Joint

Abstract

A joint includes a first link, a second link pivotally connected with the first link and a retainer for keeping the first and second links in any angular position relative to each other. The first link may include an engagement portion extending from a side thereof. The second link may include an engagement portion extending from a side thereof for engagement with the engagement portion of the first link. The engagement portion of the first link may be a semi-cylinder. The engagement portion of the second link may be a semi-cylinder. The engagement portion of the first link may define a slot. The engagement portion of the second link may define a hole. The retainer may include a shaft inserted in the slot defined in the first link and the hole defined in the second link. The first link may include a latch extending from the engagement portion thereof. The second link may define a recess for receiving the latch of the first link. The second link may include a latch extending from the engagement portion thereof. The first link may define a recess for receiving the latch of the second link. The first link may include an insert for insertion in a tube. The second link may include an insert for insertion in a tube. The retainer may be a quick-release device.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.