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External wall panel and mounting structure thereof

US5239798A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 4, 1991
Grant dateAug 31, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F13/0869
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An exterior wall panel as the basic component of a curtain wall for a multi-storied building. The wall panel includes a steel frame and fastening means for securing the frame to steel girders of a building. Mounting means to secure the wall panel to the exterior side of the steel frame include fastening means which removably interconnect the wall panel and the steel frame. The wall panel may comprise a plurality of panel segments to which steel furring strips attach. An interior wall panel may be secured to the interior side of the steel frame.

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