Method for manufacturing a panel assembly and structure resulting therefrom
US5052164A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04C2/34
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for manufacturing an improved transparent panel assembly for fabricating wall and roofing components. The method includes the extrusion of a top and bottom member made of transparent plastic material. Each extruded member includes a top and bottom sheet with interspersed ribs for structural integrity. Each extruded member is supported in spaced relationship by a plurality of beam structures having longitudinal axes substantially normal with the direction of the internal ribs of the extruded panel members. The structure resulting from the improved method includes top and bottom panel members having internal ribs molded in an integral manner, and an elongated support structure mounted between the panel members in a direction substantially normal with the longitudinal axis of the internal ribs.
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