Flexible light seal for partition systems
AssigneeSteelcase Development Corporation
InventorsRichard S. Hand, Kevin J. Longhurst
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Abstract
A panel frame member defines an inner surface and has a sidewall with a row of slots therethrough for receiving support hooks of hang-on accessory units. The panel frame member includes a flexible light seal having a base portion fixed to the inner surface adjacent at least one of the slots. The light seal includes a flap connected to the base portion and extending over the slot to block light passage through the slot. The flap flexes inwardly upon insertion of a support hook to permit installation of a hang-on accessory unit.
Claims10
A panel frame member defining an inner surface and having a sidewall with a row of slots therethrough for receiving support hooks of hang-on accessory units;
- said panel frame member including a flexible light seal having a base portion fixed to said inner surface adjacent at least one of said slots, said light seal including a flap connected to said base portion and extending over said slot to block light passage through said slot, said flap flexing inwardly upon insertion of a support hook to permit installation of a hang-on accessory unit.
A panel frame member having a sidewall defining an inner surface;
- said sidewall having a row of slots therethrough for receiving support hooks of hang-on accessory units;
- said panel frame member including a light seal fixed to said inner surface and extending over said slots and preventing light passage through said slots.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.