Apparatus and method for mounting accessory devices to panels
US7003863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49876
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for mounting accessories to a panel surface includes at least one accessory interface on the panel surface. An elongate engaging section is recessed within and lies generally parallel to a part of the panel surface. An accessory device has a utility part and an elongate engaging part that is coupled to the utility part. A plurality of the accessory devices and/or accessory interfaces can be provided. An appropriate device and interface are selected. The engaging part is inserted into a portion of the panel interface. The accessory device is slid to an installed position with the engaging part received in the engaging section of the accessory interface.
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