Compression connector for securing axle and handle parts
AssigneeVertex International, Inc.
InventorDaniel Hurt
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Abstract
A compression connector for securing an apparatus to a mounting surface. The compression connector device can include a housing that can include a cavity configured to accept a wedge member within the cavity. The wedge member and cavity can include corresponding angular surfaces. A biasing means can be coupled to the wedge member or housing and configured to move the wedge member from a first position to a second position within the cavity. As the wedge member is moved to a second position a compressive force can be applied between the wedge and a mounting surface of an object.
Claims17
A compression device for mounting to an object, comprising:
- a housing member, comprising a first cavity configured to position a portion of the object within the first cavity, wherein the first cavity approximates a mounting surface of the object and wherein a portion of the sidewall of the first cavity has a generally angular portion in shape and having an open end, a fixed end, and an angular surface;
- a wedge member having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a through hole that includes a threaded portion, a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is configured to engage the object and the second surface is configured to slide along the angular portion of the first cavity, wherein at least a portion wedge member is configured to be positioned within the first cavity;
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- a fastener having a threaded end configured to engage the threaded portion of the through hole to bias the wedge member between a first position to a second position, within the first cavity between a plurality of positions, wherein the wedge member exerts a compressive force against the mounting surface of the object when positioned at the second position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.