Wall panel having movable cap
US6079174A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/142
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vertical movement accommodating apparatus for use with a wall panel includes a cap mounted on a ceiling structure of a room, and a support assembly mounted on a top edge of the wall panel and at least partially disposed within the cap for vertical movement with respect to the cap. The cap is a U-shaped member opening down. The support assembly includes an upper rail, a lower rail, and a truss assembly interconnecting the upper and lower rails. A sealing member is disposed between the upper rail and the cap to provide a sound reducing seal therebetween. The lower rail defines a channel in which a roller mounted on the upper edge of the wall panel is allowed to roll in the longitudinal direction.
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