Corner framing member

Abstract

The corner member acts structurally and as a trim cap for cladding. The corner member can accept multiple types of cladding with or without sheathing in channels formed in the corner member. The corner member may also comprise return flanges or a separate mounting flange that extend into the structure and are exposed to allow for fastening of internal accessories or other items that need an internal mounting surface.

1 . A corner framing member for a structure comprising:
 a rigid elongated member having a channel formed therein for receiving cladding;   a mounting flange connected to the elongated member and extending into the structure where it is exposed to the interior of the structure.   
   
   
       2 . The corner framing member of  claim 1  wherein the corner member comprises a first face and a second face that meet at a corner, said corner being exposed when said cladding is received in said channel. 
   
   
       3 . The corner framing member of  claim 1  said elongated member having a second channel formed therein for receiving cladding. 
   
   
       4 . The corner framing member of  claim 3  wherein said channel and said second channel are arranged at right angles relative to one another. 
   
   
       5 . The corner framing member of  claim 1  wherein said elongated member has a first extension adapted to be connected to a base plate. 
   
   
       6 . The corner framing member of  claim 1  wherein said elongated member has a second extension adapted to be connected to a top plate. 
   
   
       7 . The corner framing member of  claim 1  wherein said cladding is slid into said channel. 
   
   
       8 . The corner framing member of  claim 1  wherein said cladding is placed into the top of the channel and lowered into position. 
   
   
       9 . The corner framing member of  claim 1  wherein said mounting flange includes means for connecting said flange to an accessory. 
   
   
       10 . The corner framing member of  claim 1  wherein said mounting flange is connected to a side wall of said channel. 
   
   
       11 . A corner assembly comprising:
 a rigid elongated member having a first channel and a second channel for receiving cladding;   cladding located in said first channel and said second channel;   the corner member comprising a first face and a second face that meet at a corner, said corner being exposed when said cladding is received in said first channel and said second channel.   
   
   
       12 . The corner assembly of  claim 11  wherein said first channel is enclosed on three sides. 
   
   
       13 . The corner assembly of  claim 12  wherein said first channel is enclosed on two sides. 
   
   
       14 . The corner assembly of  claim 11  wherein said first channel is subdivided into two channels. 
   
   
       15 . The corner assembly of  claim 11  wherein said cladding is placed into the top of the channel and lowered into position. 
   
   
       16 . The corner assembly of  claim 11  wherein said elongated member supports a flange that extends interior of the corner assembly. 
   
   
       17 . The corner assembly of  claim 16  wherein said flange includes means for connecting said flange to an accessory. 
   
   
       18 . The corner assembly of  claim 11  further including sheathing located under the cladding. 
   
   
       19 . The corner assembly of  claim 18  wherein the sheathing is located in said channel. 
   
   
       20 . The corner assembly of  claim 19  wherein said first channel is subdivided into a first sub-channel and a second sub-channel where cladding is located in the first sub channel and sheathing is located in the second sub-channel. 
   
   
       21 . A corner assembly comprising:
 a rigid elongated member having a channel for receiving sheathing;   sheathing located in said channel;   the corner member comprising a first face and a second face that meet at a corner, said corner being exposed when said sheathing is received in said channel.   
   
   
       22 . The corner assembly of  claim 21  wherein said sheathing is covered by cladding. 
   
   
       23 . The corner assembly of  claim 22  wherein said cladding extends over the first face. 
   
   
       24 . The corner assembly of  claim 22  wherein said cladding is located in said channel. 
   
   
       25 . The corner assembly of  claim 21  wherein a cladding corner piece covers at least a portion of said first face and said second face.