Frame Attachment Assembly and Method of Attachment

A frame, comprising:

• a first frame member and a second frame member;
• a hollow element secured between the first frame member and the second frame member;
• a bracket received within the hollow element and securing the hollow element between the first frame member and the second frame member, wherein the bracket comprises:
• an elongated body extending between a first end and a second end;
• a first plate element positioned at the first end, the first plate element comprising a first aperture configured to receive a first fastener;
• and
• a second plate element positioned at the second end, the second plate element comprising a second aperture configured to receive a second fastener;
• wherein the first plate element is secured to the first frame member by a first fastener extending through a portion of the first frame member and engaging the first aperture of the first plate element.

A method of assembling a frame, comprising:

• inserting a bracket into a hollow element, wherein the bracket comprises:
• an elongated body extending between a first end and a second end;
• a first plate element positioned at the first end, the first plate element comprising a first aperture configured to receive a first fastener;
• and
• a second plate element positioned at the second end, the second plate element comprising a second aperture configured to receive a second fastener,
• positioning the hollow element, with the bracket inserted, between a first frame member and a second frame member;
• securing the bracket to the first frame member and the second frame member by positioning a first fastener through a portion of the first frame member and engaging the first fastener with the first aperture and positioning a second fastener through a portion of the second frame member and engaging the second fastener with the second aperture.