Cap for securing interconnected linear members of a frame structure
US7526825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B12/56
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Described herein is a cap for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with flush rail support surfaces which includes a main body portion; a connection member protruding from the main body portion; and a slot within the connection member sized to accept a portion of one of the interlocking members wherein the portion of the rail member is interlocked with another rail member. The cap may also include at least one piece protruding from the main body portion to support the shape and structure of the main body portion. Also described herein is a method for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with interlocking members and flush rail support surfaces.
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