Patent ID: 9470039
Filing Date: 2016-10-18
CPC Classification: E06B

Claim Text:
1. A framed architectural mesh panel system comprising: a mesh panel having an outer perimeter edge; a frame assembly comprising a hollow tubing having a slit along an inner periphery thereof for mounting said mesh panel; and a tensioning system; wherein the tensioning system is integrated within the hollow tubing; and wherein said tensioning system comprises at least one backing bar segment, at least one flat tension bar segment welded perpendicularly to said at least one backing bar segment, the at least one flat tension bar segment including a plurality of holes for mounting said mesh panel to an edge of the at least one flat tension bar segment, a plurality of tension nuts, with a respective tension nut disposed at a first end and a second end of each said at least one backing bar segment, and a tensioning member extending through the hollow tubing and into one of said plurality of tension nuts such that said tensioning member draws said outer perimeter edge of said mesh panel toward said hollow tubing.