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Building panel installation device

US4600183A · kind A · utility

6Cited by
15References
17Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 24, 1984
Grant dateJul 15, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 24, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53974
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A "Z-shaped" bracket which is removably hooked upon a horizontal structural member, for supporting exterior wall panels located above and adjacent to an opening in a building's wall. A plate hinged to the lower leg of the bracket is raised and lowered using a threaded rod projecting through the bracket's lower leg and under the free end of the plate. A lever attached to the lower end of the rod is used for rotating the rod.

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