Set of panels with a mechanical locking device
US10724564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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