Supports: racks – Knockdown
Patent
1995-05-17
1997-12-02
Braun, Leslie A.
Supports: racks
Knockdown
211182, 211186, 211187, 108153, A47B 4300
Patent
active
056926243
ABSTRACT:
A modular unit including at least one connector for a plurality of rods. The connector is made of an outer tension band; a compression member fitting within the outer tension band; and from one to three structural rods at the end of each leg of the compression member within the outer tension band. Each compression member contains an offset incline surface between opposing sections, and a hole through the sections for a tightening fastener to be inserted. When force is applied to the fastener to bring the compression member sections together, the incline surface transmits the force at right angles and the compression member expands until the structural rods are tight against the inner wall of the outer tension band. The connector may have 2-4 legs and a cluster of 1-3 structural rods at the end of each leg. A modular framing unit is formed with one or more connectors holding together selected rectangular, U-shaped and other rod portions. One or more similar or different modular framing units are held together with the same or additional connectors.
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Braun Leslie A.
Wood Kimberly
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