Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Bridger strip hiding juncture of panels – Bridger strip and coextensive elongated member at juncture
Patent
1977-12-27
1978-11-28
Ridgill, Jr., James L.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Bridger strip hiding juncture of panels
Bridger strip and coextensive elongated member at juncture
52586, 52280, 52732, E04C 230
Patent
active
041269780
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for interconnecting panels is disclosed which includes a plurality of members which are attached to panel edges and a plurality of core elements. Each core element has a pair of longitudinally extending arms which cross at the axial center of the core element. The portions of the arms extending outwardly from the axial center of the core element are reversely bent so that they are radially and tangentially resilient. The arm ends are configured so that adjacent arm ends can snap over parallel tongues which extend outwardly along the length of each member and the core element can releasably hold a plurality of panels together. The apparatus may further include a plurality of cover plates, each having a pair of parallel tongues which extend outwardly along the length of the cover plate. The tongues of each cover plate can be snapped into engagement with the core element where no members are attached. Lastly, the apparatus may include a plurality of splines, each having a cubical block portion and at least one extension which projects inside the cavity formed by members and/or cover plates attached to the same core element. The extension has transverse ridges which fit within slots in the tongues to releasably lock a member, a cover plate, and a spline into position relative to one another.
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