Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Multiroom or level – Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier
Patent
1988-12-23
1990-01-09
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Multiroom or level
Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier
52 36, 522381, 527171, 160135, 160351, A47G 500, E04F 1906
Patent
active
048919225
ABSTRACT:
An upright panel having an upwardly-opening top channel extending along the upper edge, which channel is closed off by a top cap. Spring retainers releasably engage the underside of the top cap, and in turn releasably secure the top cap to the panel. Each spring retainer has sidewardly-spaced upwardly cantilevered spring legs which have hooks for engagement within retaining channels provided on the underside of the top cap. An arched spring part extends sidewardly between the spring legs adjacent the lower ends thereof. This arched part is normally positioned downwardly from the underside of the top cap. Sidewardly-spaced downwardly cantilevered spring legs extend downwardly from the upper spring legs, and at their lower ends have sidewardly projecting cams which project under the channel top flanges. During removal of the top cap, the upper and lower spring legs initially jointly deflect inwardly about the top hooks, and this causes resilient deflection of the arched part until it abuts the top cap. Further removal of the top cap causes the lower spring legs to resiliently deflect inwardly about the ends of the arched spring part, while the retainer remains securely engaged with the top cap.
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Gonder Robert L.
Hozer James S.
Chilcot Jr. Richard E.
Haworth Inc.
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