Detachable wall mounting system
OwnerGerald C. Burchaminventor
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Abstract
A support structure for non-progressive modular wall systems includes a panel retaining clip and channel-shaped stud formed for positive interlocking engagement. The clip is made of spring steel and is formed with several fingers which are adapted to be pressed over a flange portion of the stud. The fingers which contact the interior surface of the stud flange are formed with one or more forwardly extending projections. These projections form barbs which are securely captured behind a bead on the stud flange when the clips and attached wallboard are pressed into place.
Claims2
A system for supporting a plurality of side-by-side individually detachable wall panels in a wall plane comprising:
- (a) a plurality of vertically disposed support studs each having at least one flange portion oriented perpendicular to said wall plane;
- (b) a bead formed on a surface of said flange portion and extending vertically along said flange surface substantially the entire length thereof;
- (c) a plurality of panel retaining clips each having a panel attachment portion formed for piercing an edge of one of said wall panels and a stud attachment portion formed for slideable insertion onto said stud flange;
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- (d) a barb formed on said stud attachment portion of each of said clips, said barb being oriented toward said wall plane for positive interlocking engagement behind said bead when said clip is slideably inserted onto said flange, whereby forces exerted on said clip in a direction transverse to said wall plane and away from said stud act to further reinforce said positive interlocking engagement.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.