JOINING PANELS OF SHEET MATERIAL

摘要

A system (10) for joining adjacent edges (12, 14) of respective panels (16, 18) of sheet material is provided. The system includes a first component (26) adapted to be positioned over the front of the adjacent edges and a second component (28) adapted to be positioned behind the adjacent edges. The second component (28) has a recess (38) capable of receiving at least a portion of the first component (26). A fastening device (30) for clamping the first and second components (26, 28) together is provided. The first and second components are clamped together in a manner that deforms the adjacent edges (12, 14) into the recess (38), whilst simultaneously forming a depression (48) at the front of the adjacent edges able to be filled with a compatible material (52) to conceal the adjacent edges (12, 14).