Patent ID: 6393610
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: A41D,A63B,Y10S

Abstract:
A device for protecting first and second elongated members and their articulated joint which comprises:a first part shaped and dimensioned to intimately cradle a portion of said first member; a second part shaped and dimensioned to intimately cradle a portion of the said second member; an oblong plate having an inner face, an outer face, first and second opposite longitudinal end sections, and first and second opposite lateral edges; means for hingedly connecting said first end section to said first part about a transversal axis; and, means for axially and slidingly connecting said inner face to said second part; wherein said plate further comprises: at least one elongated guide member having a given length, an upper end secured to said first end section, and a lower end secured to said second end section; and said second part comprises: at least one longitudinal channel shorter than, and engaging said guide member; whereby the second part is slidingly held by said channel and guide member against the inner face of said plate; and wherein said means for slidingly connecting comprise means for resiliently biasing said second part away from said first part.