VENTILATED FAÇADE SYSTEM WITH SELF-SUPPORTING METAL PANELS

Abstract

The invention relates to a ventilated façade system with self-supporting metal panels comprising: a series of metal panels provided with horizontal edges provided with eyelets, and vertical edges; support clamps and fixing clamps, where the clamps are used for fixing to the façades and as a means of spacing the metal panels from the wall so as to increase the air chamber that generates a chimney effect in the ventilated façade, where the support clamps have two vertical sections that can be accommodated in the eyelets and where said vertical sections are covered by a rubber or similar for vibration and noise absorption.

The ventilated façade system involves lower costs, is easier to assemble and can be installed on existing façades or buildings under renovation, achieving benefits in terms of insulation, energy savings and the disappearance of problems of moisture.

Claims

1. A ventilated façade system with self-supporting metal panels comprising: a series of metal panels, the edges of which are almost perpendicular to the main plane, thus having horizontal edges and vertical edges where the horizontal edges having eyelets, the eyelets on the upper and lower edges facing each other. support clamps and fixing clamps, where the clamps serve on the one hand for fixing to the façades and on the other hand they serve as a means of spacing the metal panels from the wall so as to enlarge the air chamber which generates a chimney effect in the ventilated façade, where the support clamps have two vertical sections that can be accommodated in the eyelets and where said vertical sections are covered by a rubber or similar for vibration and noise absorption.

2. The ventilated façade system with self-supporting metal panels according to claim 1, wherein the support clamps have a first vertical section provided with fixing means; on the upper end of this first vertical section a horizontal section continues perpendicular to the façade and at the free end of which there are two emerging vertical sections, one above the free end of the horizontal section and the other below the free end of the horizontal section.

3. The ventilated façade system with self-supporting metal panels according to claim 1, wherein the metal panels are made of aluminium or zinc or other metals.

4. The ventilated façade system with self-supporting metal panels according to claim 1, wherein the support clamps are made of aluminium.

Description

EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

[0016] As a complement to the present description, and for the purpose of helping to make the features of the invention more readily understandable, in accordance with a preferred practical exemplary embodiment thereof, said description is accompanied by a set of drawings constituting an integral part of the same, which by way of illustration and not limitation represent the following.

[0017] FIG. 1 shows a perspective representation of several self-supporting metal panels.

[0018] FIG. 2 shows a representation of the support and fixing clamps of the metal panels.

[0019] FIG. 3 shows a representation of a portion of a façade where several technical details can be seen.

[0020] FIG. 4 shows the section obtained by a vertical plane perpendicular to the façade of a ventilated façade with metal panels such as those that are the object of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0021] In view of the figures, a preferred embodiment of the proposed invention is described below.

[0022] FIG. 1 shows several self-supporting metal panels (1), preferably rectangular in shape, which have folded edges on their edges with respect to the main plane, forming horizontal edges (2) and vertical edges (3), where the horizontal edges (2) are provided with a series of eyelets (4) or perforations to allow these eyelets to pass through the vertical projections of support clamps (5).

[0023] FIG. 2 shows the features of the support clamps (5), which, as can be seen, have a first vertical section (6) provided with fixing means (12); on the upper end of this first vertical section (6) a horizontal section (7) continues perpendicular to the façade and at the free end of which there are two emerging second vertical sections (8), one above the free end of the horizontal section (7) and the other below the free end of the horizontal section (7).

[0024] The two second vertical sections (8) have the particularity of being covered by a rubber (9) or similar for vibration and noise absorption. Given that the metal panels are subject to the action of the wind and in order to prevent them from vibrating, rattling or knocking against the support and fixing clamps, the two second vertical sections (8) are covered with a rubber (9) or elastomeric material capable of absorbing vibrations and they allow the metal panels to be fixed by fitting into the support clamps (5), where said covering could be removable.

[0025] FIG. 2 shows the aligned arrangement of metal panels (1) (one of the possibilities) such as those used in the ventilated façade system covered by the invention and, as can be seen in the horizontal joints, there is an interstitial space (10) which acts as an outlet for the interior air; also, in the vertical joints there is a vertical interstitial space (11), although smaller or the same as the horizontal interstitial space (10).

[0026] These small gaps between the adjoining panels create a ventilation effect for the interior air.

[0027] Finally, FIG. 3 shows, among other elements, how the support clamps (5) are fixed to the walls (14) by means of metal rails (13), which in turn are fixed to the wall by means of wall anchors, not shown, and thermal insulators.

[0028] It can be seen how inside the panels and thanks to their distance from the wall (14) the hot air generated behind each metal panel (1) rises generating a chimney effect (15), expelling the humid air coming from the interior, thus avoiding condensation on the wall, while in summer the panels act as a parasol keeping the insulation in the shade and separating it from the hot exterior surface exposed to the sun. The chimney effect renews the air and keeps the surface of the insulation cooler.

[0029] Having thus adequately described the nature of the present invention, as well as how to put it into practice, it must be noted that, within its essential nature, the invention may be carried out according to other embodiments differing in detail from that set out by way of example, which the protection sought would equally cover, provided that the fundamental principle thereof is not altered, changed or modified.