Patent ID: 6688068
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A strut assembly comprising:a longitudinal member having a wall and at least a first substantially hollow end-portion; and; a first threaded member slidably mounted within said first end-portion and capable of moving along a longitudinal axis of said member between a retracted position and an extended position, said wall having a first access opening therein for providing access to said first threaded member; at least a first end-cap coupled to said first end-portion and having a first longitudinal bore therethrough coaxial with said axis, said first threaded member slidably positioned within said first longitudinal opening wherein said longitudinal member is substantially cylindrical and wherein said first end-cap comprises: a first substantially flat end surface substantially perpendicular to said axis and having a first aperture therethrough for receiving said first member; and a first substantially conical surface extending from a periphery of said first end surface to said longitudinal member.