Multi-directional connector

Details Multi-directional connector Multi-directional connector

2006-07-03

2008-10-21

Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Including static joint

C403S115000, C403S122000, C403S128000, C403S135000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07438491

ABSTRACT:
A structure for a ball-and-socket joint connector is provided, including a connecting element, an encasing unit and a fastening unit. The connecting unit includes a ball-shaped connecting element at one end. The connecting element is placed inside the encasing unit to form a ball-and-socket joint structure. The fastening unit is engaged to the outer circumference of the top of the encasing unit to fasten the connecting unit and the encasing unit after the adjustment. The connecting element includes two layers of materials with different hardness. The outer layer is softer than the inner layer so as to increase the friction between the connecting element and the encasing unit after the fastening unit is applied to fasten the connecting unit and the encasing unit.

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