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Self-adjusting support system

US6113042A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 1997
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 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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