EP0430667A2 - Cladding panel and system - Google Patents
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- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
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- E04B2/96—Curtain walls comprising panels attached to the structure through mullions or transoms
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- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
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- E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
- E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
- E04F13/0889—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements characterised by the joints between neighbouring elements, e.g. with joint fillings or with tongue and groove connections
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- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B1/00—Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
- E06B1/62—Tightening or covering joints between the border of openings and the frame or between contiguous frames
- E06B1/64—Tightening or covering joints between the border of openings and the frame or between contiguous frames by loosely-inserted means, e.g. strip, resilient tongue
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- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B1/00—Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
- E06B1/62—Tightening or covering joints between the border of openings and the frame or between contiguous frames
- E06B2001/622—Tightening or covering joints between the border of openings and the frame or between contiguous frames especially adapted for door frames; Joint covering devices where the wall surface is parallel to the adjacent door or window frame part
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B1/00—Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
- E06B1/62—Tightening or covering joints between the border of openings and the frame or between contiguous frames
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
- E06B3/54—Fixing of glass panes or like plates
- E06B3/5427—Fixing of glass panes or like plates the panes mounted flush with the surrounding frame or with the surrounding panes
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- a panel for use in a cladding system comprising a perimetral frame, and two panel members secured to opposed side faces of said frame such that said panel members are spaced apart by said frame, wherein said panel further comprises a substantially endless primary sealing member supported by said frame and extending around the perimeter of said panel between said two panel members.
- the invention also extends to a cladding assembly comprising a plurality of panels as defined above arranged contiguously, wherein, the parts of the endless primary sealing members which extend along adjacent edges of adjacent panels are in abutment.
- the panels are arranged such that abutting parts of the primary sealing members are in compression.
- the panels of the cladding assembly may comprise one or more of the features of the panels defined above.
- Figures 1 and 2 illustrate a cladding system of the invention during its assembly.
- This cladding system comprises a plurality of panels 1 arranged contiguous to one another and fastened to a plurality of spaced, elongate carrier rails 2 which are arranged to extend substantially parallel to one another and substantially vertically.
- the cladding system is intended to be non-load bearing and is to be fixed by way of the carrier rails 2 to the exterior of buildings and other structures, for example, to provide insulation for the structure.
- the material of the seal 17 and of its integral fixing means 19 needs to be resilient and it should also be waterproof.
- the seal 17 may be made of vulcanised rubber or from elastomer.
- the seal is formed from ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM). It will be appreciated that the resilience of the material from which the seal is made assists in the positioning of the projections 22 in abutment with the shoulders 12a of the channel 15 whereby the seal 17 is securely held on the profile member 4a.
- each clamping plate 60 can be slid into position along the rail 2 such that one of its arms 65 is brought into engagement in the spacing 16 of the frame 4 of one of the panels to thereby hold and position that panel.
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- The present invention relates to a cladding panel and system.
- It is known to provide a non load-bearing cladding system for the exterior of buildings and other structures, which is formed of a number of identical, and therefore interchangeable panels. However, there are a number of problems with such prior art systems as are available.
- For example, it is often required to have both an externally expressed joint and front fixing for the panels. This is currently achieved by forming the panels to overlap and then fixing the panels to a supporting structure through the overlapping portions of each panel. Of course, this makes it impossible to remove one panel if required without removing adjacent panels.
- Where the cladding is to be used on the exterior of buildings and the like it needs to be sealed against moisture ingress. In current systems, a prefabricated panel is taken to the site, and as the panels are assembled together, sealing means are interposed between adjacent panels and between the panels and the supporting structure. However, the need to seal the panels as they are erected on site makes it more likely that an inefficient seal will be obtained, for example, because of poor workmanship and the like.
- According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a panel for use in a cladding system comprising a perimetral frame, and two panel members secured to opposed side faces of said frame such that said panel members are spaced apart by said frame, wherein said panel further comprises a substantially endless primary sealing member supported by said frame and extending around the perimeter of said panel between said two panel members.
- The substantially endless primary sealing member of a panel of the invention is fitted to the panel in the factory. This simplifies the on site assembly of the system as it is only necessary to arrange panels adjacent to one another and then fix them to the support. It is not necessary to affix any seals to the panel on site. This also has the further advantages that the seals can clearly be properly affixed to the panels in the factory, and that there is no possibility of moisture being present between the panel and the seal as can happen on site where the panels have been exposed to adverse weather conditions.
- In a preferred embodiment said frame has a substantially identical cross-sectional shape over the entire perimeter of the panel, and said frame is symmetrical about an axis which extends generally between the two panel members. In view of this symmetrical construction, the panels are not directed and can be arranged in abutment to adjacent panels in any orientation. Such non-directed panels are much cheaper to produce than systems with overlapping panels where both male and female panel members are required.
- For simplicity, it is also preferred that the primary sealing member be supported on said frame to be substantially equidistantly positioned between the two panel members.
- In a preferred embodiment, the frame is formed from one or more sections of an extruded profile member. For example, the sections may be arranged to form a frame, and hence a panel, having a circular, triangular or other perimetral shape. Generally, it is preferred that the panels be rectangular, and in some instances the panels will be square.
- In an embodiment, the profile member is shaped to define an outwardly opening channel arranged between said opposed side faces of the frame. Preferably, the channel is centrally spaced between the opposed side faces. Said endless primary sealing member is supported on said frame by engagement in said channel.
- In one embodiment, the primary sealing member comprises a hollow elongate, generally tubular, seal body integrally formed with fixing means engaged within said channel. The cross-sectional shape of said seal body may be chosen as required, but preferably has a relatively large outwardly directed contact surface. Preferably, the tubular seal body is also integrally formed with an elongate, outwardly projecting lip.
- In an embodiment, the profile member forming the frame is provided, inwardly of at least one side face thereof, with means within which an auxiliary sealing member may be supported. In one particular embodiment, at least one side face is extended and curved inwardly to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section elongate lip with which said auxiliary sealing member is engaged.
- The panel members, the frame, and the sealing members may be made of any suitable materials.
- The invention also extends to a cladding assembly comprising a plurality of panels as defined above arranged contiguously, wherein, the parts of the endless primary sealing members which extend along adjacent edges of adjacent panels are in abutment.
- The present invention also extends to a cladding assembly comprising a plurality of panels arranged contiguously, wherein each said panel has a substantially endless primary sealing member extending around its perimeter, and wherein the part of the sealing member of each panel which extends along part of the panel perimeter which is adjacent to part of the perimeter of an adjacent panel is arranged to abut the sealing member on that adjacent perimeter.
- Preferably, the panels are arranged such that abutting parts of the primary sealing members are in compression.
- The panels of the cladding assembly may comprise one or more of the features of the panels defined above.
- In an embodiment, each endless sealing member comprises a hollow elongate seal body formed with an elongate outwardly projecting lip. The lips of adjacent abutting sealing members are arranged to overlap.
- The invention also extends to a cladding system having an assembly of panels as defined above secured to a supporting system by way of securing means.
- Preferably, the securing means are arranged to be selectively fastened or released by way of a tool member extending between two sealing members in abutment.
- The cladding system preferably includes an assembly of panels and/or individual panels having one or more of the features defined above.
- According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a cladding system for securing to a supporting structure, said cladding system comprising a plurality of panels each having a sealing member extending around its perimeter, the panels being arranged contiguously such that the sealing member of each panel is in abutment with sealing members of adjacent panels, and securing means for securing said panels to the supporting structure, wherein said securing means are arranged to be selectively fastened or released by way of a tool member extending between two sealing members in abutment.
- The cladding system may comprise panels and/or an assembly of panels having one or more of the features defined above.
- In a preferred embodiment, said securing means include a rotatable screw or bolt, and the tool member may be a screwdriver or appropriate key arranged to rotate the screw or bolt. In an embodiment, the or each securing means is a clamping assembly arranged to engage a respective panel and the supporting structure. Rotation of said screw or bolt tightens or releases the clamping action.
- In a preferred embodiment each panel comprises a perimetral frame on which a substantially endless primary sealing member is supported, and the frame is provided with a spacing or channel in which a clamping arm of said securing means is receivable. Preferably, the clamping arm is provided on a clamping plate which is arranged to be slid in to and out of said spacing, and secured in position by way of said tool member. It would also be possible to provide a rotatable clamping arm if required.
- In an embodiment, said securing means further comprises an elongate carrier rail which is arranged to be bolted or otherwise affixed to a supporting structure, the carrier rail being provided with a channel in which part of a clamping assembly is slidably receivable.
- In an alternative embodiment, the supporting structure is formed to incorporate an elongate carrier rail provided with a channel. For example, the carrier rail may be integrally formed with said supporting structure. The securing means then comprises a clamping assembly which has a part which is slidably receivable within said channel.
- In a preferred embodiment, said carrier rail is also provided with additional channels in which sealing members, for example, endless sealing members, are received.
- Embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
- Figure 1 shows schematically part of a supporting structure for a cladding system of the present invention,
- Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a partially assembled cladding system of the present invention,
- Figure 3 is a generally horizontal section taken along the line X-X of Figure 1 and showing details of the abutment and fixing of adjacent, substantially vertical edge faces of two panels of the cladding system,
- Figure 4 is a generally vertical section taken along the line Y-Y of Figure 1 and showing details of the abutment and fixing of adjacent, substantially horizontal edge faces of two panels of the cladding system,
- Figure 5 is part of a generally vertical section similar to that of Figure 4 but showing details of the abutment and fixing of substantially horizontal edge faces of two alternative panels of a cladding system of the invention,
- Figure 6 is an enlarged view illustrating the cross-sectional shape of a carrier rail of the cladding system of Figure 5,
- Figure 7 shows a clamping assembly for securing adjacent pairs of panels of the cladding system,
- Figure 8 shows a generally horizontal section of an embodiment of a panel for the cladding system, arranged to carry a pane of glass,
- Figure 9 shows a generally vertical section of two adjacent glazed panels, and
- Figure 10 shows a generally vertical section of an alternative embodiment of a panel for the cladding system arranged to carry a pane of glass.
- In the drawings identical reference numerals have been used to refer to the same or similar features.
- Figures 1 and 2 illustrate a cladding system of the invention during its assembly. This cladding system comprises a plurality of panels 1 arranged contiguous to one another and fastened to a plurality of spaced,
elongate carrier rails 2 which are arranged to extend substantially parallel to one another and substantially vertically. The cladding system is intended to be non-load bearing and is to be fixed by way of the carrier rails 2 to the exterior of buildings and other structures, for example, to provide insulation for the structure. - As is indicated in Figure 1, when assembling the cladding system, the carrier rails 2 are first fixed to the external surface of a building or structure to extend in spaced, substantially parallel arrangement. For example, each of the
rails 2 may be secured directly by threaded bolts (not shown) to a respective one of a plurality of spaced, substantially parallel, vertically extending support beams 30 of the structure. Alternatively, eachcarrier rail 2 can be integrally formed with each saidsupport beam 30 to form a supporting structure for the panels 1 which thereby define a curtain wall. - In general, and as we shall see, the panels are arranged to be individually removable and fully interchangeable. The panels 1 are fixed to the
elongate carrier rails 2 to extend in a generally vertical plane by means of clamping assemblies, generally indicated at 3, such that there is abutment between horizontally and vertically extending adjacent end faces of adjacent panels. Theclamping assemblies 3 are also described in more detail below. Slippage or creep of the panels 1, once they have been clamped into position on thecarrier rail 2, can be prevented by one or more saddle blocks 70. Each of the saddle blocks 70 is engaged with arespective carrier rail 2 and is used to determine accurately the position of one or more of the panels 1. - The individual panels 1, from which the cladding is formed, each comprise a
perimetral frame 4, which in the embodiment illustrated in Figure 2 is generally square. In the embodiment illustrated, theframe 4 is formed from four sections of an extruded profile member 4a, such that, and as will be apparent from Figures 3 and 4, all four sections of theframe 4 have exactly the same cross-sectional shape. The profile member 4a may of course be extruded from any suitable material, such as aluminium and the like. It is currently preferred to extrude the profile member 4a from uryl-polyvinyl chloride (UPVC). Two substantially flat, panel sheets are secured to, and spaced apart by, opposed side faces of theframe member 4 of each panel 1, the sheets extending substantially parallel to one another to define anouter skin 5 and aninner skin 6 for each panel 1. The material of thepanel sheets outer sheets frame 4 of each panel by way of a suitable adhesive. Furthermore, and as can be seen in Figures 3 and 4, acore 14 of an insulating material, for example of "Styrofoam", is preferably provided within theframe 4 and between the two spacedsheets frame 4 and thesheets - Figure 5 is a view similar to that of Figure 4 showing horizontal edge faces of two panels. However, the profile member forming the frame of each panel of Figure 5, whilst being very similar to that illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, has a different detailed shape. In Figure 5, the detailed cross-sectional shape of a section of the profile member 4a which is used to form the
frame 4 of each panel can be seen clearly and will now be described. In this respect, it will be recalled that the panels 1 of Figure 2 are square and have identical profile member sections 4a along each of their edge faces. Thus, whereas Figure 5 shows a horizontally extending edge face, the corresponding vertically extending edge face will be the same. - The detailed shape of the profile member may be altered as required, for example, for ease of extrusion, and to provide strength where required. In this respect, Figures 4 and 5 show two different detailed shapes and it will be apparent that other detailed shapes can be proposed.
- The profile member 4a illustrated in Figure 5 is an elongate extrusion having a central elongate tubular part 4b which is interposed between two lateral, elongate,
hollow sections 10. The central elongate tubular part 4b is bounded by a first pair of opposed, transversely extending, spaced walls 4c. The tubular part 4b is also bounded by a pair of opposedwalls 4d which extend substantially parallel to the outer sides of the profile 4a and each define an inner wall of thehollow sections 10. In this respect, the outer sides of the profile member 4a are defined by a pair ofwalls 4e which define the outer wall of eachhollow section 10 and which each extend substantially parallel to, and in contact, with an edge region of either the inner orouter sheet - It will also be seen that each of the
outer walls 4e is extended outwardly of the respectivehollow section 10 and ends in a substantially U-shaped cross-section elongate lip 7. In the embodiment illustrated, the edges of each of the front andrear sheets wall 4e and to part of the outer curved surface of the lip 7. However, and as is indicated in dotted lines, the edges of thesheets sheets - As can be seen in Figure 5, each lateral
hollow section 10 is formed to have two elongate cavities 10a and 10b extending therethrough. This defines a transverse web 10c across eachhollow section 10 to provide strength. It will be seen that at their inner ends, eachhollow section 10 has a transverse wall which is an extension of the innermost transverse wall 4c of the central tubular part 4b. - An elongate channel member 11 having a substantially H-shaped cross-section is positioned between, and spaced from, each of said
hollow sections 10. In this respect, the channel member 11 comprises two spacedwalls 12 extending longitudinally of the profile member 4a and outwardly from the outermost transverse wall 4c. As can be seen, the twowalls 12 extend from the wall 4c, and initially extend towards one another and then are cranked and continue substantially in parallel to one another. At their outer end, each of thewalls 12 is bent towards the other wall to form an elongate shoulder 12a. The twowalls 12 of the channel member 11 are connected by way of acrossbar 13 which defines the base of anelongate channel 15 having an outwardly directed opening defined between the facing shoulders 12a. As shown, and as described further below, thischannel 15 is arranged to support aprimary seal 17 for the panel 1. - The channel member 11 is centrally disposed along the transverse extent of the outermost transverse wall 4c of the profile member. In addition, the
hollow sections 10 at each side of the profile member 4a are substantially identical in shape and size. It will immediately be appreciated that the profile member 4a is therefore symmetrical about an axis Z-Z which extends at right angles to both its longitudinal and transverse extents. A respective spacing 16 is defined between the channel member 11 and eachhollow section 10, and it will be also appreciated that the transverse extent of both of the spacings 16 is identical. As we shall see, part of each clampingassembly 3 is received by an appropriate spacing 16. - When four sections of profile member 4a have been fixed together to form the
frame 4, the innermost walls 4c of the sections define an internal perimeter wall of theframe 4 which encloses thecore 14. Abutting edges of each profile member section 4a are carefully joined, for example by mitred corners (not shown), so that thehollow sections 10 and the interposed channel member 11 extend continuously around the whole perimeter of the panel 1. - The outwardly
open channel 15 of theframe 4 extends completely around the perimeter of the panel 1 and is arranged to receive theprimary seal 17. Thisseal 17 is held by thechannel 15 such that it also extends continuously around the entire periphery of the panel 1. - The
primary seal 17 comprises a hollow elongate generallytubular seal body 18 whose wall carries fixingmeans 19. In the embodiment illustrated, the fixing means 19 comprises a further elongate tubular member integrally formed with the wall of theseal body 18 and having an external wall 21 which is remote from theseal body 18. This external wall 21 is extended on either side of thetubular member 19 to define elongate projections 22. In known manner, the fixingmember 19 is pressed into the outwardlyopen channel 15 of the profile member 4a such that the projections 22 engage behind the shoulders 12a and thereby hold theseal 17 in the position shown. - The material of the
seal 17 and of its integral fixing means 19 needs to be resilient and it should also be waterproof. For example, theseal 17 may be made of vulcanised rubber or from elastomer. In a preferred embodiment the seal is formed from ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM). It will be appreciated that the resilience of the material from which the seal is made assists in the positioning of the projections 22 in abutment with the shoulders 12a of thechannel 15 whereby theseal 17 is securely held on the profile member 4a. - It would be possible to form the
seal 17 in four lengths, with each such length attached to one of the profile member sections 4a of theframe 4. However, it is preferred to form an endless gasket from one or more lengths of theseal 17 to extend around the perimeter of the panel 1. The or each length of theseal 17 may be connected as required, but it is important to ensure that the seal remains hollow as it extends around corners of the panel 1. - The cross-sectional shape of the
body 18 of theseal 17 may be chosen as is required. In the embodiment illustrated theseal body 18 has a substantially planar wall part to which the fixing means 19 is attached. This planar wall part abuts the outer surface of the shoulders 12a of the channel member 11 whereby the position of theseal 17 on theframe 4 is reliably established. It will also be seen that in the embodiment of Figure 5, projections 18a are formed on the planar wall part to facilitate the reliable positioning of the 17 on theframe 4. If required, adhesive could be used to adhere the planar wall part of theseal body 18 to the outer surfaces of the shoulders 12a. - In the embodiment illustrated, the profile of the
seal body 18 approximates to a parallelogram shape except that the remaining parts of its wall are curved. It would be possible, for example, for the remainder of the wall of theseal body 18 to include angles, or to be straighter, but the slightly flattened shape illustrated in the drawings is generally preferred as, as can be seen, it defines a large, outwardly directed contact surface on the seal body for abutment with the primary seal on an adjacent panel. - In the embodiment illustrated, the
tubular seal body 18 is integrally formed with an elongate, outwardly projectinglip 23. - The panels 1 described above can be formed in a factory, and the
primary seal 17 can be factory fitted to extend continuously around the perimeter of each panel. In this respect, the panels 1 are distinct from known interchangeable panels which have to have appropriate sealing means affixed thereto as they are assembled on site. - We have already seen from Figure 2 that the panels 1 are to be affixed to the external surface of a building or other structure such that the panels 1 are substantially adjacent to one another. In the affixed position, and as is clearly shown in Figure 5, the surrounding
perimeter seal 17 of one panel is arranged to abut part of the surroundingperimeter seal 17 of each of the four adjacent panels 1. Figure 3 shows the vertically adjacent edges of two adjacent panels showing the abutment of theirseals 17, and Figures 4 and 5 show the horizontally extending adjacent edges of two adjacent panels 1 again showing the abutment of theirprimary seals 17. It will be appreciated that it is the outwardly directed contact surfaces of two adjacentprimary seals 17 which are arranged to abut, and also that the projectinglips 23 of the two adjacent seals overlap. In this manner it can be ensured that the abuttingseals 17 together form a waterproof surface which is presented to the exterior of the building. - A cross-section through one of the carrier rails 2 for supporting the panels 1 is shown in Figure 6. It will be seen that the detailed shape of the
rail 2 of Figure 6 differs in minor details from that shown in Figure 3, but clearly the detailed shape of therail 2 is a matter of choice. Eachrail 2 is preferably extruded, for example from aluminium, and is arranged to have a generally rectangular profile with aback plate 25 spaced by way ofside walls 26 from afront plate 27. A plurality of fixing holes may be aligned along the longitudinal extent of theback plate 25 substantially centrally thereof through which threaded bolts may be inserted to fix eachcarrier rail 2 onto the supporting structure, for example onto thebeams 30. Where thecarrier rail 2 is integrally formed with the supporting structure, no such fixing holes are provided. - The extrusion forming the
rail 2 is divided longitudinally into three sections by way of two internalelongate webs 31 which extend at right angles to both the transverse and longitudinal extents of therail 2. The twowebs 31 extend towards one another for part of their extent, and then are bent to extend substantially parallel to one another and to theside walls 26. The three sections so formed are substantially identical in their transverse extent, and the two outer sections are configured to each form a substantially closed, elongatehollow channel 32 which acts as a strengthening channel. Additionally, each outer section of therail 2 is formed to have an outwardly openingchannel member 33 opening in itsfront plate 27 and an outwardly openingchannel member 34 opening in itsback plate 25. In the central section of the extrusion forming therail 2, a substantially central, outwardly openingchannel 35 is defined which opens in thefront plate 27. The opening of thischannel 35 is defined between two facing, elongate shoulders 36 formed by thefront plate 27. In the embodiment illustrated, the longitudinally extending outer edge of the shoulders 36 are affixed to anelongate rail 37. - We have seen that each
carrier rail 2 may be fixed on site to the structure to be cladded by threaded bolts or screws which are fitted to extend through holes provided in theback plate 25 of therail 2. In this respect, eachcarrier rail 2 may be effectively extended by affixing it to the structure, for example to abeam 30, such that its upper and/or lower end is adjacent a further length of the extruded carrier rail. If required, for example for strength, two adjacent carrier rails can be connected by way of an extension plate (not shown) for example arranged to extend for a short way within thechannels 35 of the two adjacent rails. Additionally and/or alternatively, extension plates or other fixing devices can be arranged to extend within theouter channels 32 of the adjacent rails 2. - Once the carrier rails 2 are in position, auxiliary elongate sealing strips 40 (Figures 1, 3 and 6) are fitted in each of the
channel members 33 in thefront plate 27 of eachrail 2. Each of the auxiliary sealing strips 40 may be made of any suitable resilient and waterproof material, for example, of vulcanised rubber or EPDM. Each sealingstrip 40 is suitably shaped for engagement in arespective channel member 33. For example, and as is shown in Figures 3 and 6, each sealingstrip 40 has abody member 41 with integrally formed fixing means for securing the sealingstrip 40 within thechannel member 33. In the embodiments illustrated, the fixing means comprise a first pair ofoutward projections 42 spaced from a second pair ofoutward projections 43, the two pairs of projections being arranged to grip around the opening of thechannel member 33. The second pair ofprojections 43 are substantially planar and form an elongate skirt portion which extends transversely outwardly on either side of thebody portion 40. It will be seen that the sealingstrip 40 is engaged within eachchannel member 33 such that theskirt portions 43 and the interposed part of thebody 40 face outwardly. As will be seen from Figure 3, when a panel 1 is secured relative to therail 2, eachauxiliary sealing strip 40 is arranged to provide a substantially vertically extending seal which engages theinner skin 6 of the panel 1 at a vertically extending edge of thatinner skin 6. - When the panels 1 are affixed to the carrier rails 2 it is important that horizontally extending seals should also be provided. Figures 4 and 5 show the abutment of alternative embodiments of adjacent, substantially horizontally extending edges of two panels 1 and illustrates one way of providing horizontally extending seals. In this respect, before each panel 1 is fitted to the
rails 2 it is fitted with a horizontally extendingauxiliary sealing strip 50. As previously, each sealing strip is made of a suitable resilient and waterproof material, for example of vulcanised rubber or EPDM. Theauxiliary sealing strip 50 can be fitted to the individual panels 1 on site, but they are preferably factory fitted. - As is clearly shown in Figures 4 and 5, each horizontally extending,
auxiliary sealing strip 50 comprises a substantially rectangularcross-section seal body 51 formed with appropriate fixing means 52. In the embodiment of Figure 5, the seal body is integrally formed with the fixing means 52. In the embodiment of Figure 4, theseal body 51 is formed of a material having increased resilience as compared to the material of the fixing means 52, and theseal body 51 and fixing means 52 are suitably connected. It will be seen that in each case, the sealingstrip 50 is secured by engagement with an appropriate part of a horizontally extending section of theframe 4. For example, and as illustrated, the fixing means are defined by a substantially U-shaped cross-section,elongate lip 52 which extends from theseal body 51 and which is arranged to engage the elongate lip 7 formed at the rear of theframe 4. - A clamping assembly for securing two adjacent panels 1 to a
rail 2 is illustrated in Figure 7. In this respect, each clampingassembly 3 comprises an extrudedaluminium clamping plate 60 having a bore 62 through which ascrew 61 is to extend. Thescrew 61 is preferably also made of stainless steel. At its free, threaded end, thescrew 61 extends through a bore, in a fixingblock 64. Anut 63 is carried by theblock 64 to engage thescrew 61. - The clamping
plate 60 is formed to comprise two oppositely projecting crankedarms 65 which at their outer ends are each increased in thickness to define a clamping pad. - Figure 3 shows the abutment of adjacent, substantially vertically extending edges of two panels 1 which are fixed to the
rail 2 by way of a clampingassembly 3, which is similar to, but not identical to that of Figure 7. It will be seen that in the affixed position, the clampingplate 60 is arranged such that each of itsarms 65 is engaged with part of theframe member 4 of one of the panels. In the embodiment illustrated, eacharm 65 of the clampingplate 60 engages within the spacing 16 at the inner side of therespective frame 4. Thescrew 61 extends through the clampingplate 60, between the shoulders 36 of thecarrier rail 2 and into the fixingblock 64 which is received within the outwardly openingchannel 35 of therail 2. In this embodiment, the fixingblock 64 is threaded such that a nut, as 63, is not required. As thescrew 61 is screwed into the fixingblock 64, thearms 65 of the clamping plate will engagerespective walls 4d of theframes 4 of the two panels and thereby draw the two panels towards therail 2. However, this drawing together of the panels 1 and therail 2 will be stopped when the fixingblock 64 abuts the shoulders 36 of thechannel 35. In this condition, both panels 1 are held firmly against therail 2. Furthermore, it will be seen that in this position, each sealingstrip 40 is brought into sealing engagement with the edge region of theinner skin 6 of a respective one of the panels 1. - In the engaged condition shown in Figure 3, the adjacent, vertically extending sections of the
primary seals 17 are in abutment to provide a seal along the vertically extending joint of the two panels 1. It will be appreciated from Figure 3, that the abuttingprimary seals 17 are outwardly of the clampingassembly 3. However, it has surprisingly been found that a conventional tool, such as a screwdriver or an allen key, can be introduced between the twoprimary seals 17 from the exterior to engage the socket head of thescrew 61 to thereby tighten or release the connection by rotation of the screw. It has also surprisingly been found that use of an allen key or other tool in this manner does not adversely affect the seal provided by the two abuttingseals 17. - As described above, the panels 1 fixed in the condition shown in Figure 3, carry the horizontally extending sealing strips 50. It will be appreciated that each sealing
strip 50 will cross over at least two vertically extending sealing strips 40, and that similarly, eachvertical sealing strip 40 will cross over a number of the horizontal sealing strips 50. This ensures that the completed cladding system has drainage continuity without it being necessary to employ sealants. Thus, any water or moisture which enters in to the cladding system is confined into predetermined drainage channels and is forced to drain harmlessly away to the base of the cladding system. For example, any moisture which penetrates through theprimary seals 17 is prevented from moving horizontally by way of the vertically extending auxiliary sealing strips 40. Accordingly, such moisture will drain vertically downwardly in the spaces defined betweenadjacent frame members 4 or in spaces defined between the panels 1 and thecarrier rail 2. Similarly, the horizontally extending sealing strips 50 will tend to channel the moisture from areas centrally of the panels 1 towards the vertically extending edges thereof. - Figure 3 shows the final assembled state of two adjacent panels 1 held in position relative to a
rail 2 by way of a clampingassembly 3. The manner in which this final assembly condition of the panels 1 is achieved will now be described. - We have seen that the carrier rails 2 are secured in position and then that the sealing strips 40 are applied. Then a number of
clamping assemblies 3 are engaged with eachrail 2. In this respect, a required number of theclamping assemblies 3 is engaged with theappropriate rail 2 by insertion of their fixing blocks 64 into thechannel 35 at its base. Theblocks 64 together with the clamping assemblies can then be slid in turn along therail 2 to the desired position. Each clamping assembly is loosely attached to therail 2 by screwing thescrew 61 into theblock 64. - Once an appropriate number of
clamping assemblies 3 have been positioned on arail 2, vertically extending edges of panels 1 can be secured thereto. In this respect, it will be appreciated that once a panel 1 has been appropriately positioned, each clampingplate 60 can be slid into position along therail 2 such that one of itsarms 65 is brought into engagement in the spacing 16 of theframe 4 of one of the panels to thereby hold and position that panel. - The structure of the clamping
assembly 3 and therail 2 as indicated in Figures 6 and 7 facilitates the construction as the shoulders 36 of therail 2 are clamped between therail 37 carried by therail 2 and the fixingblock 64. This ensures reliable clamping of the clamping assembly. - It is preferred that a number of panels should be loosely positioned relative to the
rails 2 initially. Then an allen key or screwdriver is inserted between adjacent sealing strips 17 of adjacent panels to finally tighten theclamping assemblies 3 to secure the complete structure. - As described so far, the cladding assembly comprises an array of panels 1 which are connected together and to the
rails 2 along the vertically extending edges of the panels. In the system as so far described, there has been no connection between adjacent panels along their adjacent horizontally extending edges. Optionally, connection of horizontally extending panel edges may be required. This can be achieved by way of a clamping plate (not shown) arranged to engage in respective spacings 16 at the rear of aframe member 4 adjacent the sealing strips 50. - In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 2, all of the panels 1 are identical in size and shape. This is generally preferred as it enables the panels to be individually removable and completely interchangeable. It will be appreciated that any panel 1 can be removed from the cladding system by reversing the assembly steps described above.
- In the embodiment thus far described, the
frame members 4 of all of the panels are symmetrical about their Z-Z axis. This is preferred as it enables a single extruded profile member to be used to form theframe members 4 of all of the panels, and as it also means that the panels are without direction and therefore can be used in any orientation. Not only does this keep manufacturing costs low, it also makes it possible to obtain decorative effects with a small range of panels. For example, if theouter skin 5 of the panels were provided with a linear pattern, for example of ribs, very many different effects could be achieved by orienting the panels such that the ribs extend in different directions. - Clearly, the
outer skin 5 of the panels can be of any appropriate material, and can carry any required decoration, colouring or the like. - Figure 8 shows a horizontal section of part of a panel 1 in abutment with an
alternative panel 100 which is arranged to carry adouble glazing unit 101. The abuttedpanels 1 and 100 are connected, as described above, to arail 2 by way of a clampingassembly 3. Theglazed panel 100 comprises the sealeddouble glazing unit 101 which is adhered by sealing strips, as indicated at 102, to an aluminium frame 103. The inner and outer webs forming the frame 103 are different in shape because theinner web 104 is arranged to be connected to afurther frame section 114. Close inspection of theframe section 114 will reveal that it has a cross-sectional shape which is similar to about half of that of aframe member 4 of a panel 1. Thus, at the inner side of thepanel 100, theframe 114 has a hollow section 10', with a substantially U-shaped lip 7', and a spacing 16' spaces the hollow section 10' from a section 11' which supports a channel 15' in which the sealingstrip 17 is received. Awall 116 joins the hollow section 10' and the section 11' and carriesprojections 118 which engage with shoulders of theinner web 104. Preferably, there is also a screw fixing between thewall 116 and theweb 104. - The actual shape of the frame member 103 and the
frame section 114 can be chosen much as is required so long as theframe section 114 is presented on the edge of theglazed panel 100 such that the sealingstrip 17 is in contact with the sealingstrip 17 of an adjacent panel,and theauxiliary sealing strip 40 is able to sealingly contact the external surface of the lip 7'. However, it is noted that in the construction illustrated, sealing means 120, in the form of two substantially parallel, linear seals are arranged within the frame 103 to prevent the ingress of water or moisture from the joint towards thedouble glazing unit 101. - Figure 8 illustrates how a standard panel 1 can be connected with a
special panel 100 arranged to carry adouble glazing unit 101. An alternative embodiment is shown in Figure 10, which shows a vertical joint. - Figure 9 also shows a vertical joint, this time between two
special panels 100, eachpanel 100 being constructed as described above with reference to Figure 8. As is indicated in dotted lines, the horizontally extending adjacent edges of the two glazed panels may be braced, for example against wind forces by way of an extrudedaluminium wind stiffener 140 having aninner end 142 which would be braced against the support structure, and at its other end aplate 144 which would abut against the outer surface of the inner side hollow sections 10'. Thebrace 140 also carries aninner plate 145 which is arranged to abut the inwardly curved ends of the lips 7' to hold theadjacent panels 100 together. In this case, the horizontally extendingseals 50 would generally be omitted to facilitate engagement of theinner plate 145, but a sealing block (not illustrated) may be interposed between the lips 7'. - It will be appreciated that materials other than double glazing units could also be formed into panels either within a
frame 4 as described for the panel 1, or with a specially adapted frame along the lines described for thepanel 100. For example, louvres could be supported within a frame. This enables a fully integrated cladding system with maximum flexibility to be formed. - Clearly, the panels, be they
panels 1 or 100, can be chosen to have a variety of thicknesses. Of course, one would generally use panels of the same thickness in a particular cladding system, but this is not essential if such is not required. It is of course important to ensure for any particular cladding system that theprimary seal 17 of each panel can abut and seal with the corresponding primary seals of adjacent panels. For this reason, and also because of the simplicity afforded to the manufacturing process, it is preferred as far as possible that symmetrical frame members, as theframe 4 of the panels 1 are employed. - It will be appreciated from the above that only the edges of the panels are connected, and in some instances it is only the vertically extending edges which are connected either to adjacent panels or to the carrier rails. Furthermore, the connections are at a number of spaced points. This means that the clamping assemblies and other attachment means described above are not restricted to use with planar panels. Panels which are bent may equally be incorporated in the cladding system if required.
- In the cladding system described the primary seals between adjacent panels express the joint and give the overall system a fine jointed external expression. More importantly, fixing of the individual panels to the carrier rails is through the primary seals from the face of the cladding system. This clearly aids in the fixing of the cladding system and also facilitates over cladding.
- It will be appreciated that variations and/or alterations to the embodiments described above may be made within the scope of this application.
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- A panel (1) for use in a cladding system comprising a perimetral frame (4), and two panel members (5, 6) secured to opposed side faces of said frame such that said panel members are spaced apart by said frame, characterised in that said panel further comprises a substantially endless primary sealing member (17) supported by said frame (4) and extending around the perimeter of said panel between said two panel members.
- A panel as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said frame (4) has a substantially identical cross-sectional shape over the entire perimeter of the panel (1), and said frame is symmetrical about an axis which extends generally between the two panel members (5, 6).
- A panel as claimed in Claim 1 or 2, wherein said primary sealing member (17) is supported on said frame (4) to be substantially equidistantly positioned between the two panel members.
- A panel as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said frame is formed from one or more sections of an extruded profile member (4a), and wherein said profile member is shaped to define an outwardly opening channel (15) arranged between said opposed side faces of the frame.
- A panel as claimed in Claim 4, wherein said channel (15) is centrally spaced between the opposed side faces, and said endless primary sealing member (17) is supported on said frame (4) by engagement in said channel (15).
- A panel as claimed in Claim 4 or 5, wherein said primary sealing member (17) comprises a hollow elongate, generally tubular, seal body (18) integrally formed with fixing means (19) engaged within said channel (15), and the tubular seal body is integrally formed with an elongate, outwardly projecting lip (23).
- A panel as claimed in any of Claims 4 to 6, wherein the profile member (4a) forming the frame is provided, inwardly of at least one side face thereof, with means (7) within which an auxiliary sealing member (50) may be supported.
- A cladding assembly comprising a plurality of panels (1) arranged contiguously, wherein each said panel (1) has a substantially endless primary sealing member (17) extending around its perimeter, and wherein the part of the sealing member of each panel which extends along part of the panel perimeter which is adjacent to part of the perimeter of an adjacent panel is arranged to abut the sealing member on that adjacent perimeter.
- A cladding assembly as claimed in Claim 8, wherein the panels (1) are arranged such that abutting parts of the primary sealing members (17) are in compression.
- A cladding assembly as claimed in Claim 8 or 9, wherein the panels are as claimed in any of Claims 1 to 7.
- A cladding assembly as claimed in any of Claims 8 to 10, wherein each endless sealing member (17) comprises a hollow elongate seal body (18) formed with an elongate outwardly projecting lip (23), and wherein the lips of adjacent abutting sealing members are arranged to overlap.
- A cladding system for securing to a supporting structure (2, 30), said cladding system comprising a plurality of panels (1) each having a sealing member (17) extending around its perimeter, the panels being arranged contiguously such that the sealing member (17) of each panel is in abutment with sealing members of adjacent panels, and securing means (3) for securing said panels to the supporting structure, wherein said securing means (3) are arranged to be selectively fastened or released by way of a tool member extending between two sealing members in abutment.
- A cladding system as claimed in Claim 12, comprising panels as claimed in any of Claims 1 to 7.
- A cladding system as claimed in Claim 12 or 13, comprising an assembly of panels as claimed in any of claims 8 to 11.
- A cladding system as claimed in any of Claims 12 to 14, wherein said securing means include a rotatable screw or bolt (61), and the tool member may be a screwdriver or appropriate key arranged to rotate the screw or bolt.
- A cladding sytem as claimed in Claim 15, wherein the or each securing means is a clamping assembly (3) arranged to engage a respective panel (1) and the supporting structure (2), rotation of said screw or bolt being arranged to tighten or release the clamping action.
- A cladding system as claimed in any of Claims 12 to 16, wherein each panel (1) comprises a perimetral frame (4) on which a substantially endless primary sealing member (17) is supported, and wherein said frame (4) is provided with a spacing or channel (16) in which a clamping arm of said securing means (3) is receivable.
- A cladding system as claimed in any of Claims 12 to 17, wherein said securing means further comprises an elongate carrier rail (2) which is arranged to be bolted or otherwise affixed to a supporting structure (30), the carrier rail (2) being provided with a channel (35) in which part of a clamping assembly is slidably receivable.
- A cladding system as claimed in any of Claims 12 to 17, for securing to a supporting structure (2, 30) incorporating an elongate carrier rail (2) provided with a channel (35), wherein said securing means comprises a clamping assembly (3) having a part slidably receivable within said channel.
- A cladding system as claimed in Claim 18 or l9, wherein said carrier rail (2) is provided with additional channels (33) in which sealing members (40) are received.
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