Mechanical end joint system for structural column elements
Patent 4340318 Issued on July 20, 1982. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 5, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 5, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2976968 Shaft end coupling means Connector for sections of oil containment boom Angle plate connector for tubular members Patent #: 4145149 Inventors
ApplicationNo. 06/100611 filed on 12/05/1979US Classes:403/217, THREE OR MORE MEMBERS CONNECTED AT SINGLE LOCUS403/317, Blocker keeper403/331, SIDE SLIDE: ELONGATED CO-LINEAR MEMBERS403/340, Mirror images52/81.3Frame connection detailExaminersPrimary: Shedd, Wayne L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesE04B 1/19 (20060101)F16B 7/22 (20060101) F16B 7/00 (20060101) AbstractA mechanical end joint system, useful for the transverse connection of strut elements to a common node, comprises a node joint half 15 with semicircular tongue 14 and groove 60 and a strut joint half 24 with semicircular tongue 25 and groove 21. The two joint halves are engaged transversely and the connection is made secure by the inherent physical property characteristics of locking latches 12 and 26 (FIGS. 1-6) or by a spring-actioned shaft 70 (FIG. 7). A quick release mechanism (FIG. 7) provides rapid disengagement of the joint halves. | |
