Patent ID: 7146775
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A wall system comprising a plurality of multi-section panels coupled by posts disposed between adjacent multi-section panels wherein each multi-section panel comprises at least two panel sections, each said panel section comprising an inner core including a panel surface on each side thereof at least the major portion of which is covered by an intermediate member, a peripheral frame including an end edge cap disposed on each end portion of each said multi-section panel and an upper and lower edge cap disposed on an upper and lower edge of each said multi-section panel respectively and an outer layer covering at least the major portion of said intermediate members; corresponding panel sections of each inner core coupled together by an interlocking element disposed on the adjacent interior ends of adjacent panel sections; said posts comprises at least one interior post and at least one end post; said interior post comprises a substantially H-shaped member forming a pair of panel receiving channels to receive adjacent end portions of adjacent multi-section panels and at least portions of said end edge caps of said adjacent multi-section panel and said end post comprising a substantially C-shaped member to receive an end portion of said multi-section panel at least a portion of said end edge cap of said end portion of said multi-section panel; and said inner core comprising cellular foam and said intermediate members, upper and lower edge caps and said end edge caps comprise a rigid material to strengthen said multi-section panels.