Rail attachment device
US9410568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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10Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2012/145
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A strong and repeatedly adjustable butt joint is provided between two members using an apparatus comprising an elongate connecting screw extending from one of the two members to be joined and through a through hole and into an access opening of the other of the two members to be joined. Positioned within the access opening is a lock comprising a housing, wedge and drive screw. The drive screw moves and then holds the wedge in a locked position capturing the connecting screw to create the butt joint.
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