Patent ID: 6802166
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
Components in the form of panels or planks, in combination with at least one clip, whereby the components can be assembled in side-by-side relationship and held together by the clip,wherein longitudinal edges of the components have matching projections and/or recesses by which the components can be joined; wherein each component has formed in the underside thereof respective longitudinal recesses extending, parallel to the longitudinal edges; wherein the clip has a base and first and second retaining elements extending upwardly from the base for engaging in the longitudinal recesses of the components at edge-proximate inside surfaces of the recesses to hold and press the components together; and wherein the second retaining element is in the form of a detent having a main portion extending obliquely from the base and terminating at an upturned locking element, and the main portion is resiliently displaceable downwardly into the plane of the base.