Joints and connections – Member ends joined by inserted section – Angle section
Patent
1988-12-01
1990-07-24
Reese, Randolph A.
Joints and connections
Member ends joined by inserted section
Angle section
403401, 403382, F16B 700
Patent
active
049431803
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for connecting a pair of end-to-end abutting tubular structural members which are commonly used in the construction of handrails and the like, which includes a pair of interengageable inserts, and each of which is disposed within one of the tubular members and designed to interengage with the other insert at a point adjacent to where the pair of tubular members meet. Each connector insert includes a plurality of free-end leg portions which interengage in an alternate overlapping relation with the leg portions of the other insert so as to provide a strong support at the joint between the abutting ends of the tubular members. The overlapping surfaces of the interengageable inserts may be further bonded together so as to prevent the same from becoming separated, and each tubular member may also be bonded at least to the respective insert into which it is inserted, thereby securely adhering the respective tubular members in a closely abutting relationship. This completed joint has no external indication of the internal joint, other than the strength of the connection.
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Advanced Fiber Products
McBee J. Russell
Reese Randolph A.
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