Connector assembly for food preparation equipment and method of

Details Connector assembly for food preparation equipment and method of Connector assembly for food preparation equipment and method of

1987-09-16

1988-11-22

Kundrat, Andrew V.

Joints and connections

Rod to member to side, e.g., plate, rod side, etc.

Arcuate or multiplanar side

403234, 403237, 403246, 403342, F16B 708

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047862033

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly for joining a horizontal member and a vertical member without the formation of substantial exposed gaps. The assembly includes a base with a saddle surface at one end and an abutment flange at the other end. The base has an aperture between the ends and a slot communicating with the aperture. A locking collar has a bore receiving the base and an inwardly directed annular lip at a first end of the collar. The collar also includes an internal screw thread and an abutment for engaging the flange of the base. Also the assembly includes a locking insert with a body for reception in the base. The insert has extending arms at one end terminating in screw threads and at the other end a holding flange for retaining the horizontal member. A method of using the connector assembly is also disclosed.

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