Molly-type dock section connector
US9051953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B5/0064
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dock connector for the connection of dock members with receiving sockets includes a pair of end members configured to be received in respective receiving sockets of the dock member. Each end member has a pliable expansion member at a bottom thereof adapted for movement between a contracted/relaxed position and an expanded position. The end members are connected by a brace. A wedge is operatively mounted to the end member for axial translational motion relative to the end member. The wedge operates as an actuator to move the expansion member from its relaxed position to its expanded position.
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