Hermaphroditic connector
AssigneeUniversal Trim Supply Co., Ltd.
InventorsAly Khalifa, Shih-Sheng Yang
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Abstract
A connection system for securing two articles to each other having two connectors, each of connectors includes a base plate with a center point and identical inter-engaging sections with at least one male component and at least one female component. Also provided is a connection region for securing the connector to an article. Male and female components are radially disposed equidistant around the center point of the base plate and the connection region is disposed circumferentially around the male and female components. The connectors are engaged by rotating each connector such that the male and female components of each connector interlock with each other.
Claims10
A connection system for securing two articles to each other comprising:
- two connectors, each having:
- a base plate with a center point;
- substantially identical inter-engaging sections with at least one male component and at least one female component;
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- a connection region for securing to an article,
- wherein each of the connectors further comprises an outer connection tab disposed around a portion of the base plate, the outer connection tab includes a pre-cut slot and a release flange, the pre-cut slot of each of the connectors align when the connectors are locked, and the release flange extends beyond the tab of the other connector to facilitate disengagement of the connectors.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.