Quick release joints and structures incorporating same

Details Quick release joints and structures incorporating same Quick release joints and structures incorporating same

1987-03-23

1989-01-10

Kundrat, Andrew V.

Joints and connections

Rigid angle

403298, 403292, B25G 300, F16B 700

Patent

active

047970219

ABSTRACT:
A quick release joint (10) for interconnecting structural modules such as table or shelf units (54) in stacked configuration comprises a ball and socket type joint constructed and/or arranged to provide structural integrity in the assembled condition of the joint. In one embodiment abutment surfaces (46, 48) on the ends of the ball and socket joint elements make face-to-face contact and thereby hold the joint in a fixed configuration. In another embodiment, three or more joints at the corners of a triangle provide structural integrity. In a further version, abutment surfaces on the structures joined themselves prevent pivotal movement of the joint. In all cases the joints are assembled merely by compression and disconnected by application of tension.

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patent: 3685105 (1972-08-01), Carlile et al.
patent: 3810341 (1974-05-01), Holz
patent: 4012155 (1977-03-01), Morris
patent: 4037978 (1977-07-01), Connelly
patent: 4616953 (1986-10-01), Gomes

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