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Set of panels with a mechanical locking device

US10724564B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 26, 2017
Grant dateJul 28, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/4602
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A set including a first panel, a second panel and a mechanical locking device for locking the first panel to the second panel. The first panel includes a first edge surface and a first panel surface, and the second panel includes a second edge surface and a second panel surface. The first edge surface is facing the second panel surface in a locked position of the first and the second panel. The mechanical locking device includes a rod-shaped element at the first edge surface and an insertion groove at the second panel surface and an edge groove at the second edge surface and a flexible tongue positioned in the edge groove. The rod-shaped element includes a recess and is configured to be inserted into the insertion groove. The flexible tongue is configured to cooperate with the recess for a locking of the first panel to the second panel.

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