Panel veneer system with cage-type embedded rail
AssigneeMatthew Mann
InventorMatthew Mann
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Abstract
Provided are stone-like or brick-like veneer systems for covering walls. Specifically provided in embodiments are facade panels comprising: (i) a molded brick-like or stone-like panel; and (ii) a suspension rail partially embedded in the panel comprising: a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides; one or more cross bar joining two or more sides of the first frame; a plurality of posts extending perpendicularly from the first frame or cross bars; a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts; a tab in communication with the frame for connecting the suspension rail to a surface.
Claims16
A facade system comprising:
- a molded panel with a front face;
- and
- a first suspension rail partially embedded in a back face of the panel comprising:
- a first four-sided frame with a first planar face and horizontally and vertically disposed sides;
- one or more cross bar joining two or more sides of the first frame;
- a plurality of posts disposed on and perpendicular to a second planar face of the first frame;
- a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts;
- an upper tab in communication with the first frame for connecting the suspension rail to a surface, wherein the upper tab has a planar face disposed in a stepped configuration relative to the first planar face of the first frame, such that the upper tab extends beyond a perimeter of the front face of the panel such that the upper tab is visible from the front face of the panel.
A facade system comprising:
- a molded panel;
- and
- a suspension rail partially embedded in the panel comprising:
- a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides;
- one or more cross bar joining two or more sides of the first frame;
- a plurality of posts disposed on and perpendicular to the first frame or the cross bars;
- a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts;
- an upper tab in communication with the first frame for connecting the rail to a surface;
- wherein one or more cross bar is disposed at an angle less than perpendicular to any of the four sides of the first frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.