Floor covering of a plate composite

Floor covering consisting of a plurality of composite laid A- and B-panels (A, B) which have at their head and / or longitudinal sides A and B projecting locking strips (3, 10), wherein the A and B-locking strips (3, 10) locking means are formed, move in a mounting position in adjacent in a coating a and B plates (a, B) is engaged. Projections are provided on the head and / or longitudinal sides (4, 12) are arranged which are separated by a relative movement in the plates (A, B) at least partially in registration engageable with the locking of the projections in the manner of a bayonet lock takes place.