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Mechanical locking system for panels and method of installing same

US9376821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

VALINGE INNOVATION AB · SE

Inventors

Darko Pervan · Viken, SE
Marcus Bergelin · Lerberget, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 12, 2014
Grant date	Jun 28, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 12, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/167
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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