Rail connector

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1987-10-09

1988-11-08

McCall, James T.

Joints and connections

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

Arcuate or multiplanar side

403193, 403297, F16B 708

Patent

active

047831880

ABSTRACT:
A rail connector for use in connecting pipe rails to pipe posts includes a circular tubular member with a reduced sleeve which fits inside a pipe rail and substantially conforms to the inner surface of the pipe rail to provide a tight fit between the connector and pipe rail. The connector includes a mechanism for adjusting the diameter of the sleeve to provide a tight fit between the sleeve and the rail. This mechanism includes a wedge member having substantially rounded sides such that minor deviations in the machining of the sleeve can be accommodated. Also disclosed is a mechanism for locking the pipe rail on the connector so that the pipe cannot be removed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1540408 (1925-06-01), Lonn
patent: 4017199 (1977-04-01), Strassle
patent: 4526334 (1985-07-01), Rantakari
patent: 4669909 (1987-06-01), Inchaurbe
patent: 4718789 (1988-01-01), Kuenen

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