US 2017/0284096 A1Published application

Panel unit

AssigneePanasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

InventorHiroyuki ABE

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Abstract

The panel unit includes a first panel, a second panel facing the first panel with a space provided therebetween the first panel and the second panel, a partition separating the space from a surrounding space, and a switching mechanism. The switching mechanism is located in the space for allowing a change in thermal conductivity between the first panel and the second panel. The switching mechanism includes at least one connector which is thermally conductive, and is switchable between a first state in which the at least one connector is out of contact with the first panel or the second panel and a second state in which the at least one connector is in contact with both the first panel and the second panel.

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Dependent claims

A panel unit, comprising:

a first panel;
a second panel facing the first panel with a space provided between the first panel and the second panel;
a partition located between the first panel and the second panel and separating the space from a surrounding space;
and
a switching mechanism located in the space for allowing a change in thermal conductivity between the first panel and the second panel,
the switching mechanism including at least one connector which is thermally conductive, and
the switching mechanism being switchable between a first state in which the at least one connector is out of contact with the first panel or the second panel and a second state in which the at least one connector is in thermally conductive contact with both the first panel and the second panel.

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Facts

Application: 15/513,910Filed 30 Sep 2015
Priority: JP 2014-20096630 Sep 2014
Published: 5 Oct 2017
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Classification13 codes

E04C 2/526
With special adaptations for auxiliary purposes, e.g. serving for locating conduits: with adaptations not otherwise provided for, for connecting,…
E04B 1/74
Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor: heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection ; Other…
E04B 1/76
Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection ; Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g.…:…
E04C 2/08
Characterised by specified materials: of metal, e.g. sheet metal

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