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Set of panels comprising retaining profiles with a separate clip and method for inserting the clip

US8615952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 2010
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F2201/0552
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a set of panels, preferably of floor panels, consisting of a first panel and at least a second panel with, in each case, a top side and an underside, wherein the first panel comprises at an edge a first retaining profile with a hook directed towards the top side, the second panel comprises at an edge a second retaining profile with a hook directed towards the underside, the first retaining profile and the second retaining profile can be connected by a relative movement directed perpendicular to a plane of laying, and wherein a separate clip is provided, which comprises a clip head, a clip body and a clip base. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for inserting the clip into a retaining profile.

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