Patent ID: 6178708
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A coupling arrangement for connecting building panels comprising:first and second structural insulated panels each having a respective insulating core and first and second outer facings attached to opposed sides of said insulating core in forming a planar structure, wherein said first and second panels are arranged in edge-abutting contact and form an angle a therebetween where .alpha.>0.degree.;an elongated linear spline comprised of a metal strip and a backer member affixed to each other along the lengths thereof, wherein said metal strip and backer member are adapted for folding along the lengths thereof so as to form first and second spline sections having an angle .beta. therebetween, where .alpha.=.beta., said backer member including slot means extending the length thereof for facilitating folding of the spline along said slot means in forming said first and second spline sections; andcoupling means for connecting said first and second spline sections to respective edge portions of adjacent outer facings of said first and second panels.