Mohawk Industries. has been granted a patent for a panel system featuring coupling parts that enable panels to join through a downward movement. The design includes male and female profiles with locking mechanisms that provide stability in both vertical and horizontal directions, ensuring secure panel connections. GlobalData’s report on Mohawk Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Mohawk Industries, Extrusion-based additive manufacturing was a key innovation area identified from patents. Mohawk Industries's grant share as of June 2024 was 55%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Panel system with interlocking coupling parts for assembly
The patent US12044014B2 describes a novel panel system consisting of at least two panels, each featuring upper and lower surfaces along with pairs of opposite edges. The edges are designed with unique joint profiles that allow the panels to be joined through a downward movement, creating a secure coupling. This coupling mechanism includes both horizontal and vertical locking features, ensuring stability and preventing separation in multiple directions. The joint profiles consist of male and female parts, characterized by laterally projecting lips and locking components that engage with each other to form points of contact. Notably, the design incorporates inclined surfaces that enhance the locking mechanism, providing additional support and stability.
Further claims detail the specific configurations of the locking portions and points of contact, emphasizing the innovative design that allows for efficient assembly and secure interlocking of the panels. The system is engineered to maintain a pretension between the panels, ensuring they remain firmly in place. The patent also specifies that the panels can be made from various materials, including plywood and fiberboard, and highlights the absence of vertically active locking elements at certain points, which contributes to the overall design efficiency. This panel system is particularly applicable for flooring solutions, offering a robust and reliable method for panel assembly.
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