Patent ID: 7874341
Filing Date: 2011-01-25
Classification: E05D,E06B

Abstract:
1. A movable partition, comprising: at least one structure comprising: at least one panel having a pocket formed at an end thereof, the pocket comprising an elastic material and defining an opening; at least one hinge structure having a rod formed at an end thereof, wherein the rod is at least partially disposed within the pocket by an elastic deformation of the pocket and configured to rotate within the pocket when disposed therein; and at least one retainer device configured as a unitary member, the retainer device having a first member positioned adjacent a portion of the pocket, a second member including a main portion biased toward the first member and disposed within an interior space of the rod and a transition member coupling the first member and the second member and spanning a portion of the pocket and a portion of the rod such that the at least one retainer clip laterally secures the rod in the pocket while also allowing rotation of the pocket relative to the rod; wherein the at least one panel is rotatable relative to the hinge structure.