초록 ▼

Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel ass

Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, a socket comprising an internal geometry, wherein the connector can be assembled to the internal geometry, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A panel connector comprising: a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges; and a socket comprising an interference member, a second structure, and living hinges, wherein the connector can be assembled to the socket; wherein the connector, w

What is claimed is: 1. A panel connector comprising: a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges; and a socket comprising an interference member, a second structure, and living hinges, wherein the connector can be assembled to the socket; wherein the connector, when connected to another connector and/or a structure, and when acted upon by tensile force, compressive force, and/or bending force, is configured to change shape so as to increase retention force; wherein the living hinges have a hinge thickness that is less than a thickness of a member connecting adjacent living hinges.