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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2004
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2002
John Paul Von Arx, Rice Lake, WI (US);
Charles Joseph Librande, Cameron, WI (US);
Quanex Corporation, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A frame for a partition system and a component of the frame are disclosed. The component automatically and evenly tensions a fabric about a partition panel. The component of the frame includes a support element and a lockable element. The support element defines a cavity that receives and supports the panel. The lockable element extends from the support element and supports the fabric that is to be tensioned about the panel. Also, the lockable element is moveable relative to the support element. The component further includes an integral hinge between the support element and the lockable element. The integral hinge enables the movement of the lockable element relative to the support element. As a result, the fabric supported on the lockable element is automatically and evenly tensioned about the panel upon the movement of the lockable element. The component also includes a backing strip to protect the fabric from the integral hinge.