Coupling apparatus

Details Coupling apparatus Coupling apparatus

1996-11-18

1998-09-15

Stodola, Daniel P.

Joints and connections

Articulated members

Lockable at fixed position

403289, 403326, 403354, 4034081, 411508, 248126, F16C 1100

Patent

active

058070125

ABSTRACT:
A unique coupling apparatus of the present invention comprises a substantially hollow cylinder functioning as a coupling member (106) preferably having gaps (126, 141) extending in the axial direction from the ends, leaving attachment members in the center. One end of the cylinder contains an undercut feature in the shape of an annular ring or flange (128) on the interior surface of the cylinder. The opposite end of the cylinder contains an undercut feature in the shape of an annular ring or flange (142) on the exterior surface of the cylinder. The gaps in the center of the cylinder allow the half portions of the cylinder to flex about the attachment members toward or away from one another at each end respectively. The novel coupling apparatus finds particular application in retaining a pivoting wall mount/desk mount conversion bracket (100) in either of two positions of a base (200) such as a cordless telephone base station.

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