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US3144265A
US3144265A US92073A US9207361A US3144265A US 3144265 A US3144265 A US 3144265A US 92073 A US92073 A US 92073A US 9207361 A US9207361 A US 9207361A US 3144265 A US3144265 A US 3144265A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B12/00—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior
    • F16B12/10—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior using pegs, bolts, tenons, clamps, clips, or the like
    • F16B12/28—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior using pegs, bolts, tenons, clamps, clips, or the like for metal furniture parts
    • F16B12/32—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior using pegs, bolts, tenons, clamps, clips, or the like for metal furniture parts using clamps, clips, wedges, sliding bolts, or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B47/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements
    • A47B47/0008—Three-dimensional corner connectors, the legs thereof being received within hollow, elongated frame members
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B12/00—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior
    • F16B12/44—Leg joints; Corner joints
    • F16B12/50—Metal corner connections
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B7/00—Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections
    • F16B7/04—Clamping or clipping connections
    • F16B7/044—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being in angled relationship
    • F16B7/0446—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being in angled relationship for tubes using the innerside thereof
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2220/00—General furniture construction, e.g. fittings
    • A47B2220/11—Tripod parts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2230/00—Furniture jointing; Furniture with such jointing
    • A47B2230/01—Assemblies of strip sections, able to hold panels and corner parts for furniture
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B12/00—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior
    • F16B12/44—Leg joints; Corner joints
    • F16B2012/446—Leg joints; Corner joints with three-dimensional corner element, the legs thereof being inserted in hollow frame members
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10S403/12—Furniture type having a rotatable fastener or fastening element that tightens connection
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the framework to which this invention relates, is of the kind comprising frame members each of which, at least at its ends, is of hollow cross-section, and connector members each of which has two or more arms extending in the direction of the respective frame members to be connected thereby, the arms being adapted to enter into interlocking engagement with the ends of the respective frame members, the positive interengagernent of the assembled parts thereby preventing their lateral separation.
  • each frame member has an axially extending slot, opposite sides of which slot are provided with right angled or substantially right angled machined faces, which extend only over a part of the cross-section of the hollow interior of the frame member, and each arm of each connector member has two oppositely disposed angled faces corresponding to and adapted to engage the machined faces of the frame member without engaging the remainder of the hollow interior of the frame member.
  • the arms of the connector members are of rectangular or substantially rectangular cross section.
  • FIGURE 1 is a schematic perspective view of a typical skeleton framework to which the invention relates
  • FIGURE 2 is a perspective view, from inside, showing a corner joint constructed in accordance with the invention
  • FIGURE 3 is a perspective view, on a smaller scale, of the joint shown in FIGURE 2, from the outside,
  • FIGURE 4 is a section on the line 44 of FIGURE 2,
  • FIGURE 5 is a perspective view of a three-armed connector showing one form of locking means
  • FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of a three-armed connector showing another form of locking means
  • FIGURE 7 is a part section of the line 77 of FIG- URE 6.
  • FIGURE 1 shows a typical skeleton framework of the type to which the invention refers, the framework consisting of vertical frame mem- 3,144,265 Patented Aug. 11, 1964 bers 30 and horizontal frame members 31 which are interconnected by connecting members.
  • FIGURE 1 three different types of connector members, indicated at A, B and C, are used.
  • Connector A consists of a three-armed member, two arms of which are arranged at to each other in the same plane and the third arm of which is arranged in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the other two arms.
  • Connector B consists of a two-armed member, the two arms being arranged at 90 to each other in the same plane.
  • Connector C consists of a four-armed member in the form of a cross.
  • any skeleton framework can be made up with connectors of the type referred to although it will be clear that variations of the connectors can be used to suit requirements.
  • each frame member 30 and 3Il31 each comprise a hollow metal extrusion, which is basically substantially square in cross-section.
  • One corner 32 (as seen in section) of each frame member forms an outside corner edge of the framework and the diagonally opposite corner, which is cut away at 33, to provide an entrant slot, extends the whole length of the member, and forms an inside corner of the framework.
  • Each frame member is formed with two internal seats spaced diagonally from each other on opposite sides of the slot 33, each seat comprising two intersecting faces 34, 35 at right angles to one another.
  • the outer right-angled surfaces or walls 36 of the frame members are extended at 37 to form an inward offset, having a groove 38 to receive the usual panelling which may consist of perforated or imperforate panels, indicated in dot and dash lines at 39 in FIGURE 4. These panels may consist of sheet metal, plastic, glass, wood synthetic board or the like, which serve to enclose the framework.
  • the groove 38 can be dispensed with and the panels 39 secured in the offset by means of clamps, screws, rivets or the like.
  • the connector member A (FIGURE 4), which is a metal casting, has three arms 40, each being substantially square in cross-section, for engagement with the frame members 3%, 31 as shown in FIGURE 2. It will be seen that the two diagonally opposite corners 41, 42 of each arm 4%) are formed as external seating portions, each comprising two intersecting faces at right angles to one another. Thus, when the parts are assembled, the seating portion faces engage the corresponding machined faces 34, 35 on the frame members, but for the remainder of the section there is no interengagement.
  • the arms 40 are only in direct engagement with a small part of the hollow interior of the frame members. More specifically, as shown in FIGURE 4, only those parts of the intersecting seating portion faces on the arm 40 immediately adjacent to the intersection of these faces engage the internal seat 34, 35, the other parts of the intersecting seating portion faces on the arm 40 being free from engagement with the frame members 31, 31. This reduces the amount of work i.e. machining and fitting required to ensure accurate interlocking of the frame members with the connector.
  • the accuracy of the frame and connector members may be such that a rigid framework can be assembled without the use of further fastening means.
  • additional means may be provided to lock the frame members in position relative to the arms of the connector.
  • such locking means is provided by forming the free ends of the arms 40 with an axial slot 43 into which a self-tapping screw 44 is secured. Tightening of the screw 44 causes the slot to open and thereby expand the end of the arm 4% so as to increase the friction between the connector arm and its co-operating frame member to cause locking therebetween.
  • the meeting ends of the frame members are mitred so as to provide an accurate joint.
  • FIG- URES 6 and 7 A modified form of locking means is shown in FIG- URES 6 and 7, in which the arms 40 of the connector are tapered or of reduced cross-section as indicated at 45, the part 45 having a hole 46 to receive a self-tapping screw 47. Locking between each arm 40 and its cooperating frame member is elfected by tightening the screw 47 so that it bites into the frame member. As shown in FIGURE 7, the holes 46 are arranged at an angle pointing towards the point of connection of the frame members so that tightening of the screw tends to force the joining faces of the frame members into engagement to provide accurate joining.
  • the frame members are preferably formed by extrusion but it will be understood that other methods such as drawing, rolling, fabricating or other means may be used.
  • the connector members may be formed by casting or forging or any other convenient method.
  • connector members according to the invention enables frame members having a large variety of cross-sectional shapes to be used, the only requirement being that the frame members be formed with two accurately positioned machined faces for engagement with the arms of the connector member.
  • the framework with or without panels can be used for a large number of purposes, for example, housings and enclosures for all types of electrical and other equipment, racks, shop fittings, furniture, partition walls and illuminated signs.
  • the connector members and the frame members can initially be formed (e.g. when extruded) with sufficient accuracy Without the necessity of subsequent machinery operations.
  • a framework structure comprising frame members each having in cross section a pair of inwardly extending spaced apart legs arranged substantially normal to each other, each leg having an inwardly offset shoulder which is joined to an outer angle shaped member, the arrangement providing a channel member having a longitudinal recess providing an internal cavity extending the full length of said member, connector members each of which hm at least two arms arranged perpendicular to one another, said arms being received within said cavities in said frame members to provide positive interengagement of said frame members with said connector members, locking means for locking said frame members in position on said connector members, wherein each of said arms is bifurcated and is formed with two diagonally opposite external seating portions disposed to either side of the slit of the bifIntion and each comprising two intersecting seating portion faces at right angles to one another, and wherein said legs and said shoulders of each of said frame members form two diagonally opposite intersecting internal seating faces at right angles to one another, said internal seating faces corresponding to and receiving said external seating portions, the joining means between the shoulder and the outer angle
  • a framework structure according to claim 1 wherein said means extending into the slit of each bifurcation comprises a screw threaded into such slit and which, when tightened, is effective to expand the end of the associated connector member to increase the friction between said connector members and the associated frame members, said screws engaging solely said arms.

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Aug. 11, 1964 F. E HUMBLE 3,144,265
RIGID FRAMEWORKS FOR USE -IN CONSTRUCTING. RACKS CABINETS BOXES 0R LIKE STRUCTURES Filed Feb. 27, 1.961 2 Sheets-Sheet l Aug. 11, 1964 F. E. HUMBLE 3,144,265 RIGID, FRAMEWORKS FOR USE' IN CONSTRUCTING RACKS A CABINETS BOXES 0R LIKE STRUCTURES Filed Feb. 27, 1961 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR FeAA/c/s EMA/A20 HUMBLE BY my ATTORNEYS United States Patent 3,144,265 RIGID FRAMEWORKS FOR USE IN CONSTRUCT- ING RACKS, CABINETS, BOXES 0R LIKE STRUCTURES Francis Edward Humble, Ashendon Walk, Farnham Commen, England, assignor to Alfred limhof Limited, London, Engiand, a company of the United Kingdom Filed Feb. 27, 1961, Ser. No. 92,073 Claims priority, application Great Britain Mar. 1, 1960 2 Claims. (Cl. 287-54) This invention relates to rigid frameworks particularly for use in constructing racks, cabinets, boxes or similar structures.
The framework, to which this invention relates, is of the kind comprising frame members each of which, at least at its ends, is of hollow cross-section, and connector members each of which has two or more arms extending in the direction of the respective frame members to be connected thereby, the arms being adapted to enter into interlocking engagement with the ends of the respective frame members, the positive interengagernent of the assembled parts thereby preventing their lateral separation.
In frameworks of this kind, it is normal practice to provide the arms of the connector member of the same cross-section as that of the frame members. Such connector members are difficult and expensive to manufacture and separate connector members are required for each type of frame member, which leads to the necessity of a manufacturer having to carry large stocks of separate and different parts.
It is among the objects of the present invention to avoid these disadvantages and to provide a framework having connector members and co-operating frame members which are such that only the one design of connector member is required irrespective of the outward appearance of the frame members. This leads to a reduction in production costs and storage space and provides a framework which can easily and quickly be constructed by unskilled labour.
According to the present invention, there is provided a framework of the kind described, in which each frame member has an axially extending slot, opposite sides of which slot are provided with right angled or substantially right angled machined faces, which extend only over a part of the cross-section of the hollow interior of the frame member, and each arm of each connector member has two oppositely disposed angled faces corresponding to and adapted to engage the machined faces of the frame member without engaging the remainder of the hollow interior of the frame member.
In a preferred construction the arms of the connector members are of rectangular or substantially rectangular cross section.
The invention is diagrammatically illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings inwhich:
FIGURE 1 is a schematic perspective view of a typical skeleton framework to which the invention relates,
FIGURE 2 is a perspective view, from inside, showing a corner joint constructed in accordance with the invention,
FIGURE 3 is a perspective view, on a smaller scale, of the joint shown in FIGURE 2, from the outside,
FIGURE 4 is a section on the line 44 of FIGURE 2,
FIGURE 5 is a perspective view of a three-armed connector showing one form of locking means,
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of a three-armed connector showing another form of locking means,
FIGURE 7 is a part section of the line 77 of FIG- URE 6.
Referring to the drawings FIGURE 1 shows a typical skeleton framework of the type to which the invention refers, the framework consisting of vertical frame mem- 3,144,265 Patented Aug. 11, 1964 bers 30 and horizontal frame members 31 which are interconnected by connecting members.
In FIGURE 1, three different types of connector members, indicated at A, B and C, are used.
Connector A consists of a three-armed member, two arms of which are arranged at to each other in the same plane and the third arm of which is arranged in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the other two arms. Connector B consists of a two-armed member, the two arms being arranged at 90 to each other in the same plane. Connector C consists of a four-armed member in the form of a cross.
Thus, it will be seen that any skeleton framework can be made up with connectors of the type referred to although it will be clear that variations of the connectors can be used to suit requirements.
Referring now to FIGURES 2 to 5 which show atypical corner joint, the frame members 30 and 3Il31, each comprise a hollow metal extrusion, which is basically substantially square in cross-section. One corner 32 (as seen in section) of each frame member forms an outside corner edge of the framework and the diagonally opposite corner, which is cut away at 33, to provide an entrant slot, extends the whole length of the member, and forms an inside corner of the framework.
Each frame member is formed with two internal seats spaced diagonally from each other on opposite sides of the slot 33, each seat comprising two intersecting faces 34, 35 at right angles to one another.
The outer right-angled surfaces or walls 36 of the frame members are extended at 37 to form an inward offset, having a groove 38 to receive the usual panelling which may consist of perforated or imperforate panels, indicated in dot and dash lines at 39 in FIGURE 4. These panels may consist of sheet metal, plastic, glass, wood synthetic board or the like, which serve to enclose the framework.
Alternatively, the groove 38 can be dispensed with and the panels 39 secured in the offset by means of clamps, screws, rivets or the like.
The connector member A (FIGURE 4), which is a metal casting, has three arms 40, each being substantially square in cross-section, for engagement with the frame members 3%, 31 as shown in FIGURE 2. It will be seen that the two diagonally opposite corners 41, 42 of each arm 4%) are formed as external seating portions, each comprising two intersecting faces at right angles to one another. Thus, when the parts are assembled, the seating portion faces engage the corresponding machined faces 34, 35 on the frame members, but for the remainder of the section there is no interengagement.
Thus, it will be understood that the arms 40 are only in direct engagement with a small part of the hollow interior of the frame members. More specifically, as shown in FIGURE 4, only those parts of the intersecting seating portion faces on the arm 40 immediately adjacent to the intersection of these faces engage the internal seat 34, 35, the other parts of the intersecting seating portion faces on the arm 40 being free from engagement with the frame members 31, 31. This reduces the amount of work i.e. machining and fitting required to ensure accurate interlocking of the frame members with the connector.
The accuracy of the frame and connector members may be such that a rigid framework can be assembled without the use of further fastening means. However, additional means may be provided to lock the frame members in position relative to the arms of the connector. In the construction shown in FIGURES 2, 4 and 5, such locking means is provided by forming the free ends of the arms 40 with an axial slot 43 into which a self-tapping screw 44 is secured. Tightening of the screw 44 causes the slot to open and thereby expand the end of the arm 4% so as to increase the friction between the connector arm and its co-operating frame member to cause locking therebetween.
As shown in FIGURE 3 the meeting ends of the frame members are mitred so as to provide an accurate joint.
A modified form of locking means is shown in FIG- URES 6 and 7, in which the arms 40 of the connector are tapered or of reduced cross-section as indicated at 45, the part 45 having a hole 46 to receive a self-tapping screw 47. Locking between each arm 40 and its cooperating frame member is elfected by tightening the screw 47 so that it bites into the frame member. As shown in FIGURE 7, the holes 46 are arranged at an angle pointing towards the point of connection of the frame members so that tightening of the screw tends to force the joining faces of the frame members into engagement to provide accurate joining.
The frame members are preferably formed by extrusion but it will be understood that other methods such as drawing, rolling, fabricating or other means may be used. The connector members may be formed by casting or forging or any other convenient method.
Use of the connector members according to the invention enables frame members having a large variety of cross-sectional shapes to be used, the only requirement being that the frame members be formed with two accurately positioned machined faces for engagement with the arms of the connector member.
The framework with or without panels can be used for a large number of purposes, for example, housings and enclosures for all types of electrical and other equipment, racks, shop fittings, furniture, partition walls and illuminated signs.
Although reference has been made to machined faces it will be understood that, in general, the connector members and the frame members can initially be formed (e.g. when extruded) with sufficient accuracy Without the necessity of subsequent machinery operations.
Furthermore, although the invention has been described with reference to a three-armed connector member of the type shown at A in FIGURE 1, it will be understood that the principal requirements of the invention can be applied to other forms of connector irrespective of the number or the relative angles of the arms.
What is claimed is:
l. A framework structure comprising frame members each having in cross section a pair of inwardly extending spaced apart legs arranged substantially normal to each other, each leg having an inwardly offset shoulder which is joined to an outer angle shaped member, the arrangement providing a channel member having a longitudinal recess providing an internal cavity extending the full length of said member, connector members each of which hm at least two arms arranged perpendicular to one another, said arms being received within said cavities in said frame members to provide positive interengagement of said frame members with said connector members, locking means for locking said frame members in position on said connector members, wherein each of said arms is bifurcated and is formed with two diagonally opposite external seating portions disposed to either side of the slit of the bif urcation and each comprising two intersecting seating portion faces at right angles to one another, and wherein said legs and said shoulders of each of said frame members form two diagonally opposite intersecting internal seating faces at right angles to one another, said internal seating faces corresponding to and receiving said external seating portions, the joining means between the shoulder and the outer angle member spacing the inner portion of said connector members from said outer angle member, and said intersecting internal seating faces having less lateral extent than the corresponding external seating portions of said locking means, and means extending into the slit of each bifurcation to force said corresponding seating faces and seating portions into mutual engagement, the above parts being so constructed and arranged that a clearance is provided between the inner seating portions and said outer angle member.
2. A framework structure according to claim 1 wherein said means extending into the slit of each bifurcation comprises a screw threaded into such slit and which, when tightened, is effective to expand the end of the associated connector member to increase the friction between said connector members and the associated frame members, said screws engaging solely said arms.
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,167,525 Rosendale July 25, 1939 2,371,493 Aschinger Mar. 13, 1945 2,904,360 Gamlen Sept. 15, 1959 2,996,159 Casebolt Aug. 15, 1961 3,008,741 MacConnack Nov. 14, 1961

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1. A FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE COMPRISING FRAME MEMBERS EACH HAVING IN CROSS SECTION A PAIR OF INWARDLY EXTENDING SPACED APART LEGS ARRANGED SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO EACH OTHER, EACH LEG HAVING AN INWARDLY OFFSET SHOULDER WHICH IS JOINED TO AN OUTER ANGLE SHAPED MEMBER, THE ARRANGEMENT PROVIDING A CHANNEL MEMBER HAVING A LONGITUDINAL RECESS PROVIDING AN INTERNAL CAVITY EXTENDING THE FULL LENGTH OF SAID MEMBER, CONNECTOR MEMBERS EACH OF WHICH HAS AT LEAST TWO ARMS ARRANGED PERPENDICULAR TO ONE ANOTHER, SAID ARMS BEING RECEIVED WITHIN SAID CAVITIES IN SAID FRAME MEMBERS TO PROVIDE POSITIVE INTERENGAGEMENT OF SAID FRAME MEMBERS WITH SAID CONNECTOR MEMBERS, LOCKING MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID FRAME MEMBERS IN POSITION ON SAID CONNECTOR MEMBERS, WHEREIN EACH OF SAID ARMS IS BIFURCATED AND IS FORMED WITH TWO DIAGONALLY OPPOSITE EXTERNAL SEATING PORTIONS DISPOSED TO EITHER SIDE OF THE SLIT OF THE BIFURCATION AND EACH COMPRISING TWO INTERSECTING SEATING PORTION FACES AT RIGHT ANGLES TO ONE ANOTHER, AND WHEREIN SAID LEGS AND SAID SHOULDERS OF EACH OF SAID FRAME MEMBERS FORM TWO DIAGONALLY OPPOSITE INTERSECTING INTERNAL SEATING FACES AT RIGHT ANGLES TO ONE ANOTHER, SAID INTERNAL SEATING FACES CORRESPONDING TO AND RECEIVING SAID EXTERNAL SEATING
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