Apparatus for connecting panels
US8074418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/5713
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, a socket comprising an internal geometry, wherein the connector can be assembled to the internal geometry, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area.
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