Patent ID: 8859076
Filing Date: 2014-10-14
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A corner insert adapted to be coupled to a retention clip, the retention clip including first and second wings and a cutout portion formed in the retention clip, the corner insert comprising: a body portion including an outer surface adapted to cover a gap; a shank extending from the body portion; a wedge portion connected to the shank and including first and second angled wedge surfaces and a nose portion, the first and second wedge surfaces being separated by the nose portion and adapted to engage the wings of the retention clip, the nose portion forming an end face of the wedge portion; a securing member extending from the nose portion and adapted to cooperate with the cutout portion of the retention clip to couple the corner insert with the retention clip; and at least one locking device adapted to engage the retention clip to limit movement of the corner insert relative to the retention clip, wherein the securing member includes a slot separating a first portion of the securing member from the end face of the wedge portion such that a surface of the first portion of the securing member opposes the end face of the wedge portion.