Siding panel with a bevel surface

Abstract

A panel system includes a plurality of panels forming a lap profile. Each of the plurality of panels including a bevel surface and a chamfer surface.

Description

BACKGROUND

[0001] The present disclosure relates to panel systems, such as generally flat sections used in building, construction and other applications, including in walls, siding, flooring, soffits, ceilings, tiling, shelving, furniture and like. Non-limiting examples include a siding panel and system of overlapping siding panels where end portions of the side panels overlap each other.SUMMARY

[0002] A panel system in an example comprises a plurality of panels forming a lap profile. Each of the plurality of panels including a first surface, a second surface disposed substantially parallel to the first surface, a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface, a fourth surface extending from the first surface towards the second surface, the fourth surface substantially parallel to the second surface, a bevel surface extending from the second surface towards the fourth surface at a bevel angle, and a chamfer surface extending between the bevel surface and the fourth surface.

[0003] In examples, a trim panel abuts an edge formed by the plurality of panels. In some examples, the trim panel has a width of about 1-½ inches.

[0004] In examples, the bevel angle is about 6 degrees.

[0005] In examples, the chamfer extends at an angle that is greater than the bevel angle.

[0006] In examples, each of the plurality of panels have a length in a range of about 5-½ inches to about 7-¼ inches.

[0007] In examples, the distance of the overlap is about 1-¼ inches.

[0008] In examples, the bevel surface is operable to abut a surface of a building.

[0009] In examples, a stack distance is about 1-¼ inches.

[0010] In examples, each of the panels have a thickness of about ⅝ inches.

[0011] A panel in examples of the disclosure is operable to form a lap profile when coupled to identical panels. In examples, the panel includes a first surface, a second surface disposed substantially parallel to the first surface, a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface, a fourth surface extending from the first surface towards the second surface, a bevel surface extending from the second surface towards the fourth surface at a bevel angle, and a chamfer surface extending between the bevel surface and the fourth surface.

[0012] In other examples, the bevel angle is about 6 degrees.

[0013] In examples, the chamfer surface extends at an angle that is greater than the bevel angle.

[0014] In examples, the panel has a length in a range of about 5-½ inches to 7-¼ inches.

[0015] In examples, the bevel surface is operable to abut a surface of a building.

[0016] In examples, the panel has a thickness of about ⅝ inches.

[0017] A method of manufacturing a panel operable to form a lap profile in examples comprise providing a sheet of material, the sheet of material including a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a fourth surface, forming a bevel surface, the bevel surface extending from the second surface towards the fourth surface along a bevel angle, and forming a chamfer surface extending from the bevel surface to the fourth surface.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a system of panels forming a lap profile in one example;

[0019] FIG. 2 is a partial side plan view of a system of panels forming a lap profile in one example.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a partial magnified side plan view of the adjacent siding panels joined together in a lap profile in one example.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a partial magnified top plan view of the system of FIG. 1.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a side plan view of one of the panels of the system of FIG. 1.

[0023] FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example method for manufacturing the system of FIG. 1.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following description is intended to convey examples and details involving a siding panel assembly. It is understood, however, that the disclosure is not limited to these specific examples and details, which are exemplary only. It is further understood that one possessing ordinary skill in the art, in light of known devices, systems and methods, would appreciate the use of the disclosure for its intended purposes and benefits in any number of alternative examples.

[0025] Generally speaking, panel systems of the present disclosure are generally flat sections used in building, construction and other applications, including in walls, siding, flooring, ceiling, soffits, tiling, shelving, furniture and like. In one described but non-limiting example, a panel system of the disclosure includes a plurality of adjacent siding panels that are coupled together in an overlapped arrangement so that the siding panels form a single unit, to provide an exterior siding surface that covers a surface, such as the wall of a building. As used herein, the terms “horizontal” and “vertical” are not intended to be limited to a specific orientation and reflect generally perpendicular sides, edges or ends with respect to one another. The references of “horizontal” and “vertical” as describing one example of the disclosure are intended to continue to reference the respective edge, side or end in other examples where a panel or panel system is provided in another orientation relative to the ground or horizon. In other examples, composite siding panels that are assembled from two or more panels may be oriented vertically rather than horizontally with respect to a building or wall. In still other examples panels may be joined in diagonal or other non-linear orientations with respect to a surface so that seams are provided in a desired pattern and direction.

[0026] In various examples, the panel assemblies and their components may be made from solid or foamed polymers, such as vinyl or cellular polyvinyl chloride (PVC). However, the examples are not so limited. The panel assemblies and their components may be made from any known or later-developed material used for siding and building panels including, but not limited to, wood, aluminum, steel and other metals, polymer materials, plastics, masonry, stone, brick, concrete, composites and combinations thereof. Panels of various materials may be shaped by extrusion, milling, molding, and the like. One having ordinary skill in the art would understand how to apply the teachings of various materials and panel manufacturing methods to various examples of the invention.

[0027] Referring to FIGS. 1-5, a system 100 of panels forming a lap or overlapped profile includes a plurality of panels 102. In an implementation, the plurality of panels 102 are substantially identical. In an implementation, a trim panel 104 abuts one or more edges 106 collectively formed by the plurality of panels 102. It will be appreciated that “identical” is not intended to require perfect replication in form but includes substantially the same shapes that complement one another to fit together as reasonably would be expected by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art, and that identical components or shapes might have immaterial differences or slight imperfections that do not materially interfere with the interlocking functions.

[0028] In an implementation, a stack distance s from a building surface 108 of a building to an outer panel of the plurality of panels 102 is about 1-¼ inches. In this implementation, the trim panel 104 has a width of about 1-½ inches, such that distance d is about ¼ inches. In an implementation, the building surface 108 is an exterior surface of the building, such as, for example, plywood, a water-resistant barrier, etc.

[0029] Referring to FIG. 5, one of the plurality of panels 102 is shown. In an implementation, the panel 102 includes a first surface 110, a second surface 112, a third surface 114, a fourth surface 116, a bevel surface 118, and a chamfer surface 120. In an implementation, the first surface 110 and the second surface 112 are planar surfaces that are substantially parallel and offset by distance t to one another, and the third surface 114 and the fourth surface 116 are planar surfaces that are substantially parallel and offset by distance L to one another. Distance t defines the thickness of the panel 102, and distance L defines the length of the panel 102. In an implementation, distance t is about ⅝ inches. In an implementation, distance L is in a range of about 5-½ inches to 7-¼ inches.

[0030] In an implementation, the third surface 114 extends between the first surface 110 and the second surface 112 and is substantially transverse to the first surface 110 and the second surface 112. The second surface 112 extends from the third surface 114 to the bevel surface 118. The bevel surface 118 extends from the second surface 112 to the chamfer surface 120 at a bevel angle a. The chamfer surface 120 extends from the bevel surface 118 at an angle greater than the bevel angle a. In an implementation, the bevel angle a is about 6 degrees.

[0031] When the plurality of panels 102 are assembled to form an assembly, each of the plurality of panels 102 are coupled in an overlap or lap profile such that the bevel surface 118 abuts the building surface 108. In an implementation, the distance of the overlap is about 1-¼ inches.

[0032] Referring to FIG. 6 shows a method 200 for manufacturing one of the plurality of panels 102. At step 202, a sheet of material is provided. The sheet of material including the first surface 110, the second surface 112, the third surface 114, and the fourth surface 116. At step 204, forming the bevel surface 118 in the second surface. At step 206, the chamfer surface 120 is formed in the sheet. The steps provided in FIG. 6 may be performed in the order shown, or in another order, without departing from the disclosure.

[0033] While various preferred examples have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be evident that various modifications and changes may be made thereto, and additional examples may be implemented, without departing from the broader scope of the invention as set forth in the claims that follow. The specification and drawings are accordingly to be regarded in an illustrative rather than restrictive sense.

Claims

1. A panel system comprising:a plurality of panels forming a lap profile, each of the plurality of panels including:a first surface;a second surface disposed substantially parallel to the first surface;a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface;a fourth surface extending from the first surface towards the second surface, the fourth surface substantially parallel to the second surface;a bevel surface extending from the second surface towards the fourth surface at a bevel angle; anda chamfer surface extending between the bevel surface and the fourth surface.

2. The panel system of claim 1, further comprising:a trim panel abutting an edge formed by the plurality of panels.

3. The panel system of claim 2, wherein the trim panel has a width of about 1-½ inches.

4. The panel system of claim 1, wherein the bevel angle is about 6 degrees.

5. The panel system of claim 1, wherein the chamfer surface extends at an angle that is greater than the bevel angle.

6. The panel system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of panels have a length in a range of about 5-½ inches to about 7-¼ inches.

7. The panel system of claim 1, wherein a distance of an overlap to form the lap profile is about 1-¼ inches.

8. The panel system of claim 1, wherein the bevel surface is operable to abut a surface of a building.

9. The panel system of claim 1, wherein a stack distance is about 1-¼ inches.

10. The panel system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of panels have a thickness of about ⅝ inches.

11. A panel operable to form a lap profile, the panel comprising:a first surface;a second surface disposed substantially parallel to the first surface;a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface;a fourth surface extending from the first surface towards the second surface;a bevel surface extending from the second surface towards the fourth surface at a bevel angle; anda chamfer surface extending between the bevel surface and the fourth surface.

12. The panel of claim 11, wherein the bevel angle is about 6 degrees.

13. The panel of claim 11, wherein the chamfer surface extends at an angle that is greater than the bevel angle.

14. The panel of claim 11, wherein the panel has a length in a range of about 5-½ inches to 7-¼ inches.

15. The panel of claim 11, wherein the bevel surface is operable to abut a surface of a building.

16. The panel of claim 11, wherein the panel has a thickness of about ⅝ inches.

17. A method of manufacturing a panel operable to form a lap profile, the method comprising:providing a sheet of material, the sheet of material including a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a fourth surface;forming a bevel surface, the bevel surface extending from the second surface towards the fourth surface along a bevel angle; andforming a chamfer surface extending from the bevel surface to the fourth surface.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the bevel angle is about 6 degrees.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein the chamfer surface extends at an angle that is greater than the bevel angle.

20. The method of claim 17, wherein the bevel surface is operable to abut a surface of a building.

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