VENTILATED FACADE MOUNTING SYSTEM

Abstract

 The present invention relates to a ventilated facade mounting system comprising a plurality of vertical supports (2) fixed to a wall by means of anchoring means (1), a plurality of plates (4) being fixed to the vertical supports (2) on a plurality of hooks (3) of the vertical supports (2) to form the facade, wherein the vertical supports (2) comprise at least one row of hooks (3) along the longitudinal dimension thereof, with V-shaped hooks (3) formed by deep drawing on the front wall of the vertical support (2), the plate (4) being fixed to said hooks (3), which comprises on the inside thereof a plurality of slits (4.1) for the hooks (3) to access with a projection (4.2) that rests on the hook (3), the plate (4) being fixed to the vertical supports (2) due to the action of gravity.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a ventilated facade mounting system by means of the installation of cladding plates in an existing wall.

State of the art

[0002] At present, ventilated facade systems are known and are increasingly common in the construction sector, being a construction system that leaves a ventilated chamber between the outer wall of a building and the cladding plates, such that the constant circulation of air is enabled whereby excellent thermal behaviour is achieved and humidity is avoided.

[0003] This type of cladding can be made of a variety of materials such as metal, wood or natural slate enclosures; however, given their thermal properties, the use of ceramic cladding plates with greater resistance and durability is the most common. This type of construction solution consists of an anchoring structure, generally made of aluminium, which is fixed to the wall transmitting the forces, and it is on said anchoring structure that the cladding is finally installed. This constructive alternative, therefore, also has the advantage of being easy to mount, which facilitates the maintenance thereof in the event that a plate has to be replaced due to deterioration or breakage.

[0004] An example of ventilated facades of this type is patent document EP3156559B1, wherein a mounting system is disclosed wherein a series of uprights arranged vertically or horizontally are first fixed directly to the wall, to which a sub-frame in the shape of a C-profile is fixed. In said C-profiles arranged perpendicular to the uprights, a series of clips are fixed by screwing, separated from each other according to the height of the plate. The plate has a Z-shaped fit at the ends thereof for overlapping between plates and a slit at the lower end thereof, such that in the lower portion thereof an internal projection of the plate is arranged between a U-shaped hook of the clip that protrudes upwards in the mounting position, entering the slit at the lower end of the plate, while the upper portion of the plate abuts a projection of the clip that projects downwards. Therefore, during mounting it is necessary to tilt the plate to introduce the upper end clearing the stop of the clip, then rotate the lower portion pushing it up to the clip and let the plate drop so that it fits into the U-shaped hook.

[0005] This solution provides a ventilated facade mounting system that facilitates both the mounting and the replacement of the plates, while ensuring that the plates will not come off, since they are retained between the U-shaped hook at the lower portion thereof and on the lower stop of the clip at the upper end.

[0006] However, a very common problem in ventilated facade systems is the vibration caused by the wind. These vibrations greatly deteriorate the fastening structure and the plates, as well as generate noise. In the case of Patent document EP3156559B1, there is a gap between the upper portion of the plate and the sub-frame, since the distance between the stop of the clip and the sub-frame is greater than the end of the plate, in addition at the lower portion thereof, the plate fits into the U-shaped hook of the clip, which will also have some clearance to be able to fit it. Since the plate is not completely fixed, it has a certain freedom of movement that translates into the generation of vibrations with the adverse effects that this entails.

[0007] Other solutions comprise the use of vertical profiles with L-shaped hooks arranged according to a distance corresponding to the height of the plate, which has slits with a projection that fits into both the L-shaped hook at the upper end and that which is at the lower end. But once again, even if the vibration is reduced, there is still a certain clearance that enables the plate to move between the profile and the hook, in addition to the fact that for this type of solution to replace a plate it is necessary to remove the rest of the upper plates.

[0008] In view of the described drawbacks or limitations that the current solutions exhibit, a solution is required that enables simple mounting and dismounting, while avoiding the effect of vibrations as much as possible, reducing costs of the system as much as possible.

Object of the invention

[0009] In order to meet this objective and solve the technical problems discussed so far, in addition to providing additional advantages that can be derived later, the present invention provides a ventilated facade mounting system comprising a plurality of vertical supports fixed to a wall by means of anchoring means, a plurality of plates being fixed to the vertical supports on a plurality of hooks of the vertical supports to form the facade; wherein the vertical supports comprise at least one row of hooks along the longitudinal dimension thereof, with V-shaped hooks formed by deep drawing on the front wall of the vertical support, the plate being fixed to said hooks, which comprises on the inside thereof a plurality of slits for the hooks to access with a projection that rests on the hook, the plate being fixed to the vertical supports due to the action of gravity.

[0010] V-shaped hook is understood as a projection of the vertical support that is formed by cutting and folding the front of the metal profile of the vertical support, so that the resulting hook is formed by a section of the metal profile with an acute angle with the vertical, i.e. with its end oriented upwards in the mounting position.

[0011] Inner portion of the plate is understood as the non-visible portion of the plate once it is installed.

[0012] In the context of the present invention, the ventilated facade mounting system comprises both the means of anchoring to the wall, as well as the vertical supports and the cladding plates, i.e., all the components that make up the final ventilated facade that can be installed on an existing wall.

[0013] In this way the projection of the slits of the plate projects downwards in the mounting position. Due to this configuration, mounting is facilitated, since by simply bringing the plate closer to the wall, making the slits of the plate coincide with the corresponding hooks of the vertical supports, to then let the plate drop onto the hook, the plates would be fastened without further action on them.

[0014] Specifically, the projections of the slits in the plate rest on the hook, establishing a point of contact with the inclined surface of the hook, and due to the action of gravity, it makes the plate slide until the end of the hook abuts against the bottom of the slit or until the projection of the slit in the plate abuts against the front of the vertical support.

[0015] Due to this configuration, the plate is completely retained against the vertical support profile without clearances being established as in the known solutions of U- or L-shaped hooks, on which a projection of the plate rests on the bottom of the hook enabling a movement that generates vibrations. Thus, with this invention the vibrations produced by the wind are reduced, readjusting even when dimensional variations of the material occur due to thermal changes, resulting in a safer and longer lasting ventilated facade system, guaranteeing thermal insulation without clearances between the plates, also fitting therebetween preferably by their Z-shaped ending for overlapping, and minimising the maintenance required for this type of construction systems. In addition, both mounting and dismounting are facilitated if required.

[0016] Another feature of the invention is that the plates preferably comprise a slit at each end, and more preferably at least one slit in the intermediate portion of the plates between both end slits, in correspondence with the hooks of the vertical supports. The fitting slits are at the same distance between them as the distance between the hooks of the vertical support, which enables a very robust fixing and versatility in the size of the plates. In known systems, the plates are fastened at two end points of the plates and when a window is reached on the facade, both the support and the plate must be customised, which is not always easy. With the configuration of the invention, it is only necessary to cut the vertical support and the plate in the suitable measure, and the already existing hooks and slits will enable the fixation regardless of the size. In the same way, different plate sizes can be used, as long as there are equivalent slits on the inside, which enables a wide variety of designs which, in the case of known solutions, are limited by the distance between the upper hook and the lower hook.

[0017] Moreover, the fact that the hooks are obtained by cutting and bending the vertical support itself reduces costs and provides greater rigidity to the fastening set.

[0018] According to a feature of the invention, the vertical supports are configured in the shape of a profile, preferably metallic and with at least one lateral wall folded towards the wall in the mounting position, and even more preferably two lateral walls folded towards the wall, forming a U-shaped profile, so that said walls establish a fixing surface for fixing to the wall with the anchoring means.

[0019] This arrangement provides greater rigidity to the vertical support which helps establish a stronger set and reduces vibrations.

[0020] Preferably, the anchoring means comprise at least one bracket in the form of a set square, i.e., L-shaped, for fixing to the lateral wall of the support. Fixing the bracket to the lateral wall of the vertical support and to the wall, the support being secured to the wall for later fixing of the plate. However, ventilated facades of this type can receive strong gusts of wind so this bracket can bend due to the weight and forces it must resist. To avoid this, the vertical supports being U-shaped, a square bracket fixed to each side of the vertical support is preferably used, and even more preferably a U-shaped profile, the bottom of the U being in contact with the wall and embracing the vertical support being fixed to the lateral walls thereof. The force resisted with this configuration is much greater, counteracting the lateral forces and giving the ventilated facade greater rigidity and reduction of vibrations that could damage the set. This reduces the maintenance of the installation.

[0021] Said U-shaped bracket is fixed to the wall by means of two lateral wings that are preferably obtained by cutting and bending the bottom of the U-shaped profile, facilitating manufacturing and reducing cost. In addition, with the configuration of the wings from the bottom of the U-shaped profile instead of the sides, the resistance of the bracket is much greater and it is possible to withstand higher weight loads without the fastening breaking or bending.

[0022] For this type of installation, both the vertical supports and the anchoring means are made of metallic materials due to the forces they must withstand. A problem arises with this material, which is the high thermal transmission that leads to the wall, creating unwanted hot spots. To solve this drawback, it is provided that the ventilated facade mounting system object of the invention comprises at least one thermal insulation sheet interposed between the U-shaped profile bracket and the wall.

[0023] According to a preferred embodiment, the thermal insulation sheet is configured to embrace the bottom of the U-shaped profile and fit into a prominence of the U-shaped profile, being retained and ensuring thermal insulation without being able to move due to the effect of vibrations or dimensional changes due to the effect of temperature changes.

[0024] According to another aspect of the invention, the mounting system comprises a damping sheet arranged at the front of the vertical support on which the inner portion of the plate rests.

[0025] This damping sheet is comprised between the vertical support and the plate, damping and thus reducing the vibrations due to the wind. Also, it helps the plate rest more smoothly on the vertical support during installation to avoid damage to the plate or the support.

[0026] Preferably, for the fixation of said damping sheet, it is provided that the vertical support comprises a groove at the front along the longitudinal dimension thereof to house a corresponding rib of the damping sheet, which will preferably have a T-shaped configuration.

[0027] This configuration facilitates mounting and secures the installation to minimise vibrations as much as possible.

[0028] Another feature of the invention is that the hooks of the vertical support comprise their end folded in a vertical arrangement. In other words, the hook forms an acute angle with the vertical to end in a vertical section at the end thereof. In this way, the vertical section of the hook abuts against the projection of the plate, preventing it from coming out without lifting it. The plate is secured more effectively avoiding vibrations and ensuring that at no time will the plate come out of the hook if it is not by the action of an operator.

[0029] The invention also envisages that the mounting system comprises at least one support stringer that can be fixed in predetermined positions between vertical supports fixed on the lateral walls thereof and configured to fasten the plates in a vertical arrangement.

[0030] Said support stringers will be horizontally arranged between two vertical supports. This arrangement enables the plates to be fixed vertically, allowing various types of plates and different positions to be combined, increasing the design possibilities of the ventilated facade. The vertical arrangement of the plates relates to the rotation of the plates so that the vertical dimension is greater than the horizontal dimension thereof, so that the use of the stringers avoids having to use a greater number of vertical supports which would have to be at a shorter distance for the vertical arrangement of the plates, therefore using a greater number of vertical supports, making the installation more expensive.

[0031] These stringers may comprise hooks formed on the profile itself for fastening the plates, or preferably comprise at least one fastening part that can be fixed by clipping on the stringer in predetermined positions to coincide with the final position of the plates, said fastening part comprising fastening clips inserted in a fastening hole of the plate, said hole being normally that which is usually configured to reduce the weight of the plates already known in the state of the art.

Description of the figures

[0032] 

Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a detail of the ventilated facade system object of the invention, wherein the anchoring means, the vertical support with the corresponding hooks and the damping sheet can be seen.

Figure 1b shows an enlarged detail of the plate once it is positioned on the V-shaped hook of the vertical support.

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the general installation with the vertical supports in the mounting position thereof on the wall together with the lateral support stringers, but without the plates arranged on said supports.

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the ventilated facade system like that in Figure 2, but in this case with some of the plates already mounted, so that it can be seen how some would be horizontally arranged and others vertically arranged.

Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a U-shaped bracket that forms part of the anchoring means, without including the fixing bolts for fixing to the wall, and indicated in a dotted line for better visualisation of the prominence that is not seen.

Figure 5 shows a perspective view of a U-shaped bracket when the vertical support has only one row of hooks.

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the U-shaped bracket with a fitted thermal insulation sheet.

Figure 7 shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 6 wherein the fit between the sheet and the prominence of the U-shaped bracket is shown.

Figure 8 shows a perspective view of a detail of the ventilated facade mounting system wherein the support stringers and the fastening parts for fastening the vertical plates can be seen.

Figure 9 shows a perspective view of a detail of the ventilated facade mounting system where it is shown how the lower portion of the plate is fastened to the stringer by means of the clips of the fastening part.

Figure 10 shows a perspective view of a detail of the ventilated facade mounting system where it is shown how the upper portion of the plate is fastened to the stringer by means of the clips of the fastening part.

Figure 11 shows a dismounting sequence of a plate of the ventilated facade mounting system, wherein an initial figure can be seen with the plates as they are installed, and then the figures of the sequence can be seen with arrows that indicate the movement that is required of the plate so that it can be removed.

Figure 12 shows a perspective view of a U-shaped bracket according to an alternative embodiment to Figure 5.

Figure 13 shows a detail view wherein an alignment connector for aligning two vertical supports can be seen mounted.

Figure 14 shows a perspective view of the alignment connector of Figure 13.

Figures 15, 16 show a perspective view of a corner bracket, the wall being represented by dotted lines.

Figure 17 shows a perspective view of two corner brackets with the vertical supports mounted to withstand the wind.

Figures 18 and 19 show an adapter for different vertical supports before and after mounting respectively.

Figures 20 and 21 show an upright change connector before and after mounting, respectively.

Figures 22 to 27 show different embodiments for fastening clips on stringers of the ventilated facade mounting system object of the invention.

Detailed description of the invention

[0033] The present invention relates to a ventilated facade mounting system comprising a plurality of vertical supports (2) fixed to a wall by means of anchoring means (1), a plurality of plates (4) being fixed to the vertical supports (2) on a plurality of hooks (3) of the vertical supports (2) to form the facade, wherein the vertical supports (2) comprise at least one row of hooks (3) along the longitudinal dimension thereof, with V-shaped hooks (3) formed by deep drawing on the front wall of the vertical support (2), the plate (4) being fixed to said hooks (3), which comprises on the inside thereof a plurality of slits (4.1) for the hooks (3) to access with a projection (4.2) that rests on the hook (3), the plate (4) being fixed to the vertical supports (2) due to the action of gravity.

[0034] Figure 1 shows the anchoring means (1) that are first arranged in the existing wall for fixing the vertical supports (2). Thus, according to the practical embodiment of the figures, the anchoring means (1) are in the shape of a U-shaped bracket (1b), the bottom of the U being the one that will be located in contact with the wall. It comprises a series of holes on the lateral walls thereof for fixing the vertical supports (2). And for fixing it to the wall, it comprises lateral wings (1.1) that will preferably be formed by cutting and folding the bottom of the U. Said lateral wings (1.1), arranged one on each side of the U-shaped bracket (1b), comprise an oval-shaped hole that allows for horizontal adjustment of the vertical supports (2).

[0035] For the installation of the ventilated facade mounting system, the U-shaped brackets (1b) to which the vertical supports (2) will be subsequently fixed are fixed to the wall using fixing bolts. As can be seen in Figure 2, the anchoring means (1) in the fixation of the ends of the vertical supports (2) will be in the shape of U-shaped brackets (1b), since they are points at which greater resistance is required; however, in the intermediate anchoring areas, it is possible to opt for brackets in the shape of a set square (1a) that resist lateral forces to a lesser extent.

[0036] Once the anchoring means (1) have been fixed, the vertical supports (2) are arranged fixed to said anchoring means (1) that will be adjusted according to the width of the plates (4). Preferably, the vertical supports (2) are in the shape of a U-shaped profile formed from a sheet metal. In this way, the vertical supports (2) comprise two lateral walls (2.1) oriented towards the wall, so that they are fixed by means of the holes arranged in the sides of the U-shaped bracket (1b) or, where appropriate, in the shape of a set square (1a). The vertical support (2) is embraced with the U-shaped bracket (1b) anchoring, fixing it on both sides and leaving the front of the vertical support exposed for the fastening of the plates (4); in this way the resistance to vibrations is increased, providing greater support for the vertical supports (2).

[0037] The vertical supports (2) preferably comprise two rows of hooks (3) at the front arranged along the longitudinal dimension thereof. Said hooks (3) are preferably formed by cutting and bending the front of the metal profile of the vertical supports (2); this configuration facilitates the production of the vertical supports (2) while at the same time giving it greater resistance when it is formed in a single item.

[0038] As mentioned, the vertical supports (2) comprise two rows of hooks (3) so that one end of a plate (4) rests on one row while the adjoining plate (4) rests on the other row of hooks (3). This situation varies at the final ends of the wall wherein vertical supports (2) with a single row of hooks (3) are used, as can be seen in Figures 2 and 3. For this case, the U-shaped brackets (1b) will be adapted to the width of said final vertical supports (2), the cutting and bending of the bottom of the U-shaped bracket (1b) also being performed.

[0039] These U-shaped brackets (1b) at the end of the wall can have the configuration shown in Figure 5 after cutting and bending the sheet metal or, according to another design option, they can have the configuration according to Figure 12, the lateral surface of the bracket (1b) extends up to the height of the other lateral wall, so that it has the same surface on both sides and provides better anchoring and transmission of forces. This extension (1.3) can cover a portion or the entire lateral wall, and as can be seen in Figure 12, it can have a smoothing of the cut in the shape of a decreasing inclination to give it greater resistance.

[0040] During mounting depending on the length of the facade, it is necessary to install several vertical supports (2), for this purpose as can be seen in Figures 13 and 14; according to a design of the invention, the use of an alignment connector (9) is provided, which enables the union between uprights such that it favours straightness and that they are aligned for the extension thereof. This alignment connector (9) is U-shaped with a fold at the ends thereof, so that it embraces both vertical supports (2) aligned, and enables the joining thereof by means of screwing, the alignment connector (9) having holes in the sides thereof for joining to the lateral walls of the vertical supports (2). These holes may be screwed to the lower fixed point (9.1) and to the upper mobile point (9.2), or vice versa, in combination with the grooved holes in the walls of the vertical support (2).

[0041] As can be seen in Figures 15-16, when the end of the wall coincides with a corner meeting, the use of an L-shaped corner bracket (10) is envisaged, which will be fixed to the adjoining wall, with the corresponding thermal insulation thereof between the wall and the lateral wall (10.1) of the corner bracket (10). Said lateral wall (10.1) of the corner bracket (10) has a longitudinal configuration of a dimension such that it protrudes in cantilever up to a distance such that it is levelled with the rest of the vertical supports (2), wherein an adapter support (9) of the aforementioned type will be fixed to the square front wall (10.2) of the corner bracket (10), for the fixation of the vertical support (2). In addition, the lateral wall (10.1) comprises oval-shaped holes that enable the distance that protrudes from the corner to be adjusted when fixing to the wall. The main function of these corner brackets (10) is to support the weight of the ventilated facade by bringing the last vertical support (2) of the facade closer to the end of a corner plate.

[0042] According to another design option, as can be seen in Figure 17, the combination of two corner brackets (10) is provided, one arranged on each side of the wall. This solution is intended to fasten the facade against the wind.

[0043] According to another design alternative, as can be seen in Figures 18, 19, it is provided that the bracket in the shape of a U-shaped profile (1b) has an adapter (12) fixed to the ends thereof, in the shape of a plate comprising a protrusion towards the outside where screw holes for screwing the vertical support (2) are arranged, and with a rim (12.1) at the end to embrace the vertical support (2). This adapter (12) enables the brackets (1b) to be adapted to the ceramic vertical supports (2).

[0044] When there is an upright change, i.e., from a double to simple vertical support (2) as can be seen in Figure 21, a situation that can occur when there are structural elements such as windows or doors, the use of an upright change connector (11) is provided. Thus, for example, a double vertical support (2) and a simple one will be connected to each other, so that the upright change connector (11) has a substantially U shape, with a rim on the lateral walls thereof, which embrace the corresponding vertical support (2). In addition, the central wall of the connector (11) comprises an intermediate projection (11.1) that delimits the horizontal movement of the single and double vertical supports (2), retaining them by fitting, which facilitates mounting work. In addition, the connector (11) has a geometric configuration that enables the manufacture thereof by means of bending and cutting sheet metal.

[0045] Once the vertical supports (2) have been placed, the plates (4) can be easily installed, so that just by bringing the plates (4) closer to their contact with the front of the vertical support (2) and letting them drop, they will be fixed on the hooks (3) due to the action of gravity. For this purpose, the plates (4) have slits (4.1) at the upper and lower ends of the plate (4) and more preferably a plurality of intermediate slits (4.1) as can be seen in Figure 11. In such a way that the plates (4) comprise on the internal face thereof slits (4.1) comprising the entire width of the plate (4), and are vertically arranged according to one same distance between them in correspondence with the hooks (3) of the vertical supports (2) that are arranged at the same distance to fit into said slits (4.1). In this way, the plates (4.1) are fixed to the vertical support (2) at several points, thus achieving a more secure fastening that avoids vibrations, in addition to the fact that with this arrangement the plates (4) can be positioned according to different vertical or horizontal positions, or enable the combination of plates (4) of different heights as long as they comprise the same distance between the slits (4.1).

[0046] In order to achieve greater fastening of the plates (4) to the ventilated facade, the hooks (3) are V-shaped, forming an acute angle with the vertical in the mounting position. In this way, as can be seen in Figure 1b, once the plate (4) is positioned with the slit (4.1) in correspondence with the V-shaped hooks (3), the plate (4) is dropped such that the projection (4.2) of the plate (4) rests on the inclined surface of the hook (3), establishing a point of contact that causes the plate to slide until it fits against the vertical support (2). With this configuration, vibrations are avoided since the plate (4) does not have the option of moving due to the wind that impacts on the facade. In addition, the hook (3) preferably comprises the end (3.1) thereof folded in a vertical arrangement, so that it abuts the projection (4.2) of the plate (4), only enabling the plate (4) to come out if it is raised to save said end (3.1) of the hook (3).

[0047] To reinforce the anti-vibration configuration of the ventilated facade mounting system, a damping sheet (5) made of damping material such as rubber is provided. Said damping sheet (5) is arranged along the entire vertical support (2), so that the plates (4) rest thereon, further reducing possible vibrations that may occur.

[0048] Preferably, for the fixation of the damping sheet (5) to the vertical support (2), it comprises a T-shaped configuration, i.e., it comprises a rib that is arranged fitted in a longitudinal groove (2.2) of the vertical support (2). As can be seen in Figures 2 and 3, this configuration will be arranged both in the intermediate vertical supports (2) and in the final ones.

[0049] Profiles of this type of both the vertical support (2) and the anchoring means (1) are preferably metallic; therefore, there is a risk that they transmit the heat coming from the plates (4) (preferably ceramic) to the wall, creating unwanted heat sources. To avoid this, the use of insulation sheets between the wall and the anchoring means (1) is provided. In this way, an insulation sheet will preferably be placed between the wings (1.1) of the U-shaped bracket (1b) (also for the square bracket (1a)), and another sheet between the bottom of the U-shaped bracket and the wall. For the fixation of this thermal insulation sheet (8), as can be seen in Figures 4, 5 and 7, it is provided that the U-shaped bracket comprises at least one prominence (1.2) preferably formed by cutting and bending the bottom of the U-shaped profile. It is in this prominence (1.2) that the thermal insulation sheet (8) fits, which has a fit in correspondence with said prominence (1.2) as can be seen in the cross section of Figure 7.

[0050] This ventilated facade mounting system reduces vibrations, so the maintenance required will be much less than in known embodiments. But, in addition, when it is necessary to replace or remove a plate (4) it can be done in a simple way without the need for any tool, nor for removing all the plates (4) on top of the plate (4) to be replaced. As can be seen in Figure 11, the sequence to remove a plate (4) would be as follows. The first drawing located furthest to the left of Figure 11 corresponds to the final mounting position; then, to replace the plate (4), first the plate (4) on top of the one that must be removed is moved, then the plate (4) to be removed is moved such that it is released from the hook (3) and then rotated to free the end (3.1) of the hook (3) and completely remove the plate (4) with total ease.

[0051] According to another aspect of the invention, as can be seen in Figures 2 and 3, provision is made to arrange horizontal stringers (6) fixed according to predetermined positions on the lateral wall (2.1) of the vertical supports (2). This configuration enables the plates (4) to be fixed when they are arranged in a vertical position or when the width is less than the height thereof. This allows for a great variety of designs of the horizontal plates (4) arranged on the vertical supports at different heights and sizes, and at the same time combining them with plates (4) arranged in a vertical position (Figure 3). It also avoids having to use several vertical supports (2) as would be required if they were installed spaced apart according to the width of the plates (4) in a vertical arrangement.

[0052] To support the plates (4) on these horizontal stringers (6), it is provided that they have hooks for this purpose, or more preferably, as can be seen in the embodiment of Figures 8, 9 and 10, it is provided that they comprise a fastening part (7) that can be fixed by clipping on the stringer according to the corresponding position depending on the dimensions of the plate (4). Said fastening part (7) comprises clips (7.1) with which the plate (4) is fastened.

[0053] Thus, as can be seen in Figure 8, for the preferred embodiment there are two types of fastening parts (7a, 7b). Both parts are preferably made of sheet metal, comprising a configuration that enables them to be adjusted to the stringer (6) by clipping, thanks to the cutting and folding of the sheet metal itself.

[0054] The upper fastening part (7a) comprises two upper L-shaped clips (7.1) oriented downwards in the mounting position, also formed by cutting and folding the sheet metal. This fastening part (7a) will be used to fasten the upper portion of the plate (4) when this is the last upper plate (4) or when there is some structure such as a window. This same upper fastening part (7a) will also be used in a reversed manner, to be used as the lower fastening part (7c) as can be seen in Figure 2. Similarly, the lower fastening part (7c) will be used to fasten the lower portion of the plate (4) when this is the last lower plate (4) or when there is, for example, a window in the lower portion. The intermediate fastening part (7b), however, comprises clips (7.1) in the middle portion thereof, also L-shaped, oriented upwards, and others oriented downwards. This part will be used when both the upper plate (4) and the lower plate (4) are fastened to the same stringer (6).

[0055] Thus, for the mounting of the vertical plates (4), firstly, the lower fastening part (7c) is fixed to the stringer (6) by clipping, sliding the same to the required position. Once in said position, it is fixed by screwing to the stringer (6) preferably on the lateral wall of said lower fastening part (7c) to secure the part. Next, as can be seen in Figure 9, the plate (4) is positioned so that the clips (7.1) are inserted into holes (4.3) of the plate (4), the plate (4) being supported on said clips (7.1).

[0056] Once the plate (4) is fastened by the lower portion thereof, the upper fastening part (7a) is fixed to the upper portion of the plate (4), the clips (7.1) being inserted inside the holes (4.3). And then pressing the plate (4) against the stringer (6) fixing the part (7a) by clipping, and finally securing the part (7a) to the stringer (6) by screwing.

[0057] According to an alternative embodiment, the fastening parts (7a, 7b, 7c) comprise a hole for housing the damping lug (13) on the front surface thereof that enables the support of the plate (4) as can be seen in Figures 22 to 24. In addition, for the limit plates (4) that are fastened on fastening parts fixed to horizontal stringers (6), the use of limit fastening parts (7a', 7b', 7c') with a fastening section in the stringer (6) and a section in the vertical support (2) as can be seen in Figures 25 to 27.

Claims

1. A ventilated facade mounting system comprising a plurality of vertical supports (2) fixed to a wall by means of anchoring means (1), a plurality of plates (4) being fixed to the vertical supports (2) on a plurality of hooks (3) of the vertical supports (2) to form the facade, characterised in that the vertical supports (2) comprise at least one row of hooks (3) along the longitudinal dimension thereof, with V-shaped hooks (3) formed by deep drawing on the front wall of the vertical support (2), the plate (4) being fixed to said hooks (3), which comprises on the inside thereof a plurality of slits (4.1) for the hooks (3) to access with a projection (4.2) that rests on the hook (3), the plate (4) being fixed to the vertical supports (2) due to the action of gravity.

2. The ventilated facade mounting system according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the plates (4) comprise at least one slit (4.1) in the intermediate portion of the plates (4) in correspondence with the hooks (3) of the vertical supports (2).

3. The ventilated facade mounting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the vertical supports (2) are configured in the shape of a metal profile with at least one lateral wall (2.1) folded towards the wall in the mounting position establishing a fixing surface for fixing to the wall with the anchoring means (1).

4. The ventilated facade mounting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the anchoring means (1) comprise at least one bracket in the shape of a set square (1a) for fixing to the lateral wall (2.1) of the support (2).

5. The ventilated facade mounting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the anchoring means (1) comprise a bracket in the shape of a U-shaped profile (1b) fixed to the wall by means of two lateral wings (1.1), which embraces the vertical support (2) being fixed on both lateral walls (2.1).

6. The ventilated facade mounting system according to the preceding claim, characterised in that it comprises at least one thermal insulation sheet (8) interposed between the U-shaped profile bracket (1b) and the wall.

7. The ventilated facade mounting system according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the thermal insulation sheet (8) is configured to embrace the bottom wall of the U-shaped profile and fit into a prominence of the U-shaped profile (1b).

8. The ventilated facade mounting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises a damping sheet (5) arranged on the front of the vertical support (2) on which the inner portion of the plate (4) rests.

9. The ventilated facade mounting system according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the vertical support (2) comprises a longitudinal groove (2.2) at the front that is configured to house a corresponding rib of the damping sheet (5).

10. The ventilated facade mounting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the hook (3) comprises the end (3.1) thereof folded in a vertical arrangement.

11. The ventilated facade mounting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises at least one support stringer (6) that can be fixed in predetermined positions between vertical supports (2) on the lateral walls (2.1) thereof and configured to fasten the plates (4) in a vertical arrangement.

12. The ventilated facade mounting system according to the preceding claim, characterised in that for fastening the plates (4) it comprises at least one fastening part (7) that can be fixed by clipping on the stringer (6) in predetermined positions and with fastening clips (7.1) inserted into a fastening hole (4.3) of the plate (4).

13. The ventilated facade mounting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that for wall corners it comprises at least one corner bracket (10) with a lateral wall (10.1) that can be fixed to the adjoining facade or wall and at the cantilevered end of which it comprises a square front wall (10.2) on which the vertical support (2) is fixed.

14. The ventilated facade mounting system according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the vertical support (2) is fixed to the front wall (10.2) of the corner bracket (10) by means of a U-shaped adapter support (9).

15. The ventilated facade mounting system according to the preceding claim, characterised in that it comprises a connector (11) for changing the dimension of the vertical support (2) in structural elements such as windows, with a U-shaped configuration with rims on the lateral wall thereof, and on the central wall thereof comprising an intermediate projection (11.1) for fitting the vertical supports (2) to be joined.

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