Connector and hub having locking element
First Claim
1. A furniture structure, comprising:
- at least one hub, said hub having at least one locking element; and
at least one connector, said connector having a locking element engaging the locking element of the hub.
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Abstract
A structure (10, 44, 50) can be formed by using a plurality of hubs (12), connectors (14) and elongate members (16). The hubs (12) have a series of locking slots (18) formed at regular intervals about the outer circumference. A T-shaped portion (32) of a connector (14) is slid into a selected locking slot (18) until a flexible catch (34) on the connector (14) engages a locking bar (20) on the hub (12) to securely attach the connector (14) to the hub (12). Both the hubs (12) and connectors (14) can frictionally receive elongate members (16), allowing the construction of various types of structure, such as furniture. The structures can be assembled without tools, and can be readily be disassembled if desired.
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20 Claims
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1. A furniture structure, comprising:
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at least one hub, said hub having at least one locking element; and
at least one connector, said connector having a locking element engaging the locking element of the hub. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of assembling a furniture structure comprising the steps of:
inserting a connector into a hub to lock the connector in the hub. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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