US20030029100A1 - Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building - Google Patents
Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20030029100A1 US20030029100A1 US09/928,039 US92803901A US2003029100A1 US 20030029100 A1 US20030029100 A1 US 20030029100A1 US 92803901 A US92803901 A US 92803901A US 2003029100 A1 US2003029100 A1 US 2003029100A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- panel
- snap
- fit
- connecting portion
- storage building
- 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.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 230000007704 transition Effects 0.000 description 23
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 6
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 6
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 6
- 238000013461 design Methods 0.000 description 3
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000012423 maintenance Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000013459 approach Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000009286 beneficial effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000005260 corrosion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000007797 corrosion Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012549 training Methods 0.000 description 1
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/343—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
- E04B1/34315—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport characterised by separable parts
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/38—Connections for building structures in general
- E04B1/388—Separate connecting elements
- E04B2001/389—Brackets
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Architecture (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Electromagnetism (AREA)
- Civil Engineering (AREA)
- Structural Engineering (AREA)
- Finishing Walls (AREA)
- Mutual Connection Of Rods And Tubes (AREA)
Abstract
Description
- The present invention relates generally to building structures and, more particularly, to storage building structures and an apparatus for connecting load bearing members for storage building structures.
- Prefabricated buildings, such as storage buildings or sheds, are intended to be purchased, assembled, and maintained by consumers who do not necessarily have the training or inclination to assemble and maintain such a structure, particularly if such assembly and/or maintenance requires a great deal of skill. Accordingly, prefabricated metal storage buildings have been developed that include pre-punched fastener holes and other design features that simplify the assembly of such a storage building. However, such designs typically require a large number of threaded fasteners (e.g., 600 or more threaded fasteners), such as screws and bolts, for a typical storage building having a length of about eight feet (about 2.4 meters) and a width of about ten feet (about 3.0 meters). This large number of threaded fasteners causes the assembly, maintenance and disassembly of a storage building to be a time consuming and tedious task, especially for the typical consumer who is not accustomed to assembling storage buildings. Assembly could be simplified by providing only a few but relatively large portions of the storage building to the ultimate purchaser. For example, each portion could comprise either an integral or preassembled major component (such as an entire wall). However, such an approach is inconsistent with the need to package the unassembled storage building in a relatively small shipping container to enable the consumer to easily transport it from the place of purchase to the site on which the storage building is to be erected. Further, preassembly of numerous separate components involves additional labor, increasing the overall cost of the storage building.
- In addition, the large number of threaded fasteners, associated holes and inevitable nicks and scratches that occur during installation of the fasteners provide a large number of locations that can be undesirably prone to corrosion.
- Accordingly, efforts have been made to design storage buildings that may be assembled with a substantial reduction in the required number of threaded fasteners and/or rivets.
- For example, Australian Petty Patent No. AU-B-46098/97 discloses a storage building structure that includes corrugated panels, made from sheet steel, and edge channels for attachment to upper and lower ends of the corrugated panels. The edge channels are formed from rolled sheet steel. Each corrugated panel includes punched lugs adjacent the upper and lower edges thereof while the edge channels include projections engaged by the punched lugs in the corrugated panels in order to lock the corrugated panels to the edge channels.
- Another example of a storage building structure with reduced reliance on fasteners is shown in PCT published application No. PCT/AU99/00765, which discloses a clip fastening system for attaching a wall panel to a frame rail using a clip. The clip is fitted to the frame rail and has pawl-like tabs which locate in apertures in a side wall of the frame rail. Corresponding apertures on the edge of the wall panels permit the pawl-like tabs to snap fit through the apertures and retain the wall panel to the frame rail. In an alternative embodiment, the clip is formed integrally with the frame rail by pressing out a flap from a side wall of the frame rail, each flap including a pawl-like indent.
- Yet another example of a storage building that uses a reduced number of threaded fasteners is shown in Danhof et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,076,328 (“the '328 patent”), which is assigned to the assignee of the present invention. The '328 patent discloses an apparatus that uses slotted horizontal frame members sized and spaced to accept ends of vertical support members. The apparatus also includes a panel connection configuration utilizing U-shaped vertical edges of wall panels that are adapted to hook onto edges of vertical support members, and that are locked in place using a clip member.
- In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a corner connector bracket member is provided for connecting adjacent elongate structural members of a storage building to one another. Each elongate structural member includes a slot. The corner connector bracket member comprises a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion disposed at approximately a right angle to the first connecting portion. Each connecting portion includes a snap-fit tab adapted to engage a corresponding slot in each of the adjacent elongate structural members.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention, each snap-fit tab includes a ramp-shaped deflectable portion and a locking surface disposed at substantially a right angle from the ramp-shaped deflectable portion.
- In accordance with yet another aspect of the invention, a storage building includes a plurality of elongate structural members each having a receiving slot disposed near an end thereof and a plurality of corner connector bracket members for connecting adjacent elongate structural members to one another. Each corner connector bracket member includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion disposed at approximately a right angle to the first connecting portion, and each connecting portion includes a snap-fit tab adapted to engage a corresponding receiving slot in each of the adjacent elongate structural members.
- In accordance with still another aspect of the invention, a corner bracket for use in connecting together adjacent elongate channel-shaped structural members of a storage building is provided. The corner bracket includes an angle portion separating two end portions. The angle portions span the width of the corner bracket and form an angle of approximately 90°. Each end portion includes a planar portion extending away from said angle portion and having a snap-fit tab member angularly extending therefrom.
- These and other features of the present invention will be more clearly understood from a consideration of the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a storage building constructed in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is top view of a standard wall panel in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 3 is a detailed enlarged top view of a first ridged end portion of the panel of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is a detailed enlarged top view of a middle ridged portion of the panel of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 5 is a detailed enlarged top view of a second ridged end portion of the panel of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 6a is an enlarged top view of a first and second ridged end portion in proximity to one another;
- FIG. 6b is a top view of a first and second ridged end portion nestably engaged to one another;
- FIG. 7a is a top view of an alternate, narrow panel embodiment in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 7b is a top view of an alternate, corner panel embodiment in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 8 is a front elevation view of a standard panel in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 9 is a detailed enlarged end view of a panel channel in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a panel about to be engaged with a panel channel in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 11a is a perspective view of a panel engaged to a panel channel and a debris deflector about to be engaged therewith in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 11b is a perspective view of the engaged combination of a panel, a panel channel, and a debris deflector in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 12 is a detailed enlarged end view of a debris deflector in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 13 is an detailed enlarged end view of a panel engaged to a panel channel further engaged to a debris deflector in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 14 is a detailed enlarged end view of the panel channel clipping portion of a gable in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 15a is an enlarged perspective view of a gable about to engage a panel channel in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 15b is an enlarged perspective view of a gable engaged to a panel channel in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 16a is an enlarged perspective view of a corner bracket about to engage a panel channel in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 16b is an enlarged perspective view of a corner bracket engaged to a panel channel in accordance with the present invention.
- Referring to FIG. 1, an
exemplary storage building 20 has arectangular frame 22 with opposing front and back, right and left walls, 24, 26, 28, 30, respectively. Thestorage building 20 also includes aroof 32. The front and back, right and left,walls roof 32 define aninterior space 34. Thefront wall 24 defines anopening 36 there through which provides access to theinterior space 34. A door (not shown) may be attached to thefront wall 24 at theopening 36. The door may by hinged or mounted in order to swing or slide open and closed. - Referring now to FIG. 2, there is depicted a standard snap-
fit panel 48 in accordance with the present invention. Theroof 32,right wall 28, leftwall 30 andback wall 26 are constructed of a plurality of snap fit standard snap-fit panels 48. The standard snap-fit panel 48 includes a first and a secondridged end portion ridged end portions fit panel 48 further includes at least one middle ridgedportion 54. The middle ridgedportion 54 is disposed between the first and secondridged end portion portion 54 is formed to be equidistant from the first and secondridged end portions fit panels 48 are made of a continuous piece of material such as sheet metal or plastic with several bent up or otherwise formed contours. Additionally, the standard snap-fit panels 48 include an inner andouter surface outer surfaces thickness 60 of the standard snap-fit panel 48.Thickness 60 is substantially constant throughout the standard snap-fit panel 48. For example, if the standard snap-fit panel 48 is constructed from steel, thethickness 60 of approximately 0.22 mm may be used. - As best seen in FIG. 3, the first
ridged end portion 50 also includes a firstU-shaped portion 62 that terminates in a first standard snap-fit panel edge 64. Directly adjacent the firstU-shaped portion 62, is afirst clamping portion 66. Theouter side 58 of thefirst clamping portion 66 forms approximately a 90° angle with the outer surface of the firstU-shaped edge portion 62. Additionally, afirst web portion 70, is adjacent thefirst clamping portion 66 of the firstridged end portion 50. Theouter surface 58 of thefirst web portion 70 forms approximately a 270° angle with theouter surface 58 of thefirst clamping portion 50. Theouter surface 58 of the firstU-shaped portion 62, thefirst clamping portion 66, and thefirst web portion 70 combine to form a first engagingportion 74. - Adjacent to the first engaging
portion 74 is the first endarcuate portion 76.Portion 76 may be formed with a variety of different contoured shapes. These contoured shapes work to provide an aesthetically pleasing surface appearance to theexterior surface 58 of standard snap-fit panel 48. Moreover, these contoured shapes work to add stability to the standard snap-fit panel 48, and therefore rigidity to thebuilding 20 made therefrom. As such, the majority of the length of each of the first endarcuate portion 76, second endarcuate portion 78, and even middlearcuate portion 80 are substantially similar to one another. (Compare FIGS. 2-5). - Referring again to FIG. 3 and the first
ridged end portion 50, note that adjacent to the first endarcuate portion 76 and opposite the first engagingportion 74, is a second engagingportion 82.Portion 82 is comprised of asecond web portion 84, asecond clamping portion 86 and a first connectingmember 88. Theouter surface 58 of thesecond web portion 84 forms approximately a 275° angle with theouter surface 58 of thesecond clamping portion 86. Theouter surface 58 of thesecond clamping portion 86 forms approximately a 85° angle with theouter surface 58 of the first connectingmember 88. As better seen in FIG. 2, atransition member 89 of the firstridged end portion 50 attaches the second engagingportion 82 of the firstridged end portion 50 to the first substantiallyflat portion 94. Adjacent to the first substantiallyflat portion 94 and opposite the first connectingmember 88, is the middle ridged portion 54 (See FIG. 2). - Referring now to FIG. 4, the middle ridged
portion 54 includes a firstmiddle transition member 95 which connects the first substantiallyflat portion 94 to a firstmiddle connecting member 96.Member 96 attaches the firstmiddle transition member 95 to the middlearcuate section 80.Adjacent portion 80 is a secondmiddle connecting portion 98.Portion 98 connects the middlearcuate portion 80 to the secondmiddle transition member 99.Member 99 in turn connects the middleridged end portion 54 to a second substantiallyflat portion 100. - Referring now to FIG. 5, the second substantially
flat portion 100 attaches to atransition portion 102 of the secondridged end portion 52. Thistransition portion 102 connects the second substantiallyflat portion 100 to a second connectingmember 104. Immediately adjacent the second connectingmember 104 is athird clamping portion 106. Theinner surface 56 of the second connectingmember 104 is approximately 270° from theinner surface 56 of thethird clamping portion 106. Formed at approximately 90° from theinner surface 56 of thethird clamping portion 106, and opposite the first connectingmember 104, is athird web portion 108. Theinner surfaces 56 of the second connectingmember 104, thethird clamping portion 106 andthird web portion 108 combine to form a firstengaging portion 110 of the secondridged end portion 52.Adjacent portion 110 is the second endarcuate portion 78. As seen, the majority of the length ofportion 78 is substantially similar in shape and contour as such lengths of the first endarcuate portion 76 and the middlearcuate portion 80. Adjacent the second endarcuate portion 78 is a secondengaging portion 112 of the secondridged end portion 52.Portion 112 includes a secondU-shaped edge portion 114, which portion, in turn, terminates in asecond panel edge 116. - Turning now to FIGS. 6a and 6 b, the first
ridged end portion 50 of a standard snap-fit panel 48 and the secondridged end panel 52 of another adjacent standard snap-fit panel 48 are adapted to securely engage one another, i.e. nestably lock together, without the need for fasteners, such as screws, rivets, or bolts, that might otherwise be needed to secure adjacent panels to one another in the absence of such a snap-fit configuration. Theinner surface 56 of the secondridged end panel 52 securely snaps in a friction fit manner over theouter surface 58 of the firstridged end portion 50. As seen in FIG. 6b, the first engagingportion 74 of the firstridged end portion 50 engages to the first engagingportion 110 of the secondridged end portion 52. As such, theouter surface 58 of the firstU-shaped portion 62 directly engages theinner surface 56 of the second connectingmember 104. At the location where the firstU-shaped portion 62 engages the second connectingmember 104 is formed afirst interface 118. Similarly,second interface 120 is formed from the engagement of theouter surface 58 of thefirst clamping portion 66 and theinner surface 56 of thethird clamping portion 106. Moreover, athird interface 122 is formed by the engaging of theinner surface 56 of thethird web portion 108 and theouter surface 58 of thefirst web portion 70. Furthermore, afourth interface 124 is formed where theinner surface 56 of the secondU-shaped edge portion 114 engages theouter surface 58 of thesecond web portion 84. Still further, afifth interface 126 is formed at thesecond panel edge 116 and thesecond clamping portion 86. Although not an engaging interface, as seen in FIG. 6b, theinner surface 56 of the second end arcuate portion 78 (of a first panel 48) substantially follows theouter surface 58 of the first endarcuate portion 76, when the firstridged end portion 50 engages the secondridged end portion 52 of a second, adjacent snap-fit panel 48. - FIGS. 7a and 7 b show alternative embodiments of the standard snap-
fit panel 48. (Hereafter, portions of the embodiments found in FIGS. 7a and 7 b that are identical to previously described portions shall be indicated with the same reference number with the addition of a prime.) First, FIG. 7a shows anarrow panel 128. This panel is identical to the standard snap-fit panel 48 except that it does not include a middle ridgedportion 54 and a second substantiallyflat portion 100. As seen in FIG. 7a, thenarrow panel 128 includes a firstridged end portion 50′, a secondridged end portion 52′ and first substantiallyflat portion 94′. The shorter overall width ofpanel 128, contrasted to that ofpanel 48, is beneficial when a given building length demands less than anfull panel 48. - Then, FIG. 7b depicts a
corner panel 130. Thecorner panel 130 is similar to thenarrow panel 128 in that it does not contain a middle ridgedportion 54 or a second substantiallyflat portion 100. As such, thecorner panel 130 includes a firstridged end portion 50′ and a secondridged end portion 52′. However, the first substantiallyflat portion 94′ that is found innarrow panel 128 is not present in thecorner panel 130. Instead, thecorner panel 130 contains abent portion 132 that is disposed between the firstridged end portion 50′ and the secondridged end portion 52′. - FIG. 8 depicts a front elevation view of the lower portion of a standard snap-
fit panel 48. From this view,several apertures 132 can be seen. Theseapertures 132 are generally rectangular in shape, and are located at apredetermined distance 134 from thebottom edge 136 and similarly from the top edge 138, of the standard snap-fit panel 48. Specifically,apertures 132 can be found in first endarcuate portion 76, and in thefirst transition member 89 of the firstridged end portion 50. Moreover, centrally-locatedsuch apertures 132 can also be found in the first and secondmiddle transition members arcuate portion 80 of the middle ridgedportion 54. Furthermore, the apertures can be found in thesecond transition member 102 and the second endarcuate portion 78 of the secondridged end portion 52. Still further, with respect to thenarrow panel 128 andcorner panel 130, theapertures 132 are also found atpredetermined distance 134 from the top and bottom edges (not shown). Theapertures 132 as formed in thenarrow panel 128 andcorner panel 130 embodiments are located in the same places as with the standard snap-fit panel 48, with the exception, of course, that there are noapertures 132 formed in the middle ridgedportion 54, namely, becausepanels portion 54. - FIG. 9 generally depicts an enlarged end view looking along the length of a
panel channel 140.Channel 140 is designed to fit over the respective top edges 138, and the respectivebottom edges 136 of the standard snap-fit panels 48, once the same have been snap-fit together in end-to-end fashion as described above. Additionally, thecorner panel embodiment 130 and thenarrow panel embodiment 128 also fit with thepanel channel 140. As best seen in FIGS. 9-11 b, thepanel channel 140 is a continuous piece of material such as sheet metal or plastic that includes aninside surface 142 and anoutside surface 144. The inside and outsidesurfaces panel channel 140. For example, if thepanel channel 140 is constructed from steel, a thickness 146 of about 0.43 mm may be used. Thepanel channel 140 further includes a first and second inwardly-turnedU-shaped portions U-shaped portions aperture engaging portions aperture engaging portions aperture engaging portions angled transitions angled transitions outside surface 144. Additionally, thepanel channel 140 includes a first andsecond foot portion Such portions cross web portion 168. The distance from theinside surface 142 of theweb portion 168 to theangled transitions predetermined distance 134. Furthermore,cross web portion 168 is formed to sit slightly higher (relative to ground surface G) than the first andsecond foot portions - FIGS. 10 and 11a show the method in which the
panel channel 140 engages thebottom edge 136 of a standard snap-fit panel 48. The standard snap-fit panel 48 is inserted into thepanel channel 140, such that itsbottom edge 136 rests on thecross web portion 168. Once thebottom edge 136 is on theweb portion 168, theaperture engaging portions panel channel 140 engage theapertures 132 of the standard snap-fit panel 48. In this manner the standard snap-fit panels 48 may be secured to thepanel channel 140 without the need for separate fasteners, such as screws, rivets, or bolts. Although not shown, thepanel channel 140 also engages the lower (and upper) edges 136′, 138′ of thenarrow panel 128 andcorner panel 130 embodiments in the same manner as previously described. - As indicated, the
panel channel 140 may engage either the top edge 138 or thebottom edge 136 of a standard snap-fit panel 48. As better seen in FIG. 11a, when thepanel channel 140 engages thebottom edge 136 of a standard snap-fit panel, there aregaps 170 where there is a distance between theouter surface 58 of the standard snap-fit panel 48 and the first or secondpanel channel edge storage building 20 will generally be located outdoors, it would be desirable to keep debris from collecting ingaps 170. Adebris deflector 172 is designed to prevent debris from getting intogaps 170. Thedebris deflector 172 may be constructed from plastic or sheet metal. For example, if thedebris deflector 172 is constructed from steel, it may have a thickness of about 0.43 mm. In addition, drainage holes orslots 173 may be provided in thepanel channel 140 to prevent water or other liquids from collecting in thepanel channel 140. Thedebris deflector 172 containsseveral recesses 174 formed in upper andlower wall segments deflector 172 that follow the contours of the standard snap-fit panel 48. More specifically, therecesses 174 follow the contours ofouter surface 58 of the secondridged end portion 52 and theouter surface 58 of the middle ridgedportion 54. Therecesses 174 allow thedebris deflector 172, and especiallywalls segments fit panel 48, thereby preventing access togaps 170 when thedebris deflector 172 is snapped onto theoutside surface 144 of thepanel channel 140. See FIG. 11b. - Referring now to FIG. 12, the
debris deflector 172 includes an upper and lower hemmedportion lower wall segments portion 176 terminates in an upperdebris deflector edge 180. The lower hemmedportion 178 terminates in a lowerdebris deflector edge 182. Immediately adjacent the upper hemmedportion 176 is afirst transition portion 184. Thefirst transition portion 184 connects the upper hemmedportion 176 to a U-shapedengaging portion 186. It is important to note that thetransition portion 184 is formed to be slightly lower than the U-shaped engagingportion 186. This is important in assuring that thedebris deflector 172 snaps into place on thepanel channel 140. Additionally, the debris deflector also includes asecond transition portion 188. Thesecond transition portion 188 travels in a substantially vertical manner and attaches theU-shaped portion 186 to afoot engaging portion 190. Adjacent thefoot engaging portion 190 and opposite thesecond transition portion 188, is athird transition portion 192. Thisthird transition portion 192 which is formed to be slightly higher than thefoot engaging portion 190, and attaches thefoot engaging portion 192 to the lower hemmedportion 178. As seen in FIGS. 11a and 11 b, the upper hemmedportion 176 containsrecesses 174 at regular intervals. - FIG. 13 demonstrates the manner in which the standard snap-
fit panel 48,panel channel 140 anddebris deflector 172 work in conjunction with one another. Thebottom edge 136 of thestandard channel 48 is rested on thecross web portion 168 of thepanel channel 140. When the standard snap-fit panel 48 is placed on theweb portion 168, the first and secondaperture engaging portions channel 140 engageapertures 132 ofpanel 48. This snap-fit engagement ofapertures 132 secures thepanel channel 140 .to thestandard channel 48. Finally, thedebris deflector 172 is snapped over thepanel channel 140. Specifically, theU-shaped engaging portion 186 engages the secondu-shaped portion 150, and thefoot engaging portion 190 snaps over the top of thesecond foot portion 166 of thepanel channel 140. Note that FIG. 11b shows, in perspective view, the snap together interrelationship between the standard snap-fit panel 48, thepanel channel 140 and thedebris deflector 172. - As previously mentioned, the
panel channel 140 may be disposed at either thebottom edge 136 or the top edge 138 of the standard snap-fit panel 48. When thepanel channel 140 is disposed at the bottom edge of the standard snap-fit panel 48, adebris deflector 172 is preferably used to keep debris out of thegaps 170. However, when thepanel channel 140 is disposed at the top edge 138 of the standard snap-fit panel 48, there is little to no need for adebris deflector 172. Instead, there is a need to provide a support means for theroof structure 32. This support means comes in the form of agable 194. Thegable 194 may be constructed from plastic or sheet metal. For example, if thegable 194 is constructed from steel, it may have a thickness of about 0.36 mm. Thegable 194, as best seen in FIGS. 15a and 15 b, engages to thepanel channel 140 in a manner similar to the way that thedebris deflector 172 engages thepanel channel 140. However, instead of preventing debris from enteringgaps 170, thegable 194 provides support for theroof structure 32. Thegable 194 includes a substantiallyvertical panel 196, and a panelchannel clipping portion 198. - FIG. 14 demonstrates an end view of the panel
channel clipping portion 198 of thegable 194. Similar to thedebris deflector 172, the panelchannel clipping portion 198 includes a U-shapedengaging portion 200. The U-shaped engaging portion terminates inedge 202. The panel channel clipping portion further includes a first generallyplanar transition portion 204, having aninner surface 214. Thatportion 204 attaches the U-shaped engagingportion 200 to afoot engaging portion 206. Immediately adjacent thefoot engaging portion 206 is asecond transition portion 208. Thatportion 208 connects thefoot engaging portion 206 toelongated contour portion 210. Adjacent theelongated contour portion 210, is athird transition portion 212, which connects the panelchannel clipping portion 198 to the rest of the gable structure 194 (See FIG. 15a). - As seen in FIGS. 15a and 15 b, the panel
channel clipping portion 198 engages thepanel channel 140 in a snap-fit manner. Specifically, theU-shaped engaging portion 200 of the clippingportion 198 snaps over theU-shaped portion 164 of thepanel channel 140. Then thefoot engaging portion 206, in turn, is snapped over the top of the first inwardly-turnedU-shaped portion 148. When thefoot engaging portion 206 snaps over thefoot portion 164, theelongated contour portion 210 simultaneously engagescross web 168. - Referring now to FIGS. 16a and 16 b, a corner connector bracket 215 is shown. The corner bracket 215 is used to secure two
panel channels 140 to one another at a 90° angle. To that end, it is preferable to bevel the panel channels such that a 45°edge 216 is formed. Additionally, it is preferable that anaperture 218 is cut at apredetermined distance 220 from the 45°edge 216. - The corner bracket215 is formed from a continuous piece of material such as plastic or sheet metal, and is bent at an approximate 90° angle. Additionally, the corner bracket 215 includes a first and second opposing
aperture engaging tabs height 226 of the corner bracket 215 is determined by the distance measured from theinner surface 142 of the secondU-shaped portion 150 to theinside surface 142 of thesecond foot portion 166 of thepanel channel 140. Moreover, the corner bracket 215 also includes first andsecond edges second edge 230 is inserted into thepanel channel 140, in the space 232 bounded by theinside surface 142 of the secondU-shaped portion 150 and theinside surface 142 of thesecond foot portion 166 of thepanel channel 140. - FIG. 16b shows how the second opposing
aperture engaging tab 224 engagesaperture 218, thereby securing the corner bracket 215 into place in thepanel channel 140. Although not shown,first edge 228 can also be inserted into anotherpanel channel 140, thereby engaging the twopanel channels 140 to one another a t a right angle to one another such as at the corner of theshed building 20. - The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as claimed.
Claims (7)
Priority Applications (6)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/928,039 US20030029100A1 (en) | 2001-08-10 | 2001-08-10 | Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building |
CA002383646A CA2383646A1 (en) | 2001-08-10 | 2002-04-24 | Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building |
IL14969102A IL149691A0 (en) | 2001-08-10 | 2002-05-15 | Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building |
AU42412/02A AU4241202A (en) | 2001-08-10 | 2002-05-21 | Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building |
EP02291788A EP1283372A1 (en) | 2001-08-10 | 2002-07-16 | Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building |
PCT/US2002/025531 WO2003014582A2 (en) | 2001-08-10 | 2002-08-09 | Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/928,039 US20030029100A1 (en) | 2001-08-10 | 2001-08-10 | Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20030029100A1 true US20030029100A1 (en) | 2003-02-13 |
Family
ID=25455619
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/928,039 Abandoned US20030029100A1 (en) | 2001-08-10 | 2001-08-10 | Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20030029100A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1283372A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU4241202A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2383646A1 (en) |
IL (1) | IL149691A0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2003014582A2 (en) |
Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20060191209A1 (en) * | 2005-02-28 | 2006-08-31 | Ron Reisman | Modular storage shed system |
US20060254208A1 (en) * | 2004-09-28 | 2006-11-16 | Mike Clark | Paneling system and method |
US20070204575A1 (en) * | 2006-03-03 | 2007-09-06 | Lennox Manufacturing Inc. | Frame with self-locking joint |
WO2007129320A2 (en) * | 2006-05-04 | 2007-11-15 | Palram Industries (1990) Ltd. | Snapped flexible panels |
US20080034678A1 (en) * | 2006-08-08 | 2008-02-14 | Emma Flexen | Airplane simulator playhouse |
US9097007B1 (en) | 2014-05-02 | 2015-08-04 | North Carolina State University | Panel assembly |
US20190169849A1 (en) * | 2017-12-06 | 2019-06-06 | Daniel Lawrence Jordan | Metal roof panel with deformation resistant rib and method of making the same |
Families Citing this family (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN104495069A (en) * | 2014-10-20 | 2015-04-08 | 安徽顺彤包装材料有限公司 | Clamping groove device for packaging |
KR101694923B1 (en) * | 2016-01-11 | 2017-01-10 | (주)캠퍼스라인 | Connect bracket equipped with furniture frames |
WO2023007414A1 (en) * | 2021-07-28 | 2023-02-02 | Hickley Nicolaas Hendrik | Concealed structural element fastening system |
Family Cites Families (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
AU411736B2 (en) * | 1967-06-20 | 1971-03-25 | L shaped stakes for forming angular joints between hollow sectioned elongate members | |
FR2094992A5 (en) * | 1971-05-07 | 1972-02-04 | Filleul Max | |
US6076328A (en) | 1997-08-08 | 2000-06-20 | Arrow Group Industries, Inc. | Storage building and apparatus for constructing a storage building |
-
2001
- 2001-08-10 US US09/928,039 patent/US20030029100A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2002
- 2002-04-24 CA CA002383646A patent/CA2383646A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2002-05-15 IL IL14969102A patent/IL149691A0/en unknown
- 2002-05-21 AU AU42412/02A patent/AU4241202A/en not_active Abandoned
- 2002-07-16 EP EP02291788A patent/EP1283372A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2002-08-09 WO PCT/US2002/025531 patent/WO2003014582A2/en unknown
Cited By (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20060254208A1 (en) * | 2004-09-28 | 2006-11-16 | Mike Clark | Paneling system and method |
US20060191209A1 (en) * | 2005-02-28 | 2006-08-31 | Ron Reisman | Modular storage shed system |
US7509776B2 (en) * | 2005-02-28 | 2009-03-31 | Arrow Group Industries, Inc. | Modular storage shed system |
US20070204575A1 (en) * | 2006-03-03 | 2007-09-06 | Lennox Manufacturing Inc. | Frame with self-locking joint |
US7850390B2 (en) * | 2006-03-03 | 2010-12-14 | Lennox Industries Inc. | Frame with self-locking joint |
WO2007129320A2 (en) * | 2006-05-04 | 2007-11-15 | Palram Industries (1990) Ltd. | Snapped flexible panels |
WO2007129320A3 (en) * | 2006-05-04 | 2009-04-09 | Palram Ind 1990 Ltd | Snapped flexible panels |
US20080034678A1 (en) * | 2006-08-08 | 2008-02-14 | Emma Flexen | Airplane simulator playhouse |
US9097007B1 (en) | 2014-05-02 | 2015-08-04 | North Carolina State University | Panel assembly |
US20190169849A1 (en) * | 2017-12-06 | 2019-06-06 | Daniel Lawrence Jordan | Metal roof panel with deformation resistant rib and method of making the same |
US10501938B2 (en) * | 2017-12-06 | 2019-12-10 | Daniel Lawrence Jordan | Metal roof panel with deformation resistant rib and method of making the same |
US10519662B2 (en) * | 2017-12-06 | 2019-12-31 | Daniel Lawrence Jordan | Metal roof panel with deformation resistant rib and method of making the same |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
AU4241202A (en) | 2003-02-13 |
CA2383646A1 (en) | 2003-02-10 |
EP1283372A1 (en) | 2003-02-12 |
IL149691A0 (en) | 2002-11-10 |
WO2003014582A2 (en) | 2003-02-20 |
WO2003014582A3 (en) | 2003-10-16 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US6543197B2 (en) | Snap-fit panel connection apparatus | |
US6655099B1 (en) | Clip fastening system for walls | |
US4918898A (en) | Building panel | |
US4135342A (en) | Insulated metal roofing and siding system | |
US6993883B2 (en) | Composite building stud | |
US20010004820A1 (en) | Metal wall framework and clip | |
EP1672133A2 (en) | Spacer for mounting a deck ledger board to a building surface | |
US20030029100A1 (en) | Snap-fit corner connection apparatus for a storage building | |
HU224116B1 (en) | Roof cladding element, system and use of the elements | |
US20030029126A1 (en) | Elongated spring clip members for storage buildings | |
US3996712A (en) | Metal building | |
US20020020140A1 (en) | Interconnectable studs and tracks for a building system | |
US3932968A (en) | Wall paneling system | |
EP1885965B1 (en) | Wall assembly | |
JPS6114506Y2 (en) | ||
JPS5942437Y2 (en) | Handrails for balconies, balconies, etc. | |
JPS6025446Y2 (en) | Mounting structure of roof panels in assembled warehouses, etc. | |
JPS6244023Y2 (en) | ||
AU784984B2 (en) | Soffit lining assembly | |
JPH0754431Y2 (en) | Eaves | |
JPH0810607Y2 (en) | Connection structure between columns and wall panels | |
JPH0138939B2 (en) | ||
JPH0624103U (en) | Partition wall structure | |
JPS59177449A (en) | Curved rafter for eaves of curved roof | |
JPS59177450A (en) | Under skeletal for eaves of curved roof |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: ARROW GROUP INDUSTRIES, INC., NEW JERSEY Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:WETZEL, JOHN, III;HALL, JEFFREY L.;SPICER, MICHAEL A.;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:012249/0497 Effective date: 20010813 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINIST Free format text: GRANT OF PATENT SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:ARROW GROUP INDUSTRIES, INC.;REEL/FRAME:012958/0082 Effective date: 20020529 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: CIT BUSINESS GROUP/BUSINESS CREDIT, INC., THE, AS Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:ARROW GROUP INDUSTRIES, INC.;REEL/FRAME:013029/0465 Effective date: 20020529 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: ARROW GROUP INDUSTRIES, INC., NEW JERSEY Free format text: RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;REEL/FRAME:015829/0746 Effective date: 20050329 Owner name: WELLS FARGO, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATI Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:ARROW GROUP INDUSTRIES, INC.;REEL/FRAME:016397/0903 Effective date: 20050329 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINIS Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:ARROW GROUP INDUSTRIES, INC.;REEL/FRAME:016408/0076 Effective date: 20050329 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: ARROW GROUP INDUSTRIES, INC., NEW JERSEY Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS AGENT;REEL/FRAME:036970/0463 Effective date: 20100625 Owner name: ARROW GROUP INDUSTRIES, INC., NEW JERSEY Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:CIT GROUP/BUSINESS CREDIT, INC., AS AGENT;REEL/FRAME:037054/0878 Effective date: 20100625 |