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Universal latch means for drop seal assembly for a moveable wall

US4395854A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1980
Grant dateAug 2, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B7/215
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A universal latch means for a drop seal assembly which is adapted for mounting to the lower end of a movable wall assembly, is disclosed. The drop seal assembly includes a universal latch means mounted on each end thereof for releasibly coupling each adjacent drop seal assembly in longitudinal alignment and in which each panel is locked from transverse relative movement. The latch means includes an alternating tongue and groove so that the tongue of one latch means nests into the complimentary groove of the adjacent latch means to releasibly lock each adjacent drop seal in longitudinal alignment and each panel is locked against vertical, horizontal and transverse movement.

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