STUD AND TRACK

Abstract

A construction stud and track system having a track that includes a central longitudinally extending track portion having a first longitudinal track edge and a second longitudinal track edge opposing the first track edge; a first planar track panel extending substantially perpendicularly from the first track edge; a second planar track panel extending substantially perpendicularly from the second track edge and substantially parallel to the first planar track panel; a first engagement formation located on a planar track panel; a stud including a central longitudinally extending stud portion having a first stud edge and a second stud edge opposing the first stud edge; a first planar stud panel extending from the first stud edge; a second planar stud panel extending from the second stud edge; and a second engagement formation located on a planar stud panel, wherein the first engagement formation is configured to engage a second engagement formation.

Claims

1. A construction stud and track system, the system comprising: a track comprising: a central longitudinally extending track portion having a first longitudinal track edge and a second longitudinal track edge opposing the first track edge; a first planar track panel extending substantially perpendicularly from the first track edge; a second planar track panel extending substantially perpendicularly from the second track edge and substantially parallel to the first planar track panel; and a first engagement formation located on a planar track panel; a stud comprising: a central longitudinally extending stud portion having a first stud edge and a second stud edge opposing the first stud edge; a first planar stud panel extending from the first stud edge; a second planar stud panel extending from the second stud edge; and a second engagement formation located on a planar stud panel, wherein the first engagement formation is configured to engage a second engagement formation.

2. The construction stud and track system of claim 1, wherein the first engagement formation is configured to engage the second engagement formation such that, in use, the stud is substantially perpendicular to the track.

3. The construction and track system of claim 1, wherein the engagement formation comprises a pair of opposing teeth, a first tooth of the pair of opposing teeth located on the first planar track panel and a second tooth of the pair of opposing teeth located on the second planar track panel.

4. The construction stud and track system of claim 1, wherein the second engagement formation comprises a pair of opposing stud apertures, a first stud aperture of the pair of opposing stud apertures located on the first planar stud panel and a second stud aperture of the pair of opposing stud apertures located on the second planar track panel.

5. The construction stud and track system of claim 1, wherein the first engagement formation comprises a tooth.

6. The construction stud and track system of claim 5, wherein the tooth is arranged to engage the second engagement formation.

7. The construction stud and track system of claim 5, wherein the tooth comprises a distal end and a root portion whereby the distal end is arranged to depend from the first planar track panel in an orientation such that the distal end depends with a vector having one or more substantially perpendicular components relative to the planar track panel.

8. The construction stud and track system of claim 5, wherein tooth is configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position comprises a first perpendicular vector component and the second position comprises a second perpendicular vector component, wherein the second perpendicular vector component is less than the first perpendicular vector component.

9. The construction stud and track system of claim 8, wherein, in use with the tooth in the second position, the stud is slidably arranged to move within the planar track panel.

10. The construction stud and track system of claim 5, wherein the tooth is arranged to pivot about the root portion and, wherein the root portion is configured to bias the tooth toward the first position.

11. The construction stud and track system of claim 3, wherein the tooth or teeth further comprise a nub portion, arranged to protrude from the tooth surface.

12. The construction stud and track system of claim 1, wherein the track further comprises a track fastening formation.

13. The construction stud and track system of claim 12, wherein the track fastening formation comprises a pair of opposing track fastening apertures, a first track fastening aperture of the pair of opposing track fastening apertures located on the first planar track panel and a second track fastening aperture of the pair of opposing track fastening apertures located on the second planar track panel.

14. The construction stud and track system of claim 1, wherein the stud further comprises a stud fastening formation.

15. The construction stud and track system of claim 12, wherein the track fastening formation comprises a pair of opposing stud fastening apertures, a first stud fastening aperture of the pair of opposing stud fastening apertures located on the first planar stud panel and a second stud fastening aperture of the pair of opposing stud fastening apertures located on the second planar stud panel.

16. The construction stud and track system of claim 15, wherein the first track fastening aperture is configured to be fastened with the first stud fastening aperture and the second track fastening aperture is configured to be fastened with the second stud fastening aperture such that in use, the stud is fastened to the track.

17. The construction stud and track system of claim 1, wherein the central longitudinally extending track portion comprises a track width, the central stud portion comprises a stud width, and the track panels comprise a track panel width wherein the track width is configured to accommodate the stud width.

18. The construction stud and track system of claim 1, wherein the stud further comprises a telescopic portion.

19. The construction stud and track system of claim 18, wherein the telescopic portion is configured to allow the stud to increase a length of the stud.

20. The construction stud and track system of claim 1, wherein the track further comprises a plurality of first engaging formations.

21. The construction stud and track system of claim 20, wherein the plurality of first engaging formations are each evenly spaced.

22. The construction stud and track system of claim 1, wherein the stud comprises a plurality of second engaging formations, wherein each of the second engaging formations corresponds to a unique one of the first engaging formations.

23. The construction stud and track system of claim 1, wherein track further comprises a track material and the stud further comprises a stud material, wherein the track material and the stud material are one selected from the group: stainless steel; mild steel; galvanised metal.

24. The construction stud and track system according to claim 1, wherein the track further comprises: a first lip extending from a first planar track panel edge opposing the first longitudinal track portion; and a second lip extending from a second planar track panel edge opposing the second longitudinal track portion edge.

25. The construction stud and track system according to claim 1, wherein the first engagement formation comprises: a first lip engagement portion; and a second lip engagement portion, the lip engagement portions being arranged to accept the stud width and the stud panel width.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0070] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the disclosure and together with the detailed description herein, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure. The drawings are only for purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the disclosure. It is emphasized that, in accordance with the standard practice in the industry, various features are not drawn to scale. In fact, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion. The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the disclosure are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0071] FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a track according to the present invention;

[0072] FIG. 1B shows a front view of a tooth according to an example embodiment the present invention;

[0073] FIG. 1C shows a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1A;

[0074] FIG. 1D shows a top-down view of the tooth according to the embodiment of FIG. 1A in a first position;

[0075] FIG. 1E shows a top-down view of the tooth according to the embodiment of FIG. 1A in a second position;

[0076] FIG. 2A shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a stud according to the present invention;

[0077] FIG. 3A shows a perspective view of the stud and track in an un-engaged configuration;

[0078] FIG. 3B shows a perspective view of the stud and track in an semi-engaged configuration;

[0079] FIG. 3C shows a perspective view of the stud and track in an engaged configuration;

[0080] FIG. 4A shows a front view of a track according to a second embodiment, the second embodiment including a lip engagement formation;

[0081] FIG. 4B shows a perspective view of the stud and track in an engaged configuration, according to the second embodiment;

[0082] FIG. 5A shows a perspective exploded view of a telescopic stud comprising a tab engagement formation according to a second aspect the invention;

[0083] FIG. 5B shows a top-down view of the telescopic stud according to FIG. 5B;

[0084] FIG. 6A shows a perspective exploded view of a telescopic stud comprising a flap engagement formation;

[0085] FIG. 7A shows a perspective exploded view of a telescopic upper stud comprising a fin engagement formation;

[0086] FIG. 7B shows a side view of an outer stud portion according to FIG. 7A;

[0087] FIG. 7C shows a perspective exploded view of a telescopic lower stud comprising a fin engagement formation; and

[0088] FIG. 7D shows a side view of an outer stud portion according to FIG. 7C.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0089] Further referring to FIG. 1A, a perspective view of an example embodiment 100 is shown of a track 100 according to the present invention. In the example 100 shown, the track 100 comprises a central track portion 102, the central track portion 102 comprising a track width TW of 105 mm. Extending outwardly, from a first longitudinal track edge 104 of the central track portion 102 is a first track panel 108 comprising a first track panel edge 109. The track 100 further comprises a second track panel 110, substantially the same configuration as the first track panel 108, extending from the central track portion 102 from a second longitudinal track edge 106, opposing the first track edge 104. The first track panel 108 and the second track panel 110 extend at an approximately 90° angle from the central track portion 102 in the same direction.

[0090] The track 100 further comprises a first engagement formation comprising a first tooth 113 affixed to the first track panel 108 and a second tooth 114 affixed to the second track panel 110. The teeth 113 and 114 have a substantially similar construction and form. The first tooth 113 extends from a first track position on the first track panel 108, wherein the first track position is located about 5.75 cm along the longitudinal axis from the first track panel edge 109 and about 3 cm from the first track edge 104 along the axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second tooth 114 extends from a second track position on the second track panel 110. The first track position and the second track position are substantially parallel in that they have the same position along the longitudinal axis and the same position along a perpendicular axis.

[0091] The track 100 of the embodiment shown further comprises a first track fastening aperture 116 located at a third track position. The third track position is about 5 cm from the first track panel edge 109 along the longitudinal axis and about 3 cm from the first track edge 104 along the axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. As such, the first track fastening aperture 116 is proximate the first tooth 113. The first track fastening aperture 116 comprises a diameter of about 8 mm, such that the first track fastening aperture 116 can accept a fastening means, such as a screw. In addition, the track 100 comprises a second track fastening aperture 118 located at a fourth track position. The third track position and the fourth track position are substantially parallel in that they have the same position along the longitudinal axis and the same position along a perpendicular axis. The second track fastening aperture 118 is proximate the second tooth 114. The second track fastening aperture 118 is substantially similar to the first track fastening aperture 116.

[0092] The following embodiments are described in relation to the first tooth of the first engagement formation. It will be understood by the skilled addressee that similar in use embodiments are intended within the scope of the present application, in which the second tooth of the first engagement formation engages with a corresponding second engagement formation and mirrors the example described.

[0093] Turning now to FIG. 1B, there is shown a side view of the first tooth 113 of the first engagement formation. The tooth 113 comprises a root portion 130 comprising a length of 9about mm, wherein the first track location is about 7.5 mm along the length of the root portion 130. The tooth 113 further comprises a pointed distal end 122 opposing the root portion 130 at a tooth length TL of about 15 mm away from the root portion. In addition, the tooth comprises a nub portion 134, the nub portion 134 being substantially hemispherical and comprising a nub radius of about 9 mm. The nub portion 134 protrudes away from the plane of the tooth at a nub position of about 7.5 mm along the tooth length.

[0094] As can be seen in FIG. 1C, which shows a side view of the first track panel 108, the tooth 113 extends substantially parallel to the first track panel 108. The nub portion 134 protrudes substantially perpendicular to the plane of the first track panel 108. The first track panel 108 further comprises a spacing 140 of about 2 mm from the edge of the tooth. The spacing 140 surrounds the distal end 122 and the nub portion 134 of the tooth 113 such that the first track panel 108 comprises a cavity 140 that is substantially occupied by the distal end 122 and the nub portion 134 of the tooth 113.

[0095] Turning now to FIG. 1D, there is shown an embodiment of the tooth 113 affixed to the first track panel 108 at a first position 150. The first position 150 comprises a first vector component 152, the first vector component 152 representing the perpendicular displacement of the distal end 122 relative to the plane of the first track panel 108 when the tooth 113 is in the first position 150. In the embodiment shown, the first vector component 152 has a magnitude of about 3 mm.

[0096] FIG. 1E shows an embodiment of the tooth 113 affixed to the first track panel 108 at a second position 160. The second position 160 comprises a second vector component 162, the second vector component 162 representing the perpendicular displacement of the distal end 122 relative to the plane of the first track panel 108 when the tooth 113 is in the second position 160. In the embodiment shown, the second vector component 162 comprises a magnitude of about 6 mm.

[0097] Additional embodiments exist, wherein the first vector component 152 is 0 mm such that the tooth 113 is substantially coplanar with the first planar track panel 108 and the second vector component 162 is any suitable vector component relative to the first track panel 108.

[0098] Turning now to FIG. 2A, there is shown a perspective view of an example embodiment 200 of a stud 200 according to the present invention. In the example 200 shown, the stud 200 comprises a central stud portion 202, the central stud portion 202 comprising a stud width SW of about 100 mm. Extending outwardly, from a first longitudinal stud edge 204 of the central stud portion 202 is a first stud panel 208. The first stud panel 208 comprises a first longitudinal stud panel edge 209 and a second stud panel edge 211. The stud 200 further comprises a second stud panel 210, substantially the same configuration as the first stud panel 208, extending from the central stud portion 202 from a second longitudinal stud edge 206, opposing the first stud edge 204. The first stud panel 208 and the second stud panel 210 extend substantially perpendicularly from the central stud portion 202 in the same direction.

[0099] The stud 200 of the embodiment shown further comprises a second engagement formation comprising a first nub accepting aperture 213 affixed to the first stud panel 208 and a second nub accepting aperture 214 affixed to the second stud panel 210, wherein the first nub accepting aperture 213 is substantially similar to the second nub accepting aperture. The first nub accepting aperture 213 is centred on a first position on the first stud panel 208. The first position is a distance of about 5.75 cm away from the first stud track edge 204, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stud 200 and 3 cm from the first stud panel edge 209 along the longitudinal axis of the stud 200. The second nub accepting aperture 214 is proximate a second position on the second stud panel 210. The first position and the second position are substantially parallel in that they have the same position along the longitudinal and perpendicular axis.

[0100] The stud 200 of the embodiment shown further comprises a first stud fastening aperture 216 centred on a third position. The third position is distance of about 5 cm away from the first central stud portion edge 204, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stud 200 and 3 cm from the first stud panel edge 209 along the longitudinal axis of the stud 200. The first stud fastening aperture 216 comprises a diameter of about 8 mm such that the first stud fastening aperture 216 can accept a fastening means, such as a screw. In addition, the stud 200 comprises a second stud fastening aperture 218 located at a fourth position. The third position and the fourth position are substantially parallel in that they have the same position along the longitudinal axis and the same position along a perpendicular axis. The second stud fastening aperture 218 is substantially similar to the first stud fastening aperture 216.

[0101] It shall be understood that the following in use embodiments are described in relation to the first track panel and the first stud panel. It will be understood by the skilled addressee that similar in use embodiments are intended within the scope of the present application, in which the manner of engagement between the second track panel and the second stud panel mirrors the example described.

[0102] In use, and with reference to FIG. 3A, there is shown an example embodiment of the stud 200 in use with the track 100 in an unengaged configuration 300. In the unengaged configuration 300, the central stud portion 202 comprising the stud width SW of about 100 mm is able to fit between the first track panel 108 and the second track panel 110 due to the central track portion 102 comprising the track width of about 105 mm. The longitudinal axis of the central stud portion 202 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the central track portion 102 such that the first stud panel edge 209 is aligned parallel to the plane of the first track panel 108. In the embodiment shown, the first nub accepting aperture 213 is adjacent to the nub portion 134 of the tooth 113. The first nub accepting aperture is proximate the first track panel edge 109. In the unengaged configuration 300, the tooth 113 is affixed at the first position.

[0103] In use, and with reference to FIG. 3B, there is shown an example embodiment of the stud 200 in use with the track 100 in a semi-engaged formation 330. In the semi-engaged formation, the first stud panel 208 has moved slidably along the tooth 113 such that the first nub accepting aperture 213 is proximate the root portion 130. The first stud panel 208 has made contact with the nub portion 134 such that a force has been applied to the tooth 113 and as a result, the tooth 113 is in the second position.

[0104] In use, and with reference to FIG. 3C, there is shown an example embodiment of the stud 200 in use with the track 100 in an engaged formation 350. In the engaged formation, the first stud panel 208 has moved slidably along the tooth 113 such that the first central stud portion edge 204 is proximate the first track panel edge 109. The tooth 113 has returned to the first position such that the nub portion 134 occupies the first nub accepting aperture 213 and the first track fastening aperture 116 is adjacent to the first stud fastening aperture 216 such that a screw can be threaded through both fastening apertures.

[0105] Referring to FIG. 4A, there is shown a front view of a track 400 according to a second embodiment, the second embodiment including a lip engagement formation, The track 400 comprises a central track portion 402, the central track portion 402 comprising a track width TW of about 105 mm such that the stud width SW can fit within the track width TW. Extending outwardly, from a first longitudinal track edge 404 of the central track portion 402 is a first track panel 408. The first track panel 408 comprises a first upper track panel edge 416. The track 400 further comprises a second track panel 410, substantially the same configuration as the first track panel 408, extending from the central track portion 402 from a second longitudinal track edge 406, opposing the first track edge 404. The second track panel 410 comprises a second upper track panel edge 418. The first track panel 408 and the second track panel 410 extends approximately at a 90° angle from the central track portion 402 in the same direction. Extending inwardly, from the first upper track panel edge 416, at an angle LA relative to the plane of the first track panel 408, is a first lip 412. Extending inwardly, from the second upper track panel edge 418 at the angle LA relative to the plane of the second track panel 402, is a second lip 414. In the example embodiment shown, the angle LA is approximately 45°. The first lip 412 extends longitudinally along the first upper track panel edge 416. The second lip 404 extends longitudinally along the second upper track panel edge 418.

[0106] The following embodiments are described in relation to the first lip engagement portion of the first engagement formation. It will be understood by the skilled addressee that similar in use embodiments are intended within the scope of the present application, in which the second lip engagement portion of the first engagement formation mirrors the example described but on the opposing track panel side.

[0107] Turning now to FIG. 4B, there is shown a perspective view of the stud and track in an engaged configuration, according to the second embodiment. The stud panels 208, 210 comprise a panel width PW of about 10 cm. The first track panel 402 comprises a first track panel engagement portion 452. The first track panel engagement portion 452 extends coplanar with the first track panel 408. Further, the first track panel engagement portion 452 extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first track panel 408 for a distance of approximately 10.05 cm so as to accommodate the panel width PW. The first lip 412 further comprises a pair of opposing connecting portions 454 which connect the first lip 412 to the first track panel engagement portion 452.

[0108] In use, the stud 200 is restricted from moving in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the first track panel 408 by the first track panel engagement portion 452 and the opposing second track panel engagement portion (not shown). Further, the stud 200 is restricted from moving in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the central track portion by the first lip 412. The second lip 414 and a corresponding track panel engagement portion perform the same function as the first track panel engagement portion 452 and the first lip 412 but on the side of the opposing track panel 410.

[0109] Referring to FIG. 5A, there is shown a perspective view of a telescopic stud 500 comprising an outer stud portion 510 and an inner stud portion 540. The outer stud portion 510 comprises a tab engagement formation and the inner stud portion 540 comprises a tab accepting indent, according to a second aspect of the invention.

[0110] The outer stud portion 510 is substantially similar to the stud 200 shown in FIG. 2A but comprises a pair of opposing indents 512, 514 on a pair of opposing stud panels 516, 518. The outer stud portion 510 further comprises a first tab 520 attached rotatably to the innermost edge 512A of the indentation 512 of the first stud panel 516. Similarly, a second tab 522 is attached rotatably to the innermost edge 514A of the indentation 514 of the second stud panel 518. The tabs 520, 522 rotate inwards up to an angle of approximately 178° relative to the plane of their respective stud panel 516, 518.

[0111] The inner stud portion 540 is substantially similar to the outer stud portion 510 but comprises a shorter stud width SW and a shorter panel length PL such that the inner stud portion 540 may fit slidably within the boundaries of the outer stud portion 510. The inner stud portion 540 comprises a plurality of opposing tab accepting indents 542, 544, 546 on a pair of opposing stud panels 546, 548. The tab accepting indents 542, 544, 546 are separated by a distance of about 30 mm along the longitudinal axis of the stud panels.

[0112] In use, the inner stud portion 540 is initially positioned within the outer stud portion 510 such that the inner stud portion 540 is bound by the outer stud portion 510 such that the inner stud portion 540 is encased, surrounded in part, within the outer stud portion 510. The inner stud portion is secured in place by the tabs 520, 522 being rotated inwards and being engaged with a first pair of opposing tab accepting indents 542. In order to move/slide the inner stud portion 540 relative to the outer stud portion 510, a user may rotate the tabs 520, 522 outwards such that they are in line with their respective stud panels 516, 518 and do not impede the movement of the inner stud portion 540. The user may then slidably move the inner stud portion 540 along the longitudinal axis of the outer stud portion 510 uninhibited until a desired stud length SL for the telescopic stud 500 is reached. The user may then re-engage the stud portions 510, 540 by rotating the tabs 520, 522 inwards up to approximately 178° such that the inner stud portion 540 is secured in place and is unable to move along the longitudinal axis of the outer stud portion 510. In this way, the stud length SL of the telescopic stud 500 may be adjusted in increments set by the distance between the pairs of tab accepting indents 542, 544, 546, the distance being 30 mm in this embodiment.

[0113] FIG. 5B shows a top down view of the telescopic stud 500 wherein the inner stud portion 540 is secured in place due to the tabs 520, 522 being engaged with any one of the tab accepting indents 542, 544, 546.

[0114] Turning now to FIG. 6A, there is shown a perspective view of a telescopic stud 600 comprising an outer stud portion 610 and an inner stud portion 640. The outer stud portion 610 comprises a flap engagement formation and the inner stud portion 640 comprises a plurality of flap accepting apertures.

[0115] The outer stud portion 610 is substantially similar to the outer stud portion 510 shown in FIG. 5A but the central stud portion 611 comprises a flap aperture 612. The outer stud portion 610 further comprises an array of flaps 614. A first set of flaps in the array of flaps 614 is rotatably attached, via a corresponding hinge, to a first longitudinal edge 616 of the engagement aperture 612. A second set of flaps is rotatably attached, via a corresponding hinge, to a second longitudinal edge 618 of the flap aperture 612. The hinges allow the flaps to rotate inwards up to an angle of approximately 178° relative to the plane of the central stud portion.

[0116] The inner stud portion 640 is substantially similar to the outer stud portion 610 but comprises a shorter stud width SW and a shorter panel length PL. Also, a central stud portion 641 of the inner stud portion 640 comprises a plurality engagement apertures 642, 644, 646. The engagement apertures 642, 644, 646 are separated by a distance of about 30 mm along the longitudinal axis of the central stud portion 641.

[0117] In use, the inner stud portion 640 is initially positioned within the outer stud portion 610 such that the dimensions of the inner stud portion 640 are concentric with the outer stud portion 610. The inner stud portion is secured in place by the flaps 614a, 614b being rotated inwards and being engaged with a first engagement aperture 642. In order to move/slide the inner stud portion 640 relative to the outer stud portion 610, a user may rotate the flaps 614a, 614b outwards such that they are in line with the plane of the central stud portion 611. The user may then slidably move the inner stud portion 640 along the longitudinal axis of the outer stud portion 610 uninhibited until a desired stud length SL for the telescopic stud 600 is reached. The user may then re-engage the stud portions 610, 640 when the flaps 614a, 614b are in line with the engagement aperture 644 by rotating the flaps 614a, 614b inwards up to an angle of approximately 178°. As such, the inner stud portion 640 is now secured in place and is unable to move along the longitudinal axis of the outer stud portion 610. In this way, the stud length SL of the telescopic stud 600 may be adjusted in increments set by the distance between the engagement apertures 642, 644, 646, the distance being about 30 mm in this embodiment.

[0118] In addition, the stud length SL of the telescopic stud 600 can be extended further by disengaging the inner stud portion 640 and the outer stud portion 610 and moving the inner stud portion 640 along the longitudinal axis of the outer stud portion 610 until a bottom edge 650 of the inner stud portion 640 is proximate an upper edge 631 of the flap 614a and an upper edge 633 of the flap 614b. The flaps 614a, 614b may then be rotated inwards such that the inner stud portion 640 is inhibited from moving along the longitudinal axis of the outer stud portion 610, in the direction of the flaps 614a, 614b.

[0119] Turning now to FIG. 7A, there is shown a perspective view of a telescopic upper stud 700 comprising an outer stud portion 710 and an inner stud portion 740. The outer stud portion 710 comprises a fin engagement formation and the inner stud portion 740 comprising a plurality of fin accepting apertures.

[0120] The outer stud portion 710 is substantially similar to the outer stud portion 510 shown in FIG. 5A. However, the central stud portion 711 and stud panels 713, 715 comprise a plurality of fin apertures 712. Each of the fin apertures 712 comprises a flexible fin 714 appending from a bottom edge of the respective fin aperture 712. Each fin 714 is biased to a first position, the first position being an angle of approximately 45° from the plane of their respective central stud portion 711 or stud panel 713, 715, pointing inwards. Each fin 714 is also configured to flexibly move to a second position in response to a force being applied to a lower surface of the fin 714, the second position being in line with the plane of the respective fin aperture 712.

[0121] The inner stud portion 740 is substantially similar to the outer stud portion 710 but comprises a shorter stud width SW and a shorter panel length PL. Also, the central stud portion 741 and the stud panels 743, 745 of the inner stud portion 740 comprise a plurality of fin-accepting apertures 745. Each of the fin-accepting apertures 745 are configured to line up with a corresponding fin aperture 712 of the outer stud portion 710 when the inner stud portion 760 is positioned within the boundaries of the outer stud portion 710.

[0122] In FIG. 7B, there is shown a side view of the outer stud portion 710 according to FIG. 7A.

[0123] In use, the inner stud portion 740 is initially positioned within the outer stud portion 710 such that the dimensions of the inner stud portion 740 is bound by the outer stud portion 710 and such that the dimensions of the inner stud portion 540 are encased, surrounded in part, within the outer stud portion 710. A fin aperture 712A is lined up with a corresponding fin-accepting aperture 745A. The inner stud portion 740 is secured in place by a fin 714A protruding from the fin aperture 712A, through the corresponding fin-accepting aperture 745A, the fin 714A being in its first position. In order to move/slide the inner stud portion 740 relative to the outer stud portion 710, a user may apply an upwards lateral force to the inner stud portion 740 such that the force is applied to the lower surface of the fin 714A via a lower edge of the fin-accepting aperture 745A. The force causes the fin 714A to begin moving from its first position to its second position. The user may then slidably move the inner stud portion 740 along the longitudinal axis of the outer stud portion 710 uninhibited until the fin 714A is in the second position. The user may then continue to slidably move the inner stud portion 740 along the longitudinal axis of the outer stud portion 710 uninhibited until an upper edge of the fin 714A is in line with an upper edge of the fin-accepting aperture 745B, at which point the fin 714A snaps back to its first position. At this position, the fin 714A is engaged with the fin-accepting aperture 745B and the inner stud portion 740 is unable to move downwards. The user may continue applying the upwards lateral force with a similar result, wherein the fin 714A engages with a different subsequent fin-accepting aperture until the desired stud length SL is reached.

[0124] Turning now to FIG. 7C, there is shown a perspective view of a telescopic lower stud 750 comprising an outer stud portion 760 and an inner stud portion 790. The outer stud portion comprises a fin engagement formation and the inner stud portion 790 comprises a plurality of fin accepting apertures.

[0125] The outer stud portion 760 is substantially the same as the outer stud portion 710 shown in FIG. 7A. The outer stud portion 760 comprises fins 764 that are biased to a first position. The first position protrudes downwards from the fin apertures 762 at an angle of approximately 135° relative to the plane of the fin apertures 762. Each fin 764 is also configured to flexibly move to a second position in response to a force being applied to an upper surface of the fin 764, the second position being in line with the plane of the respective fin aperture 762.

[0126] The inner stud portion 790 is substantially the same as inner stud portion 740, comprising a plurality of fin-accepting apertures 795. Each of the fin-accepting apertures 795 is configured to line up with a corresponding fin aperture 762 of the outer stud portion 760 when the stud portion 790 is positioned within the outer stud portion 790.

[0127] In FIG. 7D, there is shown a side view of the outer stud portion 760 according to FIG. 7C.

[0128] In us, the inner stud portion 790 is initially positioned within the outer stud portion 760 such that the inner stud portion 790 is bound by the outer stud portion 760 and such that the dimensions of the inner stud portion 790 are encased, surrounded in part, within the outer stud portion 760 and the fin aperture 762A is lined up with corresponding fin-accepting aperture 795A. The inner stud portion 790 is secured in place by the fin 764A protruding from the fin aperture 762A, through the corresponding fin-accepting aperture 795A, the fin 764A being in its first position. In order to move/slide the inner stud portion 760 relative to the outer stud portion 710, a user may apply a downwards lateral force to the inner stud portion 790 such that the force is applied to the upper surface of the fin 764A via an upper edge of the fin-accepting aperture 795A. Said force causes the fin 764A to begin moving from its first position to its second position. The user may then slidably move the inner stud portion 790 along the longitudinal axis of the outer stud portion 760 uninhibited until the fin 764A is in the second position. The user may then continue to slidably move the inner stud portion 790 along the longitudinal axis of the outer stud portion 760 uninhibited until a lower edge of the fin 764A is in line with a lower edge of the fin-accepting aperture 795B, at which point the fin 764A snaps back to its first position. At this position, the fin 764A is engaged with the fin-accepting aperture 795B and the inner stud portion 790 is unable to move upwards relative to the outer track portion 760. The user may continue applying the downwards lateral force with a similar result, wherein the fin 764A engages with a different subsequent fin-accepting aperture until the desired stud length SL is reached.

[0129] Further in use, the telescopic upper stud 700 may be connected to the telescopic lower stud 750, each comprising a respective outer stud portion 710, 740 and inner stud portion 760, 790. Accordingly, adjusting the position of the fins 714, 764 on either the telescopic upper stud 700 or telescopic lower stud 750 will adjust the length of the connected stud.

[0130] The tabs have been described as being attached via respective hinges. It shall be understood that additional embodiments exist wherein the tabs are attached by any means suitable for allowing rotation of the tabs. Further, the tabs have been described as rotating inwards up to an angle of 178. It shall be understood that additional embodiments exist wherein the tabs are able to rotate inwards to any angle relative to the plane of their respective stud panel. Further, the tabs have been described as being part of the outer stud portion and rotate inwards whilst the inner stud portion comprises the tab accepting indents. It shall be understood that additional embodiments exist wherein the inner stud portion comprises the tabs and the tabs rotate outwards, to engage with tab accepting indents located on the outer stud portion. Further, the outer stud portion has been described as only having a single pair of opposing tabs. It shall be understood that additional embodiments exist wherein the outer stud portion comprises any number of opposing tabs, each being configured to engage with corresponding stud accepting indents. Further, the telescopic engagement formations have been described in different embodiments. It shall be understood that each embodiment may be combined. For example, it is conceivable that a telescopic stud comprises a tab engagement formation as well as a flap engagement formation. Further, it will be understood by the skilled addressee that the array of flaps may comprise any number of flaps. Further, it will be understood by the skilled addressee that the array of flaps may also be located on either, or both of the stud panels. Further, there may be any number of flap accepting apertures. Further, the flap accepting apertures may be located on either, or both of the stud panels of the inner stud portion.

[0131] It should be noted by the skilled addressee that the above embodiments have been described in relation to the track comprising a single first engagement formation. It shall be understood that additional embodiments exist wherein the track comprises a plurality of first engagement formations at different longitudinal positions such that multiple second engagement formations may be engaged to the track. Further, the above embodiments have been described wherein the track comprises the first engagement formation and the stud comprises the second engagement formations. It shall be understood by the skilled addressee that the track may comprise the second engagement formation and the stud may comprise the first engagement formation such that the stud comprises the teeth that engage with apertures are on the stud. It shall be understood by the skilled addressee that the first vector component and the second vector component may be any suitable magnitude for facilitating engagement with the stud aperture. It shall be understood by the skilled addressee that the nub portion of the tooth may be any suitable shape for engaging with the stud aperture. It shall be understood by the skilled addressee the first and second lips can extend at any angle suitable for stopping the movement on the stud. Further, the above embodiments have been described in relation to a single section of stud/track. It shall be understood by the skilled addressee that the stud or track could comprise any number of sections periodically repeated.

[0132] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprise” (and any form of comprise, such as “comprises” and “comprising”), “have” (and any form of have, such as “has”, and “having”), “include” (and any form of include, such as “includes” and “including”), and “contain” (and any form of contain, such as “contains” and “containing”) are open-ended linking verbs. As a result, a method or device that “comprises,” “has,” “includes,” or “contains” one or more steps or elements possesses those one or more steps or elements, but is not limited to possessing only those one or more steps or elements. Likewise, a step of a method or an element of a device that “comprises,” “has,” “includes,” or “contains” one or more features possesses those one or more features, but is not limited to possessing only those one or more features. Furthermore, a device or structure that is configured in a certain way is configured in at least that way, but may also be configured in ways that are not listed.

[0133] The disclosure has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. It will be understood that the architectural and operational embodiments described herein are exemplary of a plurality of possible arrangements to provide the same general features, characteristics, and general system operation. Modifications and alterations will occur to others upon a reading and understanding of the preceding detailed description. It is intended that the disclosure be construed as including all such modifications and alterations.