Joints and connections – Branched – Three or more radiating members
Patent
1987-01-15
1988-10-04
Kundrat, Andrew V.
Joints and connections
Branched
Three or more radiating members
403176, 403381, F16D 100
Patent
active
047752580
ABSTRACT:
Interconnecting apparatus (10) for a pair of structural members or space frame assemblies is disclosed. Apparatus (10) includes a button (12) attached to an end of one structural member and a receiver (18) attached to the end of another structural member. Receiver (18) includes a cradle (38) with a wall (40) on one side and a lip (42) on the other. Button (12) fits snugly into cradle (38) between wall (40) and lip (42) and is retained there by a locking mechanism, such as clip (24). Interconnect mechanism (10) may be used in a variety of applications including connecting a pair of trusses together and creating a space frame structure.
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MERO System Brochure, by Unistrut (GTE), 35005 Michigan Avenue West, Wayne, MI 48184.
Interlock Structures International Inc.
Kundrat Andrew V.
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