Self-bearing flexible curtain wall system
OwnerVladimir S. Leytes, Michael J. Smith +1inventors
InventorsVladimir S. Leytes, Michael J. Smith, Xiaocong Gu
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Abstract
A self-bearing curtain wall system is provided, the system including a matrix of unitized kinematically integrated cladding panels flexibly joined to a structural member so as to thereby responsively anchor said matrix of unitized cladding panels. Adjacent cladding panels of the matrix of unitized cladding panels are responsively linked horizontally and vertically for horizontal and vertical rotation. Horizontally adjacent cladding panels of the matrix of unitized cladding panels are responsively joined to a cable type structural member via an anchor fixture, which allows the structural member to move freely along the wall.
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A self-bearing flexible curtain wall system comprising a matrix of unitized cladding panels, adjacent cladding panels of said matrix of unitized cladding panels being responsively linked horizontally and vertically for horizontal and vertical rotation, horizontally adjacent cladding panels of said matrix of unitized cladding panels being flexibly joined to a structural member so as to thereby responsively anchor said matrix of unitized cladding panels, the structural member thusly independently moveable along said self-bearing flexible curtain wall system.
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