Unisex connector

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1988-10-06

1989-08-22

Reese, Randolph A.

Joints and connections

Scarf

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403393, 403 71, F16B 204

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048591114

ABSTRACT:
A connector for joining two strings in precise axial alignment including a first enlarged section having a bore with a recess for receiving a knotted connector string, a second reduced-diameter section having alignment surfaces, and a third section having clip ends. Two such connectors are clipped together by inverting one and placing its clip ends over the second section of the other connector. The connectors are preferably of unitary plastic design, such that the clip ends are substantially rigid, with some resilience to allow for clipping. The inner shape of the clip ends corresponds to the outer shape of the second sections, and may be circular, trapezoidal, or some other shape. Clip ends may be provided with elongated ends to assist in removing the connectors from one another. The connector is designed to clip coaxially to another connector, such that the two string lines are coaxial, thus avoiding lateral forces from being exerted by the string lines on the connectors when assembled. A ridge may be provided in the second section to enhance rigidity. The connectors are disassembled by cocking or twisting one connector relative to the other.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1528988 (1925-03-01), Platts et al.
patent: 3092403 (1963-06-01), Gerdeman
patent: 3679249 (1972-07-01), Hoffman
patent: 4634202 (1987-01-01), Taylor

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