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Articulating prop

US9970223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Inventors

David R. Hall · Provo, US
Stephen R. Hall · Draper, US
Christopher Johnson · Provo, US
Eric Magleby · Provo, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 17, 2016
Grant date	May 15, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 17, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/548
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An articulating prop to prop panels in an open position is disclosed. In one embodiment, the prop includes a protrusion that rests in a groove to lock members of the articulating prop in position. An external force causes the articulating prop members to rotate into a locked position. In another embodiment, an additional latch is disclosed which further locks the articulating prop in a locked position. An external force causes the articulating prop member to rotate out of a locked position. Shapes and interfaces of handles of the articulating prop are disclosed. Openings and pivotal axes of members of the articulating prop are also disclosed herein.

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