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Improvements relating to panel coupling assemblies
Assignee: Politec Polimeri Tecnici SA
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Filing: 1999-01-26
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2019-01-26
Abstract
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).
Inventors
- 👤 Cosimo Conterno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 01:25
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/54; E04C2/543; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/02; E04D3/06; E04D3/08; E04D3/24; E04D3/28; E04D2003/0818; E04D2003/0825; E04D2003/0843; E04D2003/285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A coupling assembly for two substantially co-planar
panels, the assembly comprising 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, the adjacent edges of the panels
having formations 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, proud of the panels, to cover said
second portion and the edge formations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
30 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in Claim 1, wherein
the first longitudinal portion of the beam has lateral
flanges or ribs which engage in complementary grooves of
the coupling member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in Claims 1 or 2,
wherein the edge formations of the panels interhook with
edge portions of the coupling member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in Claims 2 and 3,
wherein the coupling member is generally channel shaped
with the grooves at the base of the channel and the
sides of the channel terminating in hooked edge
formations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in Claims 3 and 4,
wherein the interhooking of the panel edge formations
with the coupling member is by snap action.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in any claim,
wherein sealing means are interposed between the panels
and the edges of the cap that co-operate with the
panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in Claim 6, wherein
the sealing means comprise interengaging formations on
the cap and panels enabling the cap to be fitted and
removed only by being slid longitudinally.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in any claim,
wherein the panels are multiwall extrusions of synthetic
resin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in any preceding
claim, wherein the coupling member is a multiwall
extrusion of synthetic resin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in Claim 8 or 9,
wherein the synthetic resin is polycarbonate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in any preceding
claim, wherein the cap is an extrusion of solid
synthetic resin.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in Claim 11, wherein
the cap is of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in any preceding
claim, wherein the beam is of metal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
A coupling assembly as claimed in Claim 13, wherein
the beam is an aluminum extension.
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