Foam core panel connector
US6651400B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B1/6125
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention discloses a connector used to join two or more panels having a foam core and having a cavity defined in a edge thereof. The connector includes a connector body having at least two attachment heads which are dimensioned to fit snugly within the corresponding cavities bounded by internal sidewalls defined in the foam core. Barbs provided on each attachment head are configured to pierce the internal sidewalls of the panels and inhibit withdrawal of the attachment head from the cavity defined in the foam core.
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