Panel locking system
US4881349A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2/7425
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Securement and cooperation between panels of an office panelling system is improved by mechanically connecting panels in a manner to maintain a particular orientation and to allow transfer of loads therebetween. The mechanical fasteners are advantageously combined with compressible strips between panels which not only deform during fastening of the fasteners, but engage the panel and distribute the clamping force to a larger area thereby adding structural rigidity.
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