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A fastening device for use in support structures wherein the fastening of support members is accomplished by slidably inserting end connectors into slotted fastening devices to produce a final locking fit between the support members and the fastening device. A keyed screw which holds the fastening d

A fastening device for use in support structures wherein the fastening of support members is accomplished by slidably inserting end connectors into slotted fastening devices to produce a final locking fit between the support members and the fastening device. A keyed screw which holds the fastening device and support member in an intermediate locking position to aid in the overall assembly of the support structure.

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A fastener and lock for use in securing frame structural members of support structures, comprising (a) a fastening device having a center section and first and second end sections, said first end section having means thereon so as to fixedly attach said first end section to a first structural member

A fastener and lock for use in securing frame structural members of support structures, comprising (a) a fastening device having a center section and first and second end sections, said first end section having means thereon so as to fixedly attach said first end section to a first structural member so as to preclude axial movement relative thereto, said second end section being slidably and releasably attachable to a second structural member and including an adjustment means for releasably holding said fastening device and said second structural member either in a fully assembled position wherein the second structural member abuts said center section, or in an intermediate assembled position wherein said first section is partially inserted into said second structural member; and said center section having a receiving slot; and (b) an end connector being attachable to one end of a third structural member, said end connector projecting beyond the end of the third structural member and having a tapered head adapted to be received into said receiving slot in said fastening device to produce friction locking engagement between the end connector and fastening device.