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EP0494155B1
EP0494155B1 EP90912298A EP90912298A EP0494155B1 EP 0494155 B1 EP0494155 B1 EP 0494155B1 EP 90912298 A EP90912298 A EP 90912298A EP 90912298 A EP90912298 A EP 90912298A EP 0494155 B1 EP0494155 B1 EP 0494155B1
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Thomas Whitegates Darwen Road Egerton ASHTON
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
    • E04B2/7416—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
    • E04B2/7422—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with separate framed panels without intermediary support posts
    • E04B2/7427—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with separate framed panels without intermediary support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels
    • E04B2/7431—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with separate framed panels without intermediary support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels using hinges having two parallel rotation axes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/19—Three-dimensional [3D] framework structures
    • E04B1/1903—Connecting nodes specially adapted therefor
    • E04B1/1912—Connecting nodes specially adapted therefor with central cubical connecting element
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/38—Connections for building structures in general
    • E04B1/61—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other
    • E04B1/6108—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together
    • E04B1/6187—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means on top and/or bottom surfaces of the slabs
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/19—Three-dimensional [3D] framework structures
    • E04B2001/1957—Details of connections between nodes and struts

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  • This invention relates to a coupling and more particularly to a coupling for connection of multiple panel elements in a selected disposition.
  • the coupling described in this document includes a number of locating members on a first coupling part which engage in locating bores on a second coupling part to connect panels.
  • the locating bore has a number of locking bores angularly spaced around it and the locating member also has a number of locking bores angularly spaced around it whereby a separate locking member can be inserted through the locking bores, in the first coupling part to engage the locking bores in the second coupling part to fix the relative orientation of the coupling parts and hence the panels to which they are attached.
  • a coupling for connection of at least two elements comprising a first part provided on each respective element and a second part adapted to engage, and thereby link, said first parts, characterised in that each said first part or said second part including a central female formation and a plurality of female components provided angularly spaced therearound, and the other of each said first part or said second part includes at least one male formation having a plurality of male components angularly spaced therearound, whereby said elements can be secured together in a predetermined angular disposition by engagement of each said male component on one said part with a respective female component on another said part.
  • Said elements may comprise one or more panels and/or one or more beams.
  • Two first parts may be mounted on each element at the top and bottom edges thereof respectively.
  • two second parts may be provided to link respective first parts on adjacent said elements or alternatively a single second part may be provided to link said first parts.
  • a locking clip may be provided which acts to link said first and second parts.
  • Said locking clip may extend through one or more of said first and second parts and may be suitably adapted at one or both ends thereof for engagement with one or more of said parts.
  • the locking clip may have an enlarged part at one end and may have locking projections at the other end.
  • Said enlarged part may be generally circular and further may have a peripheral lip thereto.
  • Said locking projections may be substantially triangular in shape.
  • the locking clip may comprise two or more resilient members.
  • Each said first part may have a locating bore in which said second part engages.
  • said formations on each said second part may comprise multiple locating members projecting therefrom which engage said locating bores in said first parts thereby to link said elements.
  • said locating members are rotatable within said locating bores and comprise cylindrical members which may be solid or hollow.
  • Said first part may further be provided with a plurality of locking bores symmetrically disposed around said locating bore.
  • the locking bores are arranged around the periphery of said locating bore and are equi-angularly spaced thereabout. In a particularly preferred embodiment eight such bores are provided spaced by 45° around the periphery.
  • Each said second part may have multiple locking members symmetrically disposed around each said locating member.
  • Said locking members may be of cylindrical configuration and may be solid or hollow.
  • Said locking members may be adapted to engage in said locking bores thereby to secure said parts in fixed disposition.
  • Preferably four such locking members are provided spaced angularly by 90°.
  • said first part may be provided with at least one locating member having a plurality of locking members disposed symmetrically therearound.
  • each second part may have multiple locating bores therein whereby multiple elements can be coupled via a single first part.
  • Each said locating bore may have multiple said locking bores symmetrically disposed therearound.
  • said second part is cuboid having six faces thereto and has a locating bore and associated locking bores in each of the six faces thereof.
  • one or more faces of said second part may be arranged such that it is inclined to one or more adjacent faces at an angle substantially greater than 90° thereto.
  • the elements may comprise panel elements and/or beam elements.
  • Figure 1 shows a base part 10 of the coupling for use in the connection of panels.
  • the base part 10 comprises a moulded plastics body for example formed from ABS plastics or polycarbonate, of generally elongate form having a curved portion 11 at one end thereof.
  • the opposite end 12 of the body 10 is generally rectangular.
  • a locating bore 15 is disposed generally at the centre of the body 10.
  • the bore 15 is of generally circular cross-section and eight locking bores 16 of smaller diameter are arranged around the central locating bore 15, the centre of the locking bores 16 lying on a circle 17 concentric with the centre of the locating bore 15.
  • the eight locking bores 16 are equi-angularly spaced around the locating bore 15 i.e. their centres are angularly spaced by 45°.
  • the centres of two locking bores 16 and the centre of the locating bore 15 lie on the axis of symmetry 18 of the body 10.
  • a number of further attachment bores 19 are also provided disposed around the body 10 for example in the embodiment shown four such bores 19 are shown, two at each corner of rectangular part 12 of the body 10 and two at the curved end 18 thereof on either side of and adjacent to the axis of symmetry 18 of the body 10.
  • the attachment bores 19 enable the base part 10 to be secured to the edge of a panel and if desired may be provided with a screw threaded interior.
  • FIG. 2 there is shown one form of pivot coupling part 20 for attachment of two panels together.
  • the pivot coupling part 20 comprises a generally rectangular body with both ends 21, 22 being curved.
  • a raised lip 23 is provided around the periphery of the part 20 similar to that described above in relation to the base part 10.
  • Two hollow cylindrical locating members 24 project from a lower surface 25 of the pivot part 20 and the centres of these members 24 are axially aligned along the long axis of symmetry 26 of the part 20.
  • Arranged around each locating member 24 are four hollow cylindrical locking members 27.
  • the locking members 27 are arranged with their centres on a circle which is concentric with the associated locating member 24.
  • the four members 27 are equi-angularly disposed with their centres spaced by 90°, and two of the locking members 27 around each locating member 24 have their centres lying on the long axis of symmetry 26 of the part 20.
  • Each panel is of generally rectangular form and is fabricated from any suitable material as desired or appropriate, for example hardwood, or the panel may comprise a hardwood frame with a laminated sheeting or glass or a mirror mounted therein. If appropriate the panels may also be treated or otherwise made fire-resistant.
  • Each locating member 24 is of larger diameter than the locking members 27 and project by a greater distance from the part 20.
  • a base part 10 is attached to the top and bottom of each edge 31, 32 of the panels 33, 34 to be coupled together.
  • the parts 10 are attached such that the locating bore 15 and locking bores 16 on each part 10 are aligned.
  • the two edges 31, 32 of the panels 33, 34 are placed adjacent each other and are linked by a respective pivot part 20 at the top and bottom edges thereof. This is achieved by inserting the locating members 24 on a pivot part 20 partially into the locating bores 15 in the adjacent base parts 10 of each panel 33, 34 at both top and bottom edges. It will be appreciated that in this position it is possible for the two panels 33, 34 to be rotated relative to each other about the locating members 24. In order to fix the panels 33, 34 in a configuration whereby they have a desired angular relationship it is necessary to arrange the two panels 33, 34 in such disposition and then press the pivot part 20 such that the locating members 24 are fully inserted into the locating bores 15.
  • pivot coupling part 20 for attachment of two panels 33, 34 however it is possible to vary the configuration of the parts 20 to facilitate attachment of any number of panels as desired and as appropriate.
  • Figures 4 and 5 show coupling parts 40, 50 for the attachment of three and four panels respectively.
  • various items for example desks or partial or complete enclosures such as booths or the like.
  • the locking clip 60 comprises a one piece moulded plastics structure having an enlarged part 61 at one end thereof.
  • the enlarged part 61 is generally circular in shape and has an upstanding circumferential rim 62.
  • Two flexible members 63 project transversely from the enlarged part 61 and are disposed symmetrically on opposite sides of the transverse axis 64 of the enlarged part 61.
  • the members 63 extend a greater distance than the circumferential rim 62 and each member 63 terminates in a locking projection 65.
  • Each locking projection 65 is of substantially triangular form and extends transversely to the flexible members 63 in a direction away from the transverse axis 64.
  • any desired number of locking members can be provided disposed around the flexible members 63 in a similar manner to that described above in relation to the pivot coupling part 20, however in the embodiment shown in Figure 6 no such locking members are provided.
  • two base parts 10 as described above are fixed to upper and lower surfaces respectively of each end of a beam 66 to be coupled. Bores are drilled or otherwise provided through the beam to link the locating and locking bores in the upper and lower base parts at both ends of the beam. If, for example, it is desired to connect the beam between two panels (not shown) then, when the base parts 10 have been fixed in position on the panel edge and the beam 66, the upper edge of the panel and the beam 66 are brought into a position adjacent each other. The panel and beam 66 are then linked by inserting the locating members 24 of a pivot coupling part 20, 40, 50 partially into the locating bore on each respective base part 10.
  • the beam 66 and panel are then positioned in a desired angular disposition by movement thereof about the coupling and when in position the locating member 24 of the pivot coupling part 20, 40, 50 is inserted fully into the locating bore thereby engaging the locking members (not shown) associated with each locating member 24 into the locking bores (not shown) in the base parts 10.
  • the locking clip 60 can then be used to provide support for the beam 66 from below.
  • the flexible members 63 of the locking clip are inserted upwardly into the locating bore of the lower base part 10, through the bore linking the respective locating bores and into the interior of the locating member 24 of the coupling part 20, 40, 50.
  • the clip 60 is suitably configured such that the spacing of the flexible members 63 is generally equal to the diameter of the bore and also such that when fully inserted, the lip 62 of the enlarged part 61 is in contact with the lower base part 10 and a lower edge of each of the locking projections 65 is in contact with the upper surface of the coupling part 20, 40, 50.
  • the flexible members 63 are pushed closer together in order that the locking projections 65 can pass through such bores and thus when the projections 65 emerge from the interior of the locating member 24 the flexible members 63 spring outwardly such that the locking projections 65 abut the coupling part 20, 40, 50 and prevent removal of the clip 60.
  • the beam 10 is supported by the enlarged part 61 and the locking projections 65 of the clip 60 and is fixed in a desired disposition relative to the panel.
  • the second panel can be coupled to the other end of the beam 10 in a manner identical to that described above. In this way beams 10 or other similarly configured elements can be coupled with the abovementioned panels to form arrangements of any desired configuration.
  • a sealing plug 67 can be inserted into the locating bore between the flexible member 63 to seal the bore.
  • the coupling part 70 of Figure 7 comprises a one piece moulded plastics structure of generally rectangular form.
  • the part 70 has a protruding peripheral lip 71 which extends around the full length of the periphery.
  • a central solid cylindrical locating member 72 projects upwardly from a surface of the part 70 in a direction opposed to the peripheral lip 71.
  • Four locking members 73 also of solid cylindrical form extend upwardly from the surface and are disposed generally at each corner of the part.
  • the diagonal axes of symmetry 74, 75 of the part 70 pass respectively through the centres of two opposed locking members 73 and the central locating member 72.
  • the locking members 73 project a smaller distance from the part 70 than the locating member 72 and are of smaller diameter.
  • Fixing apertures 76 are also provided on opposite sides of the locating member 72 and are disposed equi-spaced between the two locking members 73 on respective sides of the locating member 72.
  • the centres of the two locking members 73 and the fixing aperture 76 on each respective side of the locating member 72 lie on lines which are substantially parallel to the edges of the part 70.
  • the coupling part 80 shown in Figure 8 is hollow and is of generally half-cubical form having a base 81 and four upstanding side walls 82.
  • the base 81 is generally rectangular and is provided with a central locating bore 83 and four locking bores 84 of smaller diameter at respective corners of the base 81.
  • a gripping portion 85 is provided midway along each side edge of the base 81 adjacent the side walls 82, and takes the form of a recess having an inclined lower surface 86 thereto, each recess extending partly into the base 81 and side walls 82.
  • On each side wall 82 two locking openings 87 are provided, one on each side of the recess 85.
  • the openings 87 are generally rectangular with a lower end 88 thereof being curved.
  • the openings 87 extend from the edge linking the base 81 to the side wall 82 to a position lower than a bottom edge of the recess 85.
  • a semi-circular cut-out 89 is provided in each side wall 82 for a purpose to be described hereinafter.
  • the interior of the coupling part 80 is shown in Figure 9.
  • Four planar webs 91 project transversely from the centre of the side walls 82 and extend to the edge of the locating bore 83. These webs 91 serve a dual purpose in so far as they act to increase the strength of the part 80 and a further purpose to be described hereinafter.
  • Similar webs 92 are provided around each locking bore 84, one 93 of which extends from the edge of the respective locking bore 84 to the edge of the central locating bore 83.
  • Further block supports 94 of triangular form are provided disposed adjacent the base side wall and webs 91 to further increase the strength of the coupling.
  • the parts 80 can be adapted to snap fit together or they can be pinned together, such that a single coupling part of substantially cubical form is defined.
  • the coupling part so defined has a central locating bore 83 on each of the six faces thereof and has corner locking bores 84 on two faces and corner locking openings 87 on four faces thereof.
  • connection part 70 is fixed onto at least one end of a beam (not shown) to be coupled by insertion of screws or the like through the fixing apertures 76.
  • connection part 70 and/or beam end(s) can be suitably adapted such that the part 70 can be a snap or push fit onto the beam end(s).
  • frameworks of beam elements of a desired configuration can be constructed as follows.
  • the locating member 72 of the connection part 70 is inserted through the locating bore 83 in one face of the cubic coupling and the beam (not shown) is rotated about the locating member 72 until the beam is in a desired angular disposition relative to the coupling and the locking members 73 are engaged in the locking bores 84 or locking openings 87.
  • the beam With the embodiments shown in Figures 7 to 10, four locking members 73 and bores are provided and therefore the beam can be positioned in one of four angular dispositions spaced by 90°, however it is possible to provide any number of locking members 73 and locking bores 84 or locking openings 87 as desired or as appropriate.
  • a finishing part 101 such as is shown in Figure 11 can be used to provide an attractive finish thereto.
  • the part 101 comprises a central locating member 102 and corner locking members 103 mounted on a planar sheet 104.
  • the locating member 102 and locking members 103 are inserted into the corresponding bores in the cubic coupling leaving the reverse side 105 of the planar sheet 104 exposed.
  • Such reverse side 105 can be used for the display of advertising and/or promotional material.
  • the panels have integral removable mountings (not shown) provided thereon and/or an integral lighting system (not shown).
  • Such modification can take the form of channels in the cross-bars of the panel frame which channels are generally T-shaped.
  • the mountings comprise generally T-shaped members which are adapted to be slidingly engageable in the channel.
  • the mountings can be moved to any suitable position along a respective cross-bar and as many such mountings can be provided as desired.
  • lights of strip form can be mounted within the channel, and in this case one of the outer bars of the frame is adapted to receive the connecting wires therefor.

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  1. Accouplement destiné à relier au moins deux éléments, ledit accouplement comprenant une première partie (10) placée sur chacun des éléments respectifs et une seconde partie (20) adpatée pour coopérer, et ainsi lier, lesdites premières parties, caractérisé en ce que chacune desdites première partie (10) ou deuxième partie (20) comprend une structure femelle centrale (15) et plusieurs composants femelles (16) répartis et espacés angulairement autour de celle-ci, et l'autre de chacune desdites première partie (10) ou deuxième partie (20) comprend au moins une structure mâle (24) possédant plusieurs composants mâles (27) répartis angulairement autour de celle-ci, lesdits éléments peuvent ainsi être fixés ensemble dans une disposition angulaire prédéterminée par coopération de chaque composant mâle (27) placé sur l'une desdites parties avec un composant femelle respectif (16) placé sur l'autre desdites parties.
  2. Accouplement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits éléments comprennent un ou plusieurs panneaux et/ou une ou plusieurs poutres.
  3. Accouplement selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que deux desdites premières parties (10) sont montées sur chacun desdits éléments au niveau des bords supérieur et inférieur de celui-ci respectivement.
  4. Accouplement selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que deux desdites deuxièmes parties (20) sont destinées à relier lesdites premières parties (10) respectives sur lesdits éléments adjacents.
  5. Accouplement selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce qu'une seule desdites deuxièmes parties (20) est destinée à relier lesdites premières parties (10) respectives sur lesdits éléments adjacents.
  6. Accouplement selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce qu'une pince de verrouillage (60) est prévue pour verrouiller lesdites premières et deuxièmes parties (10 et 20).
  7. Accouplement selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que ladite pince de verrouillage (60) traverse lesdites premières et deuxièmes parties (10 et 20).
  8. Accouplement selon la revendication 6 ou 7, caractérisé en ce que ladite pince de verrouillage (60) est conformée à l'une ou à ses deux extrémités de manière à coopérer avec une ou plusieurs desdites parties (10 ou 20).
  9. Accouplement selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que ladite conformation comprend une partie élargie (61) au niveau de l'une de ses extrémités et des saillies de verrouillage (65) au niveau d'une autre de ses extrémités.
  10. Accouplement selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que ladite partie élargie (61) est de forme générale circulaire.
  11. Accouplement selon la revendication 9 ou 10, caractérisé en ce que ladite partie élargie (61) possède une lèvre périphérique (62).
  12. Accouplement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 11, caractérisé en ce que lesdites saillies de verrouillage (65) sont sensiblement de forme triangulaire.
  13. Accouplement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 12, caractérisé en ce que la pince de verrouillage comprend au moins deux organes élastiques (63) placés entre ladite partie élargie (61) et lesdites saillies de verrouillage (65).
  14. Accouplement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que chacune desdites premières parties (10) possède un trou d'ajustage (24) dans lequel ladite deuxième partie (20) pénètre.
  15. Accouplement selon la revendication 14, caractérisé en ce que lesdites structures (24) placées sur chacune desdites deuxièmes parties comprennent plusieurs organes d'ajustage faisant saillie depuis celles-ci et qui coopèrent avec lesdits trous d'ajustage (15) ménagés dans lesdites premières parties, liant ainsi lesdits éléments.
  16. Accouplement selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que lesdits organes d'ajustage (24) peuvent tourner à l'intérieur desdits trous d'ajustage.
  17. Accouplement selon la revendication 15 ou 16, caractérisé en ce que lesdits organes d'ajustage (24) sont de forme cylindrique creuse.
  18. Accouplement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 17, caractérisé en ce que ladite première partie (10) possède en outre plusieurs trous de verrouillage (16) disposés symétriquement autour desdits trous d'ajustage (15).
  19. Accouplement selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que lesdits trous de verrouillage (16) sont répartis équiangulairement autour de la périphérie dudit trou d'ajustage (15).
  20. Accouplement selon la revendication 19, caractérisé en ce que huit tels trous (16) sont placés autour de ladite périphérie en étant espacés de 45° les uns par rapport aux autres.
  21. Accouplement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 15 à 20, caractérisé en ce que chacune desdites deuxièmes parties (20) possède plusieurs organes de verrouillage (27) disposés symétriquement autour desdits organes d'ajustage (24).
  22. Accouplement selon la revendication 21, caractérisé en ce que lesdits organes de verrouillage (27) sont de forme cylindrique creuse.
  23. Accouplement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 22, caractérisé en ce que lesdits organes de verrouillage (27) sont adaptés pour coopérer avec lesdits trous de verrouillage (16), immobilisant ainsi lesdites parties (10, 20) dans une disposition fixe.
  24. Accouplement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 21 à 23, caractérisé en ce que quatre organes de verrouillage (27) sont pourvus en étant espacés angulairement de 90°.
  25. Accouplement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite première partie (10) possède au moins un organe d'ajustage (24) possédant plusieurs organes de verrouillage (27) disposés symétriquement autour de celui-ci.
  26. Accouplement selon la revendication 25, caractérisé en ce que ladite deuxième partie (20) possède plusieurs trous d'ajustage (15) ménagés à l'intérieur de celle-ci avec plusieurs trous de verrouillage (16) disposés symétriquement autour de chacun desdits trous (15), les éléments multiples pouvant être ainsi couplés par une seule deuxième partie (20).
  27. Accouplement selon la revendication 25 ou 26, caractérisé en ce que ladite deuxième partie (20) est cubique en ayant six faces et possède un trou d'ajustage (15) et des trous de verrouillage (16) associés placés dans chacune des six faces de celle-ci.
  28. Accouplement selon la revendication 27, caractérisé en ce qu'une ou plusieurs faces de ladite deuxième partie (20) sont disposées de manière à ce que chacune desdites telles faces est inclinée par rapport à une ou plusieurs faces adjacentes en formant un angle sensiblement supérieur à 90°.
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GB898916983A GB8916983D0 (en) 1989-07-25 1989-07-25 A coupling
GB8916983 1989-07-25
GB9000579A GB2234286A (en) 1989-07-25 1990-01-10 Room divider partitions and couplings therefor.
GB9000579 1990-01-10
PCT/GB1990/001150 WO1991001416A1 (fr) 1989-07-25 1990-07-25 Accouplement

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