US 12,442,180 B2 · Expansion joint assembly

Abstract

Embodiments of an expansion joint are provided. The expansion joint is configured to cover a gap between a first architectural surface and a second architectural surface. The expansion joint includes a panel, subframe, first mounting joint, and a second mounting joint. The second mounting joint includes a coupling member, mounting frame, and clamping arm, each, respectively, being continuous and integrally formed components. The second mounting joint releasably attaches the expansion joint to the second architectural surface. In this way, the expansion joint can be easily removed from the second architectural surface. The expansion joint may also include a slide assembly capable of moving laterally within the subframe and/or an extension arm configured to extend the subframe of the expansion joint to keep the panel from dislodging from the architectural surfaces in response to seismic activity and/or other large expansions or contractions between architectural gaps.

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Dependent claims

An expansion joint configured to cover a gap between a first architectural surface and a second architectural surface, comprising:

a panel;
a subframe coupled to the panel, the subframe comprising a plurality of beams extending in a lateral direction and spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction;
a first mounting joint configured to attach to the first architectural surface, the first mounting joint comprising a first mounting frame;
a second mounting joint configured to attach to the second architectural surface, the second mounting joint comprising:
a coupling member;
a second mounting frame;
and
a clamping arm coupled to the second mounting frame;
wherein the second mounting frame and the clamping arm are configured to releasably couple to the coupling member;
and
wherein each of the coupling member, the second mounting frame, and the clamping arm, respectively, are continuous integrally formed components that extend to each of the plurality of beams.

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An expansion joint configured to cover a gap between a first architectural surface and a second architectural surface, comprising:

a panel;
a subframe coupled to the panel, the subframe comprising a plurality of beams extending in a lateral direction and spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction;
a first mounting joint configured to attach to the first architectural surface, the first mounting joint comprising a first mounting frame;
a second mounting joint configured to attach to the second architectural surface, the second mounting joint comprising:
a coupling member;
a second mounting frame;
and
a clamping arm coupled to the second mounting frame;
wherein each of the coupling member, the second mounting frame, and the clamping arm, respectively, are continuous integrally formed components that extend to each of the plurality of beams;
wherein the expansion joint is adjustable between a closed position and a disengaged position;
wherein, when the expansion joint is in the closed position, the coupling member is releasably coupled to the second mounting frame and clamping arm such that the subframe is coupled to each of the coupling member, the second mounting frame, and the clamping arm;
and
wherein, when the expansion joint is in the disengaged position, the coupling member is capable of movement relative to the second mounting frame and the clamping arm.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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