Clip

Abstract

To provide a clip capable of adjusting an angle at which a ceiling joist and a ceiling joist receiver cross each other.SOLUTION: A clip 1 for connecting a ceiling joist 2 having a lip part 2c formed at the upper end of a pair of sidewall parts 2b and 2b, and a ceiling joist receiver 3 includes a ceiling joist receiver fixing part 5 fixed to the ceiling joist receiver 3 and a ceiling joist locking part 6 locked to the lower side of the lip part 2c of the ceiling joist 2. The ceiling joist locking part 6 is stretched on the lower side of the pair of lip parts 2c and 2c and is rotatable relative to the ceiling joist 2 between the pair of sidewall parts 2b and 2b.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a clip for connecting a sill to a sill receiver. [Background technology]

[0002] A clip is known as a metal fitting for connecting a siding to a siding receiver (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). The clip has a siding receiver fixing part that is fixed to the siding receiver and a siding fixing part that engages the siding, and the siding receiver fixing part is connected to the upper siding receiver, and the siding fixing part is inserted inside the lower siding and engaged with the lip part, thereby connecting the siding to the siding receiver. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-133132 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2019-78077 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The conventional clips mentioned above can only be used when the siding and the siding support are perpendicular in plan view. Therefore, when an oblique wall where the intersecting wall surface is not a right angle, a curved wall with a curved surface, or a round pillar is connected to the ceiling edge, there is a problem that the overhang dimension of the siding or the siding support becomes large at the periphery of the ceiling, or the siding cannot be attached.

[0005] To reduce the overhang dimension, additional parts for additional hanging can be installed in detail, but the labor and construction costs increase due to the addition of additional parts, installation, and adjustment of the ends. On the other hand, the overhang dimension can be kept constant by changing the angle at which the siding and the siding support intersect and adjusting the siding and the siding support to fit the wall surface. In order to change the angle at which the siding and the siding support intersect in this way, a custom-made clip was previously manufactured according to the intersecting angle of the wall surface. In this case, the labor and expense required to manufacture the clip is required, and versatility is reduced.

[0006] From this perspective, an object of the present invention is to provide a clip that allows adjustment of the angle at which the furring strip and the furring strip receiver intersect. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention provides a clip that connects a sill, each of which has a lip portion formed at the upper end of a pair of side wall portions, to a sill support, the clip comprising a sill support fixing portion that is fixed to the sill support, and a sill engagement portion that engages with the underside of the lip portion of the sill, the sill engagement portion being suspended across the underside of the pair of lip portions and configured to be rotatable relative to the sill between the pair of side wall portions.

[0008] According to the clip of the present invention, the sill locking portion is configured to be rotatable between the side wall portions of the sill, so that the sill can be connected to the sill support at a desired crossing angle, and the crossing angle between the sill and the sill support can be adjusted. This improves the versatility of the clip and reduces the need for additional parts for additional hanging. Furthermore, since there is no need to manufacture a custom-made clip, the labor and cost required to manufacture various parts, such as individual performance confirmation and the test costs required for that purpose, can be reduced. In addition, since the sill support fixing portion and the sill locking portion can be integrally formed, the clip can be easily manufactured.

[0009] In the clip of the present invention, it is preferable that the peripheral edge of the edge engaging portion is circular with a diameter slightly smaller than the distance between the inner walls of the pair of side walls in a plan view. With this configuration, the edge engaging portion can rotate 360 ​​degrees around the edge.

[0010] In addition, in the clip of the present invention, it is preferable that the clip is divided into a first member and a second member that sandwich the soffit, and the soffit locking portion is formed by combining a first semicircular portion formed at the lower end of the first member with a second semicircular portion formed at the lower end of the second member. With this configuration, the clip can be easily attached, and the soffit locking portion can be inserted from above the soffit to the underside of the lip portion to lock it.

[0011] Furthermore, in the clip of the present invention, it is preferable that the first member and the second member have the same shape. With such a configuration, the first member and the second member can be manufactured efficiently.

[0012] In the clip of the present invention, the peripheral edge of the siding fastening portion is preferably a circular shape with a diameter slightly smaller than the distance between the inner walls of the pair of side walls in a plan view, with a part cut out. With this configuration, the siding fastening portion can be inserted from above the siding to the underside of the lip portion to fasten it. Effect of the Invention

[0013] The clip of the present invention has an excellent effect of making it possible to adjust the angle at which the furring strip and the furring strip support intersect. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a clip according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a clip according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3]1A, 1B, and 1C are views showing a first member of a clip according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a plan view showing a state in which a sill is engaged with a clip according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a clip according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a clip according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 5A, 5B, and 5C are views showing a clip according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a plan view, (b) is a front view, and (c) is a side view. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state before connection of a clip according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 11A and 11B are diagrams showing the procedure for attaching a clip according to a second embodiment of the present invention to a sill, in which (a) is an oblique view showing the state before attachment, and (b) is an oblique view showing the state after attachment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] The clip according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the clip 1 according to this embodiment connects a siding 2 and a siding support 3. The siding 2 has a groove shape and includes a bottom plate portion 2a, a pair of side wall portions 2b, 2b rising from both sides in the width direction of the bottom plate portion 2a, and a lip portion 2c formed at the upper end of the side wall portion 2b. The lip portion 2c protrudes inward. The siding support 3 has a U-shaped cross section and includes an upper flange 3a, a web 3b, and a lower flange 3c. The siding 2 is disposed below the siding support 3, intersecting with the siding support 3.

[0016] As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the clip 1 of this embodiment clamps the siding support 3 from both sides in the width direction and engages the siding 2 at its lower end. The clip 1 has a siding support fixing part 5 that is fixed to the siding support 3, and a siding engagement part 6 that is engaged with the lower side of the lip part 2c of the siding 2. The clip 1 is also divided into a first member 11 and a second member 12. The first member 11 and the second member 12 are joined at their upper ends via a bolt B. The first member 11 and the second member 12 have the same shape, and the same parts are given the same reference numerals.

[0017] As also shown in Fig. 3, the first member 11 and the second member 12 are each formed by bending a metal plate material. The first member 11 and the second member 12 each have a joint 13, a siding support clamping portion 14, and a locking piece 15. The joint 13 is a portion that abuts or is adjacent to the joint 13 of the second member 12. The joint 13 extends vertically at the upper end of the first member 11. A bolt hole 16 is formed in the joint 13. A bolt B is inserted into the bolt hole 16.

[0018] The siding support clamping portion 14 is a portion that mates with the siding support clamping portion 14 of the second member 12 to clamp the siding support 3 from both sides. The siding support clamping portion 14 of the first member 11 and the siding support clamping portion 14 of the second member 12 form the siding support fixing portion 5. The siding support clamping portion 14 includes a horizontal plate portion 14a that is continuous with the lower end of the joint portion 13, bent at a right angle, and extends outward, and a vertical plate portion 14b that is continuous with the tip of the horizontal plate portion 14a, bent at a right angle, and extends downward.

[0019] The horizontal plate portion 14a is a portion that is placed on the upper surface of the upper flange 3a of the siding support 3. The horizontal plate portion 14a has a width dimension (axial length of the siding support 3) equal to that of the joint portion 13. The upper end portion of the vertical plate portion 14b has a width dimension equal to that of the horizontal plate portion 14a. The vertical plate portion 14b is a portion that abuts against the outer surface of the web 3b of the siding support 3. The vertical plate portion 14b narrows in width in the middle portion in the vertical direction, and the lower end portion has a smaller width dimension than the upper end portion. The middle portion where the width of the vertical plate portion 14b narrows is inclined so that the side edges approach each other as they go downward. The lower end portion of the vertical plate portion 14b can be inserted between the lip portions 2c, 2c of the siding 2. The height dimension of the siding support clamping portion 14 is equal to the combined height dimension of the siding support 3 and the height dimension of the lip portion 2c of the siding 2. The distance between the furring strip support clamping portion 14 of the first member 11 and the furring strip support clamping portion 14 of the second member 12, which face each other, is equal to the width dimension of the furring strip support 3. The vertical plate portion 14b is formed with a screw hole 17. A screw V is inserted into the screw hole 17 to fix the web 3b of the furring strip support 3 to the vertical plate portion 14b.

[0020] The locking piece 15 is a part for locking the soffit 2. The locking piece 15 is bent at a right angle continuous with the lower end of the soffit receiving clamping portion 14 and spreads horizontally. The locking piece 15 is roughly U-shaped, with the middle portion 15a spreading outward from the soffit receiving clamping portion 14 and the ends 15b on both sides of the middle portion protruding toward the other locking piece 15 side. The outer peripheral edge of the locking piece 15 is semicircular. The locking piece 15 of the first member 11 is the first semicircular portion, and the locking piece 15 of the second member 12 is the second semicircular portion. The two ends of each locking piece 15 (the first semicircular portion and the second semicircular portion) abut or are close to each other to form the soffit locking portion 6 with a circular peripheral portion. The peripheral portion of the siding fastening portion 6 has a diameter slightly smaller than the distance between the inner walls of the pair of side walls 2b, 2b in a plan view, and larger than the distance between the lip portions 2c, 2c. The siding fastening portion 6 is fastened to the lower side of the lip portions 2c, 2c on the inside of the opposing side walls 2b, 2b. This allows the siding fastening portion 6 to rotate relative to the siding 2, as shown in Figure 4. In other words, the siding 2 can be connected to the siding support 3 at any angle.

[0021] When the siding fastening portion 6 is fastened to the siding 2, the fastening pieces 15, 15 are inserted under the lip portions 2c, 2c in a state where they are offset in the width direction of the vertical plate portion 14b so that the fastening pieces 15 can pass between the lip portions 2c, 2c before the first member 11 and the second member 12 are fastened. Then, the ends 15b, 15b of the fastening pieces 15 are abutted against each other to make the outer periphery circular, and the first member 11 and the second member 12 are fastened. By this procedure, the siding fastening portion 6 having a diameter larger than the distance between the lip portions 2c, 2c can be inserted inside the siding 2.

[0022] Next, the effect of the clip 1 having the above configuration will be described. According to the clip 1 of this embodiment, the sill locking portion 6 is configured to be rotatable between the side wall portions 2b, 2b of the sill 2, so that the sill 2 can be connected to the clip 1 and the sill support 3 at a desired crossing angle. In other words, the angle at which the sill 2 and the sill support 3 cross can be adjusted. This improves the versatility of the clip 1 and reduces the number of additional parts required for additional hanging. Furthermore, since there is no need to manufacture a custom-made clip, the effort and cost required to manufacture various parts (such as test costs for individual performance confirmation) can be reduced. In addition, in the clip 1 of this embodiment, the sill support fixing portion 5 and the sill locking portion 6 can be integrally formed, so that the clip 1 can be easily manufactured.

[0023] In addition, in this embodiment, the peripheral portion of the sill engagement portion 6 is circular with a diameter slightly smaller than the distance between the inner walls of the pair of side wall portions 2b, 2b when viewed in a plan view, so that the sill engagement portion 6 can rotate 360 ​​degrees relative to the sill 2.

[0024] Furthermore, since the clip 1 is divided into the first member 11 and the second member 12, the siding support 3 can be easily clamped. In addition, the siding locking portion 6 is formed by combining the locking piece 15 (first semicircular portion) formed at the lower end of the first member 11 with the locking piece 15 (second semicircular portion) formed at the lower end of the second member 12, so that the siding locking portion 6 can be easily inserted from above the siding 2 to the lower side of the lip portions 2c, 2c by offsetting the locking pieces 15, 15. Therefore, the attachment work of the clip 1 to the siding 2 can be easily performed. Furthermore, since the first member 11 and the second member 12 have the same shape, the first member 11 and the second member 12 are highly versatile and can be manufactured efficiently.

[0025] Next, a clip according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in Fig. 5, the clip 21 according to this embodiment is composed of one member. The clip 21 includes a siding receiver fixing portion 25 that is fixed to the siding receiver 3, and a siding locking portion 26 that is locked to the lower side of the lip portion 2c of the siding 2.

[0026] As shown in Figs. 6 to 8, the soffit support fixing portion 25 includes a vertical plate portion 27, a horizontal plate portion 28, and a folded plate portion 29. The vertical plate portion 27 is a portion that abuts against the outer surface of the web 3b of the soffit support 3. The vertical plate portion 27 narrows in width (axial length of the soffit support 3) in the middle of the vertical direction, and the lower end portion has a smaller width than the upper end portion. The middle portion where the width of the vertical plate portion 27 narrows is inclined so that the side edges approach each other as they go downward. The lower end portion of the vertical plate portion 27 can be inserted between the lip portions 2c, 2c of the soffit 2. The height dimension of the vertical plate portion 27 is equal to the combined height dimension of the soffit support 3 and the height dimension of the lip portion 2c of the soffit 2. The vertical plate portion 27 is formed with a screw hole 31. A screw V for fixing the web 3b of the soffit support 3 and the vertical plate portion 27 is inserted into the screw hole 31.

[0027] The horizontal plate portion 28 is a portion that is placed on the upper surface of the upper flange 3a of the siding support 3. The horizontal plate portion 28 is continuous with the upper end of the vertical plate portion 27, bent at a right angle, and protrudes toward the siding support 3. The horizontal plate portion 28 has a protrusion dimension equal to the width dimension of the siding support 3 (protrusion dimension of the upper flange 3a) and a width dimension equal to the upper end of the vertical plate portion 27 (axial length of the siding support 3).

[0028] The folded plate portion 29 is continuous with the tip of the horizontal plate portion 28, and is folded along the tip of the upper flange 3a of the siding support 3. By folding the folded plate portion 29, the siding support 3 is sandwiched between the vertical plate portion 27 and the base end of the folded plate portion 29. In the initial state before being fixed to the siding support 3, the folded plate portion 29 is connected straight to the horizontal plate portion 28 and is flush with the horizontal plate portion 28 (see Figs. 6 to 8). At the joint between the horizontal plate portion 28 and the folded plate portion 29, a slit 30 is formed along the folding line portion. The formation of the slit 30 makes it easier to fold the folded plate portion 29 relative to the horizontal plate portion 28.

[0029] The siding locking portion 26 includes a folded plate portion 35, a bottom plate portion 36, and an upper plate portion 37. The folded plate portion 35 is bent at a right angle continuously from the lower end of the vertical plate portion 27 and spreads outward in the horizontal direction. The bottom plate portion 36 is bonded or welded to the lower surface of the folded plate portion 35. The bottom plate portion 36 spreads from the folded plate portion side beyond the vertical plate portion 27 to the siding support 3 side (the opposite side to the protruding direction of the folded plate portion 35). The side edge portion of the bottom plate portion 36 on the folded plate portion 35 side has the same shape as the side edge portion of the folded plate portion 35 (the detailed shape will be described later). The upper plate portion 37 is bonded or welded to the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 36 on the siding support 3 side from the vertical plate portion 27. The thickness dimension of the upper plate portion 37 is equal to the thickness dimension of the folded plate portion 35, and the upper surface of the upper plate portion 37 and the upper surface of the folded plate portion 35 are flush with each other. The side edge of the bottom plate portion 36 on the side of the top plate portion 37 has the same shape as the side edge of the top plate portion 37. The bent plate portion 35, the bottom plate portion 36 and the top plate portion 37 form a plate-shaped edge engagement portion 26.

[0030] The peripheral portion of the furring strip locking portion 26 is a circular shape with a diameter slightly smaller than the distance between the inner walls of the pair of side walls 2b, 2b of the furring strip 2 in a plan view, with a portion cut out. Specifically, notches 38 are formed at two locations on the peripheral portion of the furring strip locking portion 26. The notches 38 are linear and are formed at two locations, at the tip of the folded plate portion 35 and the tip of the upper plate portion 37. The pair of notches 38 are both formed parallel to the vertical plate portion 27. Of the peripheral portion of the furring strip locking portion 26, the portion connecting the pair of notches 38, 38 (excluding the notches 38) is an arc portion 39a, and the portion of the notches 38 is a straight line portion 39b. In other words, the furring strip locking portion 26 has a pair of arc portions 39a and a pair of straight lines 39b on its peripheral portion. The arc portion 39a has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the distance between the inner walls of the pair of side walls 2b, 2b in a plan view and is larger than the distance between the lip portions 2c, 2c. The distance between the parallel straight portions 39b, 39b is a dimension that allows insertion between the lip portions 2c, 2c (a dimension smaller than the distance between the lip portions 2c, 2c).

[0031] When the above-described furring strip fastening portion 26 is fastened to the furring strip 2, the clip 21 is positioned so that the straight portion 39b is aligned with the longitudinal direction of the furring strip 2, as shown in FIG. 9(a), and the furring strip fastening portion 26 is lowered to the inside of the furring strip 2. At this time, the distance between the straight portions 39b, 39b is smaller than the distance between the lip portions 2c, 2c, so that the clip 21 or the furring strip 2 can be inserted into the inside of the furring strip 2. Then, as shown in FIG. 9(b), the clip 21 or the furring strip 2 is rotated to move the arc portion 39a to the lower side of the lip portions 2c, 2c. Since the arc portion 39a has a diameter larger than the distance between the lip portions 2c, 2c, it is stretched between the lip portions 2c, 2c to fasten the furring strip 2.

[0032] As described above, the clip 21 of this embodiment can lock the siding 2 except when the siding 2 is approximately parallel to the siding receiver 3. In other words, the siding locking portion 26 can lock the siding 2 at an angle close to 360°, although not all the way around. This makes it possible to adjust the angle at which the siding 2 and the siding receiver 3 intersect, improving the versatility of the clip 21 and reducing the number of additional parts required for additional hanging. Furthermore, since there is no need to manufacture a custom-made clip, the effort and cost required to manufacture various parts can be reduced.

[0033] Furthermore, according to the clip 21 of this embodiment, the clip 21 is formed of one member, and therefore, the clip 21 is easy to manufacture, and the installation work at the construction site is easier than in the first embodiment, which is formed of two members.

[0034] Although the embodiments for carrying out the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and the design can be appropriately changed in terms of material, shape, size, etc., without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the notch 38 of the siding locking portion 26 of the clip 21 of the second embodiment is formed in two places, on the bent plate portion 35 side and the upper plate portion 37 side, but this is not limited to this. The notch 38 may be formed in one place on the bent plate portion 35 side. In this case, when the siding locking portion 26 is locked to the siding 2, the siding locking portion 26 may be inclined and inserted between the lip portions 2c, 2c. With such a configuration, the same effect as that of the second embodiment can be obtained. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1 Clip 2. Rinkai 2b Side wall part 2c Lip 3. Nobori Uke 5. Roof joist support fixing part 6. Rafter retaining part 11 First member 12 Second member 15 Locking piece (first semicircular portion, second semicircular portion) 21 clips 25. Roof joist support fixing part 26 Rafter stopper 38 Notch 39a Arc section 39b Straight section

Claims

1. A clip for connecting a pair of side walls, each of which has a lip portion formed at the upper end thereof, to a siding support, The siding is provided with a siding support fixing portion that is fixed to the siding support, and a siding engagement portion that is engaged with the underside of the lip portion of the siding, The furring strip engaging portion is configured to span the lower sides of the pair of lip portions and to be rotatable relative to the furring strip between the pair of side wall portions. A clip characterized by:

2. The peripheral edge of the edge engagement portion is circular with a diameter slightly smaller than the distance between the inner walls of the pair of side walls in a plan view. The clip according to claim 1 .

3. The first member and the second member are divided into a first member and a second member that sandwich the siding support. The edge engaging portion is formed by combining a first semicircular portion formed at a lower end of the first member with a second semicircular portion formed at a lower end of the second member. The clip according to claim 2 .

4. The first member and the second member have the same shape. The clip according to claim 3 .

5. The peripheral edge of the edge engagement portion has a circular shape with a diameter slightly smaller than the distance between the inner walls of the pair of side walls in a plan view, with a portion of the circle being cut out. The clip according to claim 1 .

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