Abstract: A self-locking mechanism that is attachable to a panel is provided. The mechanism includes a structure defining a void therein. There is also an opening in the structure coinciding with an end of the void. A pin is positioned within the void and a pin head of the pin is positioned at the opening. The pin moves back and forth within the void. The pin moves between a retracted position from within the void and an extended position. A receptacle is also positioned on the structure and oriented at an angle to the opening. The pin head is able to magnetically connect with a second receptacle from a second self-locking mechanism. The pin head or the receptacle, or both, include a magnet.

Abstract: A self-locking mechanism that is attachable to a panel is provided. The mechanism includes a structure defining a void therein, an end of the void positioned at an opening in the structure. A pin is positioned within the void and a pin head of the pin is positioned at the opening. The structure is configured to permit longitudinal movement of the pin back and forth within the void. The pin is configured to move between a retracted position from within the void and an extended position. A receptacle is positioned on the structure and oriented to be substantially perpendicular to the opening. The receptacle is able to magnetically connect with an ancillary pin head from an ancillary self-locking mechanism. At least one of the pin head and the receptacle comprises a magnet.

Abstract: A self-locking paneling system is provided and includes: a panel defining a void therein and a pin positioned within the void; another structure configured to connect with the panel, the other structure comprising a receptacle; and a magnet positioned on at least one of the receptacle and the pin. When the panel and the other structure are positioned together, the pin is configured to move from a retracted position from within the void to an extended position to engage the receptacle using magnetic force produced by the magnet. The self-locking paneling system can be used for raised-flooring systems.

Abstract: A self-locking paneling system is provided and includes: a panel defining a void therein and a pin positioned within the void; another structure configured to connect with the panel, the other structure comprising a receptacle; and a magnet positioned on at least one of the receptacle and the pin. When the panel and the other structure are positioned together, the pin is configured to move from a retracted position from within the void to an extended position to engage the receptacle using magnetic force produced by the magnet. The self-locking paneling system can be used for raised-flooring systems.