US 11,028,584 B2 · Connection apparatus and method

Abstract

A connection apparatus for attaching a first truss to a second truss has first and second connection segments, a bolt and an optional spring. The first connection segment has an aperture dimensioned to receive a threaded end and shank of the bolt. The aperture is also dimensioned to prevent the head end of the bolt and the threaded end from passing through. The aperture comprising a recess for receiving the second end of the spring. The first connection segment has a side opening, open to the aperture, dimensioned to receive the shank of the bolt. The first connection segment has a shoulder portion within the aperture dimensioned to closely fit around the shank and prevent the threaded end of the bolt from passing therethrough. The second connection segment for attaching to the second truss has a threaded hole dimensioned to fixably receive the threaded end of the bolt.

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Dependent claims

A connection apparatus to attach a first object having a first back surface and a first attachment surface to a second object having a second back surface and a second attachment surface, the connection apparatus comprising:

a first connection segment to mount on the first back surface, wherein the first connection segment includes an aperture;
a second connection segment to mount on the second back surface;
and
a fastener retained by the aperture of the first connection segment, wherein the fastener is to engage the second connection segment to mate the first attachment surface with the second attachment surface,
wherein the fastener is a bolt, the bolt including a head, a threaded end, and a shank between the head and the threaded end, and
wherein the aperture is dimensioned to be larger than the shank and smaller than the head and the threaded end.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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