Mounting tracks with thermal break and jig system for installation
US10125491B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2/825
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The installation of panelized wall systems requires the use of connection tracks to both align and hold the panels in the precise location according the specification provided in the structural engineered plans. Some panelized wall systems are comprised of two panels disposed in a parallel position so as to define a wall cavity to contain plumbing, other utilities and insulation. In the prior art, connection tracks are made of one monolithic piece, which has the unfortunate characteristic of transferring thermal energy from one side of the connection track to the other. Disclosed embodiments break the thermal bridge of the prior art while maintaining the structural integrity of the prior art embodiments. While the disclosed connection tracks achieve desired thermal properties, they present new challenges in installation. A disclosed jig and corner installation system is required to install the disclosed connection tracks in a precisely parallel position to each other.
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