摘要 |
<p>Corner joints in structures such as furniture incorporating panels of chipboard are provided. A corner joint is formed using a connecting member cut from an extrusion of constant cruciform cross-section. Adjacent edges of two panels are secured in respective diagonally opposite channels of four V-section channels defined by the extrusion. One of the two remaining channels which faces outwardly from the corner is occupied by a filler member. The longitudinally extending edge faces of the two webs of the cruciform cross-section which extend outwardly may be flush with the adjoining outer surfaces of the panels and the filling member to present the appearance of inlays. Also the connecting member can be entirely concealed from view from the exterior of the article of furniture.</p> |