Arrangement for attaching panels to support structures, a construction support structure and fastening means, and their use in modular building elements
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US ยท United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DASEINA
- Publication Date
- 2015-05-07
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable ยท inactive patent
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Abstract
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to mechanisms for fastening boards or wall elements to support structures. More specifically, the invention describes an arrangement for attaching panels to support structures comprising wall-forming panel elements having fastening means with an elongate attachment strip, for an interlocking arrangement for the fastening of wall elements to support structures. The inventive wall elements are suitable for all kinds of building activity, including wet-room facilities.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Snap and interlocking mechanisms for joining boards or wall elements together in a planar fashion is well known in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 5,125,204 describes a snap-in-place mounting arrangement for securely attaching generally flat panels to a support structure. US Patent Application 2011173914 relates to interlocking floor panels having a separate clip in a retaining profile. Canadian Patent No CA2776113 concerns a building panel ...