Field of the Disclosure
The present invention relates, in general, to exterior house siding panels and to exterior house siding panels that interlock.
Description of the Related Art
Buildings, such as houses, require exterior protection to guard against damage caused by the elements. Siding can be used to provide this protection. The different types of siding can include plastic siding, metal siding, fiber cement siding, or wood siding. Typically, siding is installed from bottom to top on a wall. A first course can be installed using one or more fasteners and then, a second course may be installed above the first course so that it partially overlaps the first course and covers the fasteners that are used to hold the first course in place. The process of overlapping the next highest course of siding can be repeated until the top of the wall is reached. It can be appreciated that each type of siding has its advantages and drawbacks.
Accordingly, the construction industry continues to demand improved construction materials, particularly for exterior siding for houses.
The present disclosure may be better understood, and its numerous features and advantages made apparent to those skilled in the art by referencing the accompanying drawings.
The following is generally directed to house siding panels that are suitable for providing exterior protection from weather elements for houses and other buildings. Individual house siding panels can be affixed to the exterior walls of a dwelling or other structure and can be interlocked and overlapped to provide a sufficient barrier to protect the dwelling from the elements, such as rain, sleet, or snow.
Embodiments are directed to house siding panels that include a hanger section that includes a recessed locking section and a lower locking section. When adjacent siding panels are installed on a structure, an upper siding panel can interlock with a lower siding panel. Specifically, a lower locking section on an upper siding panel can overlap and engage a hanger section on a lower siding panel and the lower locking section can extend into and engage the recessed locking section of the lower siding panel.
Siding Panel
In an embodiment, the length of siding body 102 may be delimited by edge 108 on one end and edge 110 on an opposite end. In an embodiment, edge 108 may include a fastener zone 118 that may extend along the entirety of edge 108. Fastener zone 118 may define at least one fastener slot (not depicted) extending through the thickness of fastener zone 118. In an embodiment, fastener zone 118 may be adapted to receive an attachment device, i.e., a fastener. The attachment device may include, but is not limited to, a nail, a screw, and the like. The attachment device may extend through the attachment orifice to affix panel 100 to a wall of a structure. In an embodiment, fastener zone 118 may include a folded portion 119, which may be folded on itself, to provide additional reinforcement when the fastener zone 118 is affixed to a wall.
In an embodiment, siding panel 100 may be shaped to assume the longitudinal profile, the cross-sectional profile, or both the longitudinal and cross-sectional profiles of an exterior siding design. The exterior siding design may include, for example, the design illustrated in
Siding Panel Assembly
As illustrated in
As illustrated in
A retaining wall 128 may extend outward from the end of the flat base 124, and toward retaining loop 112. In an embodiment, retaining wall 128 may terminate at stretch 114, which may extend all the way to engagement portion 116, or to ridge 152, at an outward angle in relation to flat base 124. A gap 148 may be defined adjacent to the retaining wall 128 and along stretch 114. In an embodiment, the gap 148 may be adapted to receive an engagement portion 116 of another siding panel, such as siding panel 150. In an embodiment, stretch 114 may be substantially parallel to at least a portion of the outer curve 120 when the siding panel 100 is engaged with a second siding panel 150.
In an embodiment, retaining loop 112 of siding panel 100 may include a hairpin bend 154 at the converging point of the outer curve 120 and the inner curve 122. The gap 148 may be established between the hairpin bend 154 and stretch 114 adjacent to the retaining wall 128. The hairpin bend 154 may extend toward the edge 110 and configured so that space is created (recess 126) to receive engagement portion 116 of another siding panel, such as siding panel 150. Retaining wall 128 may be positioned closer to the edge 108 than the end of the hairpin bend 154 in order to provide additional security for the engagement portion 116 of another siding panel, such as siding panel 150, when the engagement portion 116 of another siding panel, such as siding panel 150, is engaged with retaining loop 112 of siding panel 100. In certain embodiments, the outer curve 120 may project at an outward angle in relation to the flat base 124.
Engagement portion 116 may comprise a first outer bend 130, a second outer bend 132, a first extension 134, a second extension 136, and an ending loop 138. Stretch 115 may terminate at first outer bend 130 located at bottom edge 110. The first extension 134 may extend inwardly toward and may terminate at the second outer bend 132. In an embodiment, the first extension 134 may be parallel, or substantially parallel, to the retaining wall 128. In another aspect, the first extension 134 may be slightly angled with respect to the retaining wall 128. For example, this angle may be less than or equal to 5°. Further, this angle may be less than or equal to 4.5°, such as less than or equal to 4°, less than or equal to 3.5°, less than or equal to 3.0°, less than or equal to 2.5°, less than or equal to 2.0°, less than or equal to 1.5°, less than or equal to 1.0°, less than or equal to 0.75°, less than or equal to 0.5°, or less than or equal to 0.25°.
As illustrated in
The second extension 136 extending from the second outer bend 132 may project toward the edge 108 of the siding panel 100. The second extension 136 may terminate at the ending loop 138. In an embodiment, the ending loop 138 may include a leading bend 140, a cantilever leg 142, a lower bend 144, and a tip 146. The cantilever leg 142 may be positioned between the leading bend 140 and the lower bend 144. The tip 146 may be positioned outward in relation to the siding body 102 at an end of the lower bend 144 opposite the cantilever leg 142 and perpendicular, or substantially perpendicular, to the second extension 136.
Engagement of the first siding panel 100 and second siding panel 150 may be carried out via the engagement of the engagement portion 116 of the second siding panel 150 with the retaining loop 112 of the first siding panel 100. To insert the engagement portion 116 into the retaining loop 112, the engagement portion 116 may be positioned below the retaining loop 112 so that the lower bend 144 contacts stretch 114. An upward force (applied toward the top edge 108 of the panel 100) is then applied to first siding panel 100 (positioned below the second siding panel 150) so that the first extension 134 of the second siding panel 150 and the hairpin bend 154 of the first siding panel 100 contact one another. As the upward force is applied, or even continuously applied, an inward force is applied to the ending loop 138 and second extension 136 via the retaining loop 112 as the ending loop 138 is pulled closer to recess 126. The retaining loop 112 may flex to allow the engagement portion 116 to snap into and engage the retaining loop 112.
Second extension 136 and stretch 114 may contact one another once ending loop 138 is fully engulfed within recess 126. In certain embodiments, ending loop 138 may avoid contact with a perimeter portion of recess 126, such as inner curve 122, flat base 124, retaining wall 128, any combination thereof, or avoid any contact with all portions of recess 126. The ending loop 138 may avoid contact with a perimeter portion of recess 126 due to the contact between the first extension 134 and the hairpin bend 154. It is noted that additional security between the engagement portion 116 and the retaining loop 112 may be provided due to the positioning of retaining wall 128. If it was attempted to force the ending loop 138 out of recess 126 and back through gap 148, retaining wall 128 may retain or “catch” ending loop 138, preventing outward movement of the ending loop 138 through gap 148.
In an embodiment, the siding panel 100 may include an optional foam backing layer 200, as illustrated in
The process for fabricating siding panel 100 may include a variety of conventional manufacturing techniques for thermoplastic and thermosetting materials.
In an embodiment, a mixture of pellets containing appropriate additives, as set forth below, may be heated, extruded through a die, and then, further shaped or formed, to produce panels 100 having lengths of a standard length. In certain embodiments, panel 100 may comprise a specific length, width, and thickness.
In an embodiment, a material for fabricating siding body 102 may include a resinous or polymeric material. For example, the material can include a thermoplastic resin, a thermosetting resin, or both. In an embodiment, the material can include a polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a polyethylene, a polypropylene, a nylon, a polyester, a polysulfone, a polyphenylene oxide, a sulfide, an epoxy, a cellulosic, or a composite material including any combination thereof. In an embodiment, the siding body 102 may comprise a metal.
In a particular embodiment, the material may include PVC, a copolymer including PVC, an alloy including PVC, or any combination thereof. A vinyl chloride monomer may be made from a process including the reaction of acetylene and hydrogen chloride and the direct chlorination of ethylene. PVC may be manufactured by the free radical polymerization of a vinyl chloride monomer. After polymerization, PVC may be combined with an additive. The additive may include, for example, an impact modifier, a thermal stabilizer, a lubricant, a plasticizer, an organic pigment, an inorganic pigment, a filler, a biocide, a processing aid, a flame retardant, or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, vinyl chloride may be combined with another vinyl monomer in the manufacture of a PVC copolymer. The copolymer can be a linear copolymer, a graft copolymer, a random copolymer, a regular repeating copolymer, a block copolymer, and the like. The monomer combined with vinyl chloride to form a PVC copolymer may include an acrylonitrile, an alpha-olefin such as ethylene, propylene, and the like, a chlorinated monomer such as vinylidene dichloride, an acrylate monomer such as acrylic acid, methylacrylate, methyl-methacrylate, acrylamide, hydroxethyl acrylate, and others, a styrenic monomer such as styrene, alpha methyl styrene, vinyl toluene, and the like, a vinyl acetate, or other commonly available ethylenically unsaturated monomer compositions. In an embodiment, the monomer can be used in an amount of up to about 50 mol-%, or up to about 45 mol-%, or up to about 40 mol-%, the balance being vinyl chloride. In an embodiment, PVC can be compounded to be flexible or rigid, tough or strong, to have high or low density, or to have any of a wide spectrum of physical properties or processing characteristics. Further, a PVC resin can be alloyed with another polymer, such as an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene polymer (“ABS”), an acrylic polymer, a polyurethane, a nitrile rubber, or any combination thereof. In an embodiment, a PVC alloy can improve impact resistance, tear strength, resilience, or processability of the siding body 102. In an embodiment, the siding body 102 can be produced water-white in either rigid or flexible compositions. In an embodiment, the siding body 102 can be pigmented to almost any color.
Siding Panel
Referring now to
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Specifically, the hanger section 716 can include a lower lateral wall 720 that can extend inwardly from the upper edge 706 of the siding body 702. The lower lateral wall 720 can be substantially parallel to the central return leg 710. In another aspect, central return leg 710 can be slightly angled with respect to the lower lateral wall 720. For example, this angle may be less than or equal to 5°. Further, this angle may be less than or equal to 4.5°, such as less than or equal to 4°, less than or equal to 3.5°, less than or equal to 3.0°, less than or equal to 2.5°, less than or equal to 2.0°, less than or equal to 1.5°, less than or equal to 1.0°, less than or equal to 0.75°, less than or equal to 0.5°, or less than or equal to 0.25°. The lower lateral wall 720 of the hanger section 716 of the siding body 702 can act as a guide or alignment feature for disposition of the reinforcement panel 714 on the rear surface of the siding panel 700.
A lower inner wall 722 can extend in an upward direction from the lower lateral wall 720. In a particular aspect, the lower inner wall 722 can be substantially perpendicular to the lower lateral wall 720. Further, as illustrated, an upper return leg 724 can extend outwardly from the lower inner wall 722. In particular, the upper return leg 724 can be perpendicular to the lower inner wall 722. Moreover, the upper return leg 724 may be parallel to the lower lateral wall 720. An inner curve 726 can extend from the upper return leg 724 and can curve in a downward direction, i.e., toward the lower edge 704 of the siding body 702. In addition, the inner curve 726 can connect to an intermediate outer wall 728. The intermediate outer wall 728 can extend in a generally downward direction.
As further shown in
A fastener zone 744 may be established below the fold formed by the tab 742 and a portion of the upper inner wall 738. The fastener zone 744 may include one or more fastener slots 746 through which one or more fasteners, e.g., a nail or a screw, may be driven through in order to secure the siding panel 700 to an outer wall of a building or structure. As illustrated, the fastener slots 746 can extend through the upper portion of the inner wall 738 adjacent to the tab 742. In a particular aspect, the fastener slots 746 can be equally spaced along the width of the siding panel 700, as indicated in
As illustrated in
Referring now to
In a particular aspect, when the siding panel 700 is engaged with anther siding panel, as described in detail below, the lateral extension 774 of the lower locking section 760 can overlay a lower lateral wall of a hanger section of another siding panel. Further, the lateral extension 774 of the lower locking section 760 can overlay the lower lateral wall of the hanger section of another siding panel in assembled form such that the siding panel 700 and the other siding panel have an interference fit.
As described in greater detail below in conjunction with
In a particular aspect, WL may be larger than the width, WO, of the opening 750 in the hanger section 716 of the siding panel 700. For example, WL can be at least 1.05×WO. Further, WL can be at least 1.1×WO, such as at least 1.25×WO, at least 1.5×WO, at least 1.75×WO, or at least 2.0×WO. In another aspect, WL may be no greater than 3.0×WO. Further, WL may be no greater than 2.75×WO, such as no greater than 2.5×WO, or no greater than 2.25×WO. It is to be understood that WL may be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of WL disclosed herein. Since WL is greater than WO, when two adjacent panels are installed on an exterior wall of a structure as described below, this configuration can allow the lower locking section of one panel to be snapped into place within the hanger section of an adjacent panel and interlock the two panels.
In a particular aspect, the siding body 702 can be manufactured from a material that includes a composite material. The composite material may include a polymeric material. Further, the polymeric material can include polyvinyl chloride. In a particular aspect, the reinforcement panel 714 can include a foam layer affixed to the rear surface of the siding body 702 of the siding panel 700. The foam layer can be affixed to the rear surface of the siding body 702 using an adhesive. Further, the foam layer can include a rigid foam insulating material. For example, the reinforcement panel 714, or foam layer, can include a polyisocyanurate foam insulating material. Further, the polyisocyanurate foam insulating material can include a closed-cell polyisocyanurate foam insulating material. In another aspect, the reinforcement panel 714, or foam layer, can include a polystyrene foam insulating material. For example, the polystyrene foam insulating material can include an extruded polystyrene foam insulating material. In another aspect, the polystyrene foam insulating material can include an expanded polystyrene foam insulating material.
Referring to
Specifically, the lower locking section 1110 can include a lower return leg 1112 that can extend inwardly from the lower edge 1104 of the siding body 1102. The lower return leg 1112 may form an angle with respect to the lower extension portion 1108 that is less than ninety degrees (90°). An upward extending lip 1114 can extend in a generally upward direction from the lower return leg 1112. In a particular aspect, the upward extending lip 1114 may be substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the siding panel 1100 and a distance measured between the upward extending lip 1114 and the lower extension portion 1108 may be narrower near a top of the upwardly extending lip 1114 than near a base of the upward extending lip 1114.
It can be appreciated that the difference in thickness between the siding body 1102 and the upwardly extending lip 1114 may allow the upwardly extending lip 1114 to be more flexible than the siding body 1102. Moreover, in a particular aspect, the upper portion (not shown) of the siding panel 1100 illustrated in
Siding Panel Assembly
As illustrated, the second siding panel 1204 is installed above, and slightly overlaps, the first siding panel 1202. The first siding panel 1202 and the second siding panel 1204 may be configured substantially identical to the siding panel 100 described in conjunction with
Particularly, the first siding panel 1202 may include a siding body 1210 having a lower extension 1212 and an upper extension 1214. Further, the siding body 1210 of the first siding panel 1202 can include a hanger section 1216 and a lower locking section 1218. As shown in
The second siding panel 1204, illustrated in
As illustrated in
Further, as illustrated in
Siding Panel
Referring now to
As illustrated, the siding panel 1400 can further include a reinforcement panel 1414 mated to, or otherwise disposed on, a rear surface of the siding panel 1400. In a particular aspect, the reinforcement panel 1414 can be affixed to the rear surface of the siding body 1402 of the siding panel 1400 using an adhesive material. The reinforcement panel 1414 can extend along a majority of a height of the siding body 1402 of the siding panel 1400, i.e., a height measured between the lower edge 1404 of the siding body 1402 and the upper edge 1406 of the siding body 1402.
Specifically, the reinforcement panel 1414 can extend along the entirety of the back side of the upper extension portion 1412. Further, the reinforcement panel 1414 can extend along a majority of the lower extension portion 1408. In particular, the reinforcement panel 1414 can include a height, HRP. HRP can be measured from the upper edge of the reinforcement panel to the lower end of the reinforcement panel. The siding body 1402 of the siding panel 1400 may also include a height, HSB. HSB can be measured from the upper edge 1406 of the siding body 1402 to the lower edge 1404 of the siding body 1402.
As indicated in
Specifically, the hanger section 1416 can include a lower lateral wall 1420 that can extend inwardly from the upper edge 1406 of the siding body 1402. The lower lateral wall 1420 can be substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the siding panel 1400. The lower lateral wall 1420 of the hanger section 1416 of the siding body 1402 can act as a guide or alignment feature for disposition of the reinforcement panel 1414 on the rear surface of the siding panel 1400.
An inner wall 1422 can extend in an upward direction from the lower lateral wall 1420. In a particular aspect, the lower inner wall 1422 can be substantially perpendicular to the lower lateral wall 1420. Further, as illustrated, an upper return leg 1424 can extend outwardly from the lower inner wall 1422. In particular, the upper return leg 1424 can be perpendicular to the lower inner wall 1422. Moreover, the upper return leg 1424 may be parallel to the lower lateral wall 1420. An inner curve 1426 can extend from the upper return leg 1424 and can curve in a downward direction, i.e., toward the lower edge 1404 of the siding body 1402. In addition, the inner curve 1426 can connect to an intermediate outer wall 1428.
As further shown in
A fastener zone 1444 may be established below the fold formed by the tab 1442 and a portion of the upper inner wall 1438. It can be appreciated that the fastener zone 1444 may be formed with one or more fastener slots 1446 through which the fasteners may be inserted. As illustrated, the fastener slots 1446 can extend through the tab 1442 and the upper portion of the upper inner wall 1438 adjacent to the tab 1442. In a particular aspect, the fastener slots 1446 can be equally spaced along the width of the siding panel 1400, as indicated in
Referring now to
As described in greater detail below in conjunction with
In a particular aspect, WL may be larger than the width, WO, of the opening 1450 in the hanger section 1416 of the siding panel 1400. For example, WL can be at least 1.05×WO. Further, WL can be at least 1.1×WO, such as at least 1.25×WO, at least 1.5×WO, at least 1.75×WO, or at least 2.0×WO. In another aspect, WL may be no greater than 3.0×WO. Further, WL may be no greater than 2.75×WO, such as no greater than 2.5×WO, or no greater than 2.25×WO. It is to be understood that WL may be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of WL disclosed herein. Since WL is greater than WO, when two adjacent panels are installed on an exterior wall of a structure as described below, this configuration can allow the lower locking section of one panel to be snapped into place within the hanger section of an adjacent panel and interlock the two panels.
In a particular aspect, the siding body 1402 can be manufactured from a material that includes a composite material. The composite material may include a polymeric material. Further, the polymeric material can include polyvinyl chloride. In a particular aspect, the reinforcement panel 1414 can include a foam layer affixed to the rear surface of the siding body 1402 of the siding panel 1400. The foam layer can be affixed to the rear surface of the siding body 1402 using an adhesive. Further, the foam layer can include a rigid foam insulating material. For example, the reinforcement panel 1414, or foam layer, can include a polyisocyanurate foam insulating material. Further, the polyisocyanurate foam insulating material can include a closed-cell polyisocyanurate foam insulating material. In another aspect, the reinforcement panel 1414, or foam layer, can include a polystyrene foam insulating material. For example, the polystyrene foam insulating material can include an extruded polystyrene foam insulating material. In another aspect, the polystyrene foam insulating material can include an expanded polystyrene foam insulating material.
Siding Panel Assembly
Particularly, the first siding panel 1702 may include a siding body 1710 having a lower extension 1712 and an upper extension 1714. Further, the siding body 1710 of the first siding panel 1702 can include a hanger section 1716 and a lower locking section 1718. As shown in
The second siding panel 1704, illustrated in
As illustrated in
Further, as illustrated in
Siding Panel
Referring now to
As shown in
As illustrated, the siding panel 1900 can further include a reinforcement panel 1914 mated to, or otherwise disposed on, a rear surface of the siding panel 1900. In a particular aspect, the reinforcement panel 1914 can be affixed to the rear surface of the siding body 1902 of the siding panel 1900 using an adhesive material. The reinforcement panel 1914 can extend along a majority of a height of the siding body 1902 of the siding panel 1900, i.e., a height measured between the lower edge 1904 of the siding body 1902 and the upper edge 1906 of the siding body 1902.
Specifically, the reinforcement panel 1914 can extend along the entirety of the back side of the upper extension portion 1912. Further, the reinforcement panel 1914 can extend along a majority of the lower extension portion 1908. In particular, the reinforcement panel 1914 can include a height, HRP. HRP can be measured from the upper edge of the reinforcement panel to the lower end of the reinforcement panel. The siding body 1902 of the siding panel 1900 may also include a height, HSB. HSB can be measured from the upper edge 1906 of the siding body 1902 to the lower edge 1904 of the siding body 1902.
As indicated in
Specifically, the hanger section 1916 can include a lower lateral wall 1920 that can extend inwardly from the upper edge 1906 of the siding body 1902. The lower lateral wall 1920 can be substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the siding panel 1900. The lower lateral wall 1920 of the hanger section 1916 of the siding body 1902 can act as a guide or alignment feature for disposition of the reinforcement panel 1914 on the rear surface of the siding panel 1900.
An inner wall 1922 can extend in an upward direction from the lower lateral wall 1920. In a particular aspect, the lower inner wall 1922 can be substantially perpendicular to the lower lateral wall 1920. Further, as illustrated, an upper return leg 1924 can extend outwardly from the lower inner wall 1922. In particular, the upper return leg 1924 can be perpendicular to the lower inner wall 1922. Moreover, the upper return leg 1924 may be parallel to the lower lateral wall 1920. An inner curve 1926 can extend from the upper return leg 1924 and can curve in a downward direction, i.e., toward the lower edge 1904 of the siding body 1902. In addition, the inner curve 1926 can connect to an intermediate outer wall 1928.
As further shown in
A fastener zone 1944, i.e., a nail hem, may be established below the fold formed by the tab 1942 and a portion of the upper inner wall 1938.
Referring now to
The locking flange 1966 of the lower locking section 1960 can be inserted into an engage the hanger section of an adjacent siding panel. Specifically, the locking flange 1966 can be inserted into a recessed locking section of an adjacent siding panel.
In a particular aspect, WL may be larger than WO. For example, WL can be at least 1.05×WO. Further, WL can be at least 1.1×WO, such as at least 1.25×WO, at least 1.5×WO, at least 1.75×WO, or at least 2.0×WO. In another aspect, WL may be no greater than 3.0×WO. Further, WL may be no greater than 2.75×WO, such as no greater than 2.5×WO, or no greater than 2.25×WO. It is to be understood that WL may be within a range between, and including, any of the maximum or minimum values of WL disclosed herein. Since WL is greater than WO, when two adjacent panels are installed on an exterior wall of a structure as described below, this configuration can allow the lower locking section of one panel to be snapped into place within the hanger section of an adjacent panel and interlock the two panels.
In a particular aspect, the siding body 1902 can be manufactured from a material that includes a composite material. The composite material may include a polymeric material. Further, the polymeric material can include polyvinyl chloride. In a particular aspect, the reinforcement panel 1914 can include a foam layer affixed to the rear surface of the siding body 1902 of the siding panel 1900. The foam layer can be affixed to the rear surface of the siding body 1902 using an adhesive. Further, the foam layer can include a rigid foam insulating material. For example, the reinforcement panel 1914, or foam layer, can include a polyisocyanurate foam insulating material. Further, the polyisocyanurate foam insulating material can include a closed-cell polyisocyanurate foam insulating material. In another aspect, the reinforcement panel 1914, or foam layer, can include a polystyrene foam insulating material. For example, the polystyrene foam insulating material can include an extruded polystyrene foam insulating material. In another aspect, the polystyrene foam insulating material can include an expanded polystyrene foam insulating material.
Siding Panel Assemblies
It can be appreciated that while each design disclosed herein can include two extension portions to simulate overlapping wood siding, these designs can include a single extension portion between an upper edge and a lower edge. Further, while the designs disclosed herein are shown installed horizontally on a wall, the designs may be configured to simulate T1-11 siding and in such a case, the designs can be installed vertically.
Many different aspects and embodiments are possible. Some of those aspects and embodiments are described herein. After reading this specification, skilled artisans will appreciate that those aspects and embodiments are only illustrative and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Embodiments may be in accordance with any one or more of the items as listed below.
Embodiment 1 A siding interlock panel comprising: a siding body including a front surface, a rear surface, a top edge, and a bottom edge; a retaining loop extending outwardly from the siding body, the retaining loop comprising: an outer curve, an inner curve, the inner curve terminating at a flat base defining the bottom of a recess within the retaining loop, and a retaining wall extending outwardly from the siding body; a stretch extending from the retaining loop, the stretch and retaining loop defining a gap; an engagement portion comprising: a first outer bend, a second outer bend, a first extension positioned between the first outer bend and the second outer bend and perpendicular to the retaining loop, a second extension projecting toward the top edge, and an ending loop including a leading bend, a cantilever leg, a lower bend, and a tip; wherein the ending loop is configured to penetrate the gap via a force applied by the retaining loop so that the tip projects toward the second extension, reducing the thickness of the ending loop to less than the thickness of the gap; and wherein the ending loop is configured to avoid contact with the retaining loop when positioned within the retaining loop.
Embodiment 2 The panel of embodiment 1, further comprising at least one ridge extending laterally across a width of the siding body.
Embodiment 3 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the siding body comprises a composite material.
Embodiment 4 The panel of embodiment 3, wherein the composite material comprises a polymeric material.
Embodiment 5 The panel of embodiment 4, wherein the polymeric material comprises polyvinyl chloride.
Embodiment 6 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the siding body comprises a metal.
Embodiment 7 The panel of embodiment 1, further comprising an attachment panel positioned at the top edge.
Embodiment 8 The panel of embodiment 7, wherein the attachment panel is folded on itself.
Embodiment 9 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the siding body is configured to be affixed to a vertical wall of a structure.
Embodiment 10 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the retaining loop is positioned adjacent the top edge.
Embodiment 11 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the outer curve and the inner curve converge at a hairpin bend.
Embodiment 12 The panel of embodiment 11, wherein the hairpin bend extends toward the bottom edge.
Embodiment 13 The panel of embodiment 11, wherein the retaining wall is positioned closer to the top edge than the hairpin bend.
Embodiment 14 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the outer curve projects at an outward angle in relation to the siding body.
Embodiment 15 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the flat base is aligned with the top edge.
Embodiment 16 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the stretch extends from the retaining wall to the first outer bend.
Embodiment 17 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the stretch projects at an outward angle in relation to the siding body.
Embodiment 18 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the stretch is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the outer curve when the panel is engaged with a second panel.
Embodiment 19 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the second outer bend comprises an angle larger than that of the first outer bend.
Embodiment 20 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the first extension and the hairpin bend contact one another when the engagement portion is engaged with the retaining loop.
Embodiment 21 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the second extension and the stretch contact one another when the engagement portion is engaged with the retaining loop.
Embodiment 22 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the first extension provides an upward force to the retaining loop of a second panel when the panel is affixed to a vertical wall of a structure.
Embodiment 23 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein contact between the first extension and the hairpin bend prevent contact between the engagement portion and the retaining loop when the engagement portion is engaged with the retaining loop.
Embodiment 24 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the tip projects outward in relation to the siding body.
Embodiment 25 The panel of embodiment 1, wherein the siding body further comprises a foam layer affixed to the rear surface.
Embodiment 26 The panel of embodiment 25, wherein the foam layer is affixed to the rear surface via an adhesive.
Embodiment 27 A siding panel assembly comprises a first siding panel having a siding body including upper and lower edges, and a protrusion adjacent to the lower edge, the protrusion extending generally upwardly from the lower edge of the siding body. The siding panel assembly also includes a second siding panel having a siding body including upper and lower edges, and a hanger section adjacent the upper edge, the hanger section defining a recessed locking section for receiving the protrusion from the first siding panel. The protrusion comprises a lateral extension and the hanger section comprising a lateral wall, the lateral wall and the lateral extension overlaying each other in assembled form.
Embodiment 28 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the first siding panel further includes a hanger section adjacent to the upper edge and the second siding panel further includes a protrusion adjacent to the lower edge.
Embodiment 29 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the first siding panel and the second siding panel include the same cross section.
Embodiment 30 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the lateral wall and the lateral extension overlie each other in assembled form such that the first and second siding panels have an interference fit.
Embodiment 31 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the recessed locking section includes an opening through which the protrusion is fitted in assembled form.
Embodiment 32 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 31, wherein the opening is defined by the hanger section and the siding body of the second siding panel.
Embodiment 33 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the recessed locking section includes a recess partially defined by the lateral wall.
Embodiment 34 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the recessed locking section includes an inner wall that extends from the lateral wall and partially bounds the recess.
Embodiment 35 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the protrusion includes a tip comprising a loop, the loop having a return portion forming the lateral extension.
Embodiment 36 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the protrusion includes a return leg adapted to penetrate into the recessed locking section, and a flange extending from the return leg and defining the lateral extension.
Embodiment 37 The siding pane assembly of embodiment 36, wherein the protrusion comprises a lip upwardly extending from the flange.
Embodiment 38 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the lateral wall and the lateral extension are generally parallel to each other in assembled form.
Embodiment 39 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 34, wherein the hanger section comprises an outer curve and an inner curve, the inner curve terminating at the inner wall.
Embodiment 40 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 39, wherein the outer curve and the inner curve converge at a converging bend.
Embodiment 41 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 39, wherein the outer curve projects at an outward angle in relation to the siding body.
Embodiment 42 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 39, wherein the inner wall of the inner curve is aligned with the upper edge of the second siding panel.
Embodiment 43 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 40, wherein the converging bend extends toward the lower edge of the second siding panel.
Embodiment 44 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 40, wherein the lateral wall is positioned closer to the upper edge than the converging bend when the lateral wall and the lateral extension overlie each other in assembled form.
Embodiment 45 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 40, wherein the lower edge of the first siding panel and the converging bend contact one another when the lateral wall and the lateral extension overlie each other in assembled form.
Embodiment 46 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the siding bodies of the first siding panel and the second siding panel comprise a composite material.
Embodiment 47 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 46, wherein the composite material comprises a polymeric material.
Embodiment 48 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 47, wherein the polymeric material comprises polyvinyl chloride.
Embodiment 49 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the siding bodies of the first siding panel and the second siding panel comprise a metal.
Embodiment 50 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, further comprising a fastener zone positioned at the upper edge of at least one of the first siding panel and the second siding panel.
Embodiment 51 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 50, wherein the fastener zone is folded on itself.
Embodiment 52 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the siding bodies of the first siding panel and the second siding panels are configured to be affixed to a vertical wall of a structure.
Embodiment 53 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the hanger section is positioned adjacent the upper edge of the second siding panel.
Embodiment 54 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, further comprising an extension portion extending from the hanger section to the return leg.
Embodiment 55 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 54, wherein the extension portion projects at an outward angle in relation to the siding body of the second siding panel.
Embodiment 56 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 54, wherein the protrusion and the extension portion contact one another when the lateral wall and the lateral extension overlie each other in assembled form.
Embodiment 57 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein the lower edge of the first siding panel provides an upward force to the hanger section when the first siding panel is affixed to a vertical wall of a structure.
Embodiment 58 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 27, wherein at least one of the siding bodies of the first siding panel and the second siding panel further comprises a foam layer affixed to a rear surface of the at least one of the siding bodies of the first siding panel and the second siding panel.
Embodiment 59 The siding panel assembly of embodiment 58, wherein the foam layer is affixed to the rear surface via an adhesive.
Embodiment 60 A siding panel comprising a siding body including upper and lower edges, a protrusion adjacent to the lower edge, the protrusion extending generally upwardly from the lower edge of the siding body, wherein the protrusion comprises a lateral extension, a hanger section adjacent to the upper edge, the hanger section defining a recessed locking section for receiving a protrusion from an adjacent siding panel in an interference fit, wherein the hanger section comprises a lateral wall.
Embodiment 61 The siding panel of embodiment 60, wherein the recessed locking section includes an opening through which the protrusion the adjacent siding panel is fitted in assembled form.
Embodiment 62 The siding panel of embodiment 61, wherein the opening is defined by the hanger section and the siding body.
Embodiment 63 The siding panel of embodiment 60, wherein the recessed locking section includes a recess partially defined by the lateral wall.
Embodiment 64 The siding panel of embodiment 63, wherein the recessed locking section includes an inner wall that extends from the lateral wall and partially bounds the recess.
Embodiment 65 The siding panel of embodiment 60, wherein the protrusion includes a return leg adapted to penetrate into a recessed locking section of an adjacent siding panel, and a flange extending from the return leg and defining the lateral extension.
Embodiment 66 The siding panel of embodiment 65, wherein the protrusion comprises a lip upwardly extending from the flange.
Embodiment 67 The siding panel of embodiment 60, wherein the hanger section comprises an outer curve and an inner curve, the inner curve terminating at the inner wall.
Embodiment 68 The siding panel of embodiment 67, wherein the outer curve and the inner curve converge at a converging bend.
Embodiment 69 The siding panel of embodiment 68, wherein the outer curve projects at an outward angle in relation to the siding body.
Embodiment 70 The siding panel of embodiment 60, wherein the siding body comprises a composite material.
Embodiment 71 The siding panel of embodiment 70, wherein the composite material comprises a polymeric material.
Embodiment 72 The siding panel of embodiment 71, wherein the polymeric material comprises polyvinyl chloride.
Embodiment 73 The siding panel of embodiment 60, further comprising a fastener zone positioned at the upper edge of the siding panel.
Embodiment 74 The siding panel of embodiment 73, wherein the fastener zone is folded on itself.
Embodiment 75 The siding panel of embodiment 60, further comprising a foam layer affixed to a rear surface of the siding body of the siding panel.
Embodiment 76 The siding panel of embodiment 75, wherein the siding body includes a height, HSB, from the upper edge of the siding body to the lower edge of the siding body and the foam layer establishes a gap, G, between the foam layer and the upper edge of the siding body and G is less than 10% HSB.
Embodiment 77 The siding panel of embodiment 76, wherein G is less than 9.0% HSB, such as less than 8.5% HSB, less than 8.0% HSB, less than 7.5% HSB, less than 5.0% HSB, or less than 2.5% HSB.
Embodiment 78 The siding panel of embodiment 77, wherein G is at least 0.5% HSB, such as at least 0.75% HSB, at least 1.0% HSB, at least 1.25% HSB, at least 1.5% HSB, at least 1.75% HSB, or at least 2.0% HSB.
The specification and illustrations of the embodiments described herein are intended to provide a general understanding of the structure of the various embodiments. The specification and illustrations are not intended to serve as an exhaustive and comprehensive description of all of the elements and features of apparatus and systems that use the structures or methods described herein. Separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment, and conversely, various features that are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any subcombination. Further, reference to values stated in ranges includes each and every value within that range. Many other embodiments may be apparent to skilled artisans only after reading this specification. Other embodiments may be used and derived from the disclosure, such that a structural substitution, logical substitution, or another change may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the disclosure is to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive. Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any feature(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature of any or all the claims.
The description in combination with the figures is provided to assist in understanding the teachings disclosed herein. The following discussion will focus on specific implementations and embodiments of the teachings. This focus is provided to assist in describing the teachings and should not be interpreted as a limitation on the scope or applicability of the teachings. However, other teachings can certainly be used in this application.
As used herein, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” “including,” “has,” “having” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of features is not necessarily limited only to those features but may include other features not expressly listed or inherent to such method, article, or apparatus. Further, unless expressly stated to the contrary, “or” refers to an inclusive-or and not to an exclusive-or. For example, a condition A or B is satisfied by any one of the following: A is true (or present) and B is false (or not present), A is false (or not present) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (or present).
Also, the use of “a” or “an” is employed to describe elements and components described herein. This is done merely for convenience and to give a general sense of the scope of the invention. This description should be read to include one or at least one and the singular also includes the plural, or vice versa, unless it is clear that it is meant otherwise. For example, when a single item is described herein, more than one item may be used in place of a single item. Similarly, where more than one item is described herein, a single item may be substituted for that more than one item.
Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting. To the extent not described herein, many details regarding specific materials and processing acts are conventional and may be found in reference books and other sources within the structural arts and corresponding manufacturing arts.
The above-disclosed subject matter is to be considered illustrative, and not restrictive, and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications, enhancements, and other embodiments, which fall within the true scope of the present invention. Thus, to the maximum extent allowed by law, the scope of the present invention is to be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the following claims and their equivalents, and shall not be restricted or limited by the foregoing detailed description.
The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/440,844, filed Dec. 30, 2016, entitled “LOW PROFILE SIDING PANEL WITH RECESSED LOCK AREA,” naming as inventors Ashley A. Schultz et al., and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/462,131, filed Feb. 22, 2017, entitled “SIDING PANEL WITH A RECESSED LOCKING SECTION,” naming as inventors Ashley A. Schultz et al., which applications are assigned to the current assignee hereof and incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.
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