meanings in this context and can be used interchangeably. Similarly, the terms "exterior," "bottom," or "back" have similar meanings in this context and can be used interchangeably.

[0067] Go to Figures 4a to 4b The first corrugation 5i and the second corrugation 5ii respectively include a first ridge 6i and a second ridge 6ii, in Figure 4a As better illustrated in the image. The first corrugation 5i and the second corrugation 5ii further include a first groove 12i and a second groove 12ii, respectively. Figure 4b As shown, a first slat 3i is disposed on the top surface 8i of the first ridge 6i, and a second slat 3ii is disposed on the top surface 8ii of the second ridge 6ii. Each slat has an inner surface 10 facing and connected to the outer surface 11 of the corresponding ridge. The slats, ridges, and grooves extend in the longitudinal direction L of the support plate 2. A rectangular spacer 4 extends in the longitudinal direction L and is aligned with a groove 12i positioned between the first ridge 6i and the second ridge 6ii.

[0068] Here, the support plate 2 is essentially made of metal (such as aluminum), and the strips 3i and 3ii are wooden strips. The support plate has an inner or bottom surface 9 configured to be mounted on a building surface, and an outer or top surface 13 configured to face away from the building surface. Each of the ridges 6i and 6ii of the support plate 2 has a trapezoidal cross-section. Each strip 3i and 3ii has a rectangular cross-section and at least two flat surfaces facing each other. Each ridge 6i and 6ii of the support plate includes two inclined surfaces 7 and a top surface 8i and 8ii. The inclined surfaces 7 form an 85-degree angle with the width direction W perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L of the support plate 2. The inclined surfaces 7 and the trapezoidal cross-sections of the ridges are used to enhance the resistance of the support plate, facilitate manufacturing, and facilitate the stacking of corrugated sheets.

[0069] The width of the elongated interval 4 between slats 3i and 3ii is 30 mm. The width extends in the width direction W, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L. In this embodiment, the height of the ridges 6i and 6ii of the support plate 2 is 10 mm. The height extends in the height direction H, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L. The width of slats 3i and 3ii is 40 mm, extending in the width direction. The thickness of the support plate is 1 mm. The thickness is defined as the distance between the outer surface or top surface 13 and the inner surface or bottom surface 9 of the support plate, for example, at the location of the ridges 6i and 6ii. The thickness of the support plate is... Figure 5 The top surfaces of the ridges 6i and 6ii are configured to be attached to the slats 3i and 3ii. Figures 4a to 4b The support plate 2 and the slatted wall panel 1 shown (including six slats and six corresponding ridges on the corrugated plate) have a total width of about 45 cm, including side flanges on both sides of the panel in the width direction. Figure 4a The height of the ridges 6i and 6ii shown is approximately 15 mm. Figure 4b The height of the slats shown is approximately 20 mm. The height of the ridges 6i and 6ii is defined as the distance between the bottom surface 9 of the support plate extending in the longitudinal direction L and the top surface 13 of the ridge. The top surface 13 of the ridge extends in the longitudinal direction L such that the bottom surface 9 and the top surface 13 of the support plate 2 are parallel to each other. The bottom surface 9 of the support plate is defined here by the outer surface of the corrugated grooves 12i and 12ii. The outer surface of the grooves is configured to be mounted to or toward the exterior surface of the building. In this embodiment, the depth or height of the support plate is approximately 10 mm, and this depth extends in a depth direction perpendicular to both the longitudinal and width directions of the support plate 2. The depth direction coincides with the height direction H.

[0070] Go to Figure 5 The diagram shows a perspective top view of an outdoor slatted wall panel 1 installed on an exterior surface 15 of a building. In this embodiment, the slatted wall panel is installed such that, when the building surface has vertical walls, the longitudinal direction L extends across the height of the building surface 15. Multiple slats 3 are included on the wall panel 1, with a support plate 2 abutting against the building surface 15. In an alternative embodiment, insulation may be disposed between the bottom surface 9 of the support plate 2 and the building surface 15. The support plate 2 is a corrugated plate comprising multiple corrugations. The inner surface 10 of the slats 3 faces and connects to the outer surface 8 of the corresponding ridge 6, such that the slats 3 completely cover the top portion of the corresponding ridge 6. The slats 3 are glued to the top surface 11 of the corresponding ridge 6. As shown, the slats 3, ridges 6, grooves 12, and rectangular spacers 4 extend in the longitudinal direction L of the support plate 2.

[0071] The slats 3 have a rectangular cross-section with a slat front defined by an outer surface 14 and a slat back defined by an inner surface 10. Each slat 3 includes two opposing slat sides 16 extending between the slat front and the slat back. In this embodiment, each slat side 16 extends substantially perpendicular to the slat front. The slats 3 are arranged on the support plate 2, spaced apart from each other, leaving elongated gaps 4 between the slats. Thus, elongated gaps 4 are formed between two adjacent slats 3 and corresponding ridges 6. The elongated gaps 4 are shaped as elongated tracks or recesses. The height of the elongated gaps 4 is equal to the height of the ridges 6 and the corresponding slats 3. In this embodiment, the slat thickness is equal to the slat height or slat depth. The inclined surface 7 of the ridges 6 forms an acute angle with the bottom surface 9 of the support plate 2. The bottom surface 9 is planar, substantially parallel to and adjacent to the surface 15 of the building to which the panel 1 is mounted. An opening 17 is formed by the ridges 6 and the surface 15 of the building. These openings 17 are, in this context, open, having a trapezoidal cross-section and extending across the entire length of the wall panel 1 in the longitudinal direction L. Alternatively, the openings 17 may be closed or filled with another material. Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the total width of wall panel 1 is approximately 48 cm, the total length of panel 1 is approximately 240 cm, and the total height of panel 1 is approximately 3.5 cm. The size of the wall panel is scalable, so these dimensions can vary depending on the specific embodiment and variant.

[0072] List of reference numerals

[0073] 1. Lath wall panel

[0074] 2 support plates

[0075] 3i First Slab

[0076] 3ii Second Plate

[0077] 3 strips

[0078] 4 long strip intervals

[0079] 5i First Ripple

[0080] 5ii second ripple

[0081] 6i First ridge

[0082] 6ii Second ridge

[0083] 6. Spine

[0084] 7. Inclined surface of the ridge

[0085] Top surface of the first ridge of 8i

[0086] 8ii Top surface of the second ridge

[0087] 9. The bottom or inner surface of the support plate

[0088] Inner surface of 10 slats

[0089] 11. The outer or top surface of the ridge

[0090] 12i First Groove

[0091] 12ii Second Groove

[0092] 12 grooves

[0093] 13. The outer or top surface of the support plate

[0094] 14 outer surfaces

[0095] 15 Building surfaces

[0096] 16-slat side

[0097] 17-hole opening

[0098] α Angle of the inclined surface

[0099] L longitudinal direction

[0100] W width direction

[0101] H-axis (height direction).

Claims

1. An outdoor slatted wall panel for installation on the exterior surface of a building (1). in, The slatted wall panel (1) includes at least a first slat (3i) and a second slat (3ii) and a support plate (2), the first slat and the second slat being arranged on the outer surface of the support plate (2) such that when the wall panel is installed on the building, the outer surfaces of the first slat and the second slat face the environment. The support plate is a corrugated plate, which includes ridges (6i, 6ii) separated by grooves (12i, 12ii). The slats, the ridges, and the grooves extend in the longitudinal direction of the support plate. The first corrugation in the corrugations includes a first ridge in the ridges, and the second corrugation in the corrugations includes a second ridge in the ridges, wherein the first ridge and the second ridge are separated by a groove in the grooves. The first slat (3i) is disposed on the outer top surface of the first ridge, and the second slat is disposed on the outer top surface of the second ridge. The first slat has an inner surface facing and connected to the outer surface of the first ridge, and the second slat has an inner surface facing and connected to the outer surface of the second ridge. The first slat (3i) is arranged at a certain distance from the second slat (3ii) to form an elongated interval (4) between the slats (3i, 3ii), the elongated interval (4) extending in the longitudinal direction and aligned with a groove located between the first ridge and the second ridge.

2. The outdoor slatted wall panel (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The support plate (2) comprises, for example, metals such as aluminum or metal alloys such as steel, or is substantially composed of, for example, metals such as aluminum or metal alloys such as steel, and the strips (3i, 3ii) are wood strips.

3. The outdoor slatted wall panel (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The support plate comprises substantially planar material components that are corrugated by angled connections, or is substantially composed of substantially planar material components that are corrugated by angled connections.

4. The exterior wall panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, Each of the first and second slats has a substantially square or rectangular cross-section, including two side surfaces, with one of the side surfaces of the first slat facing one of the side surfaces of the second slat.

5. The outdoor slatted wall panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The width of the elongated interval (4) between the first strip (3i) and the second strip (3ii) is 10 mm to 30 mm, and the width extends in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support plate.

6. The outdoor slatted wall panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The support plate has a depth of 5 mm to 20 mm, preferably about 10 mm, and the depth extends in a depth direction perpendicular to the longitudinal and width directions of the support plate.

7. The outdoor slatted wall panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The width of each of the first strip (3i) and the second strip (3ii) is 20 mm to 60 mm, preferably 30 mm to 50 mm, more preferably about 40 mm, and the width extends in a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support plate.

8. The outdoor slatted wall panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, Each corrugation of the support plate includes two inclined side surfaces and a top surface, each of these inclined surfaces forming an angle of approximately 85 degrees with the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support plate.

9. The outdoor slatted wall panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The wall thickness of the support plate is from 0.05 mm to 1.5 mm, preferably about 1 mm.

10. The outdoor slatted wall panel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The outdoor slatted wall panel is configured to form at least one opening (17) in the installed state.

11. The outdoor slatted wall panel (1) according to claim 10, wherein, The opening (17) extends in the longitudinal direction of the support plate.

12. The outdoor slatted wall panel (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 11, wherein, Each opening (17) extends over the entire length of the outdoor slatted wall panel.

13. A method for manufacturing an exterior slatted wall panel (1) for installation on the exterior surface of a building, the method comprising the steps of: A support plate (2) is provided, the support plate being a corrugated plate comprising ridges separated by grooves, wherein a first corrugation of the corrugations comprises a first ridge of the ridges, and a second corrugation of the corrugations comprises a second ridge of the ridges, the first ridge and the second ridge being separated by a groove in one of the grooves. At least the first slat (3i) and the second slat (3ii) shall be provided. The first slat (3i) and the second slat (3ii) are arranged on the outer surface of the support plate (2) such that when the wall panel is installed on the building, the outer surfaces of the first slat and the second slat face the environment, and the slats, the ridges and the grooves extend in the longitudinal direction of the support plate. The first slat (3i) is arranged on the outer top surface of the first ridge, and the second slat is arranged on the outer top surface of the second ridge. The first slat has an inner surface facing and connected to the outer surface of the first ridge, and the second slat has an inner surface facing and connected to the outer surface of the second ridge. The first slat (3i) is arranged at a certain distance from the second slat (3ii) to form an elongated interval (4) between the slats (3i, 3ii), the elongated interval (4) extending in the longitudinal direction and aligned with the groove located between the first ridge and the second ridge.

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