Abstract:
Panels having enhanced, customizable acoustical characteristics are provided that comprise a core panel (12) of metal or bonded materials and that have an undulating exposed surface, with the size of the undulations being dependent on the wavelength of the sound intended to be diffused. The surface of the panel may also be provided with irregularities, such as perforations, for sound absorption, with the size, shape and layout of the irregularities being dependent on the wavelength of the sound intended to be absorbed. The core panel is combined with a backing matt (14) of bonded materials that is compression molded so as to have a density lower and thickness greater than that of the core panel. A film facing (16) may be applied to the front surface of the core panel, as well as an optional sound-transparent, aesthetic finish (18). The film facing may comprise a non-porous coating for high frequency diffusion applications.
Abstract:
A clip is provided for connecting either main runners end-to-end, or for connecting cross tees to a main runner. The clip comprises a first vertical portion configured to lie along the vertical web of a T-shaped runner or cross tee that has a central discontinuity to define first and second segments, the discontinuity permitting the clip to fit over a two-way intersection of cross tees with a main runner. Each of the first and second portions includes an elongated slot configured to slidably receive a fastener and an aperture configured to receive a fastener. The clip further comprises a second inverted generally J-shaped portion extending upwardly from the first vertical portion configured to receive the strengthening bulb of a T-shaped member, the second portion including a central discontinuity to permit the clip to fit over a two-way intersection of cross tees with a main runner. The J-shaped section also includes a tab extending outwardly therefrom adjacent the discontinuity, the tab including an aperture configured to receive a fastener, the J-shaped portion including reinforcement adjacent the discontinuity.
Abstract:
A clip is provided for securing a cross tee to a main runner in a suspended ceiling grid system. The clip comprises a first leg configured to extend through the slot in the web of the main runner so as to lie alongside the web of a cross tee whose connector extends through the slot in a direction opposite to that of the first leg; a second leg extending generally perpendicularly to the first leg so as to lie alongside the web of the main runner; and a third leg extending generally perpendicularly to the second leg and generally parallel to the first leg. The third leg is sized to extend through an aperture in the web of the main runner and then be bent to lie alongside the web of the main runner on a side opposite to that of the second leg.