Frame molding connector
First Claim
1. A molding connection assembly for forming a frame comprising a plurality of moldings, each molding having a longitudinal axis and opposed beveled molding ends for interconnecting with beveled molding ends of adjacent moldings, the assembly further comprising male and female connectors, wherein said male connector being monolithically formed on the beveled molding end of one of said moldings, said male connector having a connecting rib and a securing head, said connecting rib extending transversely to said longitudinal axis of said one molding and said securing head having angulated guide means, said female connector being monolithically formed on a beveled molding end of another of said moldings, said female connector having a rib engaging slot disposed in said beveled molding end thereof, said rib engaging slot extending transverse to said longitudinal axis of said other molding, said rib engaging slot having an enlarged securing cavity in an end thereof for receiving said securing head of the male connector in guiding engagement therein, said rib engaging slot extending from a rear portion of said other molding, said connecting rib being positionable into said rib engaging slot with said securing head received in said securing cavity, said angulated guide means comprising a sloped lower edge of said securing head, said securing cavity having a sloped guide wall adjacent said rib engaging slot for guiding engagement with said sloped edge of said securing head thereby permitting said beveled ends of said two moldings to progressively align with one another as said connecting rib is pushed into said rib engaging slot and to provide a clamping force to interconnect said beveled molding ends in facial abutting relationship.
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Abstract
A molding connector is described for interconnecting molding ends together to form a frame. The molding connector comprises a male and a female connector formed respectively in a beveled molding end of two moldings to be interconnected. The male connector has a connecting rib formed in the molded end provided with a securing head having an angulated guide edge. The female connector has a rib engaging slot disposed in the beveled molding end with the slot having an enlarged securing cavity for receiving the securing head of the connecting rib in guiding engagement. The connecting rib is positionable into the slot with the head received in the securing cavity, and the angulated edge as well as the securing cavity permitting the beveled ends of the two moldings to be progressively aligned with one another, as the rib is pushed into the slot. The rib and cavity provide a clamping force to interconnect the beveled ends in facial abutting relationship. A flange is also formed in an exterior surface of one of the mated moldings to overlap a joint formed between the interconnected bevel ends and provides an offset joint having a back wall.
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- 1. A molding connection assembly for forming a frame comprising a plurality of moldings, each molding having a longitudinal axis and opposed beveled molding ends for interconnecting with beveled molding ends of adjacent moldings, the assembly further comprising male and female connectors, wherein said male connector being monolithically formed on the beveled molding end of one of said moldings, said male connector having a connecting rib and a securing head, said connecting rib extending transversely to said longitudinal axis of said one molding and said securing head having angulated guide means, said female connector being monolithically formed on a beveled molding end of another of said moldings, said female connector having a rib engaging slot disposed in said beveled molding end thereof, said rib engaging slot extending transverse to said longitudinal axis of said other molding, said rib engaging slot having an enlarged securing cavity in an end thereof for receiving said securing head of the male connector in guiding engagement therein, said rib engaging slot extending from a rear portion of said other molding, said connecting rib being positionable into said rib engaging slot with said securing head received in said securing cavity, said angulated guide means comprising a sloped lower edge of said securing head, said securing cavity having a sloped guide wall adjacent said rib engaging slot for guiding engagement with said sloped edge of said securing head thereby permitting said beveled ends of said two moldings to progressively align with one another as said connecting rib is pushed into said rib engaging slot and to provide a clamping force to interconnect said beveled molding ends in facial abutting relationship.
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