US 12,674,311 B1 · Connector with a receiving fin

Abstract

The disclosed invention is a connector that enhances the construction of structures by enabling the connection of boards to sheets of material with improved precision and stability. The connector's body is equipped with an integrated guide that aligns with the edge of a sheet for accurate placement. Multiple sockets in the body, each facing different directions, are designed to receive the ends of boards. A key feature is a sheet slot that allows the sheet to directly contact the board, reinforcing the structural integrity of the assembly and substantially eliminating gaps between the boards and sheets. The connector can be manufactured as a single part or in multiple parts for assembly flexibility and may be made from sustainable materials. It is suitable for structures requiring easy assembly and disassembly, and can be provided as a kit with corresponding boards and sheets.

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Dependent claims

A connector for connecting at least one elongated board with at least one sheet, the connector consisting of:

a body having at least one guide projecting outwardly therefrom configured to receive an edge of the sheet;
at least two sockets extending outwardly from the body, each socket having an opening configured to receive an end of the board, each socket opening in a different direction, and at least one hole extending through a wall of each socket configured to receive a mechanical fastener that prevents axial movement of the board with respect to the socket;
and
at least one sheet slot centrally located in the body configured to receive the edge of the sheet, the sheet slot being aligned with the at least one guide and traversing an entire length of the body such that the at least one sheet directly contacts the at least one board.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Connector with a receiving fin

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Connector with a receiving fin

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Abstract

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