초록 ▼

A corner fastener (10) is used for securing a first frame member (11) to a second frame member (12). The corner fastener (10) includes a body sized to be inserted in a cavity (11c)of the first frame member (11). Locking tabs (22 and 32) have first ends (22a and 32a) operatively connected to the body

A corner fastener (10) is used for securing a first frame member (11) to a second frame member (12). The corner fastener (10) includes a body sized to be inserted in a cavity (11c)of the first frame member (11). Locking tabs (22 and 32) have first ends (22a and 32a) operatively connected to the body and second ends (22b and 32b) free to move between an unengaged position and an engaged position. The locking means have detent engaging members (24 and 34). The body has a fastening member aperture (27a and 37a). The aperture is in general axial alignment with an opening (12k), wherein when the body is positioned in the cavity and when a fastening member (50) is inserted in the opening and the aperture, the detent engaging member is locked in a detent by the fastening member, thereby fastening the first and second frame members together.

대표청구항 ▼

A corner fastener for use in securing first and second frame members together to form a corner of a frame, the first frame having spaced apart outside and inside walls thereby defining a cavity, the cavity defining at least one detent, the second frame having an outer wall, the outer wall having an

A corner fastener for use in securing first and second frame members together to form a corner of a frame, the first frame having spaced apart outside and inside walls thereby defining a cavity, the cavity defining at least one detent, the second frame having an outer wall, the outer wall having an opening in general axial alignment with the cavity, said fastener comprising: (a) a body generally sized to be inserted in the cavity, said body comprising a first section operatively connected to a second section by hinge means, wherein said first and second sections are generally adjacent when manufactured, but are folded on top of each other during use; (b) locking means having a first end operatively connected to said body and a second end free to move between an unengaged position and an engaged position, said locking means having a detent engaging member; (c) said body defining a fastening member aperture, said aperture in general axial alignment with the opening, wherein when, said body is positioned in the cavity and when a fastening member is inserted in the opening and said aperture, said detent engaging member is locked in the detent by the fastening member, thereby fastening the first and second frame members together.