Patent ID: 6070494
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: E05D,E05Y,F16H,G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
A pivotally adjustable coupling assembly comprising:(a) an elongate housing member having a joint end portion and an open end portion, said housing member having formed therein an internal chamber extending axially inward from said open end portion, said open end portion having formed therein a plurality of axially extending slits spaced one from the other and an internal annular slot;(b) a sleeve member securely received in said bore, said sleeve member having an internal wall portion defining an axially extended bore; and(c) a spindle member coupled to said sleeve member in angularly adjustable manner, said spindle member having a joint engagement portion and an axle portion extending therefrom, said axle portion being coaxially received in said bore of said sleeve member to frictionally engage said internal wall portion thereof, said spindle member having a convex ring portion disposed between said joint engagement portion and said axle portion, said convex ring portion lockingly engaging said internal annular slot of said housing member.