Abstract: A flanged joint for connecting sheet material air channel sections of essentially rectangular cross section to one another has flanges made of hollow sheet material shapes and steel angle pieces. Each of the hollow sheet material shapes is provided with projections and/or depressions in one or more of the walls which entirely or partially surround a leg of a respective steel angle piece. Each leg of a steel angle piece, in turn, is provided with projections and/or depressions which are disposed at the periphery of the leg and are adjusted to the positions of the projections and/or depressions in the hollow sheet material shapes. At least one of the projections then catches in at least one of the depressions upon pushing a leg of a steel angle piece into a hollow sheet material shape.

Abstract: An initially flat sheet of a fan cylinder assembly is formed to an exact cylindrical configuration in such a manner that less than 20% of the material comprising the sheet in a direction along the thickness of the same is exposed to stress above the yield strength of the material. The sheet is provided with tabs bent to a perpendicular orientation relative to remaining regions of the sheet, and holes are punched in certain of the tabs at precise, predefined locations and which are related to precise, predefined locations of apertures spaced around the periphery of an exact circular opening in an upright support panel of the tower housing. The sheet is formed to a true cylinder by causing the major region of the sheet to bear against the periphery of the circular opening of the support panel so that the flat panel functions as a guide both during forming of the cylinder and also thereafter to retain the sheet in its proper cylindrical configuration.

Abstract: A window well structure comprising at least two superposed u-shaped sections made of sheet metal. Engagement means are provided on adjacent edges of the superposed sections which securely interengage each other to unite the adjacent, superposed, u-shaped sections as a unitary, self supporting, integral structure.

Abstract: A coupling for circular spiral lock seam conduit sections is comprised of a band curved to encircle the conduit, preferably with overlapping ends, a groove running along the interior of the band of sufficient cross section to receive the spiral lock seam, and clamps for tightening the band around the conduit sections. The groove runs at an angle along the band to form a spiral when the band is curved around the conduit sections, which mates with the spiral of the lock seam. The width of the groove exceeds that of the lock seam so that when the band is tightened the groove will shift laterally, sealing one side of the groove against the facing side of the lock seam. Other features are included to provide the maximum degree of sealing around the entire circumference of the conduit sections.

Abstract: A one-piece flange ring for mounting in an open pipe includes a flange, an outer and an inner leg projecting from the flange, and an outer and an inner annularly projecting land for engaging the inner wall of the pipe. The outer leg is closer to the inner wall of the pipe than the inner leg when installed in the pipe. The outer and the inner leg are substantially parallel to one another and a capable of being fixed under stress with respect to the flange by the inner wall of the pipe when the legs are driven into the open pipe. The outer and the inner pipe engaging lands have an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the pipe before installation in the pipe, and they are flexed under stress toward the center of the pipe when the flange ring is installed in the pipe. The outer and the inner pipe engaging lands have an outer diameter equal to the inner diameter of the pipe after installation in the pipe. The outer and the inner pipe engaging lands are bent diagonally toward the flange.

Abstract: A connector to receive the top and bottom member of a duct system.

Abstract: A joint assembly for connecting the ends of a pair of generally rectangular sheet metal duct sections includes a pair of frame members secured to each other and connected to the respective duct end sections. The frame members each include four flange portions. Each flange portion has an upstanding channel shaped leg portion and an angularly extending duct receiving leg portion. A corner piece connects adjacent flange portions and extends into the channel portions of the upstanding leg portions to form the generally rectangular frame. The end portions of the ducts are inserted into longitudinal openings of the duct receiving leg portions. A flowing type gasket material is positioned in a longitudinal pocket of each flange. The end of each duct wall partially displaces the gasket material so that the gasket material extrudes outwardly around the duct wall and between the ends of the flange portion and the corner piece.

Abstract: Corner pieces for frames are used for joining together frame sides situated adjacent the corner piece. The frame sides are tubular or profile-shaped and adapted in their inner cavity to receive legs which are angularly arranged on the corner piece and interconnected by means of an intermediate part. Each leg consists of two parallel shanks and each shank is shaped so as to be complementary to the cavity of the frame side profile engaging the respective shank so that the shank can be inserted guidingly and with a certain friction in the cavity of the profile. The corner piece is composed of two identical corner parts interconnected by fastening means, the legs and the intermediate part of the corner piece having, on one hand, a first symmetry plane coinciding with the frame plane and, on the other hand, a second symmetry plane or bisector plane bisecting the angle between the legs of the corner piece. The second plane is perpendicular to the first symmetry plane.

Abstract: A pipe lap joint is disclosed with an improved sealing zone structure in the overlap region of the pipe. The sealing zone comprises a pair of end-to-end intersecting slots which are covered by a clamping band and which allow the sealing zone of the pipe to be collapsed against the inner pipe when the clamping band is tightened. The outboard slot extends inwardly from the end of the pipe and terminates in a transverse end wall within the overlap region. The inboard slot is circumferentially offset from the outboard slot and extends inwardly from an outer end wall thereof. The adjacent sidewalls of the slots are in substantial alignment with each other and the end walls are also in substantial alignment with each other whereby the end walls of the slots are disposed in edge-to-edge engagement with each other when the overlap region of the outer pipe is collapsed into close fitting engagement with the inner pipe.

Abstract: A duct adapter for use in conjunction with an air conditioning unit is disclosed. This adapter attached to a discharge opening of a Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning unit and acts to divide the stream of conditioned air into multiple streams, one being discharged into the enclosure containing the air conditioning unit and a separate stream being discharged into an extension duct for delivery at a distant location. The extension duct is attached to a bracket fixed to the side of a through-the-wall sleeve, while the end of the extension in a slidable engagement so that the unit may slide out of the sleeve while the extension remains fixed to the sleeve.

Abstract: A tubular body is provided having first and second ends and the first end includes structure for connection with one end of a tubular duct while the second end of the body defines a peripherally extending and outwardly opening groove. A pair of semi-annular sheetmetal sections have their inner peripheral portions edgewise engaged and seated within the groove at the first end of the tubular body and the semi-annular sections are of slightly greater than 180.degree. in angular extent and have their opposite ends overlapped and joined together. The semi-annular sections, after being joined together, define an annular collar mounted on the first end of the tubular body against removal therefrom and the side of the annular collar facing outwardly of the first end of the tubular body has an annular resilient gasket mounted thereon whose outer side includes an adhesive coating for adhesive securement to a duct wall about an opening formed in that duct wall.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for coupling of tubular members using a strip of metal which is preformed with an arcuate bend portion having a limited length in relation to the overall length of the strip and including two bend portions having radii so related to the radii of the tubular members as to obtain enhanced gripping and enhanced ease of installation. The strip receives a gland ring and also a helical wire for seating in grooves of a flexible conduit and is otherwise constructed to obtain an enhanced seal.

Abstract: For sealing the joint between a pipe end (2) and a pipe or housing (3) into which it is to be inserted, a metal sleeve (1) has a part (a) which is secured, such as by welding, to the pipe end (2), a first annular corrugation (b) and a second annular corrugation (c) which is of greater diameter than the first annular corrugation (b) and resiliently deformable into sealing engagement with the pipe or housing (3).

Abstract: Integral transverse flanges on duct sections made up, for example, of two L-shaped work pieces, are readily assembled into permanent rigid section-joining frames. At the frame corners, the interfitted flanged ends of corner pieces are trapped, adjacent to the integral flange webs, behind an outward-turned ridge on a surface of the duct and beneath an inward and backward turned spring margin having a progression of lanced projections. Tabs, extending across the lines of juncture of the L-shaped pieces along the outward turned ridge, are peened over to seal the joints of the work pieces positively and prevent the escape of air. Easily applied clips hold the flanges of the adjacent duct sections tightly against each other, and may be used also to retain narrow reinforcing bars likewise behind the out turned ridge and beneath the spring margins.

Abstract: A flange connector for joining forced air duct sections together, consisting of angle bar members attached to the end edges of the duct sections, the cross-section of the angle bars feature parallel and perpendicular flanges that run parallel and perpendicular to the respective enclosing wall of the duct. The angle bar members are connected with corner fittings which feature two pin-like lugs situated perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A duct fitting for connecting a branch duct to a main duct including a tubular body having cutting teeth formed on one end thereof for cutting a hole in the main duct by pressing the cutting teeth against the main duct and rotating the tubular body about its longitudinal axis. Subsequent to cutting of the hole, the cutting teeth are bent into engagement with the interior of the main duct to squeezingly hold the main duct between the bent over teeth and a resiliently deflectable mounting flange provided on the tubular body. An air diversion scoop is mounted in the bore of the tubular body and is pivotably moved so that a portion of the scoop extends from the tubular body into the main duct.

Abstract: A plurality of flange members are positioned oppositely of one another on the ends of a pair of generally rectangular sheet metal ducts. The flange members are positioned in pairs on the adjacent ends of the ducts. The angular legs of corner pieces extend into the ends of the flange members to connect the adjacent flange members on the end of each duct so that four corner pieces connect the flange members to form a frame around the respective duct end portion. The oppositely positioned flange members on the adjacent duct end portions are sealingly secured together by clamping together the adjacent corner pieces. Each flange member is formed by a thin walled sheet member and includes a pair of legs angularly disposed relative to one another to form a plurality of wall sections. A first wall section terminates in a first leg end portion, and a second wall section terminates in a second leg end portion. The first and second leg end portions are spaced apart.

Abstract: Four corner pieces are used to connect the ends of two rectangular duct sections together. Each duct wall has a groove at its end and also a flange, the flange in each instance having a resilient rim or lip. The corner pieces comprise two offset legs, the legs each having a web residing in planes parallel to each other and having a connecting portion residing in a plane intermediate said two planes. In this way, one leg is engageable with a portion of a flange on one of the duct sections and the other leg is engageable with a portion of a flange on the other duct section. Due to the resiliency of the flanges, the legs, which have angled flanges thereon, can be snapped into place to retain the two duct sections in a connected end-to-end relationship.

Abstract: A duct assembly system for joining duct sections each having a plurality of flat intersecting walls includes angle member connectors respectively associated with the duct walls, each connector being generally L-shaped with one leg portion extending perpendicular to the duct wall and having an elongated channel formed therein and the other leg portion comprising two biased-together flanges adapted for frictionally receiving the adjacent duct wall edge therebetween, each flange having elongated ridges which interlock with elongated ribs on the associated duct wall. Each duct wall edge is embedded in a mastic sealant in a trough in the associated connector, the trough having diverging sides for guiding the duct wall edge thereinto. Connectors on intersecting duct walls are joined by corner members formed of sheet metal and flanged for rigidity and tight fit in the connector channels. Each corner member has flanges for gripping the channel edges of the joined connectors.

Abstract: A quick-disconnect device for coupling segments of a diver's umbilical ho includes separable rectangular bodies carrying complementary hose couplings spaced therealong. The bodies, which have nested rim and reduced portions, are biased toward separation by a rectangular, flat-type spring and releasable retained against separation by a retractable retaining pin extending diagonally therethrough and normally locked against retraction by partial rotation.

Abstract: A corner angle assembly for a structure, such as a duct work, has first and second angle pieces inserted through the respective openings in triangularly-shaped connecting flanges spot-welded to the respective walls of the structure. A first piece is inserted into its respective flange and has a contact portion extending beyond the opening in the flange. This contact portion has a groove for slidably receiving the second angle piece. The second angle piece has an upwardly-extending edge engaging the first piece for limiting the degree of insertion of the second piece. The first piece has a protruding portion bent over a beveled edge on the second piece for precluding the withdrawal of the second piece. Cooperating aligned holes in the extending portions of the respective pieces facilitate the passage of bolts or other suitable securing means.

Abstract: A duct jointing system is provided which includes a plurality of elongate frame members, each being a single piece of sheet metal folded to define a particular section. The section includes an open channel to receive an edge portion of the sheet metal duct, the channel having a base, a first web extending generally perpendicularly to said channel from a location adjacent the base, an outer portion at the end of the first web remote from the channel, the outer portion extending in the same general direction as the channel, and a second web extending obliquely toward the channel from a location adjacent the remote end of the first web. The single piece of sheet metal has an expanded portion constituting substantially the whole of the second web. A plurality of corner pieces are provided, each having two ends angled to each other, each end being insertable endwise into one end of one of the elongate frame members, and means are provided for securing together adjacent frame members on opposing duct ends.

Abstract: A duct jointing system has frame members each with a channel portion for engaging an end of a respective duct wall and an outwardly projecting portion. L-shaped connectors engage in openings in the outwardly projecting portions for securing the frame members together as frames and adjacent frames are connected by cleats engaging projections on the outwardly projecting portions and reinforcing flanges on the connectors, the flanges being cut-away to allow the cleats to be driven longitudinally into position.

Abstract: The invention comprises an economical, adjustable roof jack for connecting a roof mounted air handler to an air duct therebelow, wherein a single sheet metal pattern comprises a portion of a lower and upper section of duct and wherein the duct sections are connected, each to the other, by means of a sheet metal bend hinge in the single sheet metal pattern thereby allowing adjustment of the angle between the upper and lower duct sections and providing a water and weather tight seal along the hinge line therebetween.

Abstract: There is provided a tube end configuration for joining two hollow tubes end to end, the novel joint comprising a tapered end on one tube, which end fits into the untapered end of another tube forming a variable length tubular pipe. The untapered tube end has one or more protrusions (ridges) extending inwardly from its inner wall while the tapered end has one or more complementing indentations (recesses) extending inwardly from its outer wall. The ridges engage the recesses when the tubes are joined together. One or both of the tubes also have several longitudinally aligned slots located within the tube ends that overlap whereby spring leaves are defined which can flex resiliently to allow the ridge(s) to ride over the taper and fixedly lodge in the recess(es) as the tubes are slid together.

Abstract: In order to produce butt joints between two thin-walled sheet-metal tube sections (22), a one-piece flanged ring (10) is used, which substantially comprises only a securing flange (12) protruding approximately radially outward, an arm (14) projecting from the inner end of the securing flange and a ring land (18) bent obliquely outward toward the securing flange (12) by the arm (14). The outer diameter of the ring land (18) is selected such that when it is driven into the end of the tube, it comes under pre-stressing and thus produces a stable joint between the flanged ring (10) and the tube (22). The invention also encompasses a simple method for producing the flanged ring (10), in which an elongated, flat sheet-metal strip is first folded and then is bent into annular form, and further encompasses a butt joint, having two flanged rings (10) according to the invention, between two thin-walled sheet-metal tube sections (22).

Abstract: A plurality of flange portions are positioned oppositely of one another on the ends of a pair of generally rectangular sheet metal ducts. The flange portions are positioned in pairs on the adjacent ends of the ducts and each flange portion includes an upstanding wall having a pair of end portions for receiving the right angle legs of corner pieces. Four corner pieces extend into abutting relation with the upstanding walls at the four corners of the end of each duct to form a frame around the duct end portion. Each corner piece has a corner section, and a pair of legs extend angularly from the corner section. The pair of legs extend into abutting relation with the upstanding walls of adjacent flange portions on each duct end portion. In the assembled joint, the frames around the duct end portions are oppositely positioned with a gasket member positioned between the flange upstanding walls and the surfaces of abutting corner pieces. Each corner piece includes a corner and an outer edge with a corner flange.

Abstract: A joint assembly for connecting the ends of a pair of generally rectangular sheet metal duct sections includes a pair of frame members secured to each other and connected to the respective duct end sections. The frame members each include four flange portions. Each flange portion has an upstanding channel shaped leg portion and an angularly extending duct receiving leg portion. A corner piece connects adjacent flange portions and extends into the channel portions of the upstanding leg portions to form the generally rectangular frame. The end portions of the ducts are inserted into longitudinal openings of the duct receiving leg portions. A flowing type gasket material is positioned longitudinally in the flanges in a longitudinal pocket formed between an inturned rebent portion and the upper horizontal surface of the bottom wall of the duct receiving leg portion.

Abstract: A coupling for pipe or the like made up of a plurality of spaced generally hollow cylindrical bodies made of sheet material and each having their adjacent ends bent back on themselves forming a pocket along each edge, an outrigger bar extends through the pocket on one edge of each of the bodies and a short bar extends through the pocket on the outer edge of each body. The short bars are connected to the outrigger by means of bolts and a flexible liner is supported inside each of the bodies forming a gasket for surrounding a pipe extending through the bodies. In the second embodiment a basic difference is that the couplings are made up of clamps or outrigger clamps at two halves rather than in a single band.

Abstract: A self-tapping duct fitting (10) in the form of a hollow sleeve having an interrupted cutting edge (20) at a one end (14) so that a hole (68) can be cut in a wall (66) of the duct by a rotative motion of the fitting. Preferably, the interrupted cutting edge (20) includes a plurality of teeth (22) which can form tabs bendable against the inner surface (72) of the duct wall (66) once a hole (68) has been cut in order to retain fitting (10) in place.

Abstract: A flexible connector for flat wall sheet metal ducting comprises an elongated sleeve duct of rectangular cross-section and a pair of connector ducts, each having an end portion telescoped into an end portion of the sleeve duct with the walls of the connector duct in widthwise parallel inwardly spaced relation to respective walls of the sleeve duct. A resiliently compressible gasket is secured in the sleeve duct near each end thereof, surrounding and compressed against the adjacent connector duct, which is slidable in the gasket so that the sleeve duct can swing in a pair of opposite directions relative to the connector duct. Each of a pair of opposite walls of each connector duct has an exterior surface defined by a false wall which is arcuately curved along its length concentrically to the axis about which the sleeve duct swings.

Abstract: A saddle or U-bolt clamp is formed from a unitary sheet metal stamping folded to provide hexagonal sleeve formations which receive the legs of the bolt in axially slidable relation. Torque transmitted to the ends of the sleeve formations as the securing nuts are drawn up on the legs of the bolt against the saddle will construct the saddle and U-bolt's bight around the telescoped tubing parts of the exhaust system of vehicles for which such a clamp commonly is used. The heavy duty use for which such clamp is required is permitted even in those critical applications where the transverse profile of the clamp must be substantially reduced or restricted without loss of efficacy and strength of the clamp.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for coupling of tubular members using a strip of metal which is preformed with an arcuate bend portion having a configuration and dimensions such as to allow the strip to be more easily wrapped around the members and tightened while obtaining a much tighter grip thereon.

Abstract: A system for connectng the ends of sheet metal ducts wherein each duct end is provided with a frame. Corner connectors defining perpendicularly extending arms are associated with each frame, and bolts or other fasteners are utilized for connecting the connectors and frames. The respective frames comprise integral roll-formed sections at the duct ends. The sections include a first portion extending perpendicularly outwardly from the duct wall and a second portion bent rearwardly from the outer end of the first portion. When the frame is formed in this fashion, it is adapted to receive the side edges of respective arms of corner connectors whereby the ducts may be efficiently assembled by locating corner connectors in place and thereafter applying the fasteners used for maintaining the assembly.

Abstract: A connection flange for tubular members is formed as a separate member having a sealing surface formed on the connection flange for sealingly engaging a complementary mating surface, a formed annulus for receiving an end of a tubular member and a radially extending web having openings to enable threaded fasteners to force the flange sealing surface into sealing engagement with the complementary mating surface. A tubular member is sealingly affixed to the formed annulus by welding. The flange is formed of a relatively thicker material than the tubular member to which it is affixed to provide material and weight savings by enabling the tubular member to be formed of a relatively thin, light weight material.

Abstract: A metal chimney comprised of prefabricated double-walled sections packed with compressible mineral fiber insulation material between the inner and outer metal walls. Each section has a male end and a female end constructed so that a plurality of sections can be interconnected together end-to-end and will maintain structural integrity while also reducing heat conductivity and gas leakage from the inner wall to the outer wall. The female end of each section has a flexible, diaphragm like insulation retainer and seal, while the male end utilizes a rigid spider comprised of spaced apart spoke portions between inner and outer walls in combination with an annular wafer of thin nonmetallic sheet material. After installation, the flexible diaphragm seal is compressed against the rigid spider and annular wafer allowing the insulation to form a gas seal, which is maintained even if these wafers or diaphragm seals are consumed by chimney heat.

Abstract: Abutting sections of sheet metal ducts are joined at an interface by flanging the ends of each section adjacent the interface and forming a plurality of spaced tabs in the wall surface of the flanges, which tabs protrude outwardly in a direction away from the interface. A generally V-shaped coupling member, having a portion of the free edges thereof folded back under the corresponding side wall, is then assembled over a pair of opposed flanges with the edges of the folded under portions snapping in behind the tabs to lock the flanges together.

Abstract: An S slip with openings along one edge to allow air to pass through, and a foam sealant to seal corners of a duct connection.

Abstract: A duct jointing system has frame members each with a channel portion for engaging an end of a respective duct wall and an outwardly projecting portion. L-shaped connectors engage in openings in the outwardly projecting portions for securing the frame members together as frames and adjacent frames are connected by cleats engaging projections on the outwardly projecting portions and reinforcing flanges on the connectors, the flanges being cut-away to allow the cleats to be driven longitudinally into position.

Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for providing an extension of a conduit through an aperture in a roof or a floor of a building and for providing a seal around the aperture, the apparatus including a conduit extension adapted to extend through the aperture in the roof. A first collar surrounds and is supported by the lower end of the conduit extension. The first collar includes a peripheral flange surrounding the aperture and being engageable against the roof. A second collar surrounds the upper end of the conduit extension, the second collar including a flange having a downwardly extending periphery. A resilient seal is located between the periphery of the second collar and the roof, and the periphery of the second collar is forced downwardly against the resilient seal for providing a seal between the collar and the roof.

Abstract: A duct fitting in which at least one end of the fitting is provided with an attachment structured to cooperate with either the male end or the female end of a duct to be connected therewith. The fitting's attachment includes a ring immobily fixed to the fitting, and an expandable/collapsible collar adjustably connected to the ring. A bead on the ring bead and a flange on the collar cooperate to retain the collar in connected relation with the fitting so that the collar may be expanded or collapsed throughout its length as desired depending on whether the fitting is to be connected with a duct's male end or female end. The collar also incorporates rivet and slot structure that defines the inner and outer circumference limits of the collar.

Abstract: A section of corrugated pipe is provided having complementary bell and spigot end portions, the bell end portion being longitudinally segmented and having integrally formed flexible side wall strips connected to and projecting from a substantially cylindrical shroud. The spigot end portion of each section is receivable within the bell end portion, and an annular recess is formed in the exterior surface for receiving the side wall strips of another section when connected therewith. A plastic liner extends through each pipe section with sealing means provided to form a continuous, smooth inner conduit.

Abstract: A clamping member for securing pipe portions of an automobile exhaust system in which the clamping member comprises first and second generally vertically extending end flanges and a generally horizontally extending section intermediate of and interconnecting the first and second end flanges with each of the end flanges having a cut-out portion for reception of a pipe portion to be clamped therein and first and second sleeve portions adjacent opposite sides of the respective end flange for reception of the ends of a U-bolt; wherein the first and second end flanges, the section interconnecting the first and second end flanges, and the sleeve portions are formed from a one-piece blank.

Abstract: A flange connection for the ends of two pieces of square ducting has eight pieces of open-sided box girder, four of which are slipped out and fixed onto each of the two ends forming frames thereon. The two frames are then bolted together.For producing the desired sealing force along any two paired of the two frames, anglepieces at the frames' corners have nosepieces running out against each other so that, on screwing up the bolts tight, the middle part of the two girders in a pair are levered and bowed out towards each other for producing said sealing force. Each of the bolts is placed through a hole running through and have two legs on each anglepiece and through two wall parts of each of said box girders.

Abstract: An arrangement for connecting corresponding edge areas of thin-walled bodies together wherein each edge area is provided with bending sections and empty sections alternately disposed to each other with respect to the corresponding bending and empty sections of the other edge area. The bending sections of the other edge area are disposed through the corresponding empty sections of the edge area whereby the bending sections collectively define a common channel through which an elongate connecting member is inserted to secure the bodies together.

Abstract: A gangable wireway assembly including a plurality of generally U-shaped troughs and trough covers utilized as either tandem sections or as fittings which connect the tandem sections in an elbow, tee or cross configuration. Trough covers have upstanding lips at opposite ends and drip hood flanges running along longitudinal margins which overlap flanges on the U-shaped trough. The tandem section covers include a reverse bend on one drip hood flange to interlock one margin of the cover with the trough. Adjacent trough ends are nestingly received by a connector and adjacent trough covers are overlapped by a connector cover at the juncture of adjacent cover sections. The connector cover includes a recess receiving the lips of adjacent covers and includes flanges in overlapping relationship with the drip hood flanges. One flange on the connector cover also includes a reverse bend to interlock with the associated drip hood flanges.

Abstract: A sheet metal duct section component including at least one pair of adjacent longitudinally extending integral panel portions relatively angulated about a longitudinal zone connecting adjacent longitudinal marginal portions of said panel portions. At least one pair of corresponding ends of the panel portions include individually bendable flanges extending endwise outwardly therefrom. The flanges are bent relative to and toward corresponding sides of the panel portions into generally coplanar relation and include outer end extremities bent backwardly over the flanges to define double thickness flanges. A filler plate of a thickness at least generally equal to the double thickness flanges and including an outside corner defined by adjacent relatively angulated marginal edges of the filler plate is provided and substantially conforms to the inside corner defined by the adjacent marginal portions of the double thickness flanges.

Abstract: The device holds the ends of insulating mats against the inside walls of air ducts at the ends of the ducts where frame pieces form external glands on the ducts. The frame piece has a stay which rests on the outside of the air duct wall and a stay which rests on the inside of the air duct wall. The inner stay is bent back on itself and with multiple bends forms a longitudinally opening pocket which has a transverse-running catch strip with a v-shaped groove form at its free end, pointing towards the inner stay. A cross-connecting spot weld connects the outside stay, the duct wall, the inside stay and the bent back portion of the inner stay.

Abstract: The present invention relates to slip joints for use with dampers, ducts, and mounting surfaces, as for example, fire dampers which are to be mounted through walls or other fire proof partitions and which are to have ducts mounted thereto. A novel duct-damper interface adaptor is disclosed which is constructed entirely from integral sheet material and which is slipped onto the inwardly depending flanges of a damper during the assembly of that damper. The damper adaptor unit is then ready to receive a complementally formed duct which is slidingly fitted thereon. This embodiment provides adaptors which are inexpensive, easy to manufacture, readily installable at the job site and provide superior advantage to the final damper-duct installation.

Abstract: A prefabricated chimney-shaft constructed from an outer sheath surrounding an inner sheath, in which the end portions of the inner and the outer sheaths are interconnected by perpendicularly positioned tie members having bent-over rims joining the sheaths, such that at one end the rims project a longitudinal distance out of the outer sheath, and at the other end the tie member and rims are recessed a longitudinal distance from the end of the outer sheath.