Connector assembly including fitting and partially spherical washers
US10443636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B43/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly includes a generally L-shaped fitting with a first mounting portion having a mounting hole(s), a second mounting portion extending generally angled to the first mounting portion and having a mounting hole(s) and a joint portion integrally connecting the two mounting portions. The joint portion has a load section(s) defined between a concave surface section extending between inner surfaces of the first and second mounting portions and a convex surface section extending between outer surfaces of the first and second mounting portions, the load section concave surface section having a radius of curvature. A washer has an outer perimeter surface with a section having a partially spherical profile and is sized such that the spherical surface section is disposed against the joint load section concave surface so that the washer exerts force generally against the joint load section when the washer is clamped to the second mounting portion.
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