IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0046127
(2002-01-09)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
25 인용 특허 :
17 |
초록
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A novel system for constructing smooth-faced metal framing and novel tracks and connectors therefore. The system, tracks and connectors of the present invention utilize known metal framing or wall studs that demonstrate a U-channel configuration having a base, sidewalls and marginal lips that extend
A novel system for constructing smooth-faced metal framing and novel tracks and connectors therefore. The system, tracks and connectors of the present invention utilize known metal framing or wall studs that demonstrate a U-channel configuration having a base, sidewalls and marginal lips that extend inward from the sidewalls. A variety structurally related connectors are described capable of interconnecting metal framing performing all framing functions including, without limitation, floor and ceiling joists, top and bottom plates, roof rafters, roof rims, window sills, trusses, headers and wall studs. The connectors lock into place within the stud or track and are secured from the inside using fasteners applied into the non-surface aspects of the stud or track. The specially configured tracks are essentially studs modified to include recess channels through which fasteners may be applied to secure the track to track connectors. The stud connectors allow for interconnecting framing members in two dimensions, while the tracks and track connectors allow for interconnecting framing members in three dimensions. The novel connectors and tracks of the present invention form joints that are strong, durable and precise, while at the same time leaving the outside surfaces of the framing members, studs and tracks smooth and continuous, without protruding fastener heads or interruptions of any sort. The resulting smooth outside surfaces can be covered much more easily and inexpensively than the uneven and generally awkward outside surfaces presently encountered in metal framed structures. The manner in which the connectors lock within the studs and tracks promote their safe and efficient installation. The system and connectors of the present invention enables an entire structure to be framed using one type and size of metal framing studs and/or track cut to appropriate lengths on site. Methods and components for constructing smooth faced false walls and hollow walls are also described.
대표청구항
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A novel system for constructing smooth-faced metal framing and novel tracks and connectors therefore. The system, tracks and connectors of the present invention utilize known metal framing or wall studs that demonstrate a U-channel configuration having a base, sidewalls and marginal lips that extend
A novel system for constructing smooth-faced metal framing and novel tracks and connectors therefore. The system, tracks and connectors of the present invention utilize known metal framing or wall studs that demonstrate a U-channel configuration having a base, sidewalls and marginal lips that extend inward from the sidewalls. A variety structurally related connectors are described capable of interconnecting metal framing performing all framing functions including, without limitation, floor and ceiling joists, top and bottom plates, roof rafters, roof rims, window sills, trusses, headers and wall studs. The connectors lock into place within the stud or track and are secured from the inside using fasteners applied into the non-surface aspects of the stud or track. The specially configured tracks are essentially studs modified to include recess channels through which fasteners may be applied to secure the track to track connectors. The stud connectors allow for interconnecting framing members in two dimensions, while the tracks and track connectors allow for interconnecting framing members in three dimensions. The novel connectors and tracks of the present invention form joints that are strong, durable and precise, while at the same time leaving the outside surfaces of the framing members, studs and tracks smooth and continuous, without protruding fastener heads or interruptions of any sort. The resulting smooth outside surfaces can be covered much more easily and inexpensively than the uneven and generally awkward outside surfaces presently encountered in metal framed structures. The manner in which the connectors lock within the studs and tracks promote their safe and efficient installation. The system and connectors of the present invention enables an entire structure to be framed using one type and size of metal framing studs and/or track cut to appropriate lengths on site. Methods and components for constructing smooth faced false walls and hollow walls are also described. rpendicular to said first axis. 6. The assembly of claim 5, wherein said second coupling member includes an attachment adapted for mounting said second coupling member to said second wall panel, and for receiving said extension portion so as to constrain said extension portion to lateral translation across said face of said second panel along a third axis perpendicular to said first and second axes. 7. The assembly of claim 6, wherein said attachment includes an elongate channel adapted for orientation along said third axis, wherein said extension portion includes a head that is adapted to be slidingly received in said channel. 8. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said first coupling member depends from said first face so as to extend in a first direction perpendicular to said first face and thereafter changes direction so as to extend in a second direction parallel to said first face and be spaced apart from said first face a distance that is greater than said thickness. 9. The assembly of claim 3, wherein said first coupling member depends from said first face so as to extend in a first direction perpendicular to said first face and thereafter changes direction so as to extend in a second direction parallel to said first face and be spaced apart from said first face a distance that is greater than said thickness. 10. The assembly of claim 5, wherein said first coupling member depends from said first face so as to extend in a first direction perpendicular to said first face and thereafter changes direction so as to extend in a second direction parallel to said first face and be spaced apart from said first face a distance that is greater than said thickness. 11. The assembly of claim 7, wherein said first coupling member depends from said first face so as to extend in a first direction perpendicular to said first face and thereafter changes direction so as to extend in a second direction parallel to said first face and be spaced apart from said first face a distance that is greater than said thickness. 12. An assembly for coupling a first wall panel having a first face and a second wall panel having a corresponding second face, the assembly comprising; a first coupling member for mounting to the first face at a point thereon and extending outwardly therefrom, wherein the thickness of said first coupling member measured along at least a first axis perpendicular to the first face is less than the amount that said first coupling member is spaced from the first wall panel along said first axis; a second coupling member for mounting to the second face and having an extension portion extending outwardly therefrom along said first axis, and terminating in an end of said second coupling member, the length of said extension portion being adapted so that said extension portion extends beyond said first coupling member; and a spring coupling mechanism for coupling said second coupling member and said first coupling member together, said spring coupling mechanism having a first spring disposed so that relative movement between said coupling members in the direction of said first axis compresses said first spring when said first and second coupling members are mounted to the respective wall panels. 13. The assembly of claim 12, further comprising a second spring disposed on said extension portion, wherein relative movement in a direction toward the first face compresses said first spring and relative motion in a direction away from the first face compresses said second spring when said first and second coupling members are mounted to the respective wall panels. 14. The assembly of claim 13, wherein said first and said second springs are coaxially disposed on said extension portion. 15. The assembly of claim 14, wherein said first coupling member includes an aperture therethrough, wherein said extension portion is adapted to extend through said aperture when said first and second coupling members are mounted to the respective wall pa nels. 16. The assembly of claim 15, wherein said aperture is an elongate slot having and elongate axis oriented along a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to said first axis when said first and second coupling members are mounted to the respective wall panels. 17. The assembly of claim 16, wherein said second coupling member includes an attachment adapted for said mounting of said second coupling member, and for receiving said extension portion so as to constrain said extension portion to lateral translation across the face of the second panel along a third axis perpendicular to said first and second axes when said first and second coupling members are mounted to the respective wall panels. 18. The assembly of claim 17, wherein said attachment includes an elongate channel adapted for orientation along said third axis, wherein said extension portion includes a head that is adapted to be slidingly received in said channel when said first and second coupling members are mounted to the respective wall panels. 19. The assembly of claim 12, wherein said first coupling member, when mounted to the first wall panel, depends from the first face so as to extend in a first direction perpendicular to the first face and thereafter changes direction so as to extend in a second direction parallel to the first face and be spaced apart from the first face a distance that is greater than said thickness. 20. The assembly of claim 14, wherein said first coupling member, when mounted to the first wall panel, depends from the first face so as to extend in a first direction perpendicular to the first face and thereafter changes direction so as to extend in a second direction parallel to the first face and be spaced apart from the first face a distance that is greater than said thickness. 21. The assembly of claim 16, wherein said first coupling member, when mounted to the first wall panel, depends from the first face so as to extend in a first direction perpendicular to the first face and thereafter changes direction so as to extend in a second direction parallel to the first face and be spaced apart from said the first face a distance that is greater than said thickness. 22. The assembly of claim 18, wherein said first coupling member, when mounted to the first wall panel, depends from said first face so as to extend in a first direction perpendicular to the first face and thereafter changes direction so as to extend in a second direction parallel to the first face and be spaced apart from the first face a distance that is greater than said thickness. 23. A method for coupling a first wall panel having a first face and a second wall panel having a corresponding second face, the method comprising the steps of: mounting a first coupling member to the first face at a point thereon so that said first coupling member extends outwardly therefrom, wherein the thickness of said first coupling member measured along at least a first axis perpendicular to the first face is less than the amount that said first coupling member is spaced from the first wall panel along said first axis; mounting a second coupling member to the second face so that an extension portion of the second coupling member extends outwardly from the second face along said first axis and extends beyond the first coupling member; and coupling said second coupling member and said first coupling member together so that relative movement between said coupling members in the direction of said first axis compresses a first spring. 24. The method of claim 23, including coupling said second coupling member and said first coupling member together so that movement of the first coupling member with respect to the second coupling member in a direction toward the first face compresses the first spring and movement of the first coupling member with respect to the second coupling member in a direction away from the first face compresses a second spring. 25. The method of claim 24, where
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