Patent ID: 7685787

Claim:
A bridge component for connecting adjacent panel assemblies, said bridge component comprising: a web structure having an upper surface, a rear surface, a left side, and a right side; said left side of said web structure comprised of a plurality of tabs extending substantially in a common plane along a length of said bridge component such that a slot is defined between adjacent tabs, said slot protruding inwardly from an outward edge of said left side; said right side of said web structure comprised of a plurality of tabs extending substantially in a common plane along said length of said bridge component such that a slot is defined between adjacent tabs, said slot protruding inwardly from an outward edge of said right side; a sealing feature on said upper surface comprised of a groove, said sealing feature extending along said length of said bridge component between said left side and said right side of said web structure; and at least one protuberant member on said rear surface, said at least one protuberant member extending along said length of said bridge component between said left side and said right side of said web structure; wherein said bridge component is adapted to form a level, aligned, and sealed joint when installed between adjacent panel assemblies.