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The present invention relates to a panel assembly adapted to absorb a blast effect. The panel assembly includes a panel adapted to be displaceably mounted to a frame, an extendable connecting assembly extending from the panel and adapted to be connectable to the frame so as to mount the panel to the

The present invention relates to a panel assembly adapted to absorb a blast effect. The panel assembly includes a panel adapted to be displaceably mounted to a frame, an extendable connecting assembly extending from the panel and adapted to be connectable to the frame so as to mount the panel to the frame, the extendable connecting assembly is adapted to extend in a longitudinal direction and in a controlled manner, such that the extendable connecting assembly includes, a controlling portion connected to the panel, and a connecting portion adapted to be connectable to the frame, the connecting portion glidably coupled to the controlling portion, such that the controlling portion is adapted to control the extension of the connecting portion from the controlling portion, such that the extendable connecting assembly is adapted to extend in a controlled manner to control the movement of the panel when receiving the blast effect.

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1. A panel assembly adapted to absorb a blast effect, the panel assembly comprising, a panel adapted to be displaceably mounted to a frame;an extendable connecting assembly extending from the panel and adapted to be connectable to the frame so as to mount the panel to the frame, the extendable conne

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A panel assembly adapted to absorb a blast effect, the panel assembly comprising, a panel adapted to be displaceably mounted to a frame;an extendable connecting assembly extending from the panel and adapted to be connectable to the frame so as to mount the panel to the frame, the extendable connecting assembly is adapted to extend in a longitudinal direction and comprises,a controlling portion connected to the panel,a connecting portion adapted to be connectable to the frame, the connecting portion guidable through the controlling portion by displacing the connecting portion through the controlling portion to allow the connecting portion to glide through the controlling portion thereby extending the extendable connecting assembly,wherein the controlling portion comprises a clamp adapted to clamp the connecting portion to control gliding of the connecting portion through the controlling portion, wherein the gliding of the connecting portion due to the blast effect on the panel is decelerated due to friction generated by clamping of the connecting portion. 2. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the clamp comprises a first plate having an upper engaging surface and a second plate having a lower engaging surface, the upper engaging surface of the first plate is adapted to face the lower engaging surface of the second plate, the connecting portion being clamped between the first plate and the second plate. 3. The panel assembly of claim 2, wherein the first plate comprises a gripping portion on the upper engaging surface, the gripping portion adapted to grip the connecting portion. 4. The panel assembly of claim 3, wherein the gripping portion of the first plate comprises a groove extending along the upper engaging surface of the first plate and wherein the connecting portion is disposed within the groove of the first plate. 5. The panel assembly of claim 2, wherein the second plate comprises a gripping portion on the lower engaging surface of the second plate, the gripping portion adapted to grip the connecting portion. 6. The panel assembly of claim 5, wherein the gripping portion of the second plate comprises a groove extending along the lower engaging surface of the second plate and wherein the connecting portion is disposed within the groove of the second plate. 7. The panel assembly of claim 2, wherein the extendable connecting assembly further comprises, a third plate having a lower engaging surface facing an upper engaging surface of the second plate, wherein the upper engaging surface of the second plate is opposite of the lower engaging surface of the second plate; andanother connecting portion clamped between the second plate and the third plate, and between the upper engaging surface of the second plate and the lower engaging surface of the third plate. 8. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the connecting portion extends through the controlling portion. 9. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the extendable connecting assembly extends from one side of the panel. 10. The panel assembly of claim 9, wherein the panel assembly comprises another extendable connecting assembly extending from another side of the panel opposite the one side. 11. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the panel assembly comprises at least two of the extendable connecting assemblies extending from one side of the panel and at least two of the extendable connecting assemblies extending from another side of the panel opposite the one side. 12. The panel assembly of claim 11, wherein the connecting portions of the at least two extendable connecting assemblies are connected to each other such that the connecting portions form a single continuous connecting portion and extend through the controlling portions of the at least two extendable connecting assemblies. 13. The panel assembly of claim 11, further comprising another extendable connecting assembly extending from the panel and disposed between the at least two extendable connecting assemblies, wherein the connecting portions of each of the at least two extendable connecting assemblies and the another extendable connecting assembly form a single continuous connecting portion through each of the controlling portions of the at least two extendable connecting assemblies and the another extendable connecting assemblies. 14. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the connecting portion includes a cable. 15. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the connecting portion comprises an enlarged end at an end of the connecting portion. 16. The panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the connecting portion comprises an engaging end adapted to engage the frame. 17. The panel assembly of claim 1, further comprising a base plate adapted to engage the extendable connecting assembly, the base plate being mountable to the frame. 18. The panel assembly of claim 17, wherein the base plate comprises a receiving portion adapted to receive the engaging end of the extendable connecting assembly when mounting the panel assembly to the frame. 19. The panel assembly of claim 18, wherein the engaging end comprises a knob and the receiving portion comprises a slot having a width and an opening connected to the slot, the opening being wider than the width of the slot, wherein the opening is adapted to receive the knob therethrough and the slot is adapted to prevent the knob therethrough.