Patent ID: 6125596
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A joint cover device for covering a joint having a joint gap defined between first and second building members, the joint gap having adjacent first and second building surfaces respectively of said first and second building members, the joint cover device comprising:a joint cover disposed covering the joint gap and having side portions overlapping said first and second building surfaces;a retaining device for retaining said joint cover at a central position concealing and covering said joint part, said retaining device having first and second connecting ends respectively attached to said first and second building members;said retaining device including a first connecting device having a gear engaging portion and including said first connecting end rotatably attached to said first building member;said retaining device including a second connecting device having a gear engaging portion and including said second connecting end rotatably attached to said second building member, said first connecting device facing said second connecting device and each inclined with respect to said first and second building members;a gear engaging said gear engaging portions of said first con;necting device and said second connecting device anda support member pivotably attached by a pivot pin to a substantially central portion of said joint cover, and said support member rotatably supporting said gear and slidably supporting said first connecting device and said second connecting device with said gear engaging portions engaging said gear.