CA2645824A1 - Improved connections for suspended ceiling system - Google Patents
Improved connections for suspended ceiling systemInfo
- Publication number
- CA2645824A1 CA2645824A1 CA002645824A CA2645824A CA2645824A1 CA 2645824 A1 CA2645824 A1 CA 2645824A1 CA 002645824 A CA002645824 A CA 002645824A CA 2645824 A CA2645824 A CA 2645824A CA 2645824 A1 CA2645824 A1 CA 2645824A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- main grid
- members
- grid members
- web portion
- abutting ends
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
- E04B9/06—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction, e.g. cross section or material of framework members
- E04B9/10—Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
- E04B9/06—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction, e.g. cross section or material of framework members
- E04B9/12—Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
- E04B9/122—Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction one member passing through the other member, both members laying at least partly in the same plane
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Architecture (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Electromagnetism (AREA)
- Civil Engineering (AREA)
- Structural Engineering (AREA)
- Connection Of Plates (AREA)
- Joining Of Building Structures In Genera (AREA)
Abstract
A longitudinal connection for abutting ends of main grid members of a suspended ceiling system is provided where each, of the main grid members have a vertical web portion and a horizontal flange extending across a bottom of the web portion. The longitudinal connection comprising retaining means on the web portion of each of the main grid members adjacent the abutting ends providing an upper and a lower channel . A plate member having opposite first and second sides is slidable within the upper and lower channels on the ends of each of said main grid members. Moveable pin members are provided on the plate member where the pin members are biased to the web portion of the main grid members . Holes on the retaining means on the web portion of each of the main grid members adjacent the abutting ends providing an upper and a lower channel are positioned to receive the pin members when the abutting ends of main grid members are aligned. This results in the plate member pulling the main grid members together at the abutting ends.
Claims (8)
1. A longitudinal connection for abutting ends of main grid members of a suspended ceiling system, wherein the main grid members have a vertical web portion and a horizontal flange extending across a bottom of said web portion, the longitudinal connection comprising (a) retaining means on the web portion of each of the main grid members adjacent the abutting ends providing an upper and a lower channel (b) a connecting plate member having opposite first and second sides slidable within the upper and lower channels on the retaining means on the ends of each of said main grid members (c) moveable pin members on said connecting plate member said pin members biased to said web portion of the main grid members (d) holes on the retaining means on the web portion of each of the main grid members positioned to receive said pin members when the abutting ends of main grid members are aligned whereby said connecting plate pulls member pulls the main grid members together at said abutting ends.
2. A longitudinal connection for abutting ends of main grid members of a suspended ceiling system according to claim 1 wherein the retaining means on the web portion of each of the main grid members adjacent the abutting ends providing an upper and a lower channel comprises a connecting block attached to a face of the web portion of each of the main grid members adjacent the abutting ends.
3. A longitudinal connection according to claim 2 wherein each connecting block has a generally flat rectangular base portion with opposite sides, each of said opposite sides of the base portion has a series of right angle flanges that together form the upper and lower channels.
4. A longitudinal connection according to claim 3 wherein the holes to receive said pin members are located on said connecting blocks.
5. A longitudinal connection according to claim 4 wherein the connecting plate member is a connecting plate shaped and sized to slide within the upper and lower channels on each of connecting blocks when the abutting ends of the main grid members are aligned longitudinally.
6. A longitudinal connection according to claim 5 wherein the pin members are biased to the web portion by a pair of spring arms.
7. A method of forming a longitudinal connection for abutting ends of main grid members of a suspended ceiling system, wherein the main grid members have a vertical web portion and a horizontal flange extending across a bottom of said web portion, the method comprising (a) providing retaining means on the web portion of each of the main grid members adjacent the abutting ends to form an upper and a lower channel (b) providing a connecting plate member having opposite first and second sides slidable within the upper and lower channels on the retaining means on the ends of each of said main grid members (c) aligning the abutting ends of main grid members (d) sliding the connecting plate member in the upper and lower channels of each grid member until moveable pin members on said plate member, biased to said web portion of the main grid members, align with and are received in holes on the retaining means on each of the main grid members whereby said connecting plate member pulls the main grid members together at said abutting ends.
8. A linear connection for connecting cross members to the main grid members of a suspended ceiling system, each 8. A linear connection for detachably connecting cross members to the main grid members of a suspended ceiling system, each of said main grid members and the cross members having a web portion, the linear connection comprising: (a) block means on the web portion of each of the cross members adjacent their ends providing an upper and a lower channel (b) a clip having a head provided with a resilient tab adapted to pass through and lock the head of the clip in a slot on the web of the main grid member, a second end remote from said head and opposite first and second sides slidable within the upper and lower channels of said block means on the ends of each of said cross members to permit a linear connection of the cross members to the main grid members by sliding the clip within the upper and lower channels of said block means until the resilient tab is locked in said slot, stop means on the second end to prevent the clip from being pulled towards the main grid member and out of the block means, whereby said linear connection is detachable by depression of said resilient tab to unlock said resilient tab within said slot and sliding the clip back from said main grid member within the upper and lower channels of said block means to retract the head of the clip from said slot in the main grid member.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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CA2746404A CA2746404A1 (en) | 2006-05-15 | 2007-05-15 | Improved connections for suspended ceiling system |
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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CN200620115122.6 | 2006-05-15 | ||
CNU2006201151226U CN2895583Y (en) | 2006-05-15 | 2006-05-15 | Keel connection mechanism for finishing room |
PCT/CA2007/000847 WO2007131351A1 (en) | 2006-05-15 | 2007-05-15 | Improved connections for suspended ceiling system |
Related Child Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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CA2746404A Division CA2746404A1 (en) | 2006-05-15 | 2007-05-15 | Improved connections for suspended ceiling system |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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CA2645824A1 true CA2645824A1 (en) | 2007-11-22 |
CA2645824C CA2645824C (en) | 2011-10-04 |
Family
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Family Applications (2)
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CA2746404A Abandoned CA2746404A1 (en) | 2006-05-15 | 2007-05-15 | Improved connections for suspended ceiling system |
CA2645824A Expired - Fee Related CA2645824C (en) | 2006-05-15 | 2007-05-15 | Improved connections for suspended ceiling system |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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CA2746404A Abandoned CA2746404A1 (en) | 2006-05-15 | 2007-05-15 | Improved connections for suspended ceiling system |
Country Status (4)
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US (1) | US20090293403A1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN2895583Y (en) |
CA (2) | CA2746404A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2007131351A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (11)
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US7788872B2 (en) * | 2008-03-06 | 2010-09-07 | Worthington Armstrong Venture | Seismic main beam connection |
FR2966850B1 (en) * | 2010-10-29 | 2013-07-19 | Plafometal | CONNECTOR FOR SUSPENDED CEILING METAL FRAME AND CEILING USING SAME. |
US8782985B2 (en) * | 2012-03-01 | 2014-07-22 | Usg Interiors, Llc | Splice clip for ceiling grid systems |
NZ716655A (en) | 2013-07-09 | 2019-05-31 | Studform Pty Ltd | Seismic ceiling system |
CN104775560A (en) * | 2013-09-23 | 2015-07-15 | 杭州奥普博朗尼厨卫科技有限公司 | Keel connecting piece and transportation-convenient keel |
US9637918B1 (en) * | 2016-01-06 | 2017-05-02 | Usg Interiors, Llc | Cross runner to main runner anchor clip |
US9920524B2 (en) * | 2016-01-19 | 2018-03-20 | Usg Interiors, Llc | Trim strip system for use with underhung ceiling panels |
US10106982B2 (en) | 2017-03-13 | 2018-10-23 | Rockwool International A/S | High strength grid member for suspended ceilings |
US11053682B1 (en) * | 2020-03-12 | 2021-07-06 | Usg Interiors, Llc | High strength main tee splice |
USD1009309S1 (en) * | 2020-04-21 | 2023-12-26 | Rockwool A/S | Grid tee for suspended ceiling |
US11802407B2 (en) | 2021-11-23 | 2023-10-31 | Rockwool A/S | Suspended drywall ceiling grid system support members |
Family Cites Families (14)
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US3284977A (en) * | 1965-04-08 | 1966-11-15 | Lickliter | Expansion splice |
US3333387A (en) * | 1965-08-27 | 1967-08-01 | Deakins Donald | Ceiling panel structure |
US3496690A (en) * | 1967-04-17 | 1970-02-24 | Chicago Metallic Sash Co | Main runner part |
US3640557A (en) * | 1969-12-19 | 1972-02-08 | Armstrong Cork Co | Expansion splice |
US3979874A (en) * | 1972-11-24 | 1976-09-14 | Alabama Metal Industries Corporation | Suspended ceiling system and runner joints therefor |
US4389828A (en) * | 1980-06-12 | 1983-06-28 | Howmet Aluminum Corp. | Suspended ceiling system with crossing clip |
US4462198A (en) * | 1981-04-03 | 1984-07-31 | Ceiling Dynamics, Inc. | Suspended ceiling system |
US4494350A (en) * | 1982-09-20 | 1985-01-22 | Ceiling Dynamics, Inc. | Aluminum suspension system |
US4498802A (en) * | 1983-09-29 | 1985-02-12 | Burroughs Corporation | Coupling arrangement |
US4685262A (en) * | 1985-10-17 | 1987-08-11 | Consolidated Systems, Inc. | Main beam for ceiling panel suspension system |
US5154031A (en) * | 1991-03-26 | 1992-10-13 | Schilling Components, Incorporated | Suspended ceiling system and connector clip therefor |
US5271202A (en) * | 1992-05-12 | 1993-12-21 | Chicago Metallic Corporation | Suspended ceiling system with staked-on connectors |
US6138425A (en) * | 1997-12-16 | 2000-10-31 | Usg Interiors, Inc. | Splice clip for drywall suspension grid |
US6523313B2 (en) * | 2001-03-06 | 2003-02-25 | Worthington Armstrong Venture | Main beam connection |
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2006
- 2006-05-15 CN CNU2006201151226U patent/CN2895583Y/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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2007
- 2007-05-15 CA CA2746404A patent/CA2746404A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2007-05-15 CA CA2645824A patent/CA2645824C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2007-05-15 WO PCT/CA2007/000847 patent/WO2007131351A1/en active Application Filing
- 2007-05-15 US US12/300,895 patent/US20090293403A1/en not_active Abandoned
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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CN2895583Y (en) | 2007-05-02 |
US20090293403A1 (en) | 2009-12-03 |
CA2746404A1 (en) | 2007-11-22 |
WO2007131351A1 (en) | 2007-11-22 |
CA2645824C (en) | 2011-10-04 |
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Legal Events
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EEER | Examination request | ||
MKLA | Lapsed |
Effective date: 20150515 |