Patent ID: 6131286
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B23K,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of attaching a second fabrication element to a first fabrication element, comprising the steps of:providing a second fabrication element having a slot defined therein;providing a first fabrication element having a locking mechanism secured thereto, wherein the locking mechanism has (1) an alignment member connected to the first fabrication element, and (2) a twist tab connected to the by a stem extending therebetween, and (3) a pair of radiused cam members defined on said alignment member;inserting the alignment member and twist tab into the slot so that (1) the alignment member is positioned within the slot, and (2) the twist tab extends out of the slot; androtating the twist tab relative to the alignment member so as to cause the radiused cam members to engage sidewalls of said slot of said second fabrication element and to thereby lock the second fabrication element to the first fabrication element.