Carbon fiber clip angle
OwnerEric Emmett Davisinventor
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Abstract
A clip angle bracket with reduced thermal conductance saves energy when used in structures such as a curtain wall assembly. The clip angle bracket includes a first curtain wall having a substantially flat surface. A second curtain wall has a substantially flat surface and is arranged at an angle relative to the first curtain wall. A hinge portion has a first end connected to the first curtain wall and a second end connected to the second curtain wall. The clip angle bracket is constructed of a carbon-reinforced fiber polymer (CRFP).
Claims20
A clip angle bracket with reduced thermal conductance, comprising:
- a first leg having a substantially flat surface;
- a second leg having a substantially flat surface and arranged at an angle relative to the first leg;
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- a hinge portion having a first end connected to the first leg and a second end connected to the second leg;
- wherein the clip angle bracket is constructed of a carbon-reinforced fiber polymer (CRFP).
A curtain wall assembly comprising:
- one or more mullions;
- one or more carbon-reinforced fiber polymer (CRFP) clip angle brackets having a rate of thermal conduction less than a metal;
- wherein the CRFP clip angle brackets comprise:
- a first leg having a substantially flat surface;
- a second leg having a substantially flat surface and arranged at an angle relative to the first leg;
- and
- a hinge portion having a first end connected to the first leg and a second end connected to the second leg;
- and
- where one of the first leg and the second leg of the CRFP clip angle brackets is attached to the one of the mullions by a fastener.
A kit for a curtain wall assembly, the kit comprising:
- one or more mullions;
- one or more carbon-reinforced fiber polymer (CRFP) clip angle brackets having a rate of thermal conduction less than a metal;
- wherein the CRFP clip angle brackets comprise:
- a first leg having a substantially flat surface;
- a second leg having a substantially flat surface and arranged at an angle relative to the first leg;
- and
- a hinge portion having a first end connected to the first leg and a second end connected to the second leg;
- and
- where one of the first leg and the second leg of the CRFP clip angle brackets is attached to the one or more mullions by a fastener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.