Self-bearing flexible curtain wall system

US6658804B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Vladimir S. Leytes · New Brighton, US
• Michael J. Smith · Indianapolis, US
• Xiaocong Gu · 安丰镇, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 10, 2002
• Grant date: Dec 9, 2003
• Expiry date: Mar 17, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E06B1/38
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A self-bearing curtain wall system is provided, the system including a matrix of unitized kinematically integrated cladding panels flexibly joined to a structural member so as to thereby responsively anchor said matrix of unitized cladding panels. Adjacent cladding panels of the matrix of unitized cladding panels are responsively linked horizontally and vertically for horizontal and vertical rotation. Horizontally adjacent cladding panels of the matrix of unitized cladding panels are responsively joined to a cable type structural member via an anchor fixture, which allows the structural member to move freely along the wall.