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Mechanical locking system for panels and method of installing same

US7634884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2008
Grant dateDec 22, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/167
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Floor panels are provided with a mechanical locking system including a flexible locking element in a locking groove, which during a horizontal motion is displaced vertically.

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