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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2002
David Horne, South Wonston, GB;
APW Electronics Limited, Hampshire, GB;
Abstract
A panel includes a sheet of metal folded to define an elongate main panel portion ( ) along the edges of which are a first longitudinal side flange ( ) and a first transverse end flange ( ). The first longitudinal side flange is along at least part of its length folded back towards the main panel portion ( ) and secured thereto to provide a tubular edge reinforcement of the panel. The first longitudinal side flange ( ) has a first longitudinal end which is secured to the first transverse end flange ( ). A portion ( ) of the first longitudinal side flange ( ) generally parallel to the main panel portion ( ) has a longitudinal extension ( ) which is folded towards the main panel portion ( ) and is secured to a portion of the first transverse end flange ( ) extending away from the main panel portion ( ).