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Link connector

US10502249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

18Claims

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Assignee

FORUM US, INC. · US

Inventors

Frederik Stoldt · Hamburg, DE
Andre Vierke · Hamburg, DE
Lawrence E. Childress, II · Lafayette, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 7, 2017
Grant date	Dec 10, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 28, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B45/06
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A link connector configured to connect a set of links together. The link connector has a body having an upper portion and a lower portion. A first blocking member is pivotably coupled to the upper portion of the body by a pin member. A second blocking member is pivotably coupled to the lower portion of the body by a pin member. The first and second blocking members are movable between an open position and a closed position such that when in the closed position the link connector forms an 8 shape.

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