Patent ID: 6935078
Filing Date: 2005-08-30
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. An anchor for mating parts to a channel, the channel formed between a pair of spaced apart parallel frame members, the frame members each having a top surface wherein each top surface has a flange thereon so that a pair of opposing flanges are formed for receiving the anchor thereinbetween, a pair of notches are formed in each of said flanges, wherein said notches are spaced apart so that a tab is formed between said notches, each of said tabs having a tip thereon, said anchor comprising: a) a clip sized to fit between said channels, said clip having a base thereon, said base having an upper and lower side, a first and second opposing end and a pair of opposing sides thereon so that said first end of said clip attaches to said first flange and said second end of said clip attaches to said second flange; b) a pair of downwardly extending outside rails disposed on said lower side of said base, said pair of outside rails disposed spaced apart wherein one of said pair of rails is adjacent each said pair of sides of said base, a downwardly extending center rail disposed between said pair of outside rails, said center rail having a first and second opposing end and a top surface, wherein a transverse slot is formed on each of said first and second ends of said center rail, said transverse slot disposed between said top of said center rail and said lower side of said base, wherein one said tip of each said tab is disposed in one of said transverse slots of each said end of said center rail wherein said clip is secured between said pair of channels; and, c) a post disposed on said upper side of said base, said post being generally perpendicular to said base, said post having opposing sides oriented toward said opposing sides of said base and a first and second end oriented toward said first and second opposing ends of said base, wherein a plurality of arms are disposed in a spaced apart relationship along said post, wherein said arms extend laterally away from said post toward said opposing sides of said post so that other objects can be mounted to said post.