STRUCTURAL PANEL CHASE CONNECTION MANUFACTURE METHOD

Abstract

Structural Panel Chase Connection Manufacture Methods are the embedded frame solution to the problems associated with providing access for services, such as plumbing or electrical chases with high precision and accuracy. Connecting two or more panels in any direction using the embedded frame method becomes easy yet incredibly strong without requiring special tools for assembly or disassembly, so that components can be flat packed and stored when not in use.

Flexible and variable these Structural Panel Chase Connection Manufacture Methods can accommodate a wide variety of dimensional configuration, not limited to only panel, post and beam configurations and can be manufactured using any available flat building materials.

Claims

1. Structural Panel Chase Connection Manufacture Methods employ the use of flat building materials, such as metal, wood or other available building material including combinations of material.

2. Cut strips are used as framing, receptacles are high precision pre-manufactured cut for the joining of two or more panels together or for use as preconfigured utility chases, such as for running electrical, communications, or plumbing services horizontally at pre-defined locations.

3. When used as interior framing of building materials, the Structural Panel Chase Connection Manufacture Method provides a consistent resource for connecting multiple panels side-by-side.

4. Not limited to a particular use, this method is also effective when connecting items together like post and beam for creating large beam spans of flat building materials.

5. The Structural Panel Chase Connection Manufacture Method, as in claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, and claim 4, can be used in combination with different types of joining blocks which are available at nearly every angle. Edges can be miter cut for easy assembly at any angle for different applications and the embedded joining receptacles can be utilized with varied shaped connecting blocks to provide added strength and rigidity.

6. By pre-manufacturing framing material to be used in the creation of panels, or post and beam configuration, running services, such as plumbing and electrical becomes much easier.

7. This method also provides an energy effective high precision answer for connecting multiple items together quickly.

8. Unlike other connection methods that may break down over time the Structural Panel Chase Connection Manufacture Method stands the test of time and is not created to be disposable for when used properly will service tirelessly for years.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The foregoing aspects and many of the attendant advantages of this invention will become more readily appreciated as the same become better understood by reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0023] FIGS. 1A-1C illustrate exemplary embodiments for a lamination of materials together to create the structural panel with chase voids in accordance with the present enclosure;

[0024] FIGS. 2A-2D illustrate additional embodiments for cutting panels into strips and using as framing material inside empty of filled panel configuration in accordance with the present enclosure;

[0025] FIG. 3A-3C illustrate details of connection point without and with block insert.

DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART

[0026] Related art consists of three sets of drawings.

[0027] FIGS. 1A-1C illustrate exemplary embodiments for a lamination of materials together to create the structural panel with chase voids in accordance with the present enclosure. FIG. 1A depicts the flat base material on which the (FIG. 1B) sub material is placed with channel spaces between. FIG. 1C demonstrates the top layer of flat material which is applied prior to press lamination of all components. The interior material is oriented perpendicular to create high precision channels in the base material (which will be sliced into framing material).

[0028] FIGS. 2A-2D illustrate additional embodiments for cutting panels into strips and using as framing material inside empty of filled panel configuration in accordance with the present enclosure. This set of drawings depict the use of the strips cut from full panel (FIG. 1C) to create frame material with high precision channels to create an interior frame in a flat panel configuration. FIG. 2A represents two stiles left and right of a frame. FIG. 2B shows completed stile and rail frame. FIG. 2C shows how service chases can be installed and FIG. 2D shows how exterior surface material can be laminated to the result (filled or voids inside panel).

[0029] FIG. 3A-3C illustrate details of connection point without and with block insert. Set of drawings show the high precision receptacles used as connection points, joining multiple panels in a side by side configuration using connecting blocks. FIG. 3A zooms-in on the detail of the high precision connection point seen as a rectangular hole left open. FIG. 3B details the connection block shown which fills the open rectangle hole and this version is pre-drilled with a tension connection hole for running a rod or cable through which can be tightened and secured for extra strength in temporary conditions. Tension can be released for rapid disassembly. Block shown in FIG. 3C is set up for straight in-line assembly of successively joined panels, other blocks can come in different shapes and sizes to accommodate connecting and securing at any angle, for example L-shaped blocks for 45-degree angles.