Patent ID: 6322278
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: E04B,E04C,F16C,H01H,Y10T

Abstract:
A pivoting connector that comprises:a. a first connector member extending in a first plane and having a first end with a first pin opening transverse to said first plane and a second end having a pair of leading projections spaced from a pair of trailing projections in substantially an H shape,b. a second connector member having a first end with transverse pin openings for mating with the pin openings of the first connector member to receive a pin therethrough and pivotably secure said first connector member and said second connector member, and a second end which is movable in a second planar direction, andc. a base member having first and second ends with an offset section therebetween, said offset section having an X-shaped opening therein made of two diagonal lengths and a flat bearing surface therebetween for receiving said pair of leading projections therethrough when inserted in a nonvertical position corresponding to said X-shaped opening and retain said first connector member when twisted into a vertical position with bearing support on said flat bearing surface.