Rigid shelf connector
OwnerSteven R. Luriainventor
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Abstract
Disclosed is a connector for releasably joining a plurality of substantially planar elements, such as shelves and uprights, together in a predetermined angular relationship by gripping adjacent edge portions of the respective elements. The connector comprises a central core member and a series of gripping members which screw into the core member and grip the planar elements therebetween.
Claims10
A connector means for releasably attaching together a plurality of substantially planar elements in a predetermined angular relationship, by gripping edge portions of the respective elements, said connector means comprising a core member having a central axis, at least three gripping members, and means attaching the gripping members to the exterior of the core member in peripherally spaced positions, in a manner allowing radial adjustment of at least two of said gripping members relative to said core member, adjacent pairs of gripping members each defining opposed surfaces for tightly gripping the edge portions of said substantially planar elements therebetween when said at least two of said gripping members are suitably radially adjusted with respect to said core member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.