Method for manufacturing floor panels
US9932741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F2201/0588
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Floor panel, which, at least at two opposite sides, includes coupling parts with which two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other; wherein these coupling parts form a horizontally active locking system and a vertically active locking system; wherein the horizontally active locking system comprises a male part in the form of a downwardly directed projection and a female part with a seat open towards the top, which have horizontally active locking surfaces; and wherein the vertically active locking system comprises a vertically active locking element, which forms part of an insertion piece provided in the female part; wherein the insertion piece is formed at least of the combination of a bottom part; a back part adjoining thereto and an elastically movable lock-up body directed downward with a free extremity, which lock-up body, by means of a hinge portion, is connected directly or indirectly to the back part.
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