Patent ID: 9580900
Date: 2017-02-28
CPC Classifications: E04B,E04C,F16B

Claim:
1. A fitting for use with channel framing including an outer surface and a fitting groove formed in the outer surface, the fitting comprising: a base comprising an inner face, an outer face, opposite first and second sides extending between the inner face and outer face, and opposite first and second longitudinal ends extending between the inner face and the outer face, the base being configured to be inserted into the fitting groove of the channel framing, wherein the base has a width extending between the first and second sides, a length extending between the first and second longitudinal ends, and a generally dovetail shape that tapers toward the outer face, wherein the length of the base is greater than the width of the base; and a spring member mounted on the outer face of the base, the spring member comprising first and second wings extending outward from the outer face of the base and being disposed above and in opposing relationship with the respective first and second longitudinal ends of the base, wherein the first and second wings are resiliently deflectable out of plane and independent of one another to engage the outer surface of the channel framing when the base is inserted into the fitting groove, the base and the spring member forming a clamp for securing the fitting in the fitting groove.