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Glide assembly for wall panel arrangement and method of assembling

US6688371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2002
Grant dateFeb 10, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7005
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A glide assembly for a space-dividing wall panel arrangement including a housing which is mounted within a lower open end of an upright support element associated with a wall panel assembly, and a stem which projects downwardly from the housing for supportive engagement with a floor. The housing includes a lock plate which defines thereon projections which wedgingly engage within correspondingly located openings in the support element. Tabs are provided on the support element which are deformed during assembly so as to engage the respective projections and prevent disengagement of the glide assembly from the support element.

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