Patent ID: 8205844
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: A47B,F16M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A connector assembly comprising: a receiver connector including a first length defining a longitudinal direction, the receiver connector further including a first uniform cross section throughout the first length, the first cross section including first and second legs, the first leg including a convexly arcuate hinge half, the second leg defining a first locking portion; and an attachment connector having a second length and a second uniform cross section throughout the second length, the second cross section including third and fourth legs, the third leg including a concavely arcuate hinge half fitted within the convexly arcuate hinge half, whereby the attachment connector is hinged with respect to the receiver connector about the interfitting hinge halves for movement in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction, the fourth leg including a second locking portion interfitting with the first locking portion to releasably lock the attachment connector within the receiver connector in a mounted position, the third leg adjacent to and overlying the first leg, the fourth leg adjacent to and overlying the second leg, the second locking portion configured to be released from the first locking portion enabling the attachment connector to hinge away from the receiver connector in the transverse direction until the attachment connector can be withdrawn from the receiver connector in the transverse direction.