Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Multiroom or level – Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier
Patent
1989-03-08
1990-09-18
Murtagh, John E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Multiroom or level
Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier
52584, 52741, 160135, E04B 274
Patent
active
049569538
ABSTRACT:
Panels of the type used in an office panel system are provided with longitudinal grooves at the ends thereof, the grooves receiving a tube in such relationship that the tube can seat snugly in both grooves, and that the tube can rotate about its longitudinal axis. Complementary teardrop-shaped openings are provided at spaced points along the tube, each such opening having its axis in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the tube. Such openings cooperate with chamfered undercut screw heads to draw the panels together and align the panels with each other in response to rotation of the tube through one-quarter turn. A crank is provided at the lower end of the tube, to rotate the tube through one-quarter turn and simultaneously conceal the crank. An alignment pin cooperates with the tube slot to hold the tube at a predetermined elevation that greatly facilitates initiation of the entrance of the screw heads into the teardrop-shaped openings. In addition, an alignment element are provided at the top rail to increase the precision of alignment at the top rail.
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Gausewitz Richard L.
Murtagh John E.
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