Spindle guide
US5803645A · kind A · utility
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20References
30Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/20
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly is provided that is adapted for use with a spindle. The connector assembly includes a bar formed to include an opening having a central axis and a bar-opening dimension and a connector adapted to receive the spindle. The connector includes a base positioned to lie upon the bar. The base includes a base opening and a retaining tab that extends outwardly from the base. The retaining tab includes an outer surface having a dimension less than the bar-opening dimension and an inclined surface converging from the base toward the central axis.
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