System for the fixation of side panels on a bathtub support structure and the like
AssigneeAmerican Standard Inc.
InventorAlessandro Moretto
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Abstract
In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a plurality of anchoring plates (50), each with a series of holes (52) positioned on the anterior face of the plate and at right angles to it, close together, capable of accommodating a fastening screw (53) inserted in a respective through-hole (31) provided in the facing panel, and adjustable attachment assemblies each capable of fixing such a respective plate to the support structure, in such a way that the anterior face thereof is turned toward the inner face of the facing panel.
Claims21
A system for fixating one or more side panels to a bathtub support structure, said system comprising:
- a plurality of anchoring plates, each plate having an anterior face provided with a plurality of closely spaced holes;
- a plurality of adjustable attachment assemblies for adjustably attaching each of said anchoring plates to the bathtub support structure;
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- a plurality of fasteners for securing the side panel to said anterior face of said anchoring plate, wherein each of said holes is adapted to receive one of said fasteners, and wherein each of said anchoring plates further comprises a tang disposed on a posterior face opposite said anterior face, and wherein said adjustable attachment assembly comprises a bracket with a through-hole adapted to receive said tang.
A bathtub support structure for supporting a bathtub basin and at least one side panel, said structure comprising:
- a frame adapted to hold said bathtub basin;
- a plurality of adjustable attachment assemblies mounted on said frame;
- a plurality of anchoring plates, each said plate mounted on a respective said adjustable attachment assembly, each plate having an anterior face provided with a plurality of closely spaced holes;
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- a plurality of fasteners for securing the side panel to said anterior face of said anchoring plate, wherein each of said holes is adapted to receive one of said fasteners.
A system for fixating one or more side panels to a bathtub support structure, said system comprising:
- a plurality of anchoring plates, each plate having an anterior face provided with a plurality of closely spaced holes;
- a plurality of adjustable attachment assemblies for adjustably attaching each of said anchoring plates to the bathtub support structure;
- a plurality of fasteners for securing the side panel to said anterior face of said anchoring plate, wherein each of said holes is adapted to receive one of said fasteners;
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- at least one thrust member capable of attachment to the support structure for biasing the panel outward.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.