Composite structural building panels and connections systems
US6314704A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04D2003/3617
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A structural building panel including a composite truss member having transverse truss elements defining an undulated shape, and first and second composite skins, formed by a pultrusion process. A composite connector extends along a side edge of the panel, the connector including a tongue and a groove adjacent one another defining an inside face having an elongate aperture therein that extends parallel to the side edge. The connector may slidably engage with a similar connector on an adjacent panel, the tongues and groove interlocking such that the apertures together define a channel through which a rod-like locking member may be received. Composite connection systems are provided for connecting composite wall panels to a foundation and to connect composite roof panels to the wall panels. The connection systems include interlocking connectors having apertures for receiving locking members. A base connector may be bolted to a foundation, wall panels may be placed on the base connector, and a base retaining clip attached to the base connector to secure the wall panels to the base connector. A cap member may be attached to an upper edge of the wall panels, a plurality of roof panels p…
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