Abstract: An expansion joint cover for bridging an expansion gap between first and second building floor members has a pivot frame adapted to be affixed to the first building floor member, the pivot frame including a base portion and a longitudinally continuous bearing of spherical cross-section supported by and located above the base portion, and a slide frame adapted to be affixed to the second building floor member. A cover unit is pivotally mounted in spaced-apart relation to a proximal end thereof on the bearing in cantilevered relation to the bearing, is adapted to span the gap, and has a distal end supported on the slide frame. A plurality of spaced-apart compression spring units engaged between the base portion of the pivot frame and a portion of the cover unit intermediate the proximal end and the bearing bias the cover unit about the bearing so as to forcibly engage the distal end of the cover unit with the slide frame.

Abstract: A vehicle with large side panels includes composite panels that are lightweight and economical to manufacture. A superstructure has a plurality of attached composite panels. In one embodiment, the superstructure has grooves for receiving the composite panels. The composite panels preferably fit together via a tongue and groove configuration. Alternatively, the superstructure has support beams that have threaded receiving holes. Each composite panel then includes threaded inserts aligned with the receiving holes and that attach to the receiving holes. In both embodiments, each composite panel preferably includes at least an outer colored layer, a sheet of polymeric material attached to the colored layer and an inner layer attached to the polymeric material. Other layers can be added depending upon the use of the vehicle. For instance, a layer of insulating foam can be added if the vehicle is to be refrigerated. Further, an additional structural support layer can be added to increase the strength of the walls.

Abstract: A bonding member 1 comprising a metallic plate 2 formed as a small piece onto which a hot melt adhesive layer 3 is formed at least one side of said metallic plate 2, and a gypsum board mounting method for mounting a gypsum board 5 using the bonding member 1, comprising: fixing said bonding member 5 temporarily; pushing said gypsum board 5, heating the metallic plate 2 with electromagnetic induction to melt said hot melt adhesive layer 3; and thereby allowing the gypsum board 5 to be bonded easily without noise. The bonded gypsum board 5 can be recycled because it can be peeled off easily with melting the adhesive layer 3 without damage of the board.

Abstract: There is described a profiled sash section for a window sash holding a window pane and intended for being installed in an outer frame of a blast resistant window. The sash section includes a main member enabling inter-engagement between the profiled sash member and the outer frame; a window pane holding member for accommodating and securing an end portion of said window pane in the profiled sash member, and a reinforcing member designed to support the end portion of the window pane and to transmit blast pressure, if incidentally applied to the window pane, to the main member. For at least partially absorbing blast pressure energy applied to the window pane, the sash section is provided with damping means for deforming up to a predetermined limit. Also described is a blast-resistant framework for a casement window, including the window sash assembled from the mentioned profiled sash sections and adapted for rigidly and air-tightly securing the window pane in the holders of the profiled sash members.

Abstract: A surface mounted grid system for use in association with a substructure and for supporting an array of tile panels which comprises: (a) a plurality of main runners and cross-runners adaptable arranged normal to each other. The main runner has (i) a horizontally oriented surface and spaced, non-peripheral, longitudinal side walls depending transversely therefrom and includes a plurality of spaced openings; and (ii) a downwardly depending member terminating with a horizontally disposed flange having a longitudinal marginal edge. The cross-runners have (i) a horizontally disposed flange with a transverse marginal edge and arranged in a common plane with the flange of the main runner, and (ii) an intermediate longitudinal web extending transversely from the flange and having a longitudinal projection extending beyond the transverse marginal edge.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a panel at a corner between a pair of generally perpendicular wall surfaces has a mounting strip extending longitudinally along the corner, having a seat engaging an edge of the panel, retaining the panel edge against one of the surfaces, and formed with a longitudinally extending and transversely open slot. A trim strip extends longitudinally along the corner in engagement with the panel and the other wall surface and is formed with a longitudinally extending and transversely projecting lip engaged tightly in the slot.

Abstract: A method for connecting a standard sheet pile equipped with a standard locking element to the flange of a standard girder (31). First the initially flat edge (39) of the flange of the girder (31) is given an undulating profile having of a longitudinal series of bosses (40,42) cantilevered with respect to the flange of the girder (31). Next a connecting profile (30) including an inwardly flaring groove (36) is slotted onto the undulated edge so that the cantilevered bosses (40,42) can fit into said groove (36) and laterally lock the connecting section (30) on the undulated edge. The connecting section (30) being used is a hybrid profile which includes on the opposite side to the groove (36) a standard locking element (34) complementary to the standard locking element of the sheet pile. Into this locking element (34) is interlocked the standard locking element of the sheet pile to form a standard sheet pile joint therebetween.

Abstract: A modular roof assembly adapted to be secured to a generally circular structure consisting of an essentially continuous upstanding wall to which the modular roof assembly may be fastened. The modular roof assembly comprises a predetermined number of roof panels to be positioned in a circular manner to form a generally conical configuration. A prime feature of the modular roof assembly is the uniquely configured, interlocking panel edges that virtually eliminate any concern for leakage through the panel joints or seams.

Abstract: An interconnect system for modularly fabricating bullet stops is disclosed including a plurality of bullet proof plates which are placed adjacent one another to form a seam which is covered by a facing strip. A plurality of bolts extend through the facing strip and through a backing mechanism positioned on an opposite side of the plates. When the bolts are tightened, the facing strip and backing pull towards one another and hold the plates together. The facing strips and other teachings of the invention allow standard plates to be used rather than large and specially manufactured plates.

Abstract: A face mounting infilling system for walls and linings of buildings. The infilling elements are designed at their ends in such a way that they may be clamped to the upper edges of lower linking units, which in turn are designed in such a way that upper linking units may be snap-locked thereon.

Abstract: A dry wall butt stud which comprises a structure between two upright wall studs, for back blocking short vertical butt edges of two horizontally aligned rectangular plasterboard sheets, which are mounted to the wall studs offset from an upper horizontally positioned rectangular plasterboard sheet and a lower horizontally positioned rectangular plasterboard sheet. The back blocking structure will form a recessed area at the short vertical butt edges, allowing a person to apply tape and a joint compound thereto to maintain a flat smooth front surface therebetween in the recessed area.

Abstract: A roof plate for longitudinal roofing capable of exhibiting increased strength against a wind pressure and preventing rainwater from entering connection regions between the roof plates due to a capillary action and blowing of rainstorm against the connection regions. A plurality of the roof plates which are formed into a predetermined length in a longitudinal direction are longitudinally connected to each other in order for the purpose of assembling a roof. The roof plate includes a flat plate body, lateral rising connection sections provided on both lateral sides of the plate body, and longitudinal connection sections provided on both longitudinal ends of the plate body.

Abstract: A lightweight, multilayered panel for use in a modular vault or safe structure has multiple layers of cross-grained wood boards secured together by a grid of hardened masonry nails. The nails are driven into the panel layers from both major face surfaces of the panel and are angled from the perpendicular of the major face surfaces of the panel to increase the probability of a penetrating instrument striking a nail during a penetration attempt. The panel is covered in a layer of sheet metal, and a layer of Kevlar or some other ballistic resistant material is placed on one or more major face surfaces. Rabbet edges on the panel allow an assembly with reinforced seams, and two single panels may be secured together to form a double reinforced vault panel.

Abstract: A two-piece solarium panel cap comprised of a top and bottom member, wherein the bottom member is bridged across adjacent solarium panels to provide a water seal. The top member is selectively secured upon the bottom seal member to seal the fasteners from the environment. Both pieces can be comprised of resilient polyethylene material which is much less expensive than conventional aluminum or galvanized metal weather stripping. Further, the present invention is easy to use and can be manufactured in a variety of colors. Two embodiments are shown, one adapted for being disposed over an interface between two solarium panels, and a second embodiment adapted about a single solarium panel forming a corner of a solarium.

Abstract: Components for a multiple window unit sunroof are pre-assembled at the factory and include a support frame having vertical beam members which have water weep channels on their top faces for routing away from the sunroof moisture entering under the glazing panel adjacent side edges which overlap the drain channel. The support frame is snugly received in a boot. Removable locator jigs are attached to the perimeter frame of the glazing panels to position them and hold them while mounting flanges are being installed.

Abstract: An apparatus for joining flanged, abutting duct ends or for reinforcing ducts comprises an elongated coupling member including a V-shaped portion made up of two slanting walls approaching an apex and having lower portions spaced apart a given distance. It also includes inwardly turned edges on the slanting walls spaced from the apex, extensions of the slanting walls diverging from one another as the slanting walls approach the apex extending from the slanting walls a distance about equal to the given distance, and a joining portion extending from the extensions doubling back over the apex. The extensions and the joining portions have substantial parallel segments with a curved connection between the parallel segments. The edges, slanting walls, extensions and joining portion being integrally formed of sheet metal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to architectural joint systems, and particularly to an improved multi-functional cover device, arranged to span the gap between two adjacent, spaced apart architectural structures, such as walls or ceilings. The cover system comprisies a multi-functional cover plate element can be secured by a variety of means.

Abstract: A seamed metal roof is formed from an array of panels having lateral edges interconnected by rolled seams, and a plurality of clamps, each comprising a first elongate part having a mating surface, a longitudinal recess having dimensions like those of the seam, a second elongate part having a mating surface opposing the recess and the mating surface of the first part, and a fastener for drawing said parts together, to confine the seam in the recess.

Abstract: A roofing/cladding system (2) for mounting to a structure (4) includes elongate pans (6) having central portions (32) and lateral edges (8, 10) with U-shaped pockets (24, 26) defining inwardly opening edge recesses (28, 30). The pan also includes legs (34, 36) extending upwardly from the upper part (38, 40) of the pockets. The upper edges (72, 74) of the legs are plain to facilitate bending the pans to cover concave or convex surfaces. A bracket (12), used to hold down the pans at their opposed edges, has a base (14), first, upwardly extending arms (46, 48) and second, downwardly extending arms (50, 52) and defining regions (58, 60) therebetween. The legs of the pans are inserted into the regions.

Abstract: A standardized auxiliary enclosure structure adapted for addition to a deck or porch and methods of construction including reinforced roof support posts, pocket beams, round robins, and curved polyacrylate panels.

Abstract: Disclosed is a moisture resistant field installed seam assembly for use with adjoining channel-shaped building surface covering members having adjoining mating flanges one of which is deformed to form an elongate seam, the moisture resistant seam assembly comprising an elongate elastomeric member adapted to be positioned over the elongate flange of one mating flange of the adjoining channel-shaped building surface covering members prior to deforming the adjacent mating flange, for preventing fluid migration, betweeen flanges.

Abstract: A roof channel member (12) for securing roof panels (16) in a channel-braced awning structure (10) is described. The roof channel member is formed from a bottom plate (20) which provides for a female securing post (24) and an upper plate (21) with a male arrow tab (27) for mating with the securing post. A plurality of roof channel members secure side-by-side roof panels in a frame formed from a first F-channel cross member or wall bracket (11), an opposed second F-channel cross member (14), and two parallel spaced apart F-channel side member (13) which join the wall bracket and the second F-channel cross member at the ends. Openings (32) at intervals along the length of the bottom plate provide for light bulbs (34) which mounts into light sockets (33) fitted through the openings. Spaced apart channels (28, 29) on opposed sides of the securing post provide for electrical wires (40) to power the light bulbs. The awning structure is supported off the ground by column members (15 a, 15b).

Abstract: A curtain wall for a building structure is provided in which structural members and diaphragms are used to reinforce a relatively light frame such that the number of connections to the building required is reduced to one or two. The curtain wall module comprises a frame having a top and bottom chord and a plurality of transverse studs spaced at intervals along the length of the chords defining a plurality of panels. Exterior cladding including a layer of sheet metal is mounted to the exterior face of the frame strengthening the frame as a stressed diaphragm. In the preferred embodiment the top chord of the frame includes a relatively strong reinforcing beam (such as a square hollow structural section) parallel to and connected to the top chord along the full length of the top chord. The weight of the wall may be supported upon the building by vertically adjustable connectors at two points on the beam.

Abstract: Adhesive foam seals are provided on all flashing components of a sunroom at joints between glazing panels and other structural members. Should water or wind penetrate these seals, primary and secondary drain systems are provided as a backup to collect and control and vent moisture outside the sunroom. A support frame for the glazing panels includes sloped vertical wooden beams strengthened by top and bottom steel plates. The beams are covered with a plastic moisture-proof coating. An adjustable corner flashing is used which compensates for any minor misalignment of front and end walls.

Abstract: An ornamental ceiling capable of attaching directly to an existing structural ceiling or to an existing suspended ceiling which uses inverted T-members as supports. The ornamental ceiling comprises a stile, an inverted T-member, a clip with a snap-on capability for readily attaching the stile to the inverted T-members, and an ornamental panel. A connector is provided for readily attaching the ornamental ceiling close to a preexisting structure ceiling. A hanger and a cantilever support is also disclosed for supporting a stile that longitudinally abuts a preexisting structural wall.

Abstract: A blast resistant composite section comprises a base section (1), an intermediate section (2), and a solid, bombardment-inhibiting cover section (3). On a side toward the intermediate section (2) the cover section (3) is provided with depressions which form in each instance a groove (9) whose cross-section widens outward in wedge form. Elastically pivotable projections(8) integrally formed with the intermediate section (2) each engage in a groove (9) and are provided in the region of their free edge with an edge (10) of nose-shaped cross section protruding to one side. In the region of the bottom of each groove (9) a lateral enlargement (11) adapted to the cross section of the edge (10) is provided. Due to this design, the cover section (3) can be non-releasably connected to the intermediate section (2) by forces exterted on the cover in a direction perpendicular to the length of the section.

Abstract: The specification discloses a modular sun porch which can be easily and quickly assembled. The wall assembly includes a plurality of identical modular window panels whose lateral edges interfit in male/female relationship to provide weather seals therebetween. Modular door units, which have a width equal to one or more window panels, can be substituted for the window panels in the wall assembly and include frames which interfit with the male/female scheme. The base for the wall assembly is levelable and hides both the base tie-downs and the leveling mechanism. The roof includes rafters and purlins which slide-lock into position between beams and rafters, respectively. Roof panels rest on gaskets carried by the rafters and purlins, and retainers are secured to the rafters to retain the panels in position and to improve the weather seal.

Abstract: For framing plate type panels a composite section is used which is fitted together from a center part (3) and two lateral parts (4,5). The stay type center part (3) has two stay segments (6,7 ) which are spaced from each other and connected together through a pair of insulating strips 8. On the side away from the respective panels (1,2) the two lateral parts (4,5) are provided with reinforcement sections (10). Threaded studs (12) distributed at intervals over the length of the composite section connect the reinforcement sections (10) and hence the section parts disposed therebetween with one another. This results in a stable union of the composite section, which not only is given a bombardment-inhibiting effect by the reinforcement sections (10), but also is able to withstand high tensile stresses of the center part (3) and to prevent deformations of the lateral parts (4,5).

Abstract: A clamping structure for joining a pair of panels along curved and other seams comprising longitudinally extending opposing clamping surfaces for receiving therebetween the abutting but spaced apart edges of the panels, and provided with marginal sealing strips compressible against the outer and inner panel sheets along and overlapping the abutting panel edges, sealing the space between the panel edges and rigidly joining the panel edges along the seams.

Abstract: A greenhouse is disclosed which has enhanced thermal insulative characteristics. The greenhouse includes an elongated, extruded support bar for supporting light transmissive, transparent or translucent panel members. In cross section, the support bar includes a generally vertical stand portion having a base and a crown. A laterally extending outer shelf is provided adjacent the crown for supporting an outer light transmissive panel member. A laterally extending inner shelf is provided adjacent the base for supporting an inner light transmissive panel member. A laterally extending middle shelf is provided between the outer shelf and inner shelf for supporting a middle light transmissive panel member. The inner and middle shelves are dimensioned to permit the inner and middle light transmissive panel members to be placed on the inner and middle shelves from inside the greenhouse.

Abstract: A double walled panel (1) comprising on its small longitudinal sides (2a, 2b) a profiling formed in cross-section by a curved nose (7) which faces a wide side surface (10) the base of which is located at a distance from the same wide side surface (10). A free-standing thickened portion (6) is disposed at the other small side (2a) and supported near the same wide side surface (10) fitting into an adjacent panel recess (5) enclosed by its curved nose (7).

Abstract: A spring clip for resiliently retaining a post cover in place between a pair of space dividing wall panels interconnected and supported by a cylindrical support post disposed therebetween. Detents on the spring clip retain flanges on the post cover to complementary flanges on the adjacent ends of the wall panels.

Abstract: A roofing structure, for forming for example a vault, possibly transparent or translucent, is adapted to cover a zone located between two supports generally parallel in a longitudinal direction. This structure is composed of a plurality of juxtaposed roofing plates located at one or more levels, and of hoop elements disposed transversaly between the two longitudinal supports. Each of these hoop elements is constituted by at least two elementary hoop elements comprising a lower hoop element and an upper hoop element superposed on the lower hoop element. The transverse edges of the roofing plates are engaged between the lower and upper hoop elements of each pair. The roofing structure comprises means for provoking the deformation of one of the superposed hoop elements by applying it under pressure against the other and thus effecting gripping of the roofing plates between the superposed elementary hoop elements, without any seal.

Abstract: A sheet metal roofing system 10 comprising pan 11, bracket 21 and batten 31 sections is disclosed. The system covers a given surface 60 with a minimum amount of material while providing two mated surfaces 12 and 13 for sealing the sections together. The absence of fasteners from the exposed surfaces allows them to expand and contract in response to changing temperatures. The pans have rolled edges 15 to provide increased strength and a better fit with the brackets 21.

Abstract: A false ceiling consists of a set which comprises two elements: a springy substantially U- or V-shaped clamp the free ends of its two tines being bent over towards the center of the clamp, two oppositely disposed notches being provided in the said tines; and an elongated U- or V-profiled beam or girder like, hollow rail the free edges of which are bent inwardly, towards the center of the rail.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a rubber membrane to a roof, the apparatus including an elongated channel having a bite portion adapted to be secured to the surface of the roof and a pair of sidewalls extending upwardly and outwardly from the opposite edges of the bite portion. The apparatus also includes an elongated cap strip adapted to clampingly fit over the elongated channel to clamp a portion of the rubber membrane to the elongated channel without puncturing the membrane. The elongated cap strip includes a bite portion and a pair of sidewalls extending downwardly from the bite portion, the sidewalls sloping inwardly so as to converge toward one another and being adapted to snap over the upper edges of the channel sidewalls and adapted to secure the membrane against the channel and against the deck surface.

Abstract: A light weight composite panel for use in vaults or strong rooms, having a foamed plastic core, metal mesh embedded in the major faces of the core, a layer of wood on each face of the plastic core, and a sheet metal skin covering the layers of wood. An inner one of the sheet metal skins is preferably a heat conductive metal, such as aluminum.

Abstract: A panel clip for holding the side paneling of a rail car in place having a central channel-shaped portion the side walls of which at their extremities are bent laterally outwardly in opposite directions to provide coplanar flange portions. An integral tab is bent up from each flange portion at a right angle to the plane thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular roof skylight system which includes channel shaped roof and ceiling panel assemblies locked together with a skylight panel assembly therebetween. The skylight panel assembly includes roof and ceiling light transmitting sections which may be installed in place of and between modular roof panels. The inner ceiling skylight panel is securely mounted to the adjacent ceiling panels by a pair of flexible mounting clips complementally formed relative to elongated ceiling support strips secured to the adjacent ceiling panels. The support strips are formed with a plurality of serrations along one inner face. Each mounting clip is likewise formed with a plurality of mating ridges. A first of the mounting strips is secured on one side of the skylight panel opening with the serrations exposed for mating with a mounting clip. A second of the mounting strips is secured on an opposite side of the skylight opening with the serrations secured against the adjacent ceiling panel.

Abstract: An insulation system is disclosed for installing insulation in existing metal buildings. The system includes extruded hat-shaped support members having a central wall portion mounted on the lower flange of the building purlins with screw fasteners or the like. The support member provides oppositely extending shelf portions on which are mounted bridging members. The bridging members are slotted or notched at their ends and fit over the shelf portions for mounting. Insulation is positioned over the shelf portions and is supported along its sides by said shelf portions. In one embodiment, rigid insulation panels have ends which fit into channels on the bridging members. In another embodiment, faced insulation blankets extend over the bridging members and are supported at intervals along their length by the bridging members and along their sides by the shelf portions. In such latter embodiment, strips of adhesive secure the facing of the blanket to the bridging members and support members.

Abstract: A standing seam roof, including a particular clip for attaching the roof panels to building purlins. The clips are disposed at spaced points along the purlins and attach the panels to the roof along first and second raised generally longitudinally extending edges thereof. The clip includes portions extending under both of the panels at the edges thereof to provide vertical support to the roof and hold the panels above the purlins to provide for more efficient use of insulation between the panels and supporting members. Each clip preferably includes a base member and a tab member, the tab member slideable in an elongated opening in the base member to provide for free expansion and contraction of the roof panels. The base member includes a central upstanding portion with panel supporting portions extending from the top thereof in a plane perpendicular to the central upstanding portion. The elongated opening for the tab member is formed in the central upstanding portion.

Abstract: A roof strut permits easy attachment of roof covering material thereto. The strut has a channel defined therein and a clamping bar is positioned within the channel to sandwich roof covering material between that bar and the strut to form a gasketless seal.

Abstract: Panel and batten systems are disclosed wherein a plurality of battens are provided in the system, each batten having brackets supporting a gutter in the batten, and the system is further characterized by having the brackets relatively movably guidedly connected in the batten with substructure, and by having a batten cover connected with the brackets in the batten for bodily expanding and contracting longitudinally while supported by the brackets in the batten and covering the gutter and ends of panels in the system which form sides of the batten.

Abstract: A roofing system of the batten type using sheet metal components only.The battens are formed by folding the side edge portions of adjacent pan sections to form securing channels and upstanding side walls. The side walls are folded inwardly away from the securing channels and then downwardly to form downwardly projecting lips spaced inwardly and intermediate of the height of the side walls and a closure cap is slidable along the top edges of the side walls and in engagement with the downwardly projecting lips of adjacent pan sections to bridge and seal the gap formed between the adjacent side walls above the abutting securing channels, the securing channels being held down on the underlying roof structure by fastening screws.

Abstract: A covering and sealing assembly for concealing and sealing the gap between a pair of edge adjoining wall panels which are disposed at an angle to each other, such as at a corner. The assembly includes an exterior trim piece, a supporting member for the exterior trim piece, fastening means to tighten the supporting and clamping members together to squeeze the edges of the panels at the corner and to thus provide a structural tie therebetween, and an interior trim piece which snaps over the free vertical edges of the clamping member and hides the fastening means and the clamping member. The structural tie between the two corner panels is effected by the squeezing action of the legs of the supporting member and of the clamping member upon the faces of the adjoining wall panels at the points of contact between the faces and the supporting and clamping members.

Abstract: A roof construction having supporting purlins or the like. It includes a plurality of support clips secured to the purlins, with each support clip having a flat upper portion having a slot therein. A plurality of roof panels having an upstanding seam portion along each long side thereof, with each seam portion overlaying at least two of the support clips and each of the seam portions having downwardly facing shoulders. The construction includes a plurality of generally spear shaped fastener clips inserted between the adjacent seam portions of two adjacent panels, with each of the clips extending downwardly through one of the slots engaging one of the support clips. The upper ends of each of the fastener clips have means for engaging the two adjacent seam portions to thereby secure the panel to the support clips. An elongated cap is provided for covering the adjacent seam portions and engaging the shoulders presented by the seam portions, to seal the seams.

Abstract: At each joint between pairs of adjacent foam panels, a vertical edge portion of one of the panels encases a major portion of the periphery of each of a plurality of vertically spaced cylindrical double socket members and a vertical edge portion of the other of the panels is correspondingly recessed to receive minor portions of the periphery of the socket members protruding from the one panel. Also at each joint, two vertically elongated clamps are secured respectively on opposite sides of the panels by pairs of screws, the screws of each pair being threaded respectively into opposite sockets of one of the double sockets. Opposite vertical edge portions of each clamp are vertically grooved on the side of the clamp facing the panels for respectively receiving a pair of gaskets.

Abstract: A modular skylight system comprises a continuous sill for supporting a lower edge of a plurality of panel frames, each pre-assembled and having a lower edge member interlocked on the sill. Each frame includes a pair of upwardly sloping side frame members adapted to be secured and interlocked to those of adjacent members and attached at their lower ends to the lower edge member. All of the frame members include an elongated glazing pocket for receiving an edge portion of a glazing panel and they also provide gutter structure for collecting liquid from the glazing panel and for carrying the liquid down to the sill for discharge therefrom.

Abstract: A panel wall construction using box-tee sheet metal shapes wherein the panels may be inserted in channels of the sheet metal shape or clips may be inserted in slots between the channels of the sheet metal shapes to hold the panels. These same shapes may be used for mullions, base sills, top caps and horizontal stiffeners and horizontal joint assemblies thereby producing a panel wall system wherein no screw-type fasteners are required to hold the panels in place. Disclosed clips hold the box-tee sheet metal shapes and the panels. The disclosed panel wall construction provides a very light weight construction which has great flexibility with respect to panel thickness and width as well as great flexibility of design to accommodate wind loadings.

Abstract: A sloped curtain wall structure for buildings comprises an elongated, horizontal sill including a bottom wall and at least one upstanding side wall forming a gutter designed for mounting on a supporting base structure such as a vertical wall segment or a foundation wall. An elongated baffle is interconnected with the horizontal sill and is interlocked with side walls to substantially enclose the sill above the gutter and a plurality of rafters are connected through openings in the baffle by extruded anchors to the sill and supporting structure and slope upwardly to support glazing panels mounted in the frame work. Each rafter includes a gutter and a glazing pocket aligned with the glazing pocket in the baffle for receiving and supporting the edges of a glazing panel.