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Mechanical locking system for panels and method of installing same

US7841145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

VALINGE INNOVATION AB · SE

Inventors

Darko Pervan · Viken, SE
Niclas Hakansson · Viken, SE
Per Nygren · Helsingborg, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 10, 2007
Grant date	Nov 30, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 10, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B5/008
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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