Stacking connector for partitions
US6351917B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2002/749
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A partition frame assembly includes a lower partition frame having at least two elongated lower structural uprights. The lower partition frame defines an upper edge, and includes an upwardly-opening utilities channel extending adjacent the upper edge to permit lay-in of utility lines along the upper edge of the lower partition frame. An upper extension frame is positioned above the lower partition frame, and includes at least two elongated upper structural uprights, each of which is in vertical registry with the lower structural uprights. The partition frame includes first and second brackets, each of which rigidly interconnect a selected upper structural upright to a selected lower structural upright. Each bracket has a lower end rigidly interconnected with the selected lower structural upright, and an upper end rigidly interconnected with the selected upper structural upright. Each bracket has an upwardly-opening cut-out therethrough that is positioned in alignment with the utilities channel to permit routing of utility lines along the utilities channel and through the brackets.
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