U.S. patent application number 13/833063 was filed with the patent office on 2014-09-18 for interlocking cladding panel and methods of use.
The applicant listed for this patent is Rustique Enterprises, Inc.. Invention is credited to Dale Knox.
Application Number | 20140260061 13/833063 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51520947 |
Filed Date | 2014-09-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140260061 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Knox; Dale |
September 18, 2014 |
Interlocking Cladding Panel and Methods of Use
Abstract
A cladding panel for siding construction extends preferably
vertically on a structure. The panel has an outer layer and an
insulting layer. The panel may have an interlocking groove
structure on one longitudinal edge and a cooperating tongue
structure on an opposite longitudinal edge. The interlocking groove
portion and interlocking tongue portion may have cooperating
geometry such that like panels may be assembled together by
engaging the tongue portion of one panel with the interlocking
groove portion of another panel. The panels when assembled may be
generally flush to one another with generally flat faces. The
insulating layers of assembled panels may have cooperating geometry
to enable the panels to lie flat against a structure with only the
insulating layers contacting the structure.
Inventors: |
Knox; Dale; (Warrenton,
MO) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Rustique Enterprises, Inc. |
O'Fallon |
MO |
US |
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Family ID: |
51520947 |
Appl. No.: |
13/833063 |
Filed: |
March 15, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
52/592.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04F 13/12 20130101;
E04F 19/061 20130101; E04F 19/062 20130101; E04F 19/064 20130101;
E04F 2201/0146 20130101; E04F 13/0876 20130101; E04F 13/0894
20130101; E04F 13/0835 20130101; E04F 13/0828 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
52/592.1 |
International
Class: |
E04F 13/08 20060101
E04F013/08 |
Claims
1. An interlocking cladding panel for siding construction on a
structure comprising: an outer layer having opposite front and rear
surfaces and an inner insulating layer mounted to the rear surface
of the outer layer, at least a portion of the outer layer front
surface forming a panel face, the panel face defining a plane, the
panel face being exposed and the insulating layer being disposed
against the structure when the panel is mounted to the structure,
the panel having a length and width with opposite first and second
longitudinal edges extending along the panel length and spaced
apart to generally define the panel width, and opposite first and
second lateral edges extending across the panel width and spaced
apart generally defining the panel length, the panel first
longitudinal edge having a web disposed generally transverse to the
plane defined by the panel face and extending away from the panel
face and generally toward the inner insulating layer, the first
longitudinal edge web having an interlocking groove portion and a
mounting surface portion for mounting the panel on the structure,
the panel second longitudinal edge having an interlocking tongue
portion disposed generally transverse to the plane defined by the
panel face and extending away from the panel face and generally
toward the inner insulating layer, the first longitudinal edge
interlocking grove portion and the second longitudinal edge
interlocking tongue portion having cooperating geometry such that a
like panel is enabled to be assembled with the panel by engaging
the second longitudinal edge interlocking tongue portion of the
like panel with the first longitudinal interlocking groove portion
of the panel.
2. The panel of claim 1 wherein the outer layer comprises the
web.
3. The panel of claim 2 wherein the outer layer comprises the
interlocking groove portion.
4. The panel of claim 1 wherein the outer layer comprises the
interlocking tongue portion.
5. The panel of claim 1 wherein the insulating layer has a notch
configured to receive the first longitudinal edge interlocking
groove portion.
6. The panel of claim 1 wherein the insulating layer has a recess
adjacent the second longitudinal edge configured to receive the
first longitudinal edge web mounting portion when like panels are
assembled.
7. The panel of claim 1 wherein the first longitudinal edge web
comprises a locking projection extending between the interlocking
grove and mounting portion.
8. The panel of claim 1 wherein the web extends along a majority of
the first longitudinal edge.
9. The panel of claim 1 wherein the interlocking tongue portion
extends along a majority of the second longitudinal edge.
10. The panel of claim 9 wherein the first longitudinal edge
interlocking groove portion extends along a majority of the first
longitudinal edge.
11. The panel of claim 1, wherein the first longitudinal edge
mounting portion is substantially parallel to the plane defined by
the panel face.
12. The panel of claim 1, wherein the web is generally
perpendicular to the plane defined by the panel face.
13. The panel of claim 12, wherein the first longitudinal edge
mounting portion is substantially perpendicular to the web.
14. A system comprising: a first interlocking cladding panel for
siding construction on a structure, the first panel comprising: an
outer layer having opposite front and rear surfaces and an inner
insulating layer mounted to the rear surface of the first panel
outer layer, at least a portion of the first panel outer layer
front surface forming a first panel face, the first panel face
defining a plane, the first panel face being exposed and the first
panel insulating layer being disposed against the structure when
the first panel is mounted to the structure, the first panel having
a length and width with opposite first and second longitudinal
edges extending along the first panel length and spaced apart to
generally define the first panel width, and opposite first and
second lateral edges extending across the first panel width and
spaced apart generally defining the first panel length, the first
panel first longitudinal edge having a web disposed generally
transverse to the plane defined by the first panel face and
extending away from the first panel face and generally toward the
first panel inner insulating layer, the first panel first
longitudinal edge web having an interlocking groove portion and a
mounting surface portion for mounting the first panel on the
structure, the first panel second longitudinal edge having an
interlocking tongue portion disposed generally transverse to the
plane defined by the first panel face and extending away from the
first panel face and generally toward the inner insulating layer;
and a second interlocking cladding panel for siding construction on
a structure, the second panel comprising: an outer layer having
opposite front and rear surfaces and an inner insulating layer
adhered to the rear surface of the second panel outer layer, at
least a portion of the second panel outer layer front surface
forming a second panel face, the second panel face defining a
plane, the second panel face being exposed and the second panel
insulating layer being disposed against the structure when the
second panel is mounted to the structure, the second panel having a
length and width with opposite first and second longitudinal edges
extending along the second panel length and spaced apart to
generally define the second panel width, and opposite first and
second lateral edges extending across the second panel width and
spaced apart generally defining the second panel length, the second
panel first longitudinal edge having a web disposed generally
transverse to the second panel face and extending away from the
second panel face and generally toward the second panel inner
insulating layer, the second panel first longitudinal edge web
having an interlocking groove portion and a mounting surface
portion for mounting the second panel on the structure, the second
panel second longitudinal edge having an interlocking tongue
portion disposed generally transverse to the second panel face and
extending away from the second panel face and generally toward the
second panel inner insulating layer; wherein the first panel first
longitudinal edge interlocking grove portion and the second panel
second longitudinal edge interlocking tongue portion have
cooperating geometry such that the second panel is enabled to be
assembled with the first panel by engaging the second panel second
longitudinal edge interlocking tongue portion with the first panel
first longitudinal interlocking groove portion; and wherein the
plane defined by the first panel face is co-planar with the plane
defined by the second panel face when the first and second panels
are assembled together.
15. The system of claim 14, wherein a portion of the insulating
layers of the first and second panels adjacent the interlocking
tongue portion and interlocking groove portion have cooperating
geometry.
16. The system of claim 15, wherein the insulating layer of each
panel has a notch configured to receive the first longitudinal edge
interlocking groove portion.
17. The system of claim 15, wherein the second panel insulating
layer has a recess adjacent the second panel second longitudinal
edge configured to receive the first panel first longitudinal edge
web mounting portion when the first and second panels are
assembled.
18. The system of claim 14, wherein the insulating layers of the
first and second panels are configured to be solely in contact with
a surface of the structure when assembled and mounted on the
structure.
19. The system of claim 14, wherein the outer layer of each panel
comprises the web.
20. The system of claim 14, wherein the outer layer of each panel
comprises the interlocking groove portion.
21. The system of claim 14, wherein the first longitudinal edge web
of each panel comprises a locking projection extending between the
interlocking grove and mounting portion.
22. The system of claim 14, wherein the web of each panel extends
along a majority of the first longitudinal edge of each panel.
23. The system of claim 14, wherein the interlocking tongue portion
of each panel extends along a majority of the second longitudinal
edge.
24. The system of claim 23, wherein the first longitudinal edge
interlocking groove portion of each panel extends along a majority
of the first longitudinal edge of each panel.
25. The system of claim 14, wherein the first longitudinal edge
mounting portion of each panel is substantially parallel to the
plane defined by the panel face of each respective panel.
26. The system of claim 14, wherein the web of each panel is
generally perpendicular to the plane defined by the panel face of
each respective panel.
27. The system of claim 14, wherein the first longitudinal edge
mounting portion of each panel is substantially perpendicular to
the web of each respective panel.
Description
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY
[0001] The following disclosure relates to interlocking siding used
in siding construction on a structure. The siding has an outer
layer with front and rear surfaces. The front layer is exposed and
the rear layer has an insulating layer mounted thereto. The panels
may be arranged generally vertical on the structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0002] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a section of an
interlocking cladding panel as described herein;
[0003] FIG. 2 shows an alternate perspective view of the section of
the panel of FIG. 1;
[0004] FIG. 3 shows a front view of the section of the panel of
FIG. 1;
[0005] FIG. 4 shows a top view of the section of the panel of FIG.
1;
[0006] FIG. 5 shows a right side view of the section of the panel
of FIG. 1;
[0007] FIG. 6 shows a rear view of the section of the panel of FIG.
1;
[0008] FIG. 7 shows a bottom view of the section of the panel of
FIG. 1;
[0009] FIG. 8 shows a left side view of the section of the panel of
FIG. 1;
[0010] FIG. 9 shows a top view of like panels of section of
cladding prior to assembly;
[0011] FIG. 10 shows the like panels of FIG. 9 assembled; and
[0012] FIG. 11 shows cross-sectional views of a corner trim piece
and mounting piece that may be used in connection with the
interlocking panel described herein.
[0013] FIG. 12 shows a cross sectional view of the corner trim
piece and mounting piece of FIG. 11 mounted on a structure;
[0014] FIG. 13 shows cross-sectional views of a double lateral edge
trim piece and the mounting piece of FIG. 11 that may be used in
connection with the interlocking panel described herein.
[0015] FIG. 14 shows a cross sectional view of the double lateral
edge trim piece and the mounting piece of FIG. 12 mounted on a
structure;
[0016] FIG. 15 shows a cross sectional view of a single lateral
edge trim piece and the mounting piece of FIG. 12; and
[0017] FIG. 16 shows a cross sectional view of the single lateral
edge trim piece and the mounting piece of FIG. 15 mounted on a
structure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] As used herein, the terms "left," "right", "top," "bottom",
"front," and "rear" are used for convenience of describing elements
in the views of the drawings and are not meant to be limiting in
any sense.
[0019] An interlocking panel 20 is used for a siding construction
on a structure 100. The panel 20 has an outer layer 22 and an
insulating layer 24. The outer layer 22 has front and rear surfaces
26,28, and the insulating layer 24 is mounted to the rear surface
28 of the outer layer. The insulating layer 24 may be bonded or
adhered to the rear surface 28 of the outer layer 22. The
insulating layer may provide the panel with an insulation value of
R-10. A portion of the outer layer front surface 26 forms a panel
face 30. The panel face 30 is preferably flat and defines a plane.
The panel face 30 may be exposed when mounted on the structure with
the insulating layer disposed against the structure. The outer
layer front surface may have a surface texture resembling wood or
stone as may be desired. The outer layer 30 may be formed from
vinyl or aluminum or other material commonly used for siding
construction on a structure.
[0020] The panel 20 has a length L and a width W. When mounted on
the structure, the panel may be arranged such that the length L is
generally vertical relative to the structure and the width W is
generally horizontal relative to the structure. The length L has
opposite first and second longitudinal sides 32,34 extending along
the panel length L. The longitudinal sides are spaced apart to
generally define the panel width W. The panel 20 also has opposite
first and second lateral sides 36,38 extending across the panel
width W. The first and second lateral sides 36,38 are spaced apart
and generally define the panel length L. As shown in the drawings,
the lateral sides 36,38 form the top and bottom peripheral edges of
the panel and the longitudinal sides 32,34 form the left and right
peripheral edges. The section of panel shown in the drawings is
illustrative and may have any length L or width W and is not
limited to the dimensions or relative scale shown in drawings. The
length L may be a length approximating the height of a typical one
story as used in construction so that one panel may be used to
cover the entire height of the story. The width W may be any
convenient width considering handling, weight or manufacturing
requirements.
[0021] The panel first longitudinal edge (i.e., the "right" edge in
FIGS. 3 and 4) may have a web 40 disposed generally transverse to
the panel face 30. The panel face 30 may be flat and define a
plane, and the web 40 may be perpendicular to the panel face. The
web 40 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the panel face
rearwardly toward the inner insulating layer 24. As shown in the
drawings, the outer layer 22 is formed to bend around the
insulating layer to define the first longitudinal edge 32 of the
panel and comprise the web 40. The web may extend outward from the
longitudinal edge 32. The web may have an interlocking groove
portion 42. The outer layer 22 may extend from the panel face 30
rearwardly toward the inner insulating layer 24 and after a certain
rearward distance reverse directions back toward the front surface
26 of the panel at an acute angle away from the panel longitudinal
edge 32 to form the interlocking groove portion 42 with a
triangular or tapered cross-section. The first longitudinal edge
web 40 may also have a mounting surface portion 44 to enable the
panel to be mounted on the structure. The mounting surface portion
44 may be formed in a plane parallel to the plane defined by the
panel face 30. The mounting surface portion 44 may have fastener
holes (not shown) that extend through the mounting surface portion
and a portion of the insulating layer directly behind the mounting
surface portion. Alternatively, the mounting surface may be
punctured. Mechanical fasteners 46 (FIGS. 9-16) such as screws or
nails may be directed through the mounting surface portion to
secure the panel to the structure 100. The outer layer 22 may be
formed to extend at an acute angle after the interlocking groove
portion 42 to form the mounting surface portion 44. A locking
projection 48 may also be formed between the groove portion 42 and
the mounting portion 44.
[0022] The second longitudinal edge 34 (i.e., the left edge in
FIGS. 3,4) of the panel 20 may have an interlocking tongue portion
50. The outer layer 20 may be formed to extend in a direction
perpendicular to the panel face 30 rearwardly towards the
insulating layer 24 to form the interlocking tongue portion. The
outer layer 20 may extend from the panel face 30 rearwardly toward
the inner insulating layer 24 and after a certain rearward distance
reverse direction back toward the front surface of the panel at an
acute angle to form a tapered head of the interlocking tongue
portion. The tapered head of the interlocking tongue portion 50 may
have a geometry that complements a geometry of the interlocking
groove portion 42 of the first longitudinal edge to enable like
panels to be assembled together. The tapered head of the tongue
portion 50 may be configured to engage the locking projection 48
disposed between the first longitudinal edge interlocking groove
portion 42 and mounting surface portion 44. The tongue portion 50
and/or groove portion 42 may be formed from a resilient material to
enable the tapered head of the tongue portion to be deflected as
necessary during insertion of the tongue into the groove to form
the interlocked assembly.
[0023] The insulating layer 24 may have a notch 60 formed adjacent
the panel first longitudinal edge 32. Preferably, the notch 60
accommodates the web and/or the interlocking groove portion 42 of
the panel first longitudinal edge 32. To provide maximum insulating
capability, the insulating layer 24 may extend adjacent to the
mounting surface portion 44 of the first longitudinal edge. The
insulating layer may abut the mounting surface portion 44 to form a
flat reference surface to enable the panel to be mounted to a
structure 100 with mechanical fasteners 46 (FIGS. 9,10). The
insulating layer 24 may have a recess 62 adjacent the second
longitudinal edge 34. The recess 60 is dimensioned and configured
to receive the first longitudinal edge web mounting portion of a
like panel when like panels are assembled. As shown in FIGS. 9 and
10, the mounting surface portion 44 of the first longitudinal edge
of one of the panels is arranged to fit in the recess 62 of the
second panel second longitudinal edge 34. Accordingly, the
insulating layers are arranged such that adjacent panels may be
mounted flush or in a co-planar manner with only the insulating
layer abutting the structure 100.
[0024] As shown in the drawings, the web 40 extends along the
entire length of the first longitudinal edge 32. Alternatively, the
web may be intermittently spaced along the longitudinal edge.
Alternatively, the web may extend along a majority of the
longitudinal edge. As shown in the drawings, the interlocking
tongue portion 50 extends along the entire length of the second
longitudinal edge 34. Alternatively, the tongue portion may be
intermittently spaced about the second longitudinal edge. In such a
configuration the tongue portion may be formed in a pattern that
cooperates with the interlocking groove of the first longitudinal
edge to enable like panels to be assembled. In an alternative
construction, the tongue portion may be intermittently spaced along
the second longitudinal edge and the interlocking groove may extend
along the entire first longitudinal edge. The interlocking
cooperating features of the first and second interlocking edges
need only be arranged in a manner to allow like panels to be
assembled.
[0025] As shown in the drawings, the web 42 and interlocking tongue
portions 50 extend perpendicularly to the panel face.
Alternatively, the web and tongue portions may be formed at acute
angles relative to the panel face. The drawings show the mounting
surface portion 44 substantially parallel to the plane defined by
the panel face 30. Alternatively, the mounting portion may be
formed at an acute angle relative to the panel face.
[0026] As described herein, when like panels are assembled, the
like adjacent panels are generally coplanar and/or mounted flush
relative to each other. Because the panels are mounted flush or
coplanar to one another, there is improved streamlining and
resistance to wind. Also, because the panels lay flatter against
the structure, there is improved streamlining and resistance to
wind. The interlocked panels provides less air and water migration.
Additionally, because the seams of the interlocked panels may be
arranged vertically, any water ingress into the seam may be easily
drained. Because the panels are arranged vertically, any variation
in color or shade between adjacent panels is less likely to be
perceived relative to traditional horizontal siding
installations.
[0027] FIGS. 11-16 show trim pieces and cooperating mounting pieces
that may be used with the panel 20 and/or another type panel of
like dimensions. FIG. 11 shows a mounting piece 70 that may be
universally used to mount a corner trim piece 72 (FIG. 11), a
double lateral edge trim piece 74 (FIG. 13), or a single lateral
edge trim piece 76 (FIG. 15). The mounting piece 70 may be secured
on the structure 100 and provide an anchor for the corner trim
piece 72, the double lateral edge piece 74, and the single lateral
edge piece 76.
[0028] As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the corner trim piece 72 is
formed to interlock with the mounting piece 70. The corner trim
piece 72 has a tongue portion 80 which may be inserted into a
groove portion 82 of the mounting piece 70 to maintain adjacent
corner panels 84 (for instance, of the type indicated previously by
reference character 20) in a fixed position.
[0029] As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the double lateral edge trim
piece 74 may be interlocked with the mounting piece 70 to provide
an aesthetic border between vertically adjacent panels 86,88 (for
instance, of the type indicated previously by reference character
20). The double lateral edge trim piece 74 has a tongue portion 90
which is received in the groove portion 82 of the mounting piece
70. A bottom lateral width edge 38 of the top adjacent panel 86 may
be received in a top space formed by the assembly, and top lateral
width edge 36 of the bottom adjacent panel may be received in a
bottom space formed by the assembly.
[0030] As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the single lateral edge trim
piece 76 may be interlocked with the mounting piece 70 to provide
an aesthetic border at either the top or bottom lateral width edges
of the panels, depending upon its orientation. FIGS. 15 and 16 show
the lateral bottom width edge configuration. Rotating the
components about the horizontal axis would enable their use in a
lateral top edge configuration. The single lateral edge trim piece
76 has a tongue portion 92 which is received in the groove portion
82 of the mounting piece 70. A bottom lateral width edge 38 of a
panel 94 (for instance, of the type indicated previously by
reference character 20) may be received in a space formed by the
assembly.
[0031] In view of the foregoing, it will be seen that several
advantages are achieved and attained. The embodiments were chosen
and described to provide the best examples and their practical
application to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best
utilize the various embodiments and with various modifications as
are suited to the particular use contemplated. As various
modifications could be made in the constructions and methods herein
described and illustrated without departing from the scope of the
invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the
foregoing description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall
be interpreted as illustrative rather than limiting. Thus, the
breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by
any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be
defined only in accordance with the following claims appended
hereto and their equivalents.
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