Connector system for furniture panels
US4625483A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1985 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2/7425
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A panel system including a universal connector, including first and second panel members each having a rail member attached vertically along one side edge of the panel members. The rail members including at least one cavity extending along the vertical axis of the rails. The first and second panel members are positioned adjacent each other to have the rail members positioned adjacent each other. Two universal connectors for interconnecting the panels to each other at top and bottom positions. The connectors include a horizontal body portion and at least two leg numbers extending perpendicularly from the body portion and with each of the leg members for insertion into the one cavity of a rail member for interlocking the connector to either or both of the rail members. A flange portion extending perpendicularly from the body portion and with the flange portion including a locking member for locking to the rail member in a direction perpendicular to the vertical axis of the rail member and the body portion including a locking member for locking to the rail member in a direction along the vertical axis of the rail member.
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