US3671063A
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Connector
Assignee: Avco Corp
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Filing: 1970-10-05
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-10-05
Abstract
Abstract The frames of two adjacent panels are interconnected and locked together by means of a V-shaped anchor plate. The anchor plate is mounted within a slot in a bar located between the adjacent frames, both ends of the V in the anchor plate extending through corresponding slots in the adjacent frames. Force applied to the bar positively wedges the anchor plate simultaneously with both frames, thereby locking the structure together.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Slayden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:10
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/612; E04B1/6145; E04B1/6162
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
Mechanism for interconnecting the sides of two abutting panels, said panels being constructed of frames having vertical sides, said sides having a plurality of slots therein, the combination comprising: a vertically elongated bar positioned between said sides, said elongated bar having a like plurality of slots therein; a V-shaped wedging connector plate extending through each of said slots in said elongated bar, each of said plates being loosely supported within a respective slot of said bar and having oppositely projecting legs, each of said legs projecting through a respective slot in the side of an adjacent panel, said legs being angled to provide a wedging surface between a leg and means tending to maintain each wedging connector plate in an operable position in its slot, and means for applying a wedging force to said elongated bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
Mechanism for interconnecting the sides of two abutting panels, said panels being constructed of frames having vertical sides, said sides having a plurality of slots therein, the combination comprising: a vertically elongated bar positioned between said sides, said elongated bar having a like plurality of slots therein; a V-shaped wedging connector plate extending through each of said slots in said elongated bar, each of said plates being loosely supported within a respective slot of said bar and having oppositely projecting legs, each of said legs projecting through a respective slot in the side of an adjacent panel, said legs being angled to provide a wedging surface between a leg and means tending to maintain each wedging connector plate in an operable position in its slot, and means for applying a wedging force to said elongated bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for applying a wedging force comprises a threaded bolt secured to one end of said elongated bar and a nut threaded onto said bolt, said nut bearing down simultaneously against said respective sides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for applying a wedging force comprises a bolt threaded at one end and having a hook at the other end, said hook being secured to said elongated bar, and a nut threaded onto said threaded end, said nut bearing down simultaneously against said respective sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said means tendinG to maintain said plate in its operable position in said slot is a notch at its base at the junction of said legs, said V-shaped wedging connector plate being loosely supported at said notch by the surface of said bar at the end of a respective slot.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |