Patent ID: 6718721
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: E04C

Abstract:
An insulated building panel configured for connection to a like adjacently positioned insulated panel to form a building system, said panel comprising:a) a generally rectangular central core of insulating material having two major surfaces and two side surfaces; b) sheets attached to said major surfaces of said central core; c) at least one male connector integrally formed with one of said sheets at a side surface of said central core, said male connector comprising: i) a generally convex curved first male mating member, ii) a generally convex curved second male mating member, and iii) a generally concave curved member between said first male mating member and said second male mating member, wherein said first male mating member, said curved member and said second male mating member form a generally sinusoidal shape; d) at least one female connector integrally formed with one of said sheets at a side surface of said central core and configured to accept a male connector, said female connector comprising: i) a generally concave curved first female mating member configured to accept said first male mating member, ii) a generally concave curved second female mating member configured to accept said second male mating member, and iii) a generally protruding member between said first female mating member and said second female mating member and further comprising a generally concave channel extending toward the center of the central core, to act as a flow channel for air and water; wherein said at least one male connector is configured to temporarily deflect externally upon engaging a female connector when adjacent panels are connected together.