Patent ID: 6052867
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: E05D,E05F,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for connecting a sliding element with a guide device, the guide device adapted to be guided in a track, the device comprising:an axle;a first mounting member having a first outer plate and a first insert;a second mounting member having a second outer plate and a second insert, said first and second outer plates adapted to be joined by said axle, said first and second inserts adapted to be inserted into a cutout provided on an edge of the sliding element, said first and second inserts further adapted to be connected with one another;a connecting bolt enclosed by and positioned intermediate said first and second inserts, and adapted to be connected to the guide device, said connecting bolt comprising a shaft having a head, a locking element and a thread;wherein said first insert comprises:a channel having channel walls adapted to accommodate said shaft therein;a trough adapted to accommodate said head;a first recess adapted to accommodate said locking element; anda locking screw adapted to lock said locking element; andwherein said second insert has an opening and comprises a second recess adapted to accommodate said channel walls therein, and wherein a radial center of said opening is substantially coaxial to a radial center of said head.