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Mechanical locking system for floor panels

US8387327B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2011
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2031

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

Abstract

Floor panels (1, 1′) are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system consisting of a flexible locking element 15 in a locking groove 14 which during a horizontal motion is displaced vertically.

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