Outboard Insulation Mounting System

Abstract

An Outboard Insulation Mounting System and products for the purpose of providing a continuously insulated (CI) wall utilizing a dual nailing flanged stud, sub-girts with multiple aligned flanges and holes, a fastener for penetrating the multiple surfaces of the stud and sub-girt for the purpose of transferring cantilevered stresses to the screw from more than one direction, compounding the load capacity of the cantilevered screw. Rigid insulation installed between the studs and sub-girts may be compressed and assist with the load capacity of the cantilevered fasteners, as well as being supported by these fasteners along with any attached façade panels or façade systems to the sub-girts.

Claims

1. A system and devices for attaching insulation to a building, comprising a roll formed stud having: a first support leg, said first support leg terminating in a first return for contacting sheathing; a web, said web being contiguous with said support leg and extending from said first return; a second return, said second return being contiguous with said first return, and extending from said web; a second support leg, said second support leg being contiguous with said web; a double return, said double return being contiguous with and in dose proximity to said second return, and said double return terminating at said web.

2. The device of claim 1 in which said second return, said second support, and said double return are configured on both terminations of said web, replacing said first support and said first return.

3. The device of claim 1 which further comprises at least one tab, said tab extending from said web and angularly positioned against said double return to prevent said double return from further movement.

4. The device of claim 1 which further comprises a bend, said bend having holes, and said holes being configured linearly to allow easy forming of said bend.

5. The device of claim 1 which further comprises a fastener, said fastener penetrating said second return and said double return in sequence so that said fastener is positionally fixed.

6. The device of claim 1 which further comprises at least one aperture in the web.

7. The device of claim 1 comprising said second return and said double return creating an anti-rotation means for said fastener via friction from two locations and counteracting forces between said second return and double return caused from the insertion of said fastener into them.

8. A formed sub-girt having: a first return, said first return terminating in an arm, said arm extending from said first return; a second return, said second return contiguous with said first return and extending from said arm; a support leg, said support leg extending from said second return.

9. The device of claim 2 in which said support leg variably attaches to an adjustable girt via a first fastener.

10. The device of claim 2 which further comprises holes, said holes aligned within said first return and said second return, and said alignment substantially perpendicular to said first return and said second return, and said holes for placement of a second fastener.

11. The device of claim 2 which further comprises a spacer, said spacer fixed between said first return and said second return, said spacer creating anti-rotation of said second fastener via friction

12. The device of claim 2 wherein said second fastener is positionally fixed between said first return and said second return.

13. A system of attachment with said stud of claim 1 in combination with said sub-girt of claim 2 having: said second fastener of claim 2 inserted into said holes of said sub-girt providing a first positional fixing within said holes of said sub-girt, wherein said second fastener further extends and penetrates through said second return and said double return of said stud providing a second positional fixing.

14. The device of claim 3 in which first positional fixing of claim 5 and second positional fixing of claim 12 work together to further positionally fix said second fastener, wherein contradicting forces on said stud and said sub-girt cause said second fastener to try to bend in opposite directions, compounding a cantilevered load capacity.

15. The device of claim 3 in which first anti-rotation of claim 11 and second anti-rotation of claim 7 work together to prevent said second fastener rotation.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] FIG. 1 is a 2D plan cross section view of the preferred embodiments of the stud and sub-girt of the present application showing a vertically positioned sub-girt shown in a wall assembly not including interior insulation or interior drywall.

[0035] FIG. 2 is a 2D plan cross section view of alternate embodiment of an assembled stud of the present invention working similarly to that of FIG. 1.

[0036] FIG. 3 is a 3D elevation isometric cross section view of a horizontal sub-girt mounted with the preferred stud of the present invention sliced so that some of it is missing to show the details better.

[0037] For a better understanding of the invention of this application, reference is made to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments thereof which should be referenced to the prior described drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0038] Various aspects of the present application will evolve from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments thereof which should be taken in conjunction with the prior described drawings.

[0039] Embodiments of the invention are identified by an upper case letter with an additional upper case letter of the same kind for a variation of the embodiment. Elements of the invention are identified by reference character 10.

[0040] With reference to FIG. 1, it can be seen that the preferred embodiments of vertical sub-girt B and stud A are shown in an wall assembly. Stud A is comprised of support 10, substantially perpendicular to return 12, which is substantially perpendicular to web 14. Protrusion 16 is a punched-and-formed tab that is made in a pattern that leaves opening 18 in the web. Web 14 is substantially perpendicular to return 20 which is substantially perpendicular to support 22 which is substantially perpendicular to double return 26. Support 22 may a half-circular shape beginning at return 20 and ending at Double return 26. Bend 24 may be scored or have hole slots (not shown) and made with punches and dies (not shown) as described to ease the bending procedure as a final bend, although scores or slots (not shown) may be located at any bend for this purpose. Sheathing 54 is adjacent to stud A return 20, weather barrier 52 is adjacent to sheathing 54, insulation 50 is adjacent to weather barrier 52, and Girt B is adjacent or compressing, insulation 50. Sub-girt B is shown having upper arm 40, and lower arm 34 having holes 30 made with punch and dies (not shown) and holes being in alignment with each other to allow fastener 48 to enter and be directionally positioned through them. Support 32 is diagonally positioned between upper arm 40 and lower arm 34 to provide the separation between them. Support 36 is substantially perpendicular to lower arm 34 and has mounting surface 38 to allow for mechanical fasteners. Adjustable girt D has mounting surface 46 on leg 44 to allow mechanical fasteners (not shown) to permanently connect to sub-girt B to it at mounting surface 38 of support 36. Mounting arm 42 is used to mount façade systems (not shown) or façade support systems (not shown) directly to it. Spacer C is shaped to match sub-girt B as shown, and has through hole 56 extending it's full height to prevent upper arm 40 from compressing towards lower arm 34 when screw 48 is installed, as well as to provide friction on screw 48 to prevent it from backing out over time. Fastener 48 has self-drilling end 28 which penetrates through holes 30 of Girt B, insulation 50, weather barrier 52, sheathing 54, and drills to make it's own holes (not shown) in return 20 and double return 26 so that screw 48 is prevented from flexing (not shown) from self drilling end 28 at stud A or from the beginning at Girt B, effectively compounding it's load supporting strength because the bend directions would oppose each other.

[0041] Referring now to FIG. 2, it is identical to FIG. 1 with the exception that stud AA is shown to have an attached angle E which provides double support 58 which is substantially perpendicular to arm 60 which mounts to web 62 via mechanical fasteners (not shown).

[0042] Last, referring to FIG. 3, stud A is shown in a lengthwise cross section so that some parts of the embodiment are not shown, allowing other components to be shown more fully. Not shown on stud A are support 10, support 24 and bend 24. Protrusion 16 is shown from a different angle with the shadowed portion behind it being opening 18. Two fasteners 48 attach horizontal girt F to stud A, one on each end of the width of horizontal girt F. Horizontal girt F consists of two double returns 64, two supports 68 and web 72. Upper holes 66 are found in double returns 64 while lower holes 70 are found in web 72. Upper holes 66 and lower holes 70 are in alignment with each other and control the direction of screws 48 when inserted. Each side of horizontal girt F is independently adjustable (not shown).

[0043] While the foregoing embodiments of the application have been set forth in considerable particularity for the purposes of making a complete disclosure of the invention, it may be apparent to those of skill in the art that numerous changes may be made in such details without departing from the spirit and principles of the application. Additionally, combinations and interchangeability or inter-use of components and embodiments should be considered apparent to the spirit and principles of the application, and in which all terms are meant in their broadest, reasonable sense unless otherwise indicated. Any headings utilized within the description are for convenience only and have no legal or limiting effect.