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Fitting for connecting two vertically abutting bodies of furniture

US4360282A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 9, 1981
Grant dateNov 23, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/591
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A connection fitting for detachably securing two vertically abutting bodies of furniture to be connected to each other in their respective regions of contact. One of the two furniture bodies has attached thereto a projecting fastener bolt having a fastening head. The other piece of furniture is provided with a generally cup-shaped enclosure or casing in a cavity to accommodate a rotatably mounted tensioning member. The head of the fastener bolt is in operative connection with the tensioning member and is adapted to be drawn into the casing when the tensioning member is rotated.

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