Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a structural tubing assembly such as a fence or gate in which one tubular member is joined to a second tubular member by (1) cutting an elongated opening in the second member, (2) cutting opposing slots in the end of the first member thus forming two locking tabs, (3) inserting the tabs through the opening in the second member, and (4) spreading the tabs, thus securely and rigidly locking the first tubular member to the second tubular member. Preferably, the end of the first tubular member is partially flattened to conform to the shape of the elongated opening in the second member prior to cutting the two opposing slots to form the locking tabs. Optionally, a reinforcing insert such as a tube of proper size is pressed into the opening between the spread tabs to strengthen the connection.
Abstract:
An expanding-type fastening device for detachable interconnection of hollow structural details comprises an expansible core made of rigid material, such as metal, and a coating of elastic material, such as plastic, fixedly arranged on the core.
Abstract:
A shelf support apparatus for use with corner lock joints having a prong extending into a tube for locking therein. The shelf support has a sleeve slidably mounted on the prong between the end of the tube and the base of the corner lock joint and a projection extending from the sleeve to form a shoulder, which shoulder may support elongated tubular members for supporting shelves, table tops or similar structural members for use in modular construction, furniture, or the like.
Abstract:
A connector for connecting a support and a frame disposed so as to be perpendicular thereto. The connector has at least one bolt or hook having an undercut which is configured for engaging in a keyhole-shaped through opening on the frame or support. The dimensions of a front end portion of the bolt or hook are adapted to a wider portion of the through opening, and the dimensions of the undercut are adapted to a narrower portion of the through opening. A housing of the connector is capable of being fixed to the end side of the support or frame, and the at least one bolt or hook is disposed so as to be displaceable parallel with a longitudinal direction of the support or frame into the housing of the connector.