Solid core partition wall
US5870867A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2002/7488
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wall system which can be reconfigured and reused as needed, and which provides improved fire resistance and acoustical resistance, includes a plurality of edge connected panels having a solid structural core, a plurality of spaced apart structural studs attached to opposite faces of the panels, and a plurality of cover panels attached to outboard faces of the studs. The solid structural core comprising off-set gypsum panels forming a lipped edge which is adapted to connect to an adjacent solid core wall panel in overlapped interlocking relationship whereby improved acoustical and fire insulating properties are achieved.
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