Method of stowing and deploying wall panels
US8468751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of moving panels from a stowed position to a deployed position includes supporting a first panel on a cam, rotating the cam in a first direction and lowering the first panel which separates the first panel from the cam and supports the first panel on a flexible lift member. Supporting a second panel on a support rack, biasing the second panel into engagement with the cam, rotating the cam in the first direction to transfer the second panel from the support rack to the cam. Further rotating the cam in the first direction, lowering the second panel to transfer the second panel from the cam to the first panel, so that the flexible lift member bears the weight of the first and second panels through the connection between the first panel and the flexible lift member. Fixing the first and second panels through a tongue and groove engagement.
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