Direct mount ceiling panel grid system
US6205733A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2009/062
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A direct mount ceiling grid system comprising a plurality of base grid members, cross grid members, and channel grid members for mounting ceiling panels close to a mounting surface. The base grid members are elongated T-shaped beams having a base flange and a transversely extending web having a thicker bulb portion at its marginal end. The base flange of each base grid member is directly mounted to a mounting surface. The channel grid members are elongated beams having two parallel transversely extending webs forming a channel therebetween. Upon installation of ceiling panels, the channel of the channel grid members removably engage the bulb portion of the transversely extending web of the base grid members. The channels have hook portions of the parallel webs of the channel grid members and deflect to allow capture of the bulb portion. The base flange of the base grid members and the base flange of the channel grid members capture the ceiling panels placed therebetween. The ceiling panels are also supported by the base flange of one or more cross grid members.
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