Connector assembly fitting with anti-puncturing feature
US10627045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B43/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly includes a fitting having first and second mounting portions having integrally connected inner ends and opposing outer ends. The first mounting portion is connectable to the first member and the second mounting portion is inclined with respect to the first portion and connectable to the second member. The first mounting portion has inner and outer surfaces, one or more mounting holes extending between the surfaces and a load surface section extending about each mounting hole. The first mounting portion also has a recessed section located between each mounting hole and the second mounting portion and adjacent to the washer load surface section. A washer is disposeable upon the first portion load surface section and sized such that an outer portion of the washer extends over the recessed section so that a clearance gap is defined between a washer inner surface and the first mounting portion.
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