Structure of multi-function frame members
OwnerKuo-Huei Yehinventor
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Abstract
A multi-purpose frame structure has basic frame members consisting on the one hand of an octagonal tube and on the other hand of a connector. The octagonal tube is provided on its outer sides with dovetail slots and on its inside with opposed longitudinal engaging surfaces. The connector is in the form of a support with orthogonally disposed legs that can be received in the octagonal tube, each leg having a series of transverse projections which engage the surface projections inside of the tube. A frame may be made up from a number of the tubes and connectors and numerous other fittings may be provided which fit in the dovetail slots.
Claims12
A structure of multi-function frame members comprising a frame portion and a connector portion, wherein the frame portion comprises an octagonal tube having two or more outer sides each provided with a longitudinally extending dove-tailed slot therein and having two pairs of mutually opposed longitudinal engaging surfaces extending along the inside of the tube and each engaging surface being provided with a plurality of longitudinal projections extending along the length of the tube;
- and wherein the connector portion comprises a support member having two or more sides each provided with a leg extending perpendicularly therefrom, the leg being provided with transverse projections thereon and engaging with the engaging surfaces of the tube, with the projections on the engaging surfaces of the tube and the projections on the legs being mutually perpendicular.
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