Partition structures and frame elements therefor
US5524402A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2002/7488
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Partition structure has a rigid rectangular frame and rigid rectangular panels received in openings on opposite sides of the frame, with a small clearance between the edges of the panel and the frame. At corners, adjacent frames are connected with extruded connectors having arms joined adjacent side edges of the side rails of the frames. The arms define a space in the middle of the area of intersection of the side rails projected outwardly so as to leave space through which electrical cables and the like may be run. There are also disclosed frame elements and partition structures arranged for stacking of modular frame elements one on another, for sealing and supporting of glass panels to form windows, for attachment of the upper end of a partition to a ceiling, and for levelling of a frame element on an uneven floor.
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