Connecting element for a dry-construction structure, arrangement of a dry-construction structure and method of fastening wall or ceiling components
The connecting element with a specific design for dry-construction structures addresses the challenge of achieving good sound insulation and easy assembly by incorporating a space for fastening means, resulting in improved sound reduction indices and efficient assembly processes.
US20260193886A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-09KNAUF GIPS KG
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KNAUF GIPS KG
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing connecting elements for dry-construction structures do not effectively achieve good sound insulation while allowing for easy assembly and efficient use of materials.
Method used
A connecting element with a design that includes a first fastening section, a second fastening section, a spring section, and a support section, forming a space for accommodating fastening means, which allows for vibration decoupling and easy assembly, enhancing sound insulation.
Benefits of technology
The connecting element significantly improves sound insulation, as measured by ISO standards, while facilitating easy assembly and enabling pre-assembled structures for efficient transport and installation.
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Abstract
A connecting element for a ceiling structure, includes a first fastening section for connecting to a beam, a second fastening section for connecting to a suspended wall or ceiling component, a spring section arranged between the first and second fastening sections, and a support section provided between the second fastening section and the spring section. The second fastening section, the support section and the spring section are arranged in such a way that a space for at least partially accommodating a fastening means is formed between the second fastening section and the spring section. An arrangement of a dry-construction structure includes a connecting element and a method of fastening wall or ceiling components.
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