Connector for linear members
AssigneeMyoung-su Kim
InventorMyoung-su Kim
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Abstract
Connectors for linear members of wall structure which allows a variety of guide rails, fences, and pipes to be assembled in a desired pattern conveniently are provided. The connector includes a central body of annular shape; at least one socket member 6, the one end of the socket member being connected to the central body and the other end being connected to the linear member, such as pipe, wire or bar; and a rail means that connects the central body and the socket member such that the socket member can be moved along the circumferential surface of the central body.
Claims1
A connector for linear members of wall structure, wherein the connector comprises a cylinder member having two annular, L-shape guide grooves at opposite circumferential edges of the cylinder member, and socket members 6, wherein each of the guide groove has a constant width and a slot 12 formed therein, the socket members comprises a flange 8 having two latches 10 at one side thereof and a thread 13 at the other side, the latches 10 are inserted through the slots 12 to engage with and slide along the guide grooves, the connector characterized in that:
- cover members 14, 15 having a circular disc and a rim 14a, 15a, respectively, are fitted onto the opposite sides of the cylinder member 2 such that all of the guide grooves 4 of the cylinder member 2 and at least a portion of the flange 8 of the socket members 6 are covered, and
- a center bolt 22 and a center nut 24 are formed at the opposite inner side of the cover members 14, 15 so that the cylinder member 2, the socket members and the cover members 14, 15 are assembled or released by engaging or disengaging the center bolt 22 and the center nut 24.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.