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WO2013044377A1 - Panneau de couverture et procédé d'assemblage d'une pluralité de panneaux de couverture - Google Patents

Panneau de couverture et procédé d'assemblage d'une pluralité de panneaux de couverture Download PDF

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WO2013044377A1
WO2013044377A1 PCT/CA2012/050583 CA2012050583W WO2013044377A1 WO 2013044377 A1 WO2013044377 A1 WO 2013044377A1 CA 2012050583 W CA2012050583 W CA 2012050583W WO 2013044377 A1 WO2013044377 A1 WO 2013044377A1
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Norman ROY
Benoît FORTIN
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Distribution Duroy Inc.
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/02038—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements characterised by tongue and groove connections between neighbouring flooring elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
    • E04C2/30—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure
    • E04C2/40—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure composed of a number of smaller components rigidly or movably connected together, e.g. interlocking, hingedly connected of particular shape, e.g. not rectangular of variable shape or size, e.g. flexible or telescopic panels
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/0889—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements characterised by the joints between neighbouring elements, e.g. with joint fillings or with tongue and groove connections
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/10—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite tiles, hardboard, or with a top layer of other materials
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/10—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite tiles, hardboard, or with a top layer of other materials
    • E04F15/105—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements of other materials, e.g. fibrous or chipped materials, organic plastics, magnesite tiles, hardboard, or with a top layer of other materials of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F2201/00—Joining sheets or plates or panels
    • E04F2201/01—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship
    • E04F2201/0138—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates or panels perpendicular to the main plane
    • E04F2201/0146—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates or panels perpendicular to the main plane with snap action of the edge connectors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F2201/00—Joining sheets or plates or panels
    • E04F2201/01—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship
    • E04F2201/0153—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship by rotating the sheets, plates or panels around an axis which is parallel to the abutting edges, possibly combined with a sliding movement
    • E04F2201/0161—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship by rotating the sheets, plates or panels around an axis which is parallel to the abutting edges, possibly combined with a sliding movement with snap action of the edge connectors

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  • the present invention relates to panels for covering surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a covering panel and a method for assembling a plurality of the same.
  • Panels for covering surfaces such as walls, floors, ceilings, etc. are known in the art.
  • the concept of glueless click vinyl flooring is also known.
  • US patent 6,006,486 to Moriau et al. which relates to hard floor panels having coupling parts that cooperate with each other.
  • the coupling parts are in the form of a tongue and a groove, the coupling parts having integrated mechanical locking elements which prevent the drifting apart of two coupled floor panels.
  • US patent 3,694,983 to Couquet relates to plastic tiles for flooring. Each tile is secured to a backing of same dimensions but projecting along two adjacent edges of the tile to form an embedded strip provided with means permitting the mutual engagement of fastening means.
  • the present invention relates to a covering panel, such as a floor panel, which by virtue of its design and components, satisfies some of the above- mentioned needs and is thus an improvement over other related planks, panels, assemblies, and/or methods known in the art.
  • a floor panel comprising:
  • each lip projecting from a corresponding edge of the core and extending along at least a portion of said edge, each lip comprising:
  • At least one flange projecting from the lip and being provided with a flange base and a flange cap;
  • At least one groove being configurable for receiving the flange base and the flange cap of a separate lip, the at least one groove being substantially complementary with at least one of the flange base and the flange cap of the same lip.
  • the flange base and the flange cap form a mushroom-shaped projection which can be elastically deformed so as to fit into the at least one groove.
  • the mushroom-shaped projection is compressed via an external force applied by the user into the at least one groove of another floor panel.
  • the at least one groove can also be mushroom-shaped.
  • the elongated core is rectangular, making the panel rectangular as well.
  • the core, as well as the flange and the groove may be made from a flexible material such as a macromolecule material, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl, and unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC).
  • a covering panel comprising:
  • each lip projecting from a corresponding edge of the panel and extending along at least a portion of said edge, each lip comprising:
  • At least one groove being configurable for receiving the at least one flange of a separate lip, the at least one groove being substantially contiguous with the flange of the same lip.
  • a connection noise is produced when compressively receiving the at least one flange in the at least one groove. This alerts the installer or user that a secure connection has been established.
  • a floor panel comprising:
  • each lip projecting from a corresponding edge of the core and extending along at least a portion of said edge, each lip comprising:
  • At least one flange projecting from said lip and being provided with a flange base and a flange cap, the flange cap and flange base forming a mushroom-shaped projection;
  • the mushroom-shaped projection is substantially contiguous with the mushroom-shaped depression, both the mushroom-shaped projection and the mushroom-shaped depression having the same form.
  • a floor panel assembly comprising:
  • each panel comprising:
  • each lip projecting from a corresponding edge of the panel and extending along at least a portion of said edge, each lip comprising:
  • At least one flange projecting from the lip and being provided with a flange base and a flange cap;
  • At least one groove being configurable for receiving the flange base and the flange cap of a separate panel, the at least one groove being substantially contiguous with at least one of the flange base and the flange cap of the same panel.
  • a method of assembling a plurality of floor panels comprising the steps of:
  • each floor panel comprising at least one lip projecting from a corresponding edge of the floor panel and extending along at least a portion of said edge, each lip being provided with at least one flange projecting from the lip and at least one groove being substantially contiguous with the flange;
  • step b) includes inserting the lip of the first panel at an angle, such as ninety degrees, with respect to the lip of the second panel which remains laid out against the floor. This may form a pivot point about which the first panel may be rotated downward (for applying a compressive force and thus assembling the first and second panels), or upward (thereby allowing the first and second panels to disassemble).
  • a method for manufacturing a panel for compressively engaging with another similar plank comprising the steps of:
  • Figures 1 and 2 are views of flooring systems known in the art.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a covering panel, according to an optional embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3A is an enlarged view of lips of the covering panel of Figure 3.
  • Figure 4 is a side elevational view of a first lip and a second lip being aligned, according to another optional embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a side elevational view of the lips of Figure 4, the first lip shown angled with respect to the second lip.
  • Figure 6 is a side elevational view of the lips of Figure 4, the lips shown as compressed together.
  • Figure 7 is a side elevational view of a different set of lips, according to another optional embodiment of the present invention.
  • the present invention was primarily designed for being used for assembling covering panels so as to cover or install them on a planar surface, it may be used with other types of materials and objects and in other fields. For this reason, expressions such as "floor”, “planar surface”, “plank”, “panel”, etc., as used herein should not be taken as to limit the scope of the present invention, which includes all other kinds of materials, objects and/or purposes with which the present invention could be used and may be useful.
  • the present invention relates to a covering panel.
  • the covering panel can be any plank, slat, board, strip, etc. of any shape which is capable of overlaying, concealing, protecting, etc. a surface, such as a planar surface. Some of these surfaces can include a floor, a wall, a ceiling, etc.
  • a floor panel for being applied to floors.
  • FIGS 3 and 3A illustrate an example of a floor panel 10 (or simply "panel").
  • the panel 10 can be of any shape suitable for the surface to which the panel 10 can be applied. For example, when being applied to floors, it is often useful that the panel 10 be rectangular in shape, and thus the panel 10 will be longer than it is wide. In such a rectangular configuration, the panel 10 may have a plurality of edges 12, such as four edges 12, which can be arranged in opposed and perpendicular relation to each other.
  • the panel 10 can be made of any number of materials including, but not limited to, PVC and vinyl.
  • Each panel 10 may include a core 14 which can have different densities and chemical properties depending on the application for which the panel 10 will be used.
  • the material make-up of the core 14 and/or panel 10 can also depend on other factors, such as durability, cost effectiveness, material availability, environmental qualities, etc.
  • Some examples of materials used to make the core 14 can include elastomeric materials such as a macromolecule material, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl, and unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC).
  • At least one surface of the panel 10, such as the usable surface 1 6, can be laminated.
  • the usable surface 16 refers to the surface of the panel 10 with which the user interacts. Where the panel 10 is used to cover floors, for example, the usable surface 16 would be the surface upon which the user places his/her feet.
  • the usable surface 16 can be laminated with a finishing layer (with or without a wear layer), for example, and a base layer serving as a waterproof or insulation coating. Other types of laminations are within the scope of the present invention, and depend upon the applications for which the panel 10 would be used.
  • the usable surface 16 can be laminated and/or coated with a fire- retardant film so as to improve the fire resistance of the panel 10.
  • the panel 1 0 has a plurality of lips 20.
  • Each lip 20 can serve as the interface between two panels 10, allowing both panels 10 to connect with each other so as to cover more of the surface to which they are applied.
  • plural it is understood that there is more than one lip 20 on each panel 10, although a panel 10 having only one lip 20 is within the scope of the present invention.
  • four lips 20 are shown, the lips 20 being in opposed spaced and perpendicular relation to each other.
  • the panel 1 0 has at least two lips 20, each lip 20 being opposed to another lip 20.
  • one lip 20 can be situated on one longitudinal side of the panel 10, and the other lip 20 can be situated on the other, opposed longitudinal side of the panel 10.
  • opposed lips 20 can face in opposite directions. Returning to the example where a panel 10 has two lips 20, one of the lips 20 can be facing downward (i.e. toward a floor, for example) and the other, opposed lip 20 can be facing upward (i.e. toward the user, or away from the surface being covered).
  • This configuration of lips 20 allows for a mostly seamless connection of adjacent panels 10 because the downward-facing lip 20 can be covered with the usable surface 16 and placed over the upward-facing lip 20, and the two lips 20 can be connected together, thus connecting the panels 10. Thus, to the user, the appearance of continuity in the usable surface 16 is undisturbed at the connection point of adjacent panels 10.
  • Each lip 20 is any thin, flat surface which extends or projects from a corresponding edge 12 of the panel 10 and runs along either some, or all, of the length of the edge 12. In so doing, the lip 20 can be parallel to the edge 12.
  • the lip 20 can have a lip thickness that is thinner than the thickness of the panel 1 0 and/or core 14 to which it is attached.
  • the distance the lip 20 extends which is also known as its width W, depends on the application for which the lip 20 and/or panel 1 0 is to be used, and can vary based on the strength of the connection required between corresponding lips 20, the surface upon which the panel 10 is laid, and other such factors.
  • the lip 20 can extend perpendicularly from its corresponding edge 12, although extensions at an angle or circumferentially are possible, depending on, among other things, the area in which the panel 1 0 will be installed and the configuration of the panel 10 itself.
  • Each lip is configured for compressively engaging with a corresponding lip
  • each lip 20 can be made of elastically deformable materials such as, but not limited to a macromolecule material, PVC, vinyl and/or unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC), which allow the lip 20 to temporarily deform in response to a compressive applied pressure.
  • the each lip 20 is provided with at least one flange 24 and at least one groove 22.
  • each lip 20 can be provided with one or more flange 24 or groove 22.
  • each lip 20 has two flanges 24, and two grooves 22.
  • the flange 24 and the groove 22 are substantially contiguous, which can mean that they share a common border. This contiguity may facilitate securing of the flanges 24 with the grooves 22 through the complementary nature of their respective profiles.
  • Such contiguous complementary profiles allow compression of the flanges 24 for insertion and securing in the corresponding grooves 22 under a given pressure, while resisting unlocking of the interface as a significantly higher force is required to unlock the interface.
  • the flange 24 is shown as neighbouring or abutting against the groove 22, such that the flange 24 ends where the groove 22 begins.
  • the groove 22 can run along at least a portion of the length of the lip 20, and optionally along the entire length of the lip 20.
  • the groove 22 may be any channel or depression in the lip 20 which runs parallel to the edge 12 of the panel 10, and which receives a corresponding flange 24, as explained below.
  • the groove 22 may be preferably situated directly next to the edge 12 of the panel 10.
  • the groove 22 can be made of elastically deformable materials such as, but not limited to, a macromolecule material, PVC, vinyl and/or unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC), which allow the groove 22 to temporarily deform when it compressively receives a corresponding flange 24, as explained below.
  • Each lip 20 is also provided with a flange 24, which can run parallel and next to the groove 22 of the lip 20.
  • the flange 24 may run the same length as the adjacent groove 22, and may be situated further away from the edge 12 than the groove 22.
  • the flange 24 may be any projection or protrusion from the lip 20 which can be inserted into a corresponding groove 22 so as to compressively engage the groove 22.
  • the flange 24 may be also made of elastically deformable materials such as, but not limited to, a macromolecule material, PVC, vinyl and/or uPVC, which allow the flange 24 to temporarily compress when being compressively received by a corresponding groove 22, and to expand when reaching the end of said groove 22.
  • a macromolecule material PVC, vinyl and/or uPVC
  • first panel 10a and a second panel 10b are shown.
  • first and second and “a” and “b” as used herein do not limit the number of panels 10 that can be applied to a surface to only two panels 10, and are used simply to facilitate the explanation of the optional interaction of two panels 10a, 10b.
  • the profile of the flange 24 can be a substantially mushroom-shaped projection 25a,25b protruding from the lip 20 (or cut into the lip 20), and running the length of the flange 24.
  • the expression "mushroom-shaped" as used to describe the shape and/or profile of the flange 24 can mean that the mushroom- shaped projection 25a,25b consists of a substantially linear flange base 26a,26b which is topped by a flange cap 28a,28b which extends slightly beyond the flange base 26a,26b, or is wider than the flange base 26a,26b.
  • This profile allows the flange 24 to be inserted into a corresponding groove 22, and secured therein, as explained below. As mentioned above, such a profile allows compression of the flange 24 for insertion and securing in the groove 22 under a given pressure, while resisting unlocking of the interface as a significantly higher force is required to unlock the interface.
  • the groove 22 next to the mushroom-shaped projection 25a, as well as the groove 22 of another panel 10b, may be configured to have a profile that is substantially similar or complementary, to the mushroom-shaped projections 25a,25b.
  • the groove 22a is substantially complementary to either the flange base 26a or the flange cap 28a of the same lip 20a.
  • the groove 22a can also be substantially complementary to both the flange base 26a and the flange cap 28a of the same lip 20a.
  • the groove 22 includes a groove passage 30a,30b and a groove bottom 32a,32b.
  • Such a groove profile is referred to herein as a mushroom-shaped depression 23, and there can be two such mushroom-shaped depressions 23a,23b.
  • a mushroom-shaped projection 25a and a mushroom-shaped depression 23a can be of the same shape or profile, such that they compressively combine so as to form a secure, frictional fit.
  • the mushroom-shaped depression 23a and the mushroom-shaped projection 25a are inverse, mirror images of one another. In this same configuration, they are also contiguous, as explained above.
  • the mushroom-shaped depressions 23a,23b can be any mushroom-shaped channel running along a portion, or the entire length, of the groove 22.
  • the profile of the groove 22 can align with that of the corresponding flange 24 being inserted therein.
  • the profile of the flange 24 and/or groove 22 is not limited to a substantially mushroom shape, and can consist of other shapes, profiles and/or configurations, or have different dimensions, that perform the same function and/or have the same attributes which include, but are not limited to, providing a compressive engagement of one lip 20 to another which produces an audible clicking noise once the user applies a compressive force to one of the lips 20.
  • An optional implementation of the connection of multiple panels 10 will now be described with reference to the exemplified configuration of the two panels 10a,10b of Figures 4 to 6. The user first places the lip 20b of the second panel 10b over the lip 20a of the first panel 1 0a.
  • This technique can allow for the lips 20a,20b to align such that the second flange 24b is substantially over the first groove 22a, and the second groove 22b is substantially over the first flange 24a.
  • This technique can be referred to as the "horizontal configuration" since the lips 20a,20b are overlayed in a horizontal manner.
  • the grooves/flanges do not have to be perfectly aligned because the alignment can autocorrect when the user applies a force.
  • the user applies a downward or compressive force F to the second panel 1 0b, or to both panels 1 0a, 10b, thereby pushing the second flange 24b into the first groove 22a, and to have the first flange 24a be compressively received into the second groove 22b.
  • the application of force by the user can be performed by the user's hand, or with a tapping block, rubber hammer, elastomer roller and/or other similar tools.
  • the compressed flange cap 28b eventually expand once it reaches the groove bottom 32a of the mushroom-shaped depression 23a, which temporarily deforms the mushroom-shaped depression 23a/groove bottom 32a into which it is inserted, thus providing a tight fit or frictional engagement.
  • This expansion and its impact against the walls of the groove bottoms 32a,32b can produce a connection noise, such as a click, alerting the user that a secure connection has been established.
  • a connection noise such as a click
  • the first mushroom-shaped projection 25a and the second mushroom-shaped depression 23b undergo a similar compression/expansion, and produce a similar connection noise.
  • the lips 20a,20b of the panels 10a,10b, and consequently, the panels 10a, 10b themselves, are securely connected to each other, as illustrated in Figure 6.
  • the expansion of the mushroom-shaped projections 25a,25b once they reach the ends of the mushroom-shaped depressions 23a,23b releases a spring-like force which secures the flanges 24a,24b in their corresponding grooves 22a,22b because the abutting, inversely- adjacent flange caps 28a,28b of respective flanges 24a,24b prevent vertical displacement of the flanges 24a,24b. Horizontal or separating displacement is equally prevented because the flange bases 26a,26b and flange caps 28a,28b are tightly fitted and/or frictionally engaged to one another.
  • the engagement of the lips 20a,20b described above is not limited to two panels 10, and may comprise connecting lips 20 on multiple panels 10.
  • a lip 20 on an opposite edge 12 of the lip 20a of the first panel 10a shown in Figure 4 may be compressively engaged with the lip 20 of a third panel 10.
  • Other panel 10/lip 20/edge 12 configurations and engagements are also possible, and within the scope of the present invention.
  • An optional alternative technique for connecting multiple panels 10 is now described with reference to Figure 5.
  • the lip 20b of the second panel 10b can also be inserted at an angle ⁇ to the lip 20a of the first panel 10a, where the first panel is placed on the planar surface (i.e. floor) to be covered.
  • This insertion at angle ⁇ may facilitate entry of the mushroom-shaped projection 25b of the second lip 20b into the corresponding first groove 22a by allowing the second flange cap 28b to be more easily inserted into the mushroom-shaped depression 23a. The user can then easily “snap” or “click” the second lip 20b onto the first lip 20a to join the lips 20a,20b and the panels 10a,1 0b.
  • the second flange cap 28b is entered at angle ⁇ into the corresponding first groove 22a, and the second flange 24b may rest on any one of the following surfaces: the mushroom-shaped depression 23a, the first flange 24a and/or anywhere else on the first lip 20a.
  • the second panel 10b is transformed into a moment arm having a length roughly equal to the width of the second panel 10b, and the second panel 10b can be rotated downwards in direction D (i.e. clockwise in Figure 5) to "snap" or "click” the second lip 20b onto the first lip 20a by the application of a compressive force.
  • This moment arm greatly reduces the force needed by the user to compressively engage the lips 20a,20b together.
  • the angle ⁇ can be increased significantly up to roughly 90 degrees.
  • Figure 6 shows the lips 20a,20b in substantially compressed engagement, as described above. Once compressively engaged, the panels 10a,10b are substantially seamlessly connected so that a user will not feel or perceive their junction, thus providing a smooth and continuous floor panel assembly and/or flooring.
  • the assembly of panels 1 0 has been described above, but it is within the scope of the present invention to easily disassemble connected panels 1 0 as well.
  • the panels 10 described herein are both easily installed, and easily removed.
  • the removal of the panels 10 does not necessitate complex and expensive hand tools.
  • the user can simply rotate the second panel 1 0b upwards, opposite direction D in Figure 5 (or counter clockwise), which causes the second flange 24b and second groove 22b to disengage from the first groove 22a and the first flange 24a, respectively.
  • the second panel 10b is then easily removed from the first panel 10a, and this process is repeated for all panels 10 that require removing.
  • the covering panel according to the present invention is a device which, in its some of its optional implementations, is a panel 10 for compressively and securely engaging with a plurality of other panels 10, so as to form a floor panel assembly installed onto a planar surface.
  • the present invention is a substantial improvement over the prior art in that, by virtue of its design and components, the panel 10 is simple and easy to install onto another panel 10, as well as simple and easy to manufacture and/or assemble, without compromising the reliability of its functions.
  • the present invention represents important advantages over other floors and/or flooring systems known in the art, in that the panel 10 can be used, though not necessarily exclusively, as a component of a flooring system that is easily installed without the use of tools, as briefly explained hereinabove.
  • the panels 10 described herein can be assembled together without tools (also referred to as a "DIY click vinyl floor”) in both commercial and residential environments, thereby greatly facilitating the task of the lay user.
  • tools also referred to as a "DIY click vinyl floor”
  • the flange 24 and groove 22 are capable of temporarily plastically deforming when compressed to fit together, which provides for a secured connection when the flange 24 returns to its shape in the groove 22.
  • the substantially mushroom-shaped flange 24 allows for a rapid and tools-free installation and/or removal which reduces costs and labour, provides a secure connection between panels 10, and allows the panels 10 to be easily removed should the need arise.
  • the groove 22 is also temporarily deformable such that when the flange 24 is removed therefrom, the groove 22 can advantageously return to its original shape, which preserves the durability of the panel 10 and allows for its reuse.
  • the installation of the panel 10 is further advantageously aided by the ability to install a second panel 1 0 at an angle, which reduces the force needed by the user to secure or click the second panel 10b to the first 1 0a.
  • the panel 10 can be applied on any floor and/or flooring system.
  • the clicking noise that can be produced when installing the panels 10 together beneficially allows the user to know when the panel 10 is correctly and securely installed.
  • a further advantage that arises when connecting the panels 10 vertically is that it allows for the use of thinner core, in the order of about 3 to about 4 millimetres, when compared to conventional horizontally-connected panels which have a thickness of about 5 millimetres. This reduction of about 20% in the thickness of the core can reduce the material and manufacturing cost per panel.
  • the laminated PVC panels 10 allow for their use in a multitude of environments such as moist, dry, high-impact, etc. Equally beneficially, the groove 22 / flange 24 configuration allows for the rapid alignment of two panels 10 and allows for their interlocking by applying a light pressure.

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L'invention concerne un panneau de couverture comprenant de multiples lèvres disposées autour ses bords. Chaque lèvre fait saillie à partir d'un bord correspondant du panneau et s'étend le long d'au moins une partie du bord. Chaque lèvre comprend les caractéristiques d'au moins un rebord qui fait saillie à partir de la lèvre ; et au moins une rainure qui reçoit le rebord d'une lèvre séparée ou de la même, ladite rainure étant sensiblement continue avec le rebord. Le panneau peut également comprendre une âme élastique en PVC ou en matériau PVC. La rainure et le rebord peuvent être en forme de champignon et être complémentaires de telle sorte qu'ils partagent la même forme mais sont inversés.
PCT/CA2012/050583 2011-09-28 2012-08-23 Panneau de couverture et procédé d'assemblage d'une pluralité de panneaux de couverture WO2013044377A1 (fr)

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