Joints and connections – With adjunctive protector – broken parts retainer – repair,...
Patent
1985-10-15
1986-05-27
Kundrat, Andrew V.
Joints and connections
With adjunctive protector, broken parts retainer, repair,...
403 71, F16C 1100
Patent
active
045912858
ABSTRACT:
A novel one piece plastic couple is disclosed. The couple comprises a first member whose inner surface is conformed to the shape of the member to be coupled and has a first latch means on its distal end, a second member hingedly connected to the first member as its distal end and to a base member at its proximal end, a third member affixed to the base member at its proximal end and disposed in the same direction as the first member and spaced a predetermined distance from the first member with a second latch means on its distal end which is designed to properly engage the first latch means when the first member is pivotally moved toward the third member to a final latched position. The couple also has a spring means contained within an inner space defined by the first member, second member and base member which is designed in such a way so as to provide a force against the first member when the first member is pivotally moved toward the direction of extension of the base which is within a range sufficient enough to eject the first member away from the base member when the latches do not properly engage without preventing proper latching when sufficient force is applied to pivotally move said first member into proper latching position.
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Brunett A. J.
Buckman T. W.
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Kundrat Andrew V.
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