Structural glass assemblies
US9714509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B3/5445
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A glazing system for a building comprising a glazing panel, a support and an attachment assembly for attaching the glazing panel to the support is disclosed. The attachment assembly comprises a mounting secured to the support and a glazing fitting secured to the glazing panel. The mounting comprises a mounting member and the glazing fitting comprises a hook portion and the mounting is connected to the glazing fitting by a connection between the hook portion and the mounting member. The attachment assembly further comprises a shock absorber that allows the attachment assembly to move relative to the support upon applying an impact to the glazing panel, thereby improving the impact resistance of the glazing panel. Mountings and fittings for use in such glazing systems are also disclosed, as are methods of improving the impact resistance of a suspended glazing panel.
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