US 2014/0338285 A1 · PARTITION SYSTEM AND TRACK SUPPORT

Abstract

A system and apparatus for construction interior partitions including a generally U-shaped horizontal track profile including a horizontal base extending to outside rails, a central channel in which to receive a shim and/or panel element and opposing channels in which to secure a gasketed panel retainer. Vertical framing elements at each end of a partition likewise provide side mounted channels with a cooperative channel in which a panel retainer may be secured. With track and framings in place the panel retainers on a first side are installed followed by the panel elements, optionally butt-jointed, and finally the opposing panel retainers. Additionally, a track support element and fastener catch is disclosed to allow a side-mounted sliding door track or other component to be face mounted (screwed) directly therein.

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A system for installing an interior partition comprising:

an open-topped longitudinal track element having, in cross section:
a horizontal base portion disposed along a midline,
a longitudinal channel formed in said base portion and centered on said midline,
at each distal end of said base portion, a longitudinal rail extending upward therefrom, and
between said longitudinal channel centered on said midline and each said longitudinal rail, a first pair of appendages extending substantially parallel to said rail to define a longitudinal channel;
and
a longitudinal panel retainer having, in cross section:
a planar element for closing a portion of said open-topped longitudinal track element,
a second pair of appendages extending from said planar element, said appendages positioned to be received in said channel when said planar element is closing a portion of said open-topped longitudinal track element, and
at one end of said planar element, a longitudinal track in which to receive a resilient member.

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A method of installing an interior partition comprising:

securing to floor surface an open-topped longitudinal track element having, in cross section:
a horizontal base portion disposed along a midline,
a longitudinal channel formed in said base portion and centered on said midline,
at each distal end of said base portion, a longitudinal rail extending upward therefrom, and
between said longitudinal channel centered on said midline and each said longitudinal rail, a first pair of appendages extending substantially parallel to said rail to define a longitudinal channel;
and
providing a first longitudinal panel retainer having, in cross section:
a planar element for closing a portion of said open-topped longitudinal track element,
a second pair of appendages extending from said planar element, said appendages positioned to be received in said channel when said planar element is closing a portion of said open-topped longitudinal track element, and
at one end of said planar element, a longitudinal track in which to receive a resilient member, said longitudinal panel retainer,
installing said first longitudinal panel retainer to said track element by inserting said second pair of appendages between said first pair of appendages,
inserting a resilient member in said longitudinal track of said first longitudinal panel retainer,
positioning at least one panel element against said resilient member,
providing a second longitudinal panel retainer having, in cross section:
a planar element for closing a portion of said open-topped longitudinal track element,
a third pair of appendages extending from said planar element, said appendages positioned to be received in said channel when said planar element is closing a portion of said open-topped longitudinal track element, and
at one end of said planar element, a longitudinal track in which a resilient member is received, and
installing said second longitudinal panel retainer to said track element by inserting said third pair of appendages between said first pair of appendages.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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