Abstract: A base (10) and the method for fabricating the corners (32) of the base (10) of a piece of furniture (12) from tubing (18 ) by notching the tube (18). The notching removes a metal from the tube (18) along the first pair of extremities (40) converging to an apex (44), and along a second pair of transverse extremities (52). Additional material is removed from the space (32) by removing a plug from the tube (18) adjacent the apex (44) in the shape of a bowl having two parallel sides (56), a third side (58) perpendicular thereto and a point (44). The tube (18) is folded at each point (44) creating corners (32) and an enlarged relief space (46) therebetween to allow fluids used in the post-fabrication operations, i.e., washing and painting, to flow quickly therefrom thus increasing drying times. The gussets (52) are welded to the tube (18) to add strength to the base (10).

Abstract: A fixture for a folding bed, comprising a 3-way pipe connector secured to the frame tubes of a folding bed at one corner by a rivet, and a side tube movably fastened in said 3-way pipe connector, wherein said side tube has an elongated slot through which said rivet is inserted to control the moving range of said side tube in said 3-way pipe connector, fastening holes for fastening support means to secure a tent, a mosquito net, a stand for intravenous infusion or casters to said folding bed. The side tube further comprises a flexible strip made through punching process, which flexible strip has a stop block made on the free end thereof to automatically stop the side tube from moving back into the pipe connector once it is extended out.

Abstract: A handlebar structure of a cycle including a stem having a shank extended forward, a notch formed in the front end of the shank, a coupler coupling a handlebar to the shank and including two members each including two elements formed integral with each other, the elements of the members forming two cylindrical spaces for receiving the shank and a middle portion of the handlebar when the members are fixed together, and a tongue formed in one of the members and engageable with the notch of the shank so that the coupler can be prevented from rotating relative to the shank.

Abstract: A hammock stand is described which consists of three elongated structural members joined together axially at oblique angles by means of a unique pair of brackets. Stabilizing cross pieces are also attached transverse to the longitudinal axis of the three structural members by means of the pair of brackets.

Abstract: An apparatus for joining lengths of tubing to form tooling structures for high temperature and high pressure molding processes. The apparatus is shaped to join lengths of tubing in the configuration of the tooling structure, contact the joined lengths of tubing on at least one side, and enclose on three sides the joined lengths of tubing.

Abstract: An improved display apparatus includes at least two elongated frame members arranged with ends thereof disposed generally adjacent one another in order to define an angulated frame corner configuration. Such frame members include elongated channel portions thereon, and an improved corner assembly according to the present invention includes a corner insert insertable between the generally adjacent ends of the frame members, and a corner key member for reinforcing and securely supporting the corner insert. The corner insert is attached to the corner key member, and the corner key member is attached to the frame members. The corner key member is preferably a continuous member, having a pair of corner legs disposed at an angulated relationship with one another, with each of the corner legs being receivable within the channel portion on one of the frame members and extending longitudinally therein.

Abstract: A railing system is composed of vertically aligned metal tubes and cross-members which are metal tube rails. The posts are formed with round protruding bosses whose outer diameter (OD) is the same as the outer diameter of the posts. The rails also have the same outer diameter. The bosses and rail ends may be brought into roundness, so that they match in a smooth circumferential seam, by round plugs forced into the bosses and rail ends. The post-rail joints are then welded in a circumferential weld.

Abstract: An extruded node is disclosed comprising a longitudinally extending substantially hollow core and at least one longitudinally extending, hollow flange, extending outwardly of and integral with a longitudinally extending side portion of the core. This invention also provides a joined structure wherein at least one longitudinally extending lineal member has a hollow peripheral portion defined by walls having inside surfaces adapted to mate with outside surfaces of a mating hollow flange of the extruded node. In this joined structure the peripheral portion of the lineal member is inserted over the hollow flange of the node to an extent that the outer peripheral surface of the lineal member surrounds the integral wall of the node and the outside surfaces of the sidewalls of the hollow flange and the inside surfaces of the lineal member mate along substantially the entire length and around substantially the entire perimeter of the flange.

Abstract: A dimensionally stable structural joint particularly suited for use in space systems. The joint comprises a connector having at least two tubular sleeves, at least two tubular members, and at least two annular clamping means for securing the tubular members inside the connector. The connector comprises at least two elements, manufactured from a fiber reinforced composite, which, when mated, form the connector. The tubular members are manufactured from a material having a coefficient of axial expansion of substantially zero. The annular clamping means are manufactured from a material having substantially the same coefficient of radial expansion as the tubular members. The combination of the connector comprises at least two elements and the annular clamping means with substantially the same coefficient of radial expansion as the tubular members allows the joint to accommodate radial expansion and contraction while maintaining axial dimensional stability.

Abstract: A soffit skeleton is constructed of a plurality of transverse frames mounted to a plurality of longitudinal spacer/cap tracks. Each frame is constructed of a metal channel having a U-shaped cross-section and bent into a plurality of end to end sections that are integrally connected at bend line joints. At some of these joints, the sections meeting thereat form interior angles and overlapping portions of each U-arm are secured together. The tracks are also U-shaped metal channels. Each of the latter is provided with equally spaced locating apertures in one arm thereof to receive an individual interior angle forming joint to thereby cap such joint and align said frames in a row in spaced parallel planes. The sections of each arm are separated by transverse notches. Prepunched fastener receiving apertures in the arms adjacent the notches are disposed so that when predetermined apertures are aligned there is a predetermined angle at the joint.

Abstract: A connecting element for the connection of sectional steel columns with roof trusses consisting of wood and exhibiting mutually converging lateral faces, for the erection of hall constructions and the like. The roof truss (2) has an end face (17) in flush contact with the column (1) and a steel band (16) is attached to the topside of the roof truss (2) for connection with the column (1) which latter is beveled in correspondence with the slope of the roof. This steel band is connectible with the column (1) by welding or by a flange plate (15) fastened to the column (1). A haunch-shaped supporting element (18) is provided on the inside between the column (1) and the roof truss (2).

Abstract: An extruded node is disclosed comprising a longitudinally extending substantially hollow core and at least one longitudinally extending, hollow flange, extending outwardly of and integral with a longitudinally extending side portion of the core. This invention also provides a joined structure wherein at least one longitudinally extending lineal member has a hollow peripheral portion defined by walls having inside surfaces adapted to mate with outside surfaces of a mating hollow flange of the extruded node. In this joined structure the peripheral portion of the lineal member is inserted over the hollow flange of the node to an extent that the outer peripheral surface of the lineal member surrounds the integral wall of the node and the outside surfaces of the sidewalls of the hollow flange and the inside surfaces of the lineal member mate along substantially the entire length and around substantially the entire perimeter of the flange.

Abstract: A joint member or fishplate intended to join together two lengths of I-Section beams at an angle one to the other. The fishplate comprising two arms including a predetermined angle and joined by a central portion having an outwardly projecting block, the sides of which extend outwardly perpendicular to the axes of the respective arms. This enables the mating ends of the two beams to be cut perpendicular to their axes and when joined together by a fishplate, the bottom flanges of the two beams abut or nearly abut and the top flanges are separated by a distance, depending upon the angle at which the beams are being joined, and which corresponds to the length of the outwardly projecting block. The ends of the top flanges of the beams then contact the sides of the outwardly extending block to form a strong joint.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a furniture assembly having first and second components joined at right angles. The interior face of one of the components defines a groove which extends parallel to the line of intersection of the components. The groove serves as a "pilot hole" for fasteners which secure one or more brackets to each component. In one embodiment, the bracket includes perpendicular legs. An outwardly extending tongue is defined by one of the legs and is received in the groove. Gussets extend between the legs on opposite sides of the bracket.

Abstract: The invention concerns a joint piece cast out of steel for tubes of trusswork constructions, said joint piece comprising a frame tube and at least one branch. The end of the branch (5) is shaped so that, when it is cut at different angles, it can constitute a connecting head for the joining of a tube at different angles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connective apparatus between a truss beam and another object, e.g., a second truss beam or another device, for rigidly joining the two together. The connective apparatus comprises a unitary attachment device which is connected to one of the frame elements in a truss beam. The device includes a rabbet member capable of attachment to a pair of struts of the frame element and a connector member attached to the rabbet member. A connector strut is provided for joining two or more truss beams to each other by interconnecting two nodes of the respective beams.

Abstract: A joint is used for a bicycle frame. The joint includes a composite material first tubular member, and a metal second tubular member fitting having a laterally extending insertion portion. A coating is made of the same composite material as that of the first tubular member and is applied to the entire fitting, except for the end portion of the insertion portion. The first member is sleeved on and adhered to the end portion of the insertion portion and contacts the coating. The abutting surfaces of the coating and the first member are of the same outer and inner diameters so that the joint looks like a unitary composite material frame.

Abstract: A frame is adapted to surround a liguid-filled sack and a rigid support. The sack is placed on the upper surface of the support so as to constitute the cushion-like upper portion of a water bed. The frame has four rails which are interconnected to form a rectangular shape. The frame includes at least two, preferably four, detachably interconnected sections. The rails may be made of ethyl vinyl acetate. Alternatively, each of the rails has a tubular foam body and a rigid central rod fitted within the tubular foam body. In one embodiment, the frame includes four rails, four corner elements and four coupling units interconnecting the rails and the corner elements.

Abstract: An impact absorbing construction for a motor vehicle comprises an impact damping cylinder. One end of said impact damping cylinder is adapted for being fastened to a vehicle structure. The other end of the impact damping cylinder is connectable with a bumper. The bumper is adjustable with respect to the impact damping cylinder. In order to allow both a horizontal and a vertical adjustment, a sleeve is provided having a sleeve axis which is perpendicular to the cylinder axis. A core is received by the sleeve. The core is adjustable along the sleeve axis by screwing. The bumper is fixable to the core. A sleeve support is fastened to the sleeve. The sleeve support is connectable with the other end of the damping cylinder and is adjustable with respect to the damping cylinder along the cylinder axis.

Abstract: The mounting frame arrangement is assembled from profile frame sections and connectors and is used for control panel assemblies, for component racks and holders, in household wiring, for equipment cabinets, and the like. On the four-sided (preferably square) hollow profile, one side has a longitudinal slit and at least the two adjoining sides each have openings opposite one another and distributed at regular intervals. The disconnectable connectors have two pairs of legs opposite one another and spaced apart by an adjustable distance, which are insertable in a form-locking manner into the interior of the profile. By being spread apart by spreader devices, the legs are made to contact opposed inside walls of the profile. At the same time, as locking means for preventing longitudinal displacement, detent protrusions come to engage the openings. A transverse groove for the same purpose is also possible on the outsides of the legs and on the inside of the profile.

Abstract: A bracing system is disclosed which is particularly suitable for providing line and end corner bracing for "T-post" fence construction. The bracing system comprises slidable collars which are positioned over the posts and located vertically between the lugs at a desired location. A wedging arrangement is used to secure the collar between adjacent lugs on the posts, and the collar has provisions for accepting accessories to permit a rigid cross-brace, typically also another "T-post", to be inserted therebetween for providing rigid cross-bracing between adjacent "T-posts" of the fence. Accessories also are disclosed to adapt the posts for uses other than fences.

Abstract: This invention concerns an improved socket for a control panel of the type having four angled corner pieces, at least two transverse recess members and at least two longitudinal recess members forming a frame. Dimensional stability and torsional rigidity of the socket are greatly increased due to the fact that vertical connecting flanges are bent at right angles along the free edges of the panel-mounting flanges at least in the area of the vertical mounting flanges for mounting of the transverse recess member, and such connecting flanges are connected to the recess-member mounting flanges when the transverse recess members are installed.

Abstract: A modular elevator cab construction is provided for assembly onto a platform of an elevator cage substantially from within the area of the cab. A rear wall panel, two side wall panels and front wall structures are assembled by simple complementary interengaging hanger devices on the backside of the adjacent walls for assembling the walls in proper right-angular juxtaposition.

Abstract: A metal foundation for a bed comprises a modular system of components easily assembled without conventional fasteners. The assembly includes parallel tubular side frame members of rectangular cross-section, each having two L-shaped pieces interlocked lengthwise in a sliding fit. Vertical stiffening ribs spaced apart along the inside and outside faces of the rectangular side members add rigidity. A pair of parallel tubular rectangular end frame members similar to the side members are at opposite ends of the foundation. Four L-shaped and tubular corner connectors of rectangular cross-section provide sockets to slidably receive the ends of the side and end frame members at the corners of the foundation. Longitudinal and lateral inverted U-shaped cross-slats slidably fit into corresponding slots in the inside faces of the side and end frame members.

Abstract: A fence comprising a fence board support bracket having a base and having provided on the said base guide means adapted to receive removably inserted therein one or more fence boards, means for anchoring said base to the ground, and one or more fence boards adapted to be removably inserted into the said guide means, wherein the said base comprises a flat plate having provided therethrough a plurality of holes each of which is adapted to receive a stake removably inserted therethrough, and and wherein the said guide means comprises a channel formed by a pair of opposing side members, and wherein the said anchor means comprises a plurality of stakes each of which is adapted to be removably inserted through a hole of said plurality of holes in the said base and to be driven into the ground.

Abstract: The present device is for joining frame members for a picture frame, in which a handle and engaging walls are formed integral with a base plate. Elongated grooves are cut through the base plate in parallel with the engaging walls, respectively, so that the elasticity of the base plate is further enhanced. Push-down grips are extended from the base plate in parallel with the elongated grooves, respectively, whereby the bending of the base plate is facilitated and therefore the disengagement of the stoppers is effectively accomplished, enabling easy removal of a first frame member.

Abstract: An access panel employing an expanded metal panel having its peripheral edges seated in framing strips of U-shaped cross section is assembled by the use of a pair of opposed corner plates of a relatively soft, non-metallic material formed with recesses which enclosingly receive and orient the end portions of framing strips at each corner of the panel. Fastening members, such as rivets or nut and bolt units, fixedly clamp the opposed corner plates against the opposite sides of the panel-framing strip assembly.

Abstract: An inside corner bracket for attachment at an inside corner formed between angularly-related structural members, the corner bracket having two angularly-disposed channel members each having contiguous top, edge and bottom walls forming an outwardly opening channel, and the top or bottom walls of the channel members being integrally formed to rigidly interconnect the channel members in angular disposition with the edge walls defining the inside corner. A one-piece blank for forming such inside corner bracket.

Abstract: A headboard for a sofa bed or a daybed wherein the headboard is defined by a pair of oppositely disposed and aligned half sections mounted together by means of a pair of substantially "T" shaped connectors to form an elongated headboard adapted to be attached to a bed structure which includes oppositely positioned side boards, the connector having a pair of horizontally aligned bores to receive the free ends of the upper and lower rail members of each half section, there being a third centrally located perpendicular bore formed to receive a vertical strut between the pair of "T" shaped connectors.

Abstract: A bumper cleat provides a lift-off mount for bumper secured motor vehicle accessories. Two vertically oriented L-shaped walls form an L-shaped channel between them which secures a mating L-shaped foot for an accessory frame. Fasteners are employed to secure the accessory frame vertically. The L-shaped channel provides retention from movement in two planes while allowing for water drainage to prevent ice buildup or rust.

Abstract: A joint for joining two elongate members transversely to each other, comprising a first member, second member, right angle bracket and threaded bolt. The bracket is fixed to the first member and projects from the end face which is to be accommodated within a complementary recess provided on the second member. A transverse hole is provided in the recess extending between opposite side faces of the member, and axially registers with a threaded hole in the end projection of the bracket and a groove in a longitudinal recess on the first member. The bolt clampingly engages the second member to the bracket with the bolt shank further engaging the surfaces of the hole, groove and the terminal end of a protrusion of the bracket. The projection and the recess operate to oppose rotational movement of the first member about its longitudinal axis relative to the second member.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a joining structure for use in connecting pipes or tubes such as those which form a bicycle frame. The structure comprises a joining cylinder and a cylindrical part secured to the joining cylinder, the joining cylinder having an opening therein adapted to receive a pipe. A wall having a through hole is formed inside the opening of the joining cylinder, and an internal thread is formed in the internal periphery of the pipe. A core having on its external periphery an external thread which corresponds to the thread of the pipe is threaded into the pipe. The core has a threaded hole aligned with the through hole, and a bolt is provided for joining the wall and the core in such a manner that said bolt engages the wall and the core for joining the cylinder with the pipe.

Abstract: A modular assembly for use in forming an article of furniture or the like including a connector member for joining together three elongated members on mutually perpendicular axes. The connector member includes three pairs of flanges which are received respectively in U-shaped channels in the three elongated members with the members secured in each case to the connector member by a clamping member which clamps the flanges of the elongated member between the flanges on the connector member and flange portions on the clamping member. The portions of the connector member receiving the horizontal elongated members are recessed inwardly or rearwardly from the connector member portion receiving the vertical member so that the ends of the horizontal elongated members may pass behind the vertical member to hide the raw edges of the horizontal members. The connector member and the various fastening elements are essentially totally hidden from view in the final assembly.

Abstract: An improved joint for a bicycle frame has a first sleeve for receiving a head tube and a second sleeve projecting laterally from the first sleeve, for receiving a top tube or a downtube, wherein the second sleeve includes an inner tube and an outer tube, which coaxially project from the first sleeve and which are spaced from each other with a circumferential clearance which is slightly larger than the thickness of the top tube or the downtube so that the top tube or downtube may be snap fit into this clearance.

Abstract: Coupling assembly joining two profiled rails, more particularly for use with a shower partition, the first profiled rail having an opening extending over its entire length and an inner space. A clamping element is mounted in this inner space and has a threaded hole in which a screw threads, the second profiled rail being secured to the first profiled rail by tightening of the said screw. In order to facilitate assembly and make it possible to carry out subsequent mutual alignment of the profiled rails with little effort, there is provided that the clamping element be insertable from the side and at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the first profiled rail through the above-mentioned opening and into the inner space, one leg of the second profiled rail passing through the opening into the inner space. This leg is clamped in a gap which is formed between a bearing surface of the clamping element and a web of the first profiled rail and/or a support element.

Abstract: A dismountable structure comprising at least one structural part having a female socket provided with at least one transversely extending first hole and at least one structural part having a male socket provided with at least one transversely extending second hole. The sockets are so sized and shaped that each male socket is receivable in each female socket in a locking position in which at least one second hole is aligned with at least one first hole. The structure including fastening means having at least one resiliently displaceable locking element for interlocking one female socket and one male socket, when they are in the locking position, by at least one locking element extending from inside the male socket through the aligned holes of the two sockets.

Abstract: A modular frame arrangement suspendable from the ceiling of a room is proposed for receiving filters having fluid seals for clean room ceilings, which consists of structural rails having U-section channels for receiving the fluid, the rails being provided with a central web. Lying parallel to the ceiling, the webs of the rails and the central webs are constructed as hollow sections, the hollow section of the web being formed of two hollow chambers and a T-section groove lying between these hollow chambers. For connection of the rails, connection members are provided which have a square central part and integral arms offset in height at the lower side. The connection members are inserted with their arms in the rails so that the respective U-section channels are extended around the corner.

Abstract: Inexpensive, knock-down, furniture constructions, assembled with mating, molded, plastic shells for corners and elbows are disclosed for use in furniture pieces for use by children. The furniture constructions include panel members of inexpensive sheet material. Each corner connector is formed of two mating shells, that are each molded of plastic and which are shaped to provide internally thereof pairs of telescoping pins and sleeves, which frictionally hold the shells assembled after the pair of shells are pressed together. Each corner connector provides at least two socket means, each for receiving a wooden rail with a channel along its length. The panel members are positioned in and held by the channels of a pair of rails. A pin or sleeve provided on at least one of the corner connectors extends through an aperture provided in each panel member, to effect a holding of the panel member in its proper intended position relative to the plastic mating shells and to the channeled rails.

Abstract: A bed spring assembly comprising a rectangular frame having a pair of end members and a pair of side members and arcuate corners joining said side members to said end members,said members having top and bottom walls,each bottom wall having a cut out subtending each corner,a filler plate covering the corner cut out and having a leg at the one end extending into the adjacent side member and having another leg at the other end extending into the adjacent end member, and means for connecting said legs to the respective members,said plate having an arcuate portion complementally fitting into the adjacent corner,means for securing spring-covering fabric to the frame comprising upwardly and inwardly angled flanges on the inner edges of the bottom walls of the side and end members,and similarly angled flanges on the inner edges of said legs and intermediate portion of each filler plate.

Abstract: A corner bracket for a spring mattress support into which the ends of two angle irons are set at a right angle, and parts of the bracket are bent and crimped over onto the angle irons to secure these parts together with no actual fasteners.

Abstract: A device comprising a frame composed of lengths of tubing and coupling pieces interconnecting the same, coupling piece and coupling piece parts for the same, each coupling piece having a cubical body provided on each outer face with a recess with undercut engaging rims for receiving a base part of an arm connected with a tubing and having complementary engaging rims in a manner such that the arm is fixed in place at least in the direction transverse of the outer face. The edge of the body is equal to the thickness of the tubings, the body consists of two identical parts having a square head face, each part having complementary connecting means for joining a body part by a base face to the base face of the other body part in a direction transverse of the head face, while each side face has a recess which is accessible only from the base face for the base part of the arm and which forms, together with a corresponding recess in the other body part, the recess for receiving the base part of an arm.

Abstract: Method and device for the manufacture of rod-shaped constructional elements of large extension. A core of foam material, inherently stable at right angles to its longitudinal extension, is guided horizontally. At least one dry unidirectional layer of fibres is applied on to the surface of the core. The surface of the unidirectional layer of fibres is wetted with synthetic resin. At least one braided hose with dry fibres crossing one another at an angle is applied on to the wetted surface. The strand manufactured in this way is separated into predetermined sections. The separated strand is held in the desired configuration of the constructional elements during hardening of the synthetic resin.

Abstract: A modular assembly is provided for use in frame structures which are assembled by joining frame members to connector or fitting members to allow such structures to be easily and quickly assembled and disassembled without the need for a separate assembly tool. In the assembly the frame member telescopically engages the fitting member and both members are constrained from relative rotational and translational movement by a resilient retainer. The retainer has a general spring-like band configuration which includes a backbone portion having two open extending ends. The retainer is flexed over one of the joined members and its backbone engages at least one half of the perimeter of that member. The installed and tensioned length between the two retainer ends is greater than the length between the same ends in a free state, thereby clamping the structural members together. An alignment pin extends radially inwardly from the retainer backbone and engages both members to lock the retainer in place.

Abstract: A gridwork for a suspended ceiling is assembled by a clip having three equally angularly disposed prongs which run parallel to three equally angularly disposed elongated rigid members of the gridwork. One prong has a stepped configuration, where each level abuts against a portion of two of the three intersecting members. One level of this stepped configuration widens into a lip fitting into a flanged or a "u" shaped channel area of one of the members, and which widened area further snaps into this one member for its securement therein. The remaining two prongs of the clip are bolted to its corresponding elongated member.

Abstract: Corner pieces for frames are used for joining together frame sides situated adjacent the corner piece. The frame sides are tubular or profile-shaped and adapted in their inner cavity to receive legs which are angularly arranged on the corner piece and interconnected by means of an intermediate part. Each leg consists of two parallel shanks and each shank is shaped so as to be complementary to the cavity of the frame side profile engaging the respective shank so that the shank can be inserted guidingly and with a certain friction in the cavity of the profile. The corner piece is composed of two identical corner parts interconnected by fastening means, the legs and the intermediate part of the corner piece having, on one hand, a first symmetry plane coinciding with the frame plane and, on the other hand, a second symmetry plane or bisector plane bisecting the angle between the legs of the corner piece. The second plane is perpendicular to the first symmetry plane.

Abstract: A plurality of side rails, cross rails, side and corner legs are prefabricated from a square, tubular, 12 gauge steel material. Separable side and corner connecting members formed of substantially the same tubular steel material include projecting arms and bridging members that are inserted into the open ends of the side rails, cross rails, side and corner members to assemble the table. The connections are secured by bolting the structural frame members to the connecting members. Tubular rectangular side tracks are secured to the upper surface of the side rails in certain installations to provided support for wheeled carriages that are adapted to move longitudinally of the table. The side connectors and corner connectors are, in general, fabricated identically, then utilized in the assembly by slightly different orientation, hole patterns, and the use of the different bridging members.

Abstract: A structural joint has a pair of elongated members each provided with an elongated groove with an opening narrower than the inside of the groove. A connecting key has a pair of legs configured, in cross-section, like the cross-section of the grooves and slidably fitted each into one of the grooves with side faces of the legs engaging opposed side walls of the grooves. Set screws are threaded through bores of the key legs from the openings of the grooves and up to the bottom of the grooves so that when the screws are tightened, they force the leg side faces into engagement with the side groove opposed side walls to lock the legs into the grooves. The adjacent ends of the legs are articulated to one another.

Abstract: One corner connecting element (5), in the form of a rail, is present at each corner of a box-like structure having four side walls (3) and one bottom or rear wall (2). With longitudinal grooves (8), the rail engages bent-over edge portions (13) of the walls of the structure. The corner connecting elements (5) are preferably realized in two parts (6,7) in the longitudinal direction, the parts being held together by screws (12). Since the outside of the connecting rail (5) is embodied in the shape of one-quarter of a circle, the corners of the structure are rounded. The fabrication of such structures, such as bathroom cabinets and the like, is simplified as a result, because welded connections can be dispensed with.

Abstract: A pair of pipe clamps each having a pair of gripping members for clamping a pipe therebetween with the pipe extending through the clamps beyond opposite sides and with each clamp having a generally L-shaped projection away from the gripping members with the plane of the web lying in the plane of a pipe clamped in the gripping members and means for pivotally connecting and adjustably clamping the webs.

Abstract: Coupling assembly joining two profiled rails, more particularly for use with a shower partition, the first profiled rail having an opening extending over its entire length and an inner space. A clamping element is mounted in this inner space and has a threaded hole in which a screw threads, the second profiled rail being secured to the first profiled rail by tightening of the said screw. In order to facilitate assembly and make it possible to carry out subsequent mutual alignment of the profiled rails with little effort, there is provided that the clamping element be insertable from the side and at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the first profiled rail through the above-mentioned opening and into the inner space, one leg of the second profiled rail passing through the opening into the inner space. This leg is clamped in a gap which is formed between a bearing surface of the clamping element and a web of the first profiled rail and/or a support element.