Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Sheetlike element assembled parallel to existing wall,... – Element spaced from wall – ceiling – or floor and held by...
Patent
1996-03-08
1997-12-02
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Sheetlike element assembled parallel to existing wall,...
Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by...
5250608, 52511, 52712, 527471, 248320, E04B 926
Patent
active
056923465
ABSTRACT:
An improved retainer element has a mounting section which is connected with a rim portion of a panel. A longitudinally extending main spring section of the retainer element extends from the mounting section. A retainer section of the retainer element is connected with an end of the main spring section opposite from the mounting section. The retainer section includes a retainer flange and a pair of retainer arms which engage opposite sides of the rim portion of the panel. When the panel is moved into position relative to the support frame, a cam surface on the retainer flange engages the support frame and transmits force to deflect the main spring section of the retainer element. The retainer flange then snaps into engagement with the support frame. The retainer arms slide along opposite side surfaces of the rim portion of the panel to guide movement of the main spring section relative to the panel. A positioning spring section of the retainer element presses against the support frame to position the panel relative to the support frame.
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Irvine George A.
Johnson Arvid L.
Airtite Contractors Inc.
Friedman Carl D.
Wilkens Kevin D.
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