Bracket
AssigneeGrossman Product Services Sdn. Bhd.
InventorsJoel Grossman, Howard Porter
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Abstract
A bracket and method for connecting two component members, where the bracket is concealed from the outside of a joint formed by the two component members. The bracket includes a first flange having a hole for receiving a securing member and at least one second flange, including at least one protrusion for engaging a cavity in a first member to be secured. This design may use a single screw or bolt, and therefore saves assembly time and reduces product cost.
Claims34
A bracket comprising:
- a first flange having a hole for receiving a securing member;
- and
- at least one second flange, including at least one protrusion for engaging a first member to be secured, wherein the at least one protrusion engages a protrusion on the first member to be secured.
A bracket comprising:
- a first flange having a hole for receiving a securing member and an extension for providing a gap between said first flange and a second member to be secured;
- and
- at least one second flange, including at least one protrusion for engaging a first member to be secured,
- wherein the extension includes gripping members to grip the second member.
A method of securing two members, comprising:
- engaging at least one protrusion of a first flange of a bracket with a first member, the at least one protrusion engaging a protrusion on the first member to be secured;
- aligning a hole in a second flange with a hole in a second member and inserting a securing member;
- and
- moving the securing member such that the first member and the second member are pulled together as a result of the at least one protrusion and the securing member.
A method of securing two members, comprising:
- engaging at least one protrusion of a first flange of a bracket with a first member;
- aligning a hole in a second flange with a hole in a second member and inserting a securing member, the second flange further having an extension for providing a gap between the second flange and the second member to be secured, and wherein the extension includes gripping members to grip the second member;
- and
- moving the securing member such that the first member and the second member are pulled together as a result of the at least one protrusion and the securing member.
A bracket comprising:
- a first flange having a hole for receiving a securing member, the first flange further including an extension for providing a gap between said first flange and a first member to be secured;
- and
- at least one second flange, including at least one protrusion for engaging a second member to be secured.
A bracket comprising:
- a first flange having a hole for receiving a securing member;
- and
- a second flange formed substantially in a V shape, the second flange including two protrusions for engaging a second member to be secured.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.