Set of panels comprising retaining profiles with a separate clip and method for inserting the clip

A set of panels comprising:

• a first panel and at least a second panel with, in each case, a top side and an underside,
• wherein the first panel comprises at an edge a first retaining profile with a hook directed towards the top side of the first panel, and with a support portion comprising a pivot axis;
• wherein the second panel comprises at an edge a second retaining profile with a hook directed towards the underside of the second panel;
• wherein the first retaining profile and the second retaining profile are configured to connect to each other by a vertical relative movement directed perpendicular to a plane of laying;
• wherein a separate clip is provided, which comprises a clip head, a clip body and a clip base, the clip base being located at a lower side of the clip body and the clip head being located at an upper side of the clip body, and the clip further comprising a deformation region disposed between the clip body and the clip base,
• wherein the hooks, in a connected state of the retaining profiles, provide for a positive fit in the direction parallel to the plane of laying, and the clip provides for a positive fit in the direction perpendicular to the plane of laying, and
• wherein at least a portion of the clip body is configured to engage and rotate about the support portion between an opening position and an opposing locking position during the vertical relative movement of the first and second panels, such that a portion of the clip rotates independently from the first panel,
• wherein the clip base is firmly connected with the first retaining profile in a laying position of the clip, and
• wherein rotary movement of the clip is carried out by a rotation of the clip body and the clip head around the deformation region.