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Composed element and corner connection applied herewith

US10104960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

Unilin BVBA · BE

Inventors

Pieter Devos · Koolskamp, BE
Luc Maertens · Lichtervelde, BE
Luc Deman · Izegem, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 7, 2013
Grant date	Oct 23, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 17, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B2012/466
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Composed element, with at least two wood-based panel-shaped elements; wherein said panel-shaped elements can be coupled to each other at an angle and with a miter joint by means of a locking tongue and groove connection; wherein the tongue consists of a split tongue, with thus at least a first tongue portion and a second tongue portion, as well as a slit situated there between; characterized in that said slit, seen in cross-section, globally extends according to a direction which deviates from the direction of the center line of the panel-shaped element on which the tongue is provided.

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