Connector assembly for food preparation equipment and method of assembly
US4786203A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/67
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly for joining a horizontal member and a vertical member without the formation of substantial exposed gaps. The assembly includes a base with a saddle surface at one end and an abutment flange at the other end. The base has an aperture between the ends and a slot communicating with the aperture. A locking collar has a bore receiving the base and an inwardly directed annular lip at a first end of the collar. The collar also includes an internal screw thread and an abutment for engaging the flange of the base. Also the assembly includes a locking insert with a body for reception in the base. The insert has extending arms at one end terminating in screw threads and at the other end a holding flange for retaining the horizontal member. A method of using the connector assembly is also disclosed.
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