Joints and connections – Articulated members – Lockable at fixed position
Patent
1990-01-29
1991-07-30
Cuomo, Peter M.
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Lockable at fixed position
403316, F16B 710
Patent
active
050355279
ABSTRACT:
A locking body is adapted to be utilized in connection with an engagement device mounted to an elongated member of consistent cross-section along at least a portion of its length adjacent the engagement device. The engagement device includes an operating arm having an operative position generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated member. The locking member includes a pair of opposed legs mounted to a main body portion, the legs being adapted to embrace the elongated member with a sliding frictional fit. The main body portion has a cavity formed therein dimensioned to accept the operating arm when the locking body is slid into an abutting relationship with the engagement device.
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