EP1227748A1 - Shower enclosure - Google Patents

Shower enclosure

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EP1227748A1
EP1227748A1 EP00925556A EP00925556A EP1227748A1 EP 1227748 A1 EP1227748 A1 EP 1227748A1 EP 00925556 A EP00925556 A EP 00925556A EP 00925556 A EP00925556 A EP 00925556A EP 1227748 A1 EP1227748 A1 EP 1227748A1
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panels
shower enclosure
flexible
enclosure according
end segments
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Aharon Tavivian
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MTD Industries Ltd
MTD Ind Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A47K3/30—Screens or collapsible cabinets for showers or baths
    • A47K3/36—Articulated screens
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D1/00—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges
    • E05D1/02—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges made of one piece
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D5/00—Construction of single parts, e.g. the parts for attachment
    • E05D5/02—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps
    • E05D5/0246—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps for attachment to glass panels
    • E05D2005/0261—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps for attachment to glass panels connecting two or more glass panels
    • E05D2005/0269—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps for attachment to glass panels connecting two or more glass panels the panels being coplanar
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D5/00—Construction of single parts, e.g. the parts for attachment
    • E05D5/02—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps
    • E05D5/0246—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps for attachment to glass panels
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/15—Applicability
    • E05Y2800/16—Applicability applicable on combinations of fixed and movable wings
    • E05Y2800/162—Applicability applicable on combinations of fixed and movable wings the wings being coplanar when the movable wing is in the closed position
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/10—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
    • E05Y2900/114—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof for showers

Definitions

  • the present invention relates generally to shower enclosures and particularly to a shower enclosure comprising panels attached to each other by means of flexible hinged connectors.
  • a shower enclosure comprising: a) at least two adjoining panels, at least one of which is at least indirectly attachable to a wall; and b) at least one flexible, hinged, load-bearing, integrally-formed connector that dynamically connects said panels, said connector including a first end segment, a flexible middle segment, and a second end segment, said end segments being moveable between a first substantially planir position and a second position, wherein the planes of said end segments are substantially perpendicular to each other, said middle segment including a flexible plastic material and said end segments including at least a semi-rigid material, all three segments being co-extruded as a single integral linear unit and wherein each of said first and second end segments include surfaces adapted to abut each other and to delimit the extent of movement of said end segments towards each other from a linear alignment of 180° to a substantially perpendicular alignment of about 90°.
  • each of said end segments is provided with an angled surface adjacent said middle segment which together form a V-like configuration therewith and preferably each of said angled surfaces diverges at an angle of about 45° from the plane of said connector.
  • said flexible, hinged, load-bearing, integrally-formed connector can be used to connect panels in a linear configuration when placed in linear alignment of 180°, as seen in Fig. 3, and can also be used as corner elements of an enclosure, connecting two panels at substantially 90° to each other when said end segments are brought together in a manner in which said surfaces of said end segments abut each other to delimit the extent of movement to about 90°, as seen in Fig. 4.
  • the at least one hinged connector includes a first end segment having a first open channel sized for receiving therein one of the adjoining panels, a flexible middle segment extending from the first end segment, and a second end segment extending from the middle segment and having a second open channel sized for receiving therein the other of the adjoining panels, the middle segment including a flexible plastic material and the end segments including at least a semi-rigid material, all three segments being co-extruded as a single, integral unit.
  • the middle segment preferably includes flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and the end segments include at least semi-rigid PVC.
  • the middle segment includes flexible polypropylene and the end segments include at least semi-rigid polypropylene.
  • the panels may be generally flat or generally arcuate.
  • the shower enclosure includes an additional pair of the panels, each connected to one of the at least two adjoining panels with the at least one flexible hinged connector, and a seal attached to an edge of at least one of the additional pair of panels and operative to substantially seal the additional pair of panels.
  • the shower enclosure includes an additional pair of the panels, each connected to one of the at least two adjoining panels with the at least one flexible hinged connector, and a seal attached to an edge of at least one of the additional pair of panels and operative to substantially seal the additional pair of panels.
  • the shower enclosure includes a tray box which receives therein, or thereon, bottom edges of the panels.
  • Fig. 1 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a shower enclosure constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention with flat panels;
  • Fig. 2 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a shower enclosure constructed and operative in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention with flat panels and a bottom tray box;
  • Fig. 3 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a flexible hinged connector constructed and operative in accordance with the present invention, and used in the shower enclosures of the present invention;
  • Fig. 4 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the flexible hinged connector of Fig. 3 in a folded position
  • Fig. 5 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the flexible hinged connectors of Fig. 3, connected to a wall attachment member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a shower enclosure 10 constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • shower enclosure 10 includes a plurality of panels 12 constructed of any sturdy material suitable for showers, such as plastic or glass. Panels 12 may be transparent, translucent or even opaque. Two adjoining panels 12 are connected to each other by at least one flexible hinged connector 14 that dynamically connects panels 12 such that panels 12 swing about connector 14 between a first linear alignment and a second perpendicular alignment, as discussed hereinafter with reference to Fig. 4.
  • connector 14 is a structural member and is capable of bearing at least part of the full weight of panels 12. Preferably only one connector 14 spanning most or all of the length of the panels 12 is required to connect adjoining panels, but more than one connector 14, each shorter than the panel length, may also be employed.
  • Handles 15 may be provided for easy entry into or exit from shower enclosure 10.
  • connector 14 includes a first end segment 16 having a first open channel 18 sized for receiving therein one of the adjoining panels 12.
  • a flexible middle segment 20 extends from first end segment 16, and a second end segment 22 extends from middle segment 20 and has a second open channel 24 sized for receiving therein the other of the adjoining panels 12.
  • the middle segment 20 is constructed of a flexible plastic material and the end segments 16 and 22 are constructed of at least a semi-rigid material, all three segments 16, 20 and 22 being co-extruded as a single, integral unit.
  • middle segment 20 may be constructed of flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polypropylene and end segments 16 and 22 may be constructed of at least semi-rigid PVC or at least semi-rigid polypropylene.
  • PVC polyvinyl chloride
  • end segments 16 and 22 may be constructed of at least semi-rigid PVC or at least semi-rigid polypropylene.
  • the shape of connector 14 illustrated in Fig. 5 is just one example of the many different shapes connector 14 may comprise.
  • each of said end segments 16 and 22 is provided with an angled surface 23 and 25, respectively, adjacent said middle segment 20 and together forming a V-like configuration therewith, whereby said angled surfaces serve as an integral, internal braking system and when said surfaces are rotated towards each other the mutual abutment of surfaces 23 and 25 delimit and define the angle between the panels 12 connected thereto to an angle of about 90°.
  • Fig. 4 illustrates the flexible hinged connector 14 in a folded position, i.e., folded about middle segment 20, to assume a substantially perpendicular alignment between end segments 16 and 22, by virtue of the abutment of angled surfaces 23 and 25 with each other, said surfaces preferably provided with an angle of about 45° each.
  • FIG. 1 it is seen that panels 12 are preferably attached to walls 26 to form the shower enclosure 10.
  • the shower enclosure 10 may also be formed solely from panels 12 without walls.
  • Panels 12 may be hingedly attached to walls 26 with any kind of hinge, but most preferably, are attached by means of flexible hinged connectors 14.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates one of the flexible hinged connectors 14 connected to a wall attachment member 64 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Wall attachment member 64 preferably includes a first portion 66 which snugly fits in either first open channel 18 or second open channel 24, and a second portion 68 which can be affixed to wall 26 with suitable hardware, such as a screw 70.
  • a decorative strip 72 which snaps on to second portion 68, may cover the hardware.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates shower enclosure 10 with panels 12 extending from walls 26 and connectors 14 bearing the full weight of panels 12. Alternatively, the panels 12 may rest on the floor.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a shower enclosure 40 constructed and operative in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, shower enclosure 40 further includes a tray box 42 which receives therein bottom edges of panels 12.
  • Panels 12 of shower enclosures 10 and 40 are generally flat, and the enclosures have a generally rectangular perimeter, however arcuate panels can also be used. It will be evident to those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited to the details of the foregoing illustrative embodiments and that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof. The present embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.

Abstract

The invention provides a shower enclosure (10) comprising at least two adjoining panels (12), at least one of which is at least indirectly attachable to a wall and at least one flexible, hinged, load-bearing, integrally-formed connector (14) that dynamically connects said panels, said connector including a first end segment (16), a flexible middle segment (20), and a second end segment (22), said end segments being moveable between a first substantially planar position and a second position, wherein the planes of said end segments are substantially perpendicular to each other, said middle segment including a flexible plastic material and said end segments including at least a semi-rigid material, all three segments being co-extruded as a single integral linear unit and wherein each of said first and second end segments include surfaces (23, 25) adapted to abut each other and to delimit the extent of movement of said end segments towards each other from a linear alignment of 180 DEG to a substantially perpendicular alignment of about 90 DEG .

Description

SHOWER ENCLOSURE
The present invention relates generally to shower enclosures and particularly to a shower enclosure comprising panels attached to each other by means of flexible hinged connectors.
In accordance with the present invention there is now provided a shower enclosure comprising: a) at least two adjoining panels, at least one of which is at least indirectly attachable to a wall; and b) at least one flexible, hinged, load-bearing, integrally-formed connector that dynamically connects said panels, said connector including a first end segment, a flexible middle segment, and a second end segment, said end segments being moveable between a first substantially planir position and a second position, wherein the planes of said end segments are substantially perpendicular to each other, said middle segment including a flexible plastic material and said end segments including at least a semi-rigid material, all three segments being co-extruded as a single integral linear unit and wherein each of said first and second end segments include surfaces adapted to abut each other and to delimit the extent of movement of said end segments towards each other from a linear alignment of 180° to a substantially perpendicular alignment of about 90°.
In preferred embodiments of the present invention each of said end segments is provided with an angled surface adjacent said middle segment which together form a V-like configuration therewith and preferably each of said angled surfaces diverges at an angle of about 45° from the plane of said connector.
It will thus be realized that said flexible, hinged, load-bearing, integrally-formed connector can be used to connect panels in a linear configuration when placed in linear alignment of 180°, as seen in Fig. 3, and can also be used as corner elements of an enclosure, connecting two panels at substantially 90° to each other when said end segments are brought together in a manner in which said surfaces of said end segments abut each other to delimit the extent of movement to about 90°, as seen in Fig. 4.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the at least one hinged connector includes a first end segment having a first open channel sized for receiving therein one of the adjoining panels, a flexible middle segment extending from the first end segment, and a second end segment extending from the middle segment and having a second open channel sized for receiving therein the other of the adjoining panels, the middle segment including a flexible plastic material and the end segments including at least a semi-rigid material, all three segments being co-extruded as a single, integral unit. The middle segment preferably includes flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and the end segments include at least semi-rigid PVC. Alternatively, the middle segment includes flexible polypropylene and the end segments include at least semi-rigid polypropylene. The panels may be generally flat or generally arcuate.
Further, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shower enclosure includes an additional pair of the panels, each connected to one of the at least two adjoining panels with the at least one flexible hinged connector, and a seal attached to an edge of at least one of the additional pair of panels and operative to substantially seal the additional pair of panels.
Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shower enclosure includes an additional pair of the panels, each connected to one of the at least two adjoining panels with the at least one flexible hinged connector, and a seal attached to an edge of at least one of the additional pair of panels and operative to substantially seal the additional pair of panels.
Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shower enclosure includes a tray box which receives therein, or thereon, bottom edges of the panels.
In German specification 2901371 and in French patent application 81 06977, published under no. 2503230, there are described flexible hinged connectors, however said connectors are not provided with means to enable movement between a first planir position of about 180° and a second position of about 90°, and therefore do not provide an acceptable solution for the interconnection of panels forming a wall of a shower enclosure.
Similarly, while US patent 5,729,867 discloses a flexible, hinged, load-bearing, integrally formed connector, including a first end segment, a flexible middle segment and a second end segment in which the middle segment includes a flexible plastic material and all three segments are co-formed as a single integral unit, and while US Patent 5,115,855 discloses a flat panel display end hinge in which the hinge means is three segments which are co-extruded as a single linear unit, neither of said references teaches or suggests a flexible hinged, load-bearing, integrally formed connector, comprising first and second end segments which include integral abutment and/or stop means adapted to limit the extent of rotation of said end segments towards each other from a linear alignment of about 180° to a substantially perpendicular alignment of about 90°. Brief Description of the Drawings
The invention will now be described in connection with certain preferred embodiments with reference to the following illustrative figures so that it may be more fully understood.
With specific reference now to the figures in detail, it is stressed that the particulars shown are by way of example and for purposes of illustrative discussion of the preferred embodiments of the present invention only and are presented in the cause of providing what is believed to be the most useful and readily understood description of the principles and conceptual aspects of the invention. In this regard, no attempt is made to show structural details of the invention in more detail than is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the invention, the description taken with the drawings making apparent to those skilled in the art how the several forms of the invention may be embodied in practice.
Fig. 1 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a shower enclosure constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention with flat panels;
Fig. 2 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a shower enclosure constructed and operative in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention with flat panels and a bottom tray box;
Fig. 3 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a flexible hinged connector constructed and operative in accordance with the present invention, and used in the shower enclosures of the present invention;
Fig. 4 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the flexible hinged connector of Fig. 3 in a folded position; and Fig. 5 is a simplified pictorial illustration of the flexible hinged connectors of Fig. 3, connected to a wall attachment member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Description of a Preferred Embodiment
Reference is now made to Fig. 1 which illustrates a shower enclosure 10 constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Shower enclosure 10 includes a plurality of panels 12 constructed of any sturdy material suitable for showers, such as plastic or glass. Panels 12 may be transparent, translucent or even opaque. Two adjoining panels 12 are connected to each other by at least one flexible hinged connector 14 that dynamically connects panels 12 such that panels 12 swing about connector 14 between a first linear alignment and a second perpendicular alignment, as discussed hereinafter with reference to Fig. 4. Unlike the prior art, connector 14 is a structural member and is capable of bearing at least part of the full weight of panels 12. Preferably only one connector 14 spanning most or all of the length of the panels 12 is required to connect adjoining panels, but more than one connector 14, each shorter than the panel length, may also be employed. Handles 15 may be provided for easy entry into or exit from shower enclosure 10.
Reference is now made to Fig. 3 which illustrates flexible hinged connector 14. In accordance with the present invention connector 14 includes a first end segment 16 having a first open channel 18 sized for receiving therein one of the adjoining panels 12. A flexible middle segment 20 extends from first end segment 16, and a second end segment 22 extends from middle segment 20 and has a second open channel 24 sized for receiving therein the other of the adjoining panels 12. The middle segment 20 is constructed of a flexible plastic material and the end segments 16 and 22 are constructed of at least a semi-rigid material, all three segments 16, 20 and 22 being co-extruded as a single, integral unit. For example, middle segment 20 may be constructed of flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polypropylene and end segments 16 and 22 may be constructed of at least semi-rigid PVC or at least semi-rigid polypropylene. The shape of connector 14 illustrated in Fig. 5 is just one example of the many different shapes connector 14 may comprise. As will be noted, each of said end segments 16 and 22 is provided with an angled surface 23 and 25, respectively, adjacent said middle segment 20 and together forming a V-like configuration therewith, whereby said angled surfaces serve as an integral, internal braking system and when said surfaces are rotated towards each other the mutual abutment of surfaces 23 and 25 delimit and define the angle between the panels 12 connected thereto to an angle of about 90°.
Fig. 4 illustrates the flexible hinged connector 14 in a folded position, i.e., folded about middle segment 20, to assume a substantially perpendicular alignment between end segments 16 and 22, by virtue of the abutment of angled surfaces 23 and 25 with each other, said surfaces preferably provided with an angle of about 45° each.
Referring again to Fig. 1 , it is seen that panels 12 are preferably attached to walls 26 to form the shower enclosure 10. However, it is appreciated that the shower enclosure 10 may also be formed solely from panels 12 without walls. Panels 12 may be hingedly attached to walls 26 with any kind of hinge, but most preferably, are attached by means of flexible hinged connectors 14. Reference is made to Fig. 5 which illustrates one of the flexible hinged connectors 14 connected to a wall attachment member 64 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Wall attachment member 64 preferably includes a first portion 66 which snugly fits in either first open channel 18 or second open channel 24, and a second portion 68 which can be affixed to wall 26 with suitable hardware, such as a screw 70. A decorative strip 72, which snaps on to second portion 68, may cover the hardware.
Fig. 1 illustrates shower enclosure 10 with panels 12 extending from walls 26 and connectors 14 bearing the full weight of panels 12. Alternatively, the panels 12 may rest on the floor. Reference is now made to Fig. 2 which illustrates a shower enclosure 40 constructed and operative in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, shower enclosure 40 further includes a tray box 42 which receives therein bottom edges of panels 12.
Panels 12 of shower enclosures 10 and 40 are generally flat, and the enclosures have a generally rectangular perimeter, however arcuate panels can also be used. It will be evident to those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited to the details of the foregoing illustrative embodiments and that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof. The present embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. A shower enclosure comprising: a) at least two adjoining panels, at least one of which is at least indirectly attachable to a wall; and b) at least one flexible, hinged, load-bearing, integrally-formed connector that dynamically connects said panels, said connector including a first end segment, a flexible middle segment, and a second end segment, said end segments being moveable between a first substantially planir position and a second position, wherein the planes of said end segments are substantially perpendicular to each other, said middle segment including a flexible plastic material and said end segments including at least a semi-rigid material, all three segments being co-extruded as a single integral linear unit and wherein each of said first and second end segments include surfaces adapted to abut each other and to delimit the extent of movement of said end segments towards each other from a linear alignment of 180° to a substantially perpendicular alignment of about 90°.
2. The shower enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one connector is structurally capable of bearing at least the full weight of said panels.
3. The shower enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one connector is structurally capable of bearing a partial weight of said panels.
4. The shower enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein each of said end segments is provided with an angled surface adjacent said middle segment which together form a V-like configuration therewith.
5. The shower enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one hinged connector comprises a first end segment having a first open channel sized for receiving therein one of said adjoining panels, a flexible middle segment extending from said first end segment, and a second end segment extending from said middle segment and having a second open channel sized for receiving therein the other of said adjoining panels.
6. The shower enclosure according to claim 5, wherein said middle segment comprises flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and said end segments comprise at least semi-rigid PVC.
7. The shower enclosure according to claim 5, wherein said middle segment comprises flexible polypropylene and said end segments comprise at least semi-rigid polypropylene.
8. The shower enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said panels are generally flat.
9. The shower enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said panels are generally arcuate.
10. The shower enclosure according to claim 5, further comprising at least one flexible hinged connector, as defined in claim 5, attached to a wall attachment member which comprises a first portion, which snugly fits in at least one of said first open channel and said second open channel, and a second portion which is affixable to said wall.
11. The shower enclosure according to claim 10, comprising a decorative strip which attaches to said second portion.
12. The shower enclosure according to claim 1 , further comprising: an additional pair of said panels, each connected to one of said at least two adjoining panels with said at least one flexible hinged connector; and a seal attached to an edge of at least one of said additional pair of panels and operative to substantially seal said additional pair of panels.
13. The shower enclosure according to claim 1 , further comprising a tray box which receives therein bottom edges of said panels.
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