Patent ID: 6830517
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: A63G,Y10T

Abstract:
A rotating attachment device for attaching the upper end of a swing suspension member to a swing support bar having a longitudinal axis, a top, a bottom, and an outer surface; said device comprising:an inner bearing comprising: at least two inner bearing arc segment members; each said inner bearing arc segment member including: an inner side including: an inner surface adapted for engaging the outer surface of the swing support bar; and an outer side including: a raceway including: â€ƒa radial bearing surface; and a pair of radial flanges; one said flange on each side of said radial bearing surface; said radial bearing surfaces of said first and second inner bearing members adapted to be arc segments defining an outward facing cylindrical bearing surface when said inner surfaces are engaged with the outer surface of the swing support bar; and an outer bearing comprising: a first outer bearing member; and a second outer bearing member; each said outer bearing member including: an inner side including: a bearing surface adapted for bearing on said radial bearing surfaces; and an outer side; and a first end including: cooperating pivot connector means pivotly connecting said first ends of said first and second outer bearing members such that said outer bearing is pivotable between an open position for fitting over said cylindrical bearing surface and a closed position wherein said inner side bearing surfaces are arc segments defining an inward facing cylindrical bearing surface for bearing on said outward facing bearing surface such that said outer bearing is rotatable 360 degrees about the swing support bar; and a second end including a latching member for latching said outer bearing around said inner bearing in the closed position; said outer bearing including attaching means for attaching and supporting the upper end of the swing suspension member.