Abstract: An automotive panel bracket 10 is formed from a strip having a central fold line 22 forming a double-walled stand-off 15 between a pair of base portions 11 and 12 interconnected with an automotive panel 20. A pair of confronting semi-cylindrical grooves 17 and 18 in double walled stand-off 15 form a generally cylindrical pilot hole 16 guiding a fastener 25 that extends through panel 20, through pilot hole 16 in stand-off 15, and into an automotive body 30 to which panel 20 is secured.

Abstract: A roofing structure includes a plurality of beams supporting an inner skin of cladding material. The inner skin of cladding material is secured to the beams by U-shaped brackets. An inverted U-shaped rail nested with pairs of brackets is clamped to the brackets by means of a nut and bolt to define a box-like support structure.An outer skin of cladding material is secured to the rails. Each bracket is provided with locating holes which can be engaged by a bolt and on which the rail can be nested to effect alignment between the fastening slots respectively in the bracket and the rail just prior to clamping.

Abstract: A structure for coupling a bar-like member to be erected on a floor or wall, with a coupling member having a connecting portion, and a holding member provided with a bearing hole to be engaged with the connecting portion, thereby allowing to detachably fix the coupling member on the floor or wall. The connecting portion of the coupling member is provided with threads or other fixing means. The holding member includes a base body to be fixed on the panel, a cylindrical main body erected perpendicularly from the base body, and a bearing hole formed in the main body and provided with threads or other fixing means to engage with the screw or other fixing means, thereby to fix the connecting portion therein.

Abstract: A subpurlin (10) is provided for a building assembly having a plurality of overhead structural members (50), an insulating layer (62) and a plurality of overlapping roof panels (56). The subpurlins (10) support and space the roof panels (56) without compressing the insulating layer (62). Connector assemblies (30) secure the subpurlins (10) on the structural members (50) while permitting differential thermal movements between the roof panels (56) and the structural members (50). The connector assemblies (30) have ferrules (32) which slidingly engage slots (16) in the subpurlins (10). Washers (34) are fastened to the structural members (50) through the ferrules (32) during subpurlin (10) installation.

Abstract: A hollow plate made of synthetic resin characterized in that the plate is made of synthetic resin to have hollow portions therein and that a reinforcement member is forcedly inserted into at least one of the hollow portions. The hollow portion into which the reinforcement member is forcedly inserted extends from one side of the plate to the other side thereof and an opening through which the reinforcement member is inserted is formed at that side of the plate which corresponds to the hollow portion. The strength of the plate can be thus enhanced without making its appearance unattractive and thus surface of the plate can be made plain and smooth. Therefore, it can be satisfactorily used as luggage panels or the like.

Abstract: A cavity floor is formed by placing on a structural floor bottom a flexible floor mold which has leg forming portions arranged in an array with generally planar portions extending between and surrounding the leg forming portions. A flowable substance is applied over the mold, which subsequently hardens to form an upper floor having a plurality of legs defined by the leg forming portions, with a cavity region therebetween. The planar portions of the flexible floor mold permit adjacent leg forming portions each separately to contact the floor bottom under the weight of the applied flowable substance, even if the floor bottom is uneven.

Abstract: A method for the facing of structures, wherein the understructure (14) is faced with several facing panels mounted one after and/or one next to the other; the panels to be fixed to the understructure (14) at a distance from the understructure (14) in such a way that space is allowed for insulation (12), (13) or the like. According to the invention one or more separate supporting beads (10) are pushed between the panel edgings (2), (3) and the panels are mounted onto the surface of the understructure (14) one by one covering an area of the panel's size, the operations being: placing of insulation (12), (13), fixing of a separate fastening device (22), (23) to one fastening edging (2) of the panel, slipping the other fastening edging (3) of the thus obtained panel and fastening device combination into the fastening edging (2) of an already mounted panel, and turning the panel and fixing it to the understructure. The subject matter of the invention also comprises a system for the realization of the method.

Abstract: A plaster backing panel structure for a ventilated curtain wall system comprises rectangular light-weight wood fiber panels for mounting on a framework attached to a vertical building wall with a ventilation space of predetermined width behind the panels, wherein the panels are provided with complimentary angle members adjacent respective longitudinal edges thereof. The angle members include rearwardly extending webs of interengaging hook-shaped form whereby adjacent panels are attached together by male and female connections formed by inserting the angle member web adjacent an edge of one channel into a complimentary angle section web at the edge of an adjacent panel. The panels are also provided with butt plates on their transverse edges and angle members forming corner or foundation closures.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for the anchorage of two spaced-apart elements (11, 13) to one another, which may consist of, for example, a wooden stud and an optional substrate or another wooden stud, for realising a space for, for example, insulation purposes, the elements being held in spaced-apart relationship by means of a spacer (2) which is anchored in the studs by means of a plug-like member (1) which is provided with snap-like locks (5, 6) for cooperation with snap-like locks (8, 9) on the spacer (2), the plug-like member (1) being cylindrical and having a foot (3) for abutment against the element (11, 13) and a through-hole (4) in its longitudinal direction for an anchorage device (12, 14) and the spacer (2) having, at its ends, a hole (7) for the plug-like member (1) which is dimensioned so as to fit into the hole (7).

Abstract: An anchor for tying between a sequentially layered veneer and a backup system. The anchor comprises a channel with a slotted web for accepting an anchoring means and apertured flanges pivotally receiving a formed wire tie. The anchor is adjustable translationally and pivotally as a unit. By locating the apertures in the flanges off center of the length of the elongate slot, pivoting of the channel 180.degree. expands the vertical adjusting capability of the tie which is captured fixedly between successive layers.

Abstract: In a wall construction prefabricated from interconnectable complementary panels each of the panels includes a pair of generally rectangular, offset planar surfaces and a number of metal interconnectors attached thereto at least along the margins for interengagement with complementary interconnectors along like margins of other panels. Flat panels and other shapes may be joined together with different offset relationships in order to achieve desired wall and panel geometries while securing panels together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fixation devices, on a wall structure, and at a distance of said structure, of a facing made of the assembly of a number of modular plates.The plates are provided with two series of metallic hooking means rigidly connected with the plate along lines parallel to the top and bottom edges, the hooks of said means opening downwardly and supporting elements fixed to the wall and having two parallel horizontal hooking edges turned upwardly, the hooks of the metallic hooking means being conformed so as to cooperate with said hooking edges.

Abstract: An insulation module, for the interior of furnaces and the like, in the form of layers of ceramic fiber blanket is provided with attachment structure which facilitates installation. The attachment structure permits ease of installation and provides a perceptible indication once the module is properly attached to the furnace wall.

Abstract: An insulation and paneling apparatus comprising a first panel member supported by the inner frame of a pre-engineered building, a layer of compressible insulation adjacent to the first panel member, a spacer member supported over the insulation layer by a plurality of fastener members penetrating the insulation and disposing the spacer member a predetermined distance from the first panel member, and a second panel member supported by the spacer member, the fastener members designed such that the insulation substantially retains its prepenetration characteristics and designed to attach to either the first panel member or the inner building frame.

Abstract: An expanded metal grid has beads which comprise grooves, the widest part of each said groove being wider than its mouth, and these narrow-mouth grooves are engaged by the heads of panel supports which support panels (for example, louvres).

Abstract: There is disclosed a building wall or roof structure comprising support beams, an inner liner mounted on the support beams, outer cladding, a plurality of spacers spacing the outer cladding from the inner liner, and thermal insulation disposed between the inner liner and the outer cladding. In order that for different buildings the thickness of the thermal insulation may vary each spacer is adjustable and comprises a plurality of spaced brackets each of which has a first end portion mounted on the inner liner and an opposed second end portion and each of which presents a projecting tab spaced from the first end portion. Each spacer also comprises a member or members each of which has at least one row of holes provided therein and each of which has a first edge portion presenting a projecting first flange and a second edge portion presenting a projecting second flange which projects in a direction opposite to the first flange and to which the outer cladding is secured.

Abstract: An assembly is used to space facade panels and/or facade supports from a structural support member and the assembly is made up of a support member, a dowel and an expansion screw. The support member is resilient and is provided with stop shoulders so that it can be inserted into an opening in the facade panel or facade support with the shoulders bearing against the panel or support. A dowel is inserted through and is interengaged with the support member. The dowel is inserted into a borehole in the structural support member and the expansion screw secures the dowel within the borehole.

Abstract: Mounting means for thermal insulation blocks or modules are described. The means comprises a rounded member adapted to fit into and cooperate with a C-shaped channel member attached to the block, with the rounded member itself being secured by a securing member to the wall of a furnace or like device. The mounting member allows the block to be easily secured to the wall even in locations of limited access.

Abstract: The wall construction includes elongated molded fibrous channels secured together in side-by-side relationship and pairs of structural fastening strips secured to the channels, each joint between two adjacent channels having a pair of the structural fastening strips extending along the joint respectively adjacent opposite ends of leg portions of the channels.

Abstract: Laterally spaced apart, vertically disposed studs are each provided with a pair of latch-receiving slots disposed laterally and rearwardly of a longitudinally extending, panel-separating rib. A wall panel is disposed between each pair of adjacent studs and is provided with a pair of laterally spaced apart latch members. Each latch member is positioned on the panel to be insertable in and removable from one of the latch-receiving slots on each of the adjacent studs with the wall panel in an elevated position. With the wall panel in a lowered position, the latch members cannot escape through the slots and the panel is held against the studs.

Abstract: A movable wall assembly is provided which includes a back panel member and a front panel member releasably attachable to the back panel member. Each panel member includes a wallboard sheet, a L-shaped element, and a layer of wall covering. The L-shaped element of the back panel member includes a female member while the L-shaped element of the front panel member includes a male member. At spaced intervals along the female member, pin members are provided. The male member has locking slots for receiving the pin members to join the back panel member and front panel member together. The back and front panel members are formed away from the actual wall construction site so that a complete wall can be erected at the construction site using a plurality of wall assemblies while minimizing additional construction work at the site.

Abstract: A support grid (10) for roof insulation in a metal building having a roof (12) with a plurality of substantially identical, spaced purlins (16). The support grid includes at least one cross member (26) adapted to extend between adjacent purlins (16). The cross member (26) rests on and is supported by a flange (22, 24) of a first purlin (16) and the upper flange (22) of the adjacent purlin (16). At least one support member (46) may extend longitudinally at angles to the cross members (26) and be engaged therewith. Preferably a first end (30) of the cross member (26) is adapted to rest on the lower flange (24) of a first purlin (16), and a second end (32) is adapted to be hooked, prior to the application of rigid roofing material (18) to the purlins, over the upper flange (22) of the adjacent purlin (16) toward which the lower flange (24) of the first purlin (16 ) extends.

Abstract: The wall construction is prefabricated from self-connectable elements divided each into four compartments by cross-pieces and each comprising a first hollow elements with a square frame forming also cross-pieces and diagonal ribs. The first hollow element has on one side protruding fingers for cooperating with a facing plate formed with holes corresponding to the protruding fingers, the diagonal ribs protruding on other side of the frame and being each formed with at least one notch complementary to that of the similar diagonal ribs carried by a second element made in the same manner as the first element but closed on its side opposite to that form which protrude the diagonal ribs so that said second element forms a facing surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for insulating a covered patio by supporting insulation upon ceiling panels depending from clamps engaged in the apices of a twin-vee roof. The roof engaging elements of the clamp include a diagonal face plate with a gripping extended edge and a set screw threadedly engaged through said diagonal face plate. These elements are disposed so that the gripping edge of the diagonal plate and the leading edge of the set screw engage opposite vertical faces of the receiving slot at an apex of a roofing panel. The head of the set screw is accessible when the clamp is in place and tightening the set screw secures the clamp to the roofing panels and lodges the clamp in place by establishing sufficient force to the opposing walls adjacent the closed top of the slot. The depending end of the clamp carries mean of connection with the ceiling panels and this connection establishes the cavity into which the insulation is placed.

Abstract: An outer wall has plate-like sound damping elements with a rear vented facade liner as a weather protection, a plurality of thread bolts connected with cross bars and extending through the sound damping elements so that a portion of each of the thread bolts extends in a gap between the sound damping elements and the rear vented facade liner, a plurality of further thread bolts extending into the rear vented facade liner, a thread bushing composed of corrosion resistant material and screwed at least over that portion of each of the thread bolts to cover that portion, and a nut screwed at an outer side of the rear vented facade liner on an end portion of each of the further thread bolts.

Abstract: A framing system is disclosed for demountable walls or the like in which the frame member provides a substantially continuous backing surface to engage the back sides of panels along abutting edges thereof. Such frame member is provided with separate locking means at spaced intervals along the backup surface having locking portions which project into the edges of abutting panels to retain the panels against the backing surface. Such locking means are proportioned to fit into kerfs formed in the edges of the panel and are shaped to provide a camming action to press the back sides of the panel into snug engagement with the backup surface. The framing members may be, for example, furring strips formed of metal to secure the wall to a foreign wall, or a stud providing opposed backup surfaces for use in a wall providing panels along both sides thereof.

Abstract: The system is for covering an existing building to finish particularly the exterior face of the building. Pre-fabricated panels with windows previously installed are secured within an existing window opening with the primary attachment for each panel being only at the window opening. Each panel comprises interconnected studs and bridging forming a frame having supported therein fiberglass insulation. Adjacent panels are sealed therebetween by a caulking bead. The panel is supported from the existing window opening by bracing at the top and sides.

Abstract: A frameless enclosure assembly, supported by the structural assembly of a pre-engineered building having first and second support members, comprising a flexible membrane; a membrane attaching assembly attaching a first end of the facing membrane to the first support member, and attaching a second end of the facing membrane to the second support member and extending the facing membrane substantially taut therebetween; an insulation layer of compressible insulation material supported by the facing membrane; a panel member positioned substantially parallel to the insulation layer to dispose same between the panel member and underlaying structural assembly; and a panel securing assembly for securing the panel to the structural assembly and transferring load from the panel member to the structural assembly while the insulation layer substantially uniformly retains its resistance to heat transfer.

Abstract: A method for constructing a flush uniform wall lathing by providing wallboard fixings at given intervals for adjusting and levelling the wallboard fixing surface of the fixings with a screw, and attaching the wallboard to the wallboard fixings whereby, a lathing having a uniform surface can be easily and efficiently constructed. This method also includes forming a continuous space between a wall and wallboard suitable for injecting and filling insulating material such as foaming plastics or the like.

Abstract: An elongate metal furring strip for an insulation system for attaching cellular insulation to a masonary wall having the strip formed in a general U-configuration. The metal strip has an integral spacer so a fastening portion of the strip is elevated above the surface of the insulation sheet providing for a dead air space when a finishing panel is attached to the strip. In the preferred embodiment, the spacer comprises a filler of insulative material extending between the legs of the strip.

Abstract: A digester strainer locking assembly for strainer panels supported interiorly of a generally cylindrical digester vessel wherein a socket member receives a clamp lock member and a lock member all wedgingly interrelated to clamp the panels releasably in place.

Abstract: A support spacer apparatus relating to a paneling system for providing improved insulating qualities to pre-engineered buildings and the like in which stresses imparted to a supported structure are transferred through compressible insulation without diminishing the thermal character of the insulation, the support spacer apparatus comprising a spacer member having a plurality of fastener assemblies connected thereto and extendable through the insulation; the fastener assemblies attachable to an underlaying substrate by the application of energy to the fastener assemblies for supporting the spacer member at a predetermined distance from the substrate such that the insulation is disposed substantially in its prepenetration state after attachment of the fastener assemblies to the substrate.

Abstract: A protective screen for reducing heat transmitted from a fuel burning stove or the like to an adjacent structural wall surface. The protective screen includes a supporting frame enclosing an area corresponding to the area of the wall surface to be protected. The frame supports a mesh-like screen constructed of high purity copper or the like which permits the free passage of ventilating air therethrough but retards to a relatively great extent the transfer of heat of relatively high temperatures associated with the stove to the adjoining wall surface. The frame is supported in spaced parallel relationship with the adjacent wall by means of a plurality of tubular spacing members in order to provide an air space between the screen material and the adjoining wall. The protective screen eliminates fire hazards when the fuel burning stove is placed close to the adjoining wall.

Abstract: An improved grain bin floor support system utilizes a plurality of independent floor supports for supporting interlocking flooring elements. Each floor support has curvilinear lower and upper rails, the lower serving as a base member for bearing against a subfloor or other supporting surface. Each support has plural spacers which extend between the upper and lower rails to maintain them in spaced, parallel relationship. The lower rail or base member defines a curvilinear path on the supporting surface. Similarly, the upper rail supports the flooring elements along a curvilinear path coincident with that established by the base member.

Abstract: Panels for cladding floors, walls and ceilings of rooms for locating ducting for carrying heating/cooling media for controlling the room temperature.Mounting panels are formed from thermally insulating foamed plastics material with projections of different diameter in rows and columns to locate flexible tubing thereon. The mounting panels have jigsaw-like edges to allow for interlocking. The projections are solid and flat structural panels typically of steel or aluminium and adapted to be screwed or glued to the protrusions. Location of the structural panels is assisted by annular rims on the underside thereof around the screw holes, which penetrate into the projections.Methods of moulding the mounting panels from foamed polystyrene are described and a preferred form of mould to give differential foaming.A fixing screw having particular relationships between thread and core dimensions is described for securing to foamed plastics materials and the like.

Abstract: An insulating inner panel and an outer panel are assembled together so as to form an internal space which is subsequently filled with light concrete. U-section members or flanged channel bars having uniformly spaced slots are flush-mounted within superposed horizontal channels of the inner panel. At the ends of the wall, metallic fastening pins pass through the slots and the insulating panel and pass round upright members forming part of vertical end beams against which the inner panel is applied. Between the wall ends, the fastening pins are each constituted by a loop having twisted ends and two free end portions which are passed through packing-blocks placed within the internal space and are anchored in the outer panel.

Abstract: An expansion dowel has an axially extending sleeve-like expansion member with a first portion arranged to be inserted into a bore hole and a second portion arranged to extend axially from the bore hole. A stop member is securable on the second portion for holding a panel or similar part between the stop member and the rear or outer end of the expansion member in spaced relation to the support structure in which the bore hole is formed. The stop member includes a locking member axially displaceable on and securable to the second portion and a supporting member adjustably threadedly engaged with said locking member and positioned between the locking member and the rear end of the expansion member. With the locking member fixed on the second portion, the supporting member can be adjusted for holding the panel or similar part between it and a support surface on the rear end of the expansion member.

Abstract: System consisting of a series of decorative panels arranged in coplanar relationship over the vertical surface of a structure, each panel being attached to the structure at its central point by a single separable connection.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for mounting an object to a support structure at a predetermined distance from the latter, comprises an expansion sleeve having an inner hole and insertable into a hole of the support structure, an expander screw adapted to pass through a hole of the object to be mounted so as to support the latter, and partially insertable into the inner hole of the expansion sleeve so as to expand and to anchor the latter in the hole of the structure, and a sleeve-shaped spacer member having an inner hole, and adapted to be fitted onto the expander screw and insertable into the hole of the object to be mounted. The spacer member has resiliently yieldable elements adapted to be spring-loaded after insertion of the spacer member into the hole of the object to be mounted and operative for gripping the latter in the spacer member, and further elements for fixing the spacer member to the expander screw.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insulated metal roofing system which includes channel shaped roofing panels locked together in side-by-side relationship at the upwardly projecting edges of the channel legs by means of interlocking flanges, with legs of adjacent panels in abutting relationship. In some embodiments specially configured clip members engage the roofing panels in their regions of abutment and project downwardly therefrom. Channel shaped ceiling panels are hung in side-by-side relationship on the clip members, and part or all of the space between the roofing panels and the ceiling panels is filled with insulation. The clip members are preferably constructed to provide a selection of points of connection between them and the ceiling panels to thereby provide a selection of spacings between the roofing panels and the ceiling panels. In another embodiment, the ceiling panels are connected directly to the roofing panels.

Abstract: Wall structure of a hot fluid chamber, comprisingAn inner metal wall;A plurality of support pins regularly arranged on and projecting outward from the surface of the inner metal wall;A plurality of coupling members fixed to the inner metal plate by the support pins, each coupling member being of a truncated quadrangular pyramid shape and made of a heat-insulating refractory material;A plurality of heat-insulating refractory blocks mounted between the coupling members, each block having the underside portion provided with a cushioning layer formed of an elastic refractory material;A heat-insulating layer formed of an elastic refractory material and covering the surfaces of the coupling members and of the heat-insulating refractory blocks; andAn outer metal wall covering the heat-insulating layer.

Abstract: A ceiling includes arched panels supported by box type beams which are adjustable in width. The sides of the beams are provided with inclined grooves in which the edges of the panels are received. The panels are flexible and tend to unflex to a flat shape, thereby retaining their edges in the beam grooves. The ceiling beams include beam members which are spaced apart by adjustable spacer brackets. A bottom panel of each beam may be opened to gain access to the beam for interior adjustment of the brackets. Light fixtures are mounted within the beams above translucent panels incorporated in the bottom beam panels. Curved wall panels supported by wall beams may be employed in combination with the ceiling. In an alternative form of the invention, upright box type beams support curved wall panels and partitions.

Abstract: A method and arrangement for orienting objects on support structures formed with an anchoring hole utilizes an elongated element, a fixing member and a plate member. The fixing member is fixedly mounted on the hole of the support structure. The elongated element is inserted through the passage with clearance so that leading and trailing portions of the element are respective located within and outside of the hole. An object is mounted on the trailing portion of the element. The plate member is juxtaposed over the fixing member and is connected to the elongated element. Movement of the plate member relative to the fixing member caused by displacement of the elongated element in the clearance results in orientation of the object which is mounted on the element to any of a plurality of positions relative to the support. After one of these positions have been selected, the leading portion of the element is anchored in the hole.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new mechanical assembly of metal elements designed to rigidly suspend and positively anchor stone slabs to a building structure. This mechanical assembly provides an plug and stud in the stone slab which resists gravity loading and is able to receive the firm attachment of a supporting structure, without introducing bolting stresses into the stone slabs.

Abstract: A structural element having a fire rating of approximately two hours when tested with the standard time-temperature curve established by the American Standards for Testing Materials, said element including prestressed concrete joists each having a plate-like body portion and reinforced support ledges, each ledge has a nailing strip molded adjacent the bottom thereof and each nailing strip including a penetratable area formed internally adjacent thereof, a plurality of sheets of material disposed adjacent the ends of said ledges, each sheet of material forming a butt joint with an adjacent sheet which extends longitudinally along one of said ledges, channel-shaped members disposed along each butt joint intermediate said ledge portion and said sheets and attachment means for attaching said channel-shaped members to the nailing strips and, also, for attaching sheets of material to said nailing strips and channel-shaped members whereby said sheets of material are secured to the joist while preventing undesirable

Abstract: A wall having an outer structural component of masonry units which are provided with dovetail slots in their inner faces. A fixing device is provided which has a tongue at one end of a screw threaded rod and an adjustable cap at the other. The tongue is inserted and fixed into the dovetail slot and the cap adjusted by screwing on the rod. Caps of the various fixing devices are aligned in a vertical plane and an inner skin of plaster board or the like secured by screwing to the aligned caps. Transfer of moisture from the porous masonry wall to the inner skin is prevented by providing sufficient screw threading on the rod to allow a number of turns of the thread to remain exposed when the cap is screwed to its innermost position.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for mounting an object at a distance from a support structure formed with an anchoring hole employ an anchoring member having a leading anchoring portion received in the hole and a trailing elongated mounting portion extending outwardly of the hole. The anchoring portion is fixed within the hole by mounting a cap member therein and about the anchoring member so as to fix the latter in position. A flow-through passage is provided either in the cap or in an interior bore of the anchoring member so that a hardenable substance can be injected through the passage. The exterior of the anchoring portion forms a clearance in the hole which is in communication with this passage. Thereby, the hardenable substance fills the clearance and anchors the anchoring member upon hardening of the substance. The object is mounted on the mounting portion of the anchoring member by two tapped nuts which threadedly engage an exterior thread formed on the free end of the mounting portion.

Abstract: A ceramic element or fastener is provided for supporting flexible insulation in a furnace of the type designed for high temperature operations. The insulation is supported upon a ceramic element which projects outwardly from a structural supporting member, and retained upon the element by a ceramic washer. The washer is fastened in locking engagement upon the element near its outer end. The base of the element is retained within a metal socket, the base of which is fastened to the support member to provide a firm but non-rigid attachment of the element to the structural supporting member.

Abstract: A heat-insulating construction element adapted to be interposed between two substantially parallel walls of a low temperature, high pressure fluid-containing vessel to maintain the walls a predetermined distance apart. The element has a perforated tubular body formed of a winding of heat-insulating filamentary material reinforced by a cured resin, and an annular element forming an end abutment for the body attached to each end of the body.

Abstract: Heat-insulating panels applied against a bearing wall and extending parallel to the wall to be protected are supported by means of a device comprising a yoke rigidly fixed to the wall to be protected and fitted with a cross-pin, the link of a panel-supporting element being mounted freely around the cross-pin. A second yoke secured to the bearing wall is supported by means of a second cross-pin on which the last link of the supporting element is freely mounted.