Clip for retaining adjacent panels in a planar relationship

Details Clip for retaining adjacent panels in a planar relationship Clip for retaining adjacent panels in a planar relationship

1998-07-22

1999-10-19

Kent, Christopher T.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie

Sheet or wire tie

52712, 52715, 522822, 522853, 524891, 525841, E04B 138

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059668938

ABSTRACT:
The invention is an apparatus and method for assembling a planar surface for multiple sheets of building material connected by multiple retaining clips. Each of the retaining clips comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first receptacle defined by a central wall and an upper and lower flange. The second receptacle is defined by an opposite side of the central wall and a second lower flange. A first sheet is inserted into the first receptacle through the open side between the upper and lower flanges and opposite the central wall. A second sheet is pivoted through the open sides of the second receptacle, which are opposite the central wall and the second lower flange. The second portion comprises a T-shaped element having opposing tabs extending from a retaining tongue. The opposing tabs are received within a slot on the first portion such that the retaining tongue overlies the upper surface of a second sheet and closes one of the open sides of the second receptacle.

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