Self-adjusting support system
US6113042A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B57/265
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for supporting a member on a support post includes a wedge assembly, having a tapered face and mountable on the support post, and a collar secured to the member to be supported. The wedge assembly has a camming surface, and the collar has a camming portion for abutting the camming surface. In addition, a locking mechanism is mounted to the collar and press-fits against the wedge assembly.
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