Abstract: In the broader aspects of the invention there is provided a new and improved deck and beam connector for post and beam structures. The deck and beam connector has a deck flange mounted on the deck, the flange has an opening therein. Depending into the deck is a well secured to the flange. The well has a bottom and a bottom opening therein. A threaded bolt having an enlarged head is positioned within the bottom opening with the threaded portion within the well. The head is positioned within a step-diametered counter-sunk bore in the deck with the larger diameter portion thereof adjacent to the surface opposite that to which the deck flange is connected. A threaded member is positioned on the threaded shaft of the bolt within the well with a spring positioned on the bolt between the threaded member and the well bottom. The bolt is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position into which the bolt head is biased and within the larger diametered portion of the step-diametered bore in the deck.

Abstract: A panel connector comprising first and second members and a lock. The first and second members define an axis. The first and second members are slideable in relation to each other along the axis. The members also are slideable in relation to each other transverse to the axis. The lock has engaged parts connected to the first and second members, respectively. The lock limits movement of the members transverse to the axis. The lock is disengaged by movement of the members axially relative to the lock.