Self-Locking Mechanism and Paneling
AssigneeGueorgui Pantev
InventorGueorgui PANTEV
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Abstract
A self-locking paneling system is provided and includes: a panel defining a void therein and a pin positioned within the void; another structure configured to connect with the panel, the other structure comprising a receptacle; and a magnet positioned on at least one of the receptacle and the pin. When the panel and the other structure are positioned together, the pin is configured to move from a retracted position from within the void to an extended position to engage the receptacle using magnetic force produced by the magnet. The self-locking paneling system can be used for raised-flooring systems.
Claims6
A self-locking paneling system comprising:
- a panel defining a void therein and a pin positioned within the void;
- another structure configured to connect with the panel, the other structure comprising a receptacle;
- a magnet positioned on at least one of the receptacle and the pin;
- and
- wherein, when the panel and the other structure are positioned together, the pin is configured to move from a retracted position from within the void to an extended position to engage the receptacle using magnetic force produced by the magnet.
The self-locking paneling system of claim 3 wherein the raised floor panel comprises a pedestal, and wherein the void and the pin are positioned within the pedestal.
A kit of parts that, when assembled, forms a self-locking panel comprising:
- a pedestal defining a void therein and a pin positioned within the void;
- a panel configured to be attached to the pedestal;
- another pedestal comprising a receptacle;
- another panel configured to be attached to the other pedestal;
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- wherein at least one of the pin and the receptacle are magnetic and, when the panel and the other structure are positioned together, the pin is configured to move from a retracted position from within the void to an extended position to engage the receptacle using magnetic force.
A self-locking mechanism comprising:
- a structure defining a void therein and a pin positioned within the void;
- the structure configured to permit longitudinal movement of the pin back and forth within the void;
- the pin comprising a material that at least reacts to a magnetic force or exerts the magnetic force;
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- wherein the pin is configured to move from a retracted position from within the void to an extended position using magnetic force.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.