Patent · US Expired

Connector

US5577303A · kind A · utility

3Cited by
15References
37Claims
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Filing dateJun 9, 1995
Grant dateNov 26, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45099
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A connector for supporting an object engages channels 4 in a track 1. The connector is retained laterally and guided longitudinally thereon. A locking element located between connector and track is moveable longitudinally to effect a locking.backslash.unlocking action. An object 40 to be supported is secured to one part 36 of a two-part connector in which the two parts have a quick-attach fastening 32,42 between them. One part 5 is connected to the track 1 and the other part 36 is connected to the object 40. The quick-attach fastening comprises a spring detent 44 and release button 7.

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