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Architectural panel hanger

a technology for architectural panels and hangers, applied in the direction of screws, threaded fasteners, building repairs, etc., can solve the problems of time-consuming and labor-intensive prior art methods for building out walls using shims, and achieve the effects of saving substantial cost, time and effort, and greater vertical accuracy

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-04-01
INSTALLCONSULT
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[0014]The present invention is directed to a device and method that alleviate the necessity to use shims when installing architectural panels, thereby saving substantial cost, time and effort in the installation of the panels, compared to the prior art method of installation discussed above. Additionally, the present invention allows for greater vertical accuracy in the installation of the panels, compared to the prior art method.

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While this method allows for vertical alignment of the panel clips attached to the wall, the prior art method of building out the wall using shims is very time consuming and labor intensive.

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[0035]FIG. 1 illustrates a common prior art panel clip. As shown in FIG. 1, panel clip 100 comprises first surface 102 and second surface 104 offset therefrom. First surface 102 includes a plurality of ridges 106, as well as holes 108 and 110, which holes are typically slightly offset from each other. Other types of panel clips that have a flat, non-ridged, first surface 102 are known in the art. Both types of panel clips are applicable for use with the present invention, as discussed in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

[0036]The distance between first surface 102 and second surface 104 is defined herein as engagement width 112, the overall width of the panel clip is defined herein as overall width 116, and the difference therebetween is defined herein as offset surface width 114.

[0037]Turning now to FIG. 2, the prior art method of hanging a panel is illustrated. As discussed above, panel installers want to make sure that all panels will be aligned in the vertical ...

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The device to hang an architectural panel on a wall preferably comprises a support structure having first and second surfaces and a circumferential surface therebetween, a hole between the first and second surfaces, and a screw having a head, shaft and plurality of threads about the shaft. The screw is located in the hole and connected to the support structure such that the head is at or below the first surface of the support structure and the shaft is perpendicular thereto. The device can be driven into a wall and will support an architectural panel locatable thereon. Specifically, a panel clip, attached to the back of the architectural panel, can be placed on the support structure and the device will support the panel placed thereon. The circumferential surface of the support structure preferably includes a bevel to facilitate the placement of the panel clip onto the support structure.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The present invention is directed to the installation of panels, such as architectural panels. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a device that facilitates the hanging of panels on a wall or other suitable surface and a method of using same.[0003]2. Background Information[0004]Architectural panels are well known in the building trade and are available in a wide variety of materials, such as solid wood, wood veneer, metal, plastic, polycarbonate, resin, Formica, acoustic and composites.[0005]Architectural panels are typically used to cover existing wall surfaces to create a specific design element or effect. For example, wood or wood veneer panels are often used to transform a room into an oak paneled library or formal conference room.[0006]It is well known to hang panels using panel clips, also commonly referred to as panel “Z” clips and / or “Z” clips, which have a first and a second surface vertically offs...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B2/82E04F13/09E04B1/38
CPCE04F13/081E04F13/083F16B35/06
Inventor DOBLER, ALFRED
Owner INSTALLCONSULT
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