Patent · US Expired

Panel with slip-on profile

US7337588B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 2000
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F2290/043
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a panel (1) with connecting means (3, 4, 7, 9) which make a positive connection with a further panel (2) possible. A panel (1) comprises as connecting means laterally a groove (3) formed by two rigid flanks. One of the two rigid flanks (6) is longer than the other one. The longer rigid flank (6) comprises a recess (7). The other panel comprises laterally a tongue (4). The tongue (4) comprises on an under- or top side a lug (9). The lug (9) and the recess (7) are so arranged that the lug (9) is able to engage with the recess (7).The side of the tongue comprising the lug comprises a slope (12), so that when the panels are in the joined state, as a result of the slope (12) a spacing remains between the slope (12) and the longer rigid flank (6).The two panels may be connected to one another gluelessly without the exertion of force.

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