Patent ID: 6398473
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B60R,F16B

Abstract:
A connector for connecting an associated support member with an associated plate element, the unitary connector comprising:an elongate neck shaped intermediate zone generally defining a longitudinal axis of the connector, the intermediate zone defining a first diameter; an upper part on a first end of the intermediate zone and adapted to connect with the associated plate element; a lower part on a second end of the intermediate zone and including a cover cone portion adapted to connect with the associated support member; a plurality of locking elements carried on the intermediate zone; a plurality of ribs arranged longitudinally on the lower part, the ribs having approximately equal lengths along said longitudinal axis and extending radially outwardly from the lower part by a first height greater than said first diameter of the intermediate zone and by unequal heights in a direction transverse said longitudinal axis; and, a spherical constriction portion defined between the intermediate zone and the cover cone portion.