Patent ID: 6904720
Filing Date: 2005-06-14
Classification: E04F,E04G,F16B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A framework for a construction enclosure system, comprising: a) a plurality of brackets adapted to be rigidly and removably attached to a structure under construction; and b) a plurality of rigid elongated frame members adapted to be fixedly retained by the brackets in a desired spatial relationship with an outer face of the structure, each frame member defining first and second substantially parallel channels extending respectively along first and second side regions thereof, each channel being adapted to slidably retain an edge portion of a sheet-like enclosure panel, wherein the edge portion has a greater thickness than a peripheral panel area extending therefrom; and c) a plurality of reinforcement members adapted to be secured against respective frame members to increase the rigidity of such frame members; wherein at least one of the frame members comprises a pair of elongated bodies adapted to be retained in a mated configuration to cooperatively define the first and second channels such that a spacing distance between the mated elongated bodies is adjustable to provide a corresponding channel width, said bodies being adapted to be mated by one or more fasteners extending through each body such that the channel width can be adjusted by adjusting at least one of the fasteners.