# US 2014/0190109 A1 · Mounting hardware and mounting system for vertical panels > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0190109 A1 - Document ID: US20140190109A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/204,299 - Filed: 2014-03-11 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2011-05-17 - Assignees: AWI Licensing LLC - Applicants: Awi Licensing Company - Inventors: TODD M. BERGMAN - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140190109A1 ## CPC - E04B 9/34: {Grid-like or} open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type {box-like modules, acoustic baffles} (E04B9/30 takes precedence) - E04B 9/008: {with means for connecting partition walls or panels to the ceilings} - E04B 9/205: {by means of a resilient clip} - E04B 9/225: {with the slabs, panels, sheets or the like hanging at a distance below the supporting construction} - E04B 9/24: with the slabs, {panels,} sheets or the like positioned on {the upperside of}, or held against {the underside of the} horizontal flanges of the supporting construction {or accessory means connected thereto} - E04B 9/366: {the principal plane of the slats being vertical} - G09F 2007/186: {suspended, e.g. secured to the ceiling} - E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001}) - G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS ## Abstract A mounting clip and a system for mounting a vertical panel from a support member suspended from a ceiling. The mounting clip has a panel mounting section, a support member receiving portion, and a movable mounting section. The support member receiving portion extends from the panel mounting section. The movable mounting section can be rotated relative to the support member receiving portion to secure the mounting clip to the support member. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system for mounting a vertical panel from a ceiling, the system comprising: a support member suspended from the ceiling; a mounting clip for mounting the vertical panel to the support member, the mounting clip comprising: a horizontal plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end; a movable mounting section rotatably coupled to the second end of the horizontal plate so as to be rotatable about a first rotational axis, the movable mounting section comprising a horizontal portion and a mounting flange extending downwardly from the horizontal portion; and wherein the movable mounting section is rotatable between: (1) a first position in which a top surface of the horizontal portion of the movable mounting section is in plane with the top surface of the horizontal plate; and (2) a second position in which the top surface of the horizontal portion of the movable mounting section is adjacent to the top surface of the horizontal plate so that a first slot is formed between the top surface of the horizontal portion of the movable mounting section and the top surface of the horizontal plate. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The mounting system of claim 1 wherein in each of the first and second positions the mounting flange of the movable mounting section is oriented substantially perpendicular to the horizontal plate. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The mounting system of claim 2 wherein in the first position the mounting flange of the movable mounting section extends below the bottom surface of the horizontal plate and in the second position the mounting flange of the movable mounting section extends above the top surface of the horizontal plate. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The mounting system of claim 1 further comprising a hook arm extending upwardly from the first end of the horizontal plate, a second slot formed between the hook arm and the top surface of the horizontal plate. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The mounting system of claim 4 wherein the support member comprises a vertical flange, a first horizontal flange and a second horizontal flange, and wherein when the movable mounting section is in the second position and the mounting clip is mounted to the support member, the first horizontal flange of the support member is positioned within the first slot and the second horizontal flange of the support member is positioned within the second slot. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The mounting system of claim 5 wherein when the movable mounting section is in the second position and the mounting clip is mounted to the support member, a first major surface of the mounting flange of the movable mounting section is in contact with the vertical flange of the support member and the horizontal portion of the movable mounting section rests atop the first horizontal flange of the support member. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The mounting system of claim 6 further comprising a locating tab extending from the mounting flange of the movable mounting section, wherein when the first major surface of the mounting flange of the movable mounting section is in contact with the vertical flange of the support member, the locating tab is positioned within a locating slot on the vertical flange of the support member. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The mounting system of claim 1 wherein the movable mounting section rotates approximately 180° about the first rotational axis when transitioning from the first position to the second position. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The mounting system of claim 1 further comprising a first leg extending between the horizontal plate and the movable mounting section and a second leg extending between the horizontal plate and the movable mounting section, the first and second legs spaced apart from one another along the second end of the horizontal plate by a gap. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The mounting system of claim 1 wherein the mounting flange of the movable mounting section comprises a first flange and a second flange that are spaced apart from one another along the second end of the horizontal portion of the movable mounting section. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The mounting system of claim 1 further comprising: the horizontal plate further comprising a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge, each of the first and second edges extending between the first and second ends; a first vertical sidewall extending downwardly from the first edge of the horizontal plate, the first vertical sidewall rotatably coupled to the first edge of the horizontal plate so as to be rotatable about a second rotational axis; and a second vertical sidewall extending downwardly from the second edge of the horizontal plate, the second vertical sidewall rotatably coupled to the second edge of the horizontal plate so as to be rotatable about a third rotational axis. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The mounting system of claim 11 wherein the first rotational axis is substantially transverse to each of the second and third rotational axes. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The mounting system of claim 11 wherein an inner surface of the first vertical sidewall is spaced apart from an inner surface of the second vertical sidewall by a distance thereby forming a panel mounting cavity, and wherein a plurality of teeth extend from each of the first and second vertical sidewalls into the panel mounting cavity. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The mounting system of claim 13 wherein the first and second vertical sidewalls are collectively rotatable between: (1) an open position in which the distance between the inner surfaces of the first and second vertical sidewalls is greater than a width of the vertical panel; and (2) a closed position in which the plurality of teeth of the first vertical sidewall pierce a first major surface of the vertical panel and the plurality of teeth of the second vertical sidewall pierce a second major surface of the vertical panel. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The mounting system of claim 14 wherein in the closed position the plurality of teeth of the first and second vertical sidewalls protrude into the vertical panel and the plurality of teeth of the first vertical sidewall remain spaced apart from the plurality of teeth of the second vertical sidewall. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The mounting system of claim 11 further comprising the first and second vertical sidewalls supporting the vertical panel so that a panel axis extending along a top edge of the vertical panel is substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the support member. ### Claim 17 A system for mounting a vertical panel from a ceiling, the system comprising: a support member suspended from the ceiling; a mounting clip for mounting the vertical panel to the support member, the mounting clip comprising: a horizontal plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a plate axis extending between a first end and a second end, and a first edge and a second edge extending between the first and second ends; a movable mounting section rotatably coupled to the second end of the horizontal plate so as to be rotatable about a first rotational axis, the first rotational axis being substantially parallel to the plate axis; a first vertical sidewall extending downwardly from and rotatably coupled to the first edge of the horizontal plate so as to be rotatable about a second rotational axis, the second rotational axis being substantially transverse to the plate axis; and a second vertical sidewall extending downwardly from and rotatably coupled to the second edge of the horizontal plate so as to be rotatable about a third rotational axis, the third rotational axis being substantially transverse to the plate axis. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The mounting system of claim 17 wherein the movable mounting section comprises a horizontal portion coupled to the second end of the horizontal plate and a mounting flange extending downwardly from the horizontal portion, and wherein the movable mounting section is rotatable between: (1) a first position in which a top surface of the horizontal portion of the movable mounting section is in plane with the top surface of the horizontal plate; and (2) a second position in which a slot is formed between the top surface of the horizontal portion of the movable mounting section and the top surface of the horizontal plate. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The mounting system of claim 18, further comprising: the support member having a vertical flange and a horizontal flange; and wherein when the mounting clip is coupled to the support member, the mounting flange is in contact with the vertical flange of the support member and the horizontal flange of the support member is positioned within the slot so that a top surface of the horizontal flange is adjacent to the movable mounting flange and a bottom surface of the horizontal flange is adjacent to the top surface of the horizontal plate. ### Claim 20 A mounting clip for mounting a vertical panel to a support member, the mounting clip comprising: a horizontal plate having a first end, a second end and a top surface; a movable mounting section rotatably coupled to the second end of the horizontal plate so as to be rotatable about a first rotational axis between: (1) a first position in which no plane perpendicular to the top surface of the horizontal plate intersects the movable mounting section; and (2) a second position in which the movable mounting section at least partially overlaps the horizontal plate so that a slot is formed between the movable mounting section and the top surface of the horizontal plate; a first vertical sidewall rotatably coupled to the horizontal plate so as to be rotatable about a second rotational axis; a second vertical sidewall rotatable coupled to the horizontal plate so as to be rotatable about a third rotational axis; and wherein the first rotational axis is substantially parallel to the plate axis and wherein each of the second and third rotational axes are substantially transverse to each of the plate axis and the first rotational axis.