Abstract: A hydroformed tubular structure includes at least two hydroformed members connected at a joint. At least one of said members includes a flattened portion having opposite sides in engagement. One of the sides engages and is secured to a mating portion of another of the members and a hydroformed conjugate portion is formed in the one side adjacent the flattened portion and is secured in a recess of the other member. A hydroformed structural portion extends from the conjugate portion in a direction away from the flattened portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for internally framing a vinyl gate suitable for use with vinyl fencing provides completely hidden structures formed of sheet metal and assembled for greater strength and rigidity. Beams may be formed as channels from sheet metal, which may be placed together, with open edges of the channel juxtaposed and positioned within each other, in order to provide fully closed perimeters for beams. Various types of corner ties are provided to support loads and squareness required between vertical and horizontal members of the frame. In various embodiments, vinyl sleeves may be placed over various beams before or after the beams have been fully assembled, as appropriate, possible, or required. In certain embodiments, the entire systems of gate framing may be shipped in a long format appearing primarily as linearly-extending, channel-shaped stock. Likewise sheathing can ship as long stock.

Abstract: A housing for a microwave circuit is formed from a base made of metal matrix composite material and walls made of sheet metal. The base and the walls are joined together by diffusion soldering. Some holes to receive feedthroughs are formed at the junction of the base and a wall.

Abstract: Connectors that may be used to join two objects together comprise a body portion having a first surface for engaging a first object and an extending member that protrudes from the body portion that is configured to fit within an aperture on a second object. In these embodiments of the invention, the first surface and the extending member are inclined relative to each other. A fastener is also provided that may be used to connect the body portion to the first object. By placing the extending member in the aperture on the second object, and by using the fastener to join the connector to the first object, the connector acts to connect the first and second objects together. The distal end of the extending member may be rotated in a direction towards the first object to provide a tighter join.

Abstract: A connector is provided for structural framing members having T-slots running lengthwise along a major surface of the structural framing member. The connector includes a pair of guides, each guide being sized to fit within a T-slot of one of the framing members for linear movement. A strut diagonally connects the pair of guides holding the guides mutually perpendicular to one another. The connector further includes each of the pair of guides being elongated in the direction of linear movement within a T-slot. Each guide further has a cross sectional shape in a direction perpendicular to the direction of elongation conforming to the interior shape of the T-slot. Each guide is also open at both ends in the direction of elongation allowing introduction of the guide to an open end of a T-slot of a structural framing member.

Abstract: A joint structure, which allows a user to individually assemble and strengthens the stability of steel pipes. The joint structure mainly comprises of a fixture element, which can be slipped into a vertical steel pipe, a joint block, which connects two transversal steel pipes on the inner sides, and a fixture screw, which fastens a joint block and the vertical steel pipe to unite both of the transversal steel pipes and the vertical steel pipe. On the bottom of the vertical steel pipe and the fixture element, there are overlapped fixture screw holes. Both of the inner ends of the transversal steel pipes having clip holes. On the bottom of the extension panels located on the lateral sides of the joint block, there are inert blocks, which fit exactly with the clip holes. In the middle of the joint block, there is a piercing hole.

Abstract: An anchoring biscuit device for joining three boards. It includes, (a) a first substantially flat horizontal top element having a generally biscuit-shaped configuration, (b) at least one substantially vertical support member attached to the underside of the top element and extending downwardly therefrom for a predetermined length for joinder of two adjacent boards which have been pre-cut with biscuit receiving slots, and, (c) an attachment orifice located at least on the top element for attachment of the anchoring biscuit device to a support board for anchoring and support of the two adjacent boards. In one preferred embodiment, a top bevel is included at the orifice to permit angled screwing at positions other than vertical positions. In other embodiments, the screw orifice will have an oval or elongated shape to likewise enable screwing at angles other than vertical. In yet another preferred embodiment, the orifice will both be beveled and elongated.

Abstract: A mounting element (12, 12a, 12b) for securing components, in particular profile bars, and a cap (14, 14a, 14b) for covering the mounting element (12, 12a, 12b) are provided. Indentations (31, 39) are provided in lateral ribs (22, 36) of the mounting element (12, 12a, 12b) and/or of the cap (14, 14a, 14b). This makes the grip better and/or facilitates aligning the mounting element (12, 12a, 12b) and/or the cap (14, 14a, 14b).

Abstract: A coupler structure for steel pipe conjoinment that provides for user DIY assembly having a coupling block overlapping inner sides of two horizontal sections of steel piping, a bolt inserted through the coupling block to fasten together the two horizontal sections of steel piping, a locating hole formed in the ends of each inner side of the two horizontal sections of steel piping, and a threaded hold tapped at a suitable position in the front corner of a straight section of steel pipe. A junction contact element extends from each of the two ends of the coupling block with insertion tabs fitted into the locating hole in each of the two horizontal sections of the steel piping. A semi-circular opening is formed at the mutually facing ends of the two horizontal sections of the steel piping such that after the semi-circular openings are brought together, their position is in a state of alignment with the threaded hole of the straight section of steel pipe.

Abstract: Roof trusses (2, 4, 6, 8) are fixed together by a snap-fit connection system. The roof truss assembly includes a first truss (2) including an aperture having an enlarged portion (26) and a slot portion (28) communicating with the enlarged portion and extending away from the enlarged portion in a slot direction and a second truss (4, 6) including a pin (22) having a neck portion (30) and a head portion (32). The enlarged portion (26) of the aperture is adapted to receive the head portion (32) of the pin (22) during converging relative movement of the trusses. Subsequent relative movement of the second truss (4, 6) in the slot direction causes the neck portion (30) of the pin (22) to be received in the slot portion (28) of the aperture whereat diverging relative movement of the trusses is prevented. The truss assembly further includes a locking member (24) for preventing reverse relative movement of the second truss (4, 6) in a direction opposite to the slot direction.

Abstract: The present invention is a corner molding particularly useful in the construction of juvenile furniture. The corner molding has an elongate body with an interior, a first rounded side, and a second side opposite the rounded side, with a pair of acutely V-shaped channels extending along the length of the body. The first rounded side and each of the V-shaped channels preferably form a pair of rounded outer edges therebetween. Each V-shaped channel receives a substantially rectangular edge of a planar member to form a rounded corner such that the planar members are held substantially perpendicular relative to each other, with smooth joints between the outer edges and planar members. The present invention further provides a method of attaching a pair of planar members within acutely V-shaped channels of a corner molding to thereby provide a rounded corner having smooth joints between the planar members and the corner molding.

Abstract: A corner element includes first and second sections that fit into legs of a framing channel, a first pair of parallel vertical panels on the first section interleave with a second pair of vertical parallel panels on the second section when the sections are rotated on an integral connecting hinge. A side of one of the panels of one section is recessed to receive one of the panels of the other section. One of the panels of one section is designed to receive a fastener that is guided by a through hole in a panel of the other section parallel to the height of panel of the other section.

Abstract: An aircraft pallet assembly structured to support and retain cargo intended to be loaded on and transported by commercial aircraft, wherein the pallet assembly comprises a base and a surrounding peripheral portion normally including a multi-sided configuration. Each side of the base includes a peripheral flange extending at least along a majority of the length thereof, which is disposed and configured for fixed attachment to one of a plurality of track segments, collectively defining a track assembly, and structured to removably secure a load retaining assembly, typically in the form of a retaining cover or net in overlying, covering relation to the cargo, for purposes of maintaining the cargo in an intended position on the base of the pallet assembly.

Abstract: Preformed corner connectors for mattress supports and box spring bases are provided to simplify and reduce the costs of constructing the same. The corner connectors are preferably unitarily formed by plastic molding or other suitable processes. The method of using the corner connectors includes preforming the same and attaching frame members with conventional fasteners for box spring bases and mattress supports as required.

Abstract: There is described a device for fixing the front panel (1) of a drawer on a lateral, metallic frame (2) of the drawer by means of a holder (3) provided on the front panel (1) and protruding against the frame (2), which holder consists of a supporting plate (4) and a pressing plate (5), between which the frame (2) can be clamped by means of a clamping screw (6) extending through the frame (2) in an insertion slot (12) open at the front, where the holder (3) on the one hand has an adjusting eccentric (18) vertically supported on a supporting stop (19) of the frame (2) and on the other hand a locating stop (15), which engages behind a locking stop (14) of the frame (2) extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the frame and having an inclined stop face (17).

Abstract: A no-slip corner joint having a mortise and at least one tenon, wherein the mortise in a first structural member is defined by at least one V-shaped groove portion of a given width terminating in two opposing face portions that are perpendicular to the mating surfaces of the first structural member, and the tenons in other structural members are defined by V-shaped projection portions of a given width terminating in two opposing face portions parallel to a mating edge of the other structural members.

Abstract: A cam and expandable dowel type device is provided for joining together two members, e.g., furniture components. The cam is rotatably mounted in a first of the members and designed to engage a head portion of the sleeved dowel protruding from the second member. Rotation of the cam displaces the dowel relative to the sleeve, causing the end of the sleeve to expand and thus anchor the sleeved dowel in the second member. Further rotation of the cam causes the two members to be drawn tightly together. The camming element is designed to have a working rotational capacity of at least 190°.

Abstract: A cam and expandable dowel type device is provided for joining together two members, e.g., furniture components. The cam is rotatably mounted in a first of the members and designed to engage a head portion of the sleeved dowel protruding from the second member. Rotation of the cam displaces the dowel relative to the sleeve, causing the end of the sleeve to expand and thus anchor the sleeved dowel in the second member. Further rotation of the cam causes the two members to be drawn tightly together. The sleeve is designed to be partially collapsible over its length in order to provide an improved tightening action.

Abstract: A bearing structure for cabinets preferably containing electric and/or electronic apparatuses is provided, which comprises a predetermined number of metal section members, defining upright elements (2) and crosspiece elements (3), and connectors (4) between the section members which is adapted to be disposed in an operatively functional position to join the upright elements (2) to the crosspiece elements (3) independently of engagement of panels defining the cabinet top and base with the crosspiece elements.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a connection fitting for the detachable connection of two parts, preferably two furniture parts, including a cup-shaped casing (1) which can be inserted into a channel of the first part, in which casing (1) a bolt (4) is pivoted with a tenon (14,15) protruding over the first part (24), which tenon can be introduced into a borehole of the other part and locked in the same by turning. A radial actuating lever (16) is connected to the bolt (4) and penetrates a hole (21) of the casing (1). Furthermore, an actuating lever (16) which is held in a radially moved manner at the bolt (4) and which is interlocked in a non-twist manner with the same in the inserted position is pivotable relative to the same in a pulled-out position.

Abstract: A hanger for connecting a held member to a holding member the hanger having a connection member for holding the held member, a back member which connects to the holding member and a unique connection flange which is used to strengthen the connection to the holding member. The connection flange can either wrap around or under the holding member, and in the preferred embodiment it wraps around the holding member to the side opposite the back member of the hanger. This allows each of the fasteners that connect the hanger to the holding member to be received by the hanger at two points, which better distributes the load throughout the holding member.

Abstract: A profile arrangement for building exhibition or shop systems is described which has the purpose of expanding the multiple usage possibilities of such profiles and improving the aesthetic effects particularly by additional different colorations. For this purpose, it is provided that, in the case of a polygonal profile, which by way of corner pieces with projecting pins can be assembled with others, on at least two lateral surfaces abutting to form an edge, one recess respectively is provided which continues along the profile length and which is used for sliding in a strip consisting of a material other than that of the profile. This strip may have a colored design and thus, while one and the same profile is used, permits the achieving of different aesthetic effects.

Abstract: A deflection slide clip for use in metal curtain wall construction or metal frame wall construction providing for horizontal support of a laterally loaded stud while accommodating vertical slip and/or vertical and horizontal slip of the primary frame.

Abstract: A crate fastener and retainer assembly includes a fastener for assembling two adjacent panels of a box or crate, and a retainer for securing the fastener to a panel. L-shaped fasteners assemble two adjacent cleated panels or slotted panels, and retainers mounted on the panel or cleat secure the fasteners to the panel. The retainer includes a plate with a substantially closed loop on one end. The other end of the plate is mounted to the cleat or the panel. The substantially closed loop of the plate is pivotally connected to an end of the L-shaped fastener. When the box or crate is disassembled, the L-shaped fastener remains secured to one of the panels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a furniture system, in particular a kitchen furniture system consisting of a self-supporting basic framework with tubes and/or sections connected to each other by connecting elements. In accordance with the invention the connecting element has a shaped part which is itself formed as a tube and/or substantially closed hollow section on which at least one laterally protruding projection is formed extending over the whole length of the connecting element and that the connecting elements themselves are integrated as vertical components which replace the tubes and/or sections in some parts in the basic framework.

Abstract: An angle bracket for joining two section bars has a relatively great stability, especially for use for partitions and safety walls. This stability is achieved by supporting walls that join the two legs of an angle bracket to one another and have an outwardly rounded outside contour. This design is relatively simple and inexpensive to implement and allows these angle brackets to be compatible with known designs.

Abstract: A fastening device for attachment of, for example, mounting rails to vertical frame profiles of a switchgear cabinet. The frame profiles have rows of evenly distributed fastening retainers. A fastening block, which has fastening retainers for connecting the mounting rail or the like, can be added to the frame profile. In order to secure fastening of the mounting rail on the vertical frame profile, which only requires a small outlay of parts, the fastening block is manufactured either as a punched and bent element from a sheet metal blank or as an extruded element. At least one hook element projects from the fastening block, which can be suspended in an associated fastening retainer of the frame profile. The fastening block has two lateral walls, which extend at right angles with respect to each other and form a common vertical inner edge facing the interior of the switchgear cabinet. The lateral walls are equipped with the fastening retainers for connecting the add-on elements.

Abstract: A shear frame assembly of the type having a pair of tensioned diagonal straps that provide resistance to shear loads. The shear frame assembly includes a pair of laterally opposed vertical supports each having a first end portion and each vertical support has an aperture in its first end portion. The aperture is sized to receive one of the tensioned diagonal straps therethrough. Transverse top and bottom plates extend between the end portions of the vertical supports. A strap-alignment member is positioned in each aperture and each alignment member is positioned to receive and align the tensioned strap within the aperture. A force distributing member is positioned in each aperture and interposed between the alignment member and the respective vertical support. Each vertical support is formed by three studs that are connected together by bands that wrap around the studs so as to sandwich the middle stud between inner and outer studs.

Abstract: The profiled beam 111 is provided with a circular inner tubular part and comprises eight long slots, three of which are covered with each a clamping profile 112, 113, 114. At the supporting side, a supporting element 115 and two flat bars 116, 117 are fixed, which are provided with slots for further clamping profiles. The edges of the clamping profiles serve for the supporting of plates. A supporting surface 118 is attached laterally to the supporting element 115. The supporting element 115, which is oriented parallel to the flat bar 116, can also be mounted at the place of or additionally to this flat bar in parallel orientation to the flat bar 117, which shows the versatile applicability of the profiled beam.

Abstract: The present invention is a corner molding particularly useful in the construction of juvenile furniture. The corner molding has an elongate body with an interior, a first rounded side, and a second side opposite the rounded side, with a pair of acutely V-shaped channels extending along the length of the body. The first rounded side and each of the V-shaped channels preferably form a pair of rounded outer edges therebetween. Each V-shaped channel receives a substantially rectangular edge of a planar member to form a rounded corner such that the planar members are held substantially perpendicular relative to each other, with smooth joints between the outer edges and planar members. The present invention further provides a method of attaching a pair of planar members within acutely V-shaped channels of a corner molding to thereby provide a rounded corner having smooth joints between the planar members and the corner molding.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative assembly joint for decorative window treatments. The joint comprises a soft, moldable piece of material, preferably soft foam, that has a least one slit or angular cut on at least one side. These slits, or angular cuts, allows the joint to “move” or “give” to non-perpendicular angles typically found in bay window applications. Additionally, these slits or cuts further allow the joint to follow a curved window application, such as an eyebrow arch window application.

Abstract: A device comprising a corner strut (1) which has folding planes (2) and (2′) therein, a connecting plane (3) and bolt holes (4, 5, and 5′), solid coupling stands (6 and 6′) having a bearing face (7) therewith, and lateral struts (11 and 11′) having supporting projections (14 and 14′) therein. The coupling stands (6 and 6′) are connected with the lateral struts (11 and 11′) by inserting bolts (15 and 15′) into bolt holes (9 and 9′) and tightening them to flutes (12, 12′, 13, and 13′) of the lateral struts. Then, the coupling stands having the lateral struts connected therewith are combined with the corner strut by connecting the bearing face (7) of the coupling stands with the connecting plane (3) of the corner strut (1) by tightening bolts (10) wherein the coupling stands are facing the folding planes (2 and 2′) of the corner strut (1).

Abstract: A fastening device to join together panels comprises a body (12) that has a spreader (32); a U-shaped spring (14) with arms (47, 48) provided with outward facing gripping portions (47", 48") protruding from the body and drawn together in a resting position; a cam-type operating element (18) rotatable in the body. By rotating the cam element, the spring is movable between a resting position with the arms close to each other, in which it leaves the panels free and an engagement position with the arms spread apart, in which it engages the walls of a hole in a panel, and vice versa. The body (12) has an elongated cylindrical shape and comprises an internal housing (26). A slide element (16) is received inside the housing, is moveable for an axial distance along it, and has a housing (44) for engaging the spring. The cam element (18) is received in the body and in the slide to operate the movement of the slide between the resting position of the spring and the working position of the spring and vice versa.

Abstract: A device for connecting two components, particularly furniture plates, includes a cup-shaped assembly element and an actuating element rotatably mounted in the assembly element, wherein the actuating element serves to hold a connecting element in the assembly element, and wherein, in the mounted state of the assembly element, the actuating element can be turned from the outside by a tool. The cup-shaped assembly element has a guide duct which extends obliquely relative to the axis of rotation of the actuation element and is directed toward the actuating element. The guide duct through which the tool is to be introduced for turning the actuating element provides the person carrying out the assembly with the precise position of the screwdriver relative to the actuating element.

Abstract: Blast-resistant building (11) includes a structural connection (10) including at least one layer of fiber reinforced composite (90) bonded to each connected structural element (20,30) along the length of the connection between structural panel (20) and elongate anchoring structures (30), such as I-beam (40) or additional concrete panel (50). Layer of fiber reinforced composite (90) spans peripheral seam (36), internal seam (37), or both between the connected elements, providing a tensile force under load which tends to hold the elements together and to strengthen the connection while simultaneously providing ductility along the seam, lessening the risk of fracture of either element or the connection under atypical loading, such as from a blast. Connection (10) includes an elongate tension member, such as bolt (80), for attaching the various elements, and a force dampener, such as a rubber isolation washer (89), to increase the ductility of the connection.

Abstract: A reinforcing block (15) adapted to fit closely into and extend along the joint (10) between the floor (12) and wall panel (14) of a container of the type commonly used for bulk food storage and display in supermarkets. The block (15) has an underside surface (16) and rear surface (18) for abutting, respectively, the floor (12) and wall panel (14). The exposed surface (20) of the block extends at approximately 45.degree. between the underside and rear surface forming an obtuse angle with both the wall and floor surfaces. The end portions (24, 24') of the block taper into the joint (10) so that their exposed surfaces form an obtuse angle with the joint. This arrangement enables easy cleaning of the container.

Abstract: A modular decking system particularly adapted for use with docks in tidal coastal environments is presented. The system provides removable modular decking sections that allow the user to remove the decking prior to a large storm, preventing destruction of the dock by the hydraulic forces of violently rising water. Alternatively, the system may be used in a residential or commercial situation allowing the user to install decking over an area that typically requires access, such as over a flat roof or over areas containing buried services such as cables or piping. The system comprises a number of decking sections that are used with a conventional joist system. Each section includes a plurality of planks that are joined together in parallel to rails that hold the planks together during transportation, installation and removal of the decking sections. A joist cap is provided over each supporting joist, and clamping mechanisms are provided to secure the decking sections to the joist system.

Abstract: A furniture panel stabilizer, having a first lifting member moveably interlocked with a second lifting member, for preventing relative vertical movement between two adjoining furniture panels forming a corner. The first lifting member has a first end, an opposite second end, a top end, an opposite bottom end, and a first longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The second lifting member has a forward end, an opposite back end, an upper end, an opposite lower end, and a second longitudinal axis extending between the forward end and the back end.

Abstract: A switching cabinet has a frame made of stays and with open sides that may be at least partially closed by wall elements that can be secured to the stays of the framework. In order to secure the wall elements to the framework in an manner invisible from the outside, projecting hook elements are fixed on the inner side of the wall elements, matching hook elements can be hooked into the projecting hook elements and the matching hook element can be mounted on the framework stays so that the hook elements may be hooked onto them.

Abstract: A connector piece useful for joining two beam members preferably includes a generally triangular arrangement of load bearing members. The connector piece is especially useful in joining beam members of a vehicle space frame. The connector piece includes a set of tab members extending generally away from the load bearing members. The tab members are inserted into channels formed on the beam members. The beam members are then joined to the connector piece, preferably, by spot welding through each sidewall of the channels and the tabs, respectively. A longitudinal component of a load incident on one of the beam members is transferred along at least one of the load bearing members to assist in avoiding deformation of the beam.

Abstract: Connection of two longitudinal sections (10, 22) that are at an angle to each other, each longitudinal section (10, 22) having two connecting sides (12) and two wall sides (14), where at least one connecting side (12) of each section (10, 22) exhibits a groove (24) that is undercut on both sides and on both sides of the undercut groove (24) an integral longitudinal flange (30). The first longitudinal section (10) exhibits a transversely cut section face, the end face (16) of the first longitudinal section (10) which is secured at an angle to a connecting side (12) of the second longitudinal section (22). The first longitudinal section (10) exhibits a recess (18) at its end (16) in which a connecting element (60), introduced into the groove-like recess (34) between the longitudinal flanges (30) in the second longitudinal section (22), engages--as a result of which the connecting element (60) forms a mechanical joint by virtue of fit with the end recess (10).

Abstract: A pair of L-section elements extend generally perpendicular to each other and each have a pair of legs one of which is provided with a mounting formation and the other of which is generally coplanar with the other leg of the other element. The corner connector has a body adapted to fit between and abut ends of the one pair of legs of the elements and a pair of retaining arms extending from the body and resiliently engaging the respective mounting formations. Each body is comprised of an outer part of a width substantially the same as a width of the one legs and an inner part behind the outer part and from which the retaining arms extend.

Abstract: A monocoque joint for joining panels having a first skin portion having a first exterior surface and a first interior surface, a second skin portion having a second exterior surface and a second interior surface, a plurality of web sections, each of the web sections being in communication with the first interior surface and the second interior surface, the web sections and the first and second interior surfaces defining a plurality of core regions, and first and second tapered flange sections disposed on opposing ends of the joint. The first and second flange sections are formed integrally with the first and second skin portions and are adapted to receive preformed panels. The joint provides a substantially continuous integral load path whereby when the first and second flange sections are operatively attached to preformed panels and subjected to a load, the load is substantially uniformly transmitted to the panels.

Abstract: A metal connector connects perpendicular members of a structural wall to allow the structural wall to absorb a heaving floor. The connector is rigidly connected to a horizontal wall member, and is flexibly connected to a vertical wall member. The flexible connection is comprised of a rod or nail that passes through a vertical slot in the connector into the vertical wall member. In this way, when a heaving floor forces up the horizontal member, the vertical member is allowed to slide down the slot of the connector. The vertical member is rigidly attached to the connector in the other directions.

Abstract: A joint has a plurality of synthetic resin hollow tubes inserted a plurality of resin-coated steel pipes which are formed by applying a coating resin on a surface of a thin wall steel pipe and are formed with at least one pair of fitting ribs extending in an axial direction on the coating resin for holding an edge of a partitioning body, in order to connect the resin-coated steel pipes in an intersecting fashion. The joint also includes slits which permit a pair of fitting ribs of the resin-coated steel pipes therethrough, are formed on reentrant side of at least adjacent two hollow tubes among a plurality of hollow tubes at positions in one plane extending across respective axes of the hollow tubes and extending over the entire length, and cover ribs which are formed integrally with the hollow tubes and extending along both sides of the entire length of the slits for covering outer side surfaces of a pair of fitting ribs of the resin-coated steel pipe.

Abstract: A corner bracket used with a window or sliding glass door assembly to form a corner joint connecting frame members together which hold the glass and weather insulation in place. The corner bracket includes a body which has a front side and a back side connected by a connecting wall. The corner body includes a first end and a second end, where the second end is oriented approximately normal to the first end. The first and second ends include a pair of channels, a pair of L-shaped members spaced from the channels, and a finger extending from the connecting wall. The corner can also include a groove portion which engages a securing wall for the window. The corner can also include a protrusion which engages a weather insulation strip. The channels are detachably received by slots in a frame member. The L-shaped members and the finger are detachably received by openings in the frame member.

Abstract: A rack for a switch cabinet includes rack members and corner members with connecting projections thereon insertable into connecting receptacles on the rack members. Each rack member, symmetrical about a diagonal plane therealong, is in the form of multiply-curved, open hollow profile sections which form a pair of the connecting receptacles to receive the connecting projections extending from the corner member.

Abstract: A coupling for parallelepiped-shaped or block-shaped mounting components for chucking workpieces in defined and reproducible positions, wherein the mounting components are provided with fitting bores and transverse bores having the same cross-sections and being arranged in regular coordinate intervals. The coupling includes a coupling member having a projection which can be inserted with precise fit into a hollow space provided at the end face of a mounting component to be connected. A plurality of hook elements are arranged in the projection, wherein the hook elements can be pivoted so as to produce a positively locking engagement with the wall surface of an adjacent fitting bore or transverse bore.

Abstract: A panel used for display purposes comprises a frame having corner members that are molded in identical halves and snapped together. The corner members are provided with T-slots along the outer edges that will receive slidable members. A detent extends into the T-slot to engage the slidable members slid into the T-slot to hold them in position. The corner members include tangs for receiving extrusions for forming edge frames for the panel, with the corner members holding the frame in an assembly. The corner members have receptacles for receiving pins or shanks that can be latched in place with a latch member sliding in the T-slot on at least one of the legs of the respective corner member.

Abstract: A new modular rack system is provided which can be ganged, expanded, contacted and modified in various ways, depending on the type of merchandise to be transported or stored. It can be readily moved by forklift and lifted by cables. Once the new modular rack system has fulfilled its transportation or storage function, it can be easily disassembled, transported, and stowed until needed for subsequent transportation and/or storage missions. In its most basic embodiment, the modular rack system generally comprises a plurality of beams, each beam consisting of an elongated member having first and second ends; and a plurality of coupler blocks, each block consisting of a three-dimensional polygonal body having a plurality of faces, each face having an aperture for receiving a single end of a beam, and each aperture including a retaining mechanism which releasably locks the received end within the aperture. For a preferred embodiment of the rack system, each coupler block has six cubically-arranged faces.