Patent ID: 6988696
Filing Date: 2006-01-24
Classification: B25B,F16C,F16M

Abstract:
1. A mounting assembly for adjustably receiving a support structure, said mounting assembly comprising: a mounting member having an opening at least partially therethrough, said opening defining an inner surface; a swivel member having a generally cylindrical passageway therethrough for at least partially receiving the support structure, said swivel member comprising a truncated generally spherical shaped swivel member, having a curved outer surface for engaging said inner surface of said opening of said mounting member, said swivel member comprising a split member with a gap extending therealong, said outer surface of said swivel member including a reduced diameter portion adjacent to said gap to facilitate insertion of said swivel member into said opening of said mounting member, said reduced diameter portion comprising a chamfer on said outer surface adjacent to said gap, whereby said inner surface of said opening is configured to substantially retain said swivel member within said opening after insertion of said swivel member into said opening.