Suspension rails for panel veneer systems

摘要

The present invention relates to the field of mortarless, brick- and stone-like veneer systems for walls. More particularly, the present invention relates to suspension rails for providing mortarless or mortar-optional installations of brick- and stone-like panels for covering walls. Embodiments of the invention provide a cage-type suspension rail configured to be partially embedded in the panel and a universal hanging bracket that provides pullout resistance for the panels. An exemplary suspension rail comprises: a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides; 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 the upper tab is disposed outside a perimeter of the first frame and a perimeter of a second frame.

主权项

1. A suspension rail comprising:
an elongated planar member with upper and lower longitudinal edges; upper and lower c-shaped channels disposed along and formed in part by the longitudinal edges of the planar member; one or more feet in communication with the planar member or the upper or lower c-shaped channel and disposed perpendicular thereto; a v-shaped groove disposed lengthwise along and in communication with the upper c-shaped channel; an upper planar mounting bar disposed lengthwise along and in communication with the v-shaped groove and parallel to the planar member; and a lower planar mounting bar disposed lengthwise along and in communication with the lower c-shaped channel and disposed parallel to, in the same plane as, or at an angle relative to the planar member.