Connector for linear members
AssigneeMyoung-su Kim
InventorMyoung-su Kim
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Abstract
Connectors for linear members of wall structure which allows a variety of guide rails, fences, and pipes to be assembled in a desired pattern conveniently are provided. The connector includes a central body of annular shape; at least one socket member 6, the one end of the socket member being connected to the central body and the other end being connected to the linear member, such as pipe, wire or bar; and a rail means that connects the central body and the socket member such that the socket member can be moved along the circumferential surface of the central body.
Claims1
A connector for linear members of wall structure, wherein the connector comprises a cylinder member having two annular, guide grooves at opposite L-shape circumferential edges of the cylinder member, and socket members, wherein each of the guide grooves has a constant width and a slot formed therein, the socket members comprise a flange having two latches at one side thereof and a thread at the other side, the latches are inserted through the slots to engage with and slide along the guide grooves, the connector characterized in that:
- cover members having a circular disc and a rim, respectively, are fitted onto the opposite sides of the cylinder member such that all of the guide grooves of the cylinder member and at least a portion of the flange of the socket members are covered, and
- a center bolt and a center nut are formed at the opposite inner sides of the cover members so that the cylinder member, the socket members and the cover members are assembled or released by engaging or disengaging the center bolt and the center nut.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.