Assembly for mounting plates to a framework structure

Claim 1

An assembly for mounting plates (4) to a framework structure wherein channel members (1) constitute the structural members of the framework and said channel members (1) are adapted to receive fastener members (2) for securing the plates (4) thereto, the plates (4) being firmly clamped to the framework structure by means of a latch connection between the fastener members (2) and the channel members (1) forming the framework structure, said channel members (1) being formed with a slot (3) having a narrow throat, and said fastener member (2) being formed with two substantially L-shaped rails (5) adapted to be positioned within the slot (3) and secured thereto, characterized in that the outermost, free section (6) of each of the two substantially L-shaped rails (5), which depend from the fastener member (2) and face in opposite directions, forms an obtuse angle with the inner section of the same rail, and that the fastener member (2) is slightly V-shaped and is adapted to be flattened or straightened out, whereby the outermost free section (6) of the rails (5) is pressed outwardly into engagement with the narrow throat of the slot (3) while at the same time the straightened fastener member (2) has full surface contact against the plates (4) and holds these very securely against the channel member (1).