Patent ID: 9206824
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A frame connector assembly configured to be received by a first frame member which is generally hollow and elongated along a first longitudinal axis, for releasably securing said first frame member to a second frame member having a cleat element with a tongue portion, said frame connector assembly comprising: a connector housing having a connector axis and adapted to be rigidly received substantially within said first frame member such that said connector axis is generally parallel with said first longitudinal axis; a hoop element including a pair of legs and a cross member therebetween, said legs being at least partially received by said connector housing for movement of said hoop element along said connector axis between a release position and a retention position, said connector housing, legs and cross member collectively defining a hoop eyelet adapted for receipt of said tongue portion therethrough with said cross member engaging said cleat element, said hoop eyelet being configured to generally loosely receive said tongue portion therethrough when said hoop element is in its release position, said hoop eyelet being configured to loopingly draw said tongue portion toward said connector housing when said hoop element is moved toward its retention position; a first cam block affixed to said legs for said axial movement therewith; an actuator element having an actuator axis and a threaded section, said actuator element being at least partially received within said connector housing for rotation of said actuator element about said actuator axis; and a second cam block being in threaded association with said actuator element for transport of said second cam block along said actuator axis between a first position and a second position upon rotation of said actuator element, a second camming face of said second cam block being adapted to slidably engage a first camming face of said first cam block for forcing said first cam block toward said retention position upon transport of said second cam block toward said second position.