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US 6,202,382 B1Granted
Relating to panel coupling assemblies
AssigneePolitec Polimeri Tecnici S.A.
InventorCosimo Conterno
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Abstract
Two generally co-planar panels (4) are supported almost edge-to-edge by an intermediate beam (1). A coupling member (2) is captive to the beam (1) by interengaging longitudinal formations (6, 11) and provides an interlocking engagement (12, 18) for the edges of the panels (4). Opposite the coupling member (2) the beam (1) is proud of the panels (4) and receives and retains a cap (3) which seals against the panels (4).
Claims14
A coupling assembly comprising
- two substantially co-planar panels,
- a beam,
- a coupling member, and
- a cap,
- the coupling member being engageable with a first longitudinal portion of the beam to be retained thereby,
- adjacent edges of the panels having specialized formations distinct from a remainder of the panels, engageable with the coupling member to be retained thereby on opposite sides of the beam, and
- the cap being engageable with a second longitudinal portion of the beam, projecting beyond the panels, to cover said second longitudinal portion and the specialized formations of the edges of the panels.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.