Patent ID: 6340264
Filing Date: 2002-01-22
Classification: E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
A coupling assembly for securely coupling a first article to a second article, the coupling assembly comprising:a connecting member selectively coupled to a track member; the track member including first and second upwardly extending flanges defining a channel; the connecting member shaped and dimensioned for secure attachment within the channel defined by the upwardly extending flanges; and wherein the connecting member includes first and second expansion members and a downwardly extending central spike positioned between the first and second expansion members, the first and second expansion members move outwardly as the connecting member is forced downwardly within the channel, and the central spike is moved downwardly between the first and second expansion members, to securely couple the connecting member within the track member and to force the first and second upwardly extending flanges outwardly into engagement with the first article such that the first article is securely coupled to the track member.