Wall mounting devices
AssigneeParallax Group International, LLC
InventorBruce A. Thrush
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Abstract
Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.
Claims16
A bracket for a wall mounting assembly, comprising:
- a first frame member having an opening and a first hook that is sized and dimensioned to engage a first recess;
- a second frame member having an angled handle portion disposed on a front side of the first frame member and a second hook portion disposed on a back side of the first frame member, wherein the second hook portion is sized and dimensioned to engage a second recess;
- wherein the first frame member and second frame member are rotatably coupled, such that the second frame member rotates with respect to the first frame member between an engaging position and a disengaging position;
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- wherein, in the engaging position, the angled handle portion of the second frame member covers the opening of the first frame member and, in the disengaging position, the angled handle portion exposes the opening.
A bracket for a wall mounting assembly, comprising:
- a first frame member having a first hook disposed on a back side of the first frame member;
- a second frame member having an angled handle portion disposed on a front side of the first frame member and a second hook portion disposed on the back side of the first frame member;
- wherein the first frame member and second frame member are rotatably coupled, such that the second frame member rotates with respect to the first frame member between a first position and a second position;
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- wherein the shortest distance from the angled handle portion to the first frame member is greater when the angled handle portion is in the second position than when in the first position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.