Patent ID: 6170223
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: E04D,E04F

Abstract:
A panel assembly comprising:a stringer including a first end, a second end, and a plurality of adjacent panel engaging portions therebetween and an end panel engaging portion located adjacent the second end of the stringer;wherein each of the panel engaging portions include a convex portion formed on a first end of the panel engaging portion, a concave portion formed on a second end of the panel engaging portion, and a planar portion therebetween;wherein the end panel engaging portion includes a first curved edge formed on a first end of the end panel engaging portion and a second curved edge formed on a second end of the end panel engaging portion;a plurality of sheet panels having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a downwardly extending curved portion and the second end includes an upwardly extending curved portion;an end sheet panel having a first end and a second end, wherein each of the first and second ends include a downwardly extending bent portion;wherein the downwardly extending curved portion of each of the sheet panels hooks around the convex portions of each of the panel engaging portions;wherein the upwardly extending curved portion of each of the sheet panels is fit into the concave portions of each of the panel engaging portions; andwherein the downwardly extending bent portions of the end sheet panel hook around the first and second curved edges of the end panel engaging portion, respectively.