Composite Panel Mounting System with Continuous Insulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing panel systems for building construction fail to adapt to varying local building codes regarding wind resistance, moisture penetration, and temperature extremes, often requiring costly and impractical solutions such as large steel girt systems and interior foam insulation.

Innovation Solution

A composite panel system with continuous insulation between vertical girts and a perimeter frame of extrusions, allowing for secure attachment of panels with minimal distance from the insulation, incorporating optional impact plates and stiffeners for enhanced performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If steel girt systems are dimensioned up to 11/2 inches over the face of continuous insulation, then wind resistance and structural strength are improved, but wall dimension increases significantly and architectural design is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewind resistanceVSAvoidwall dimension

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the dimensional parameters of the attachment system from traditional 11/2 inch steel girts to a compact attachment system that maintains only 3/8 inch distance from the insulation face, achieving the required wind resistance while minimizing wall dimension increase

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment system is segmented into multiple components including furring strips, brackets, and fasteners that work together to provide structural strength without requiring a single large-dimensional steel girt system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Use of energy by moving object

If foam insulation is applied to the inside of steel studs, then thermal insulation performance is improved, but installation cost increases and practicality decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethermal insulation performanceVSAvoidinstallation cost and practicality

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The continuous insulation is installed on the exterior side of the stud framework before the panel attachment system is assembled, eliminating the need for subsequent foam insulation application inside the studs and maintaining both thermal performance and installation practicality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If narrow attachment systems are used for composite metal panels, then installation time and cost are reduced, but adaptability to varying building codes for wind resistance and moisture penetration decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation time and costVSAvoidadaptability to building codes

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment system incorporates adjustable components including various bracket configurations, fastener options, and furring strip arrangements that can be dynamically selected and configured to meet different building code requirements for wind resistance and moisture penetration while maintaining a compact narrow profile

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment system is designed with multi-functional components that can serve different purposes depending on configuration - providing both structural wind resistance and moisture management capabilities through the same compact attachment framework

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9670679B2Panel and mounting system

Publication Date: 2017.06.06 WEST TAMPA GLASS CO

AI summary

A composite panel system for attaching to a wall system includes a layer of continuous insulation covering the wall system and a plurality of vertical girts affixed the wall system such that the continuous insulation lays between the wall system and the vertical girts. Composite panels are mounted to a perimeter frame of extrusions, generally two horizontal and two vertical. The panel frame horizontal extrusions are mounted to the vertical girts by fasteners. In some embodiments, gypsum and a membrane are used in lieu of continuous insulation.