公开(公告)号：US06290213B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-18

申请号：US09457973

申请日：1999-12-09

Applicant: Ralph H. Laird ,  Mark A. Brooks ,  Robert D'Addario ,  Kevin L. Noll ,  Michael R. Thomas

Inventor： Ralph H. Laird ,  Mark A. Brooks ,  Robert D'Addario ,  Kevin L. Noll ,  Michael R. Thomas

IPC: E04H1714

CPC classification number: E04F11/1812 ,  E04F11/1817 ,  E04F2011/1819 ,  E04F2011/1821

Abstract: The modular rail assembly of the present invention includes at least one post, at least one rail, and at least one sleeve. The post is mounted to a surface and preferably extends upward. A sleeve is inserted into openings in the post. The openings are on opposite sides of the post. The sleeve preferably has a flange that contacts the post and prevents the sleeve from sliding completely thorough the openings. A rail is slid through the sleeve and preferably extends parallel to the surface. A single rail can extend through several posts. The sleeve acts as a buffer and protects the rail finish from being scratched or damaged by the post. Because of the sleeve, the modular rail assembly can be reassembled in any position without showing scratch marks or unpainted portions of the rail. In the preferred embodiment, a cap covers the top end of the post. There is also an opening in the cap into which a sleeve is inserted. A rail is slid through the sleeve and cap, similar to the rail and the post. The rail through the cap can serve as the top rail for the modular rail assembly. The modular rail assembly provides a portable barrier for raised surfaces. This invention features the stability and appearance of a permanent structure as well as the versatility and mobility of a temporary railing.

Abstract translation: 本发明的模块化轨道组件包括至少一个柱，至少一个轨道和至少一个套筒。 柱被安装到表面上，并且优选地向上延伸。 将套筒插入柱中的开口中。 开口位于柱的相对侧。 套筒优选地具有接触柱的凸缘，并且防止套筒完全穿过开口滑动。 轨道滑过套筒，优选地平行于表面延伸。 单轨可延伸穿过几个柱。 套筒作为缓冲器，保护轨道表面免受刮板或损坏。 由于套筒，模块导轨组件可以在任何位置重新组装，而不会显示划痕或导轨的未上漆部分。 在优选实施例中，帽覆盖柱的顶端。 在其中插入有套筒的帽中还有一个开口。 轨道通过套筒和盖子滑动，类似于轨道和柱子。 通过盖的轨道可以用作模块化导轨组件的顶部导轨。 模块导轨组件为凸起表面提供便携式屏障。 本发明的特征在于永久结构的稳定性和外观以及临时栏杆的通用性和移动性。

公开(公告)号：US20090090551A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US11906626

申请日：2007-10-03

Applicant: Robert J. Cunningham ,  Robert D'Addario

Inventor： Robert J. Cunningham ,  Robert D'Addario

IPC: H01R31/06 ,  H01B7/04

CPC classification number: H01R9/03 ,  H01R31/06

Abstract: A snake electrical connector comprising a central snake cable having a plurality of conductors terminating at a base connector at each end of the snake cable. Each of the base connectors has a respective plurality of individual electrical contacts corresponding to each conductor. A fan-out is provided at each end of the snake cable, each fan-out having a connector conductively mated with the contacts in the base connector of the snake cable, and a plurality of cables extending therefrom with an end connector at the distal end of each cable. A latching mechanism is provided for selectively attaching and detaching the connector of a fan-out to a base connector of said snake cable. The connector may be provided as a kit wherein a plurality of fan-outs is included at least some of which have a different array of connectors at their distal ends.

Abstract translation: 一种蛇形电连接器，包括中央蛇电缆，其具有终止于蛇电缆每端的基座连接器处的多个导体。 每个基座连接器具有对应于每个导体的相​​应的多个独立的电触点。 蛇形电缆的每一端都设有一个扇出口，每个扇出有一个与蛇电缆的基座连接器中的触点导电地配合的连接器，以及从其延伸的多根电缆，其末端连接器在远端 的每根电缆。 提供了一种闭锁机构，用于选择性地将扇形物的连接器连接到所述蛇形电缆的基座连接器上。 连接器可以作为套件提供，其中包括多个扇出件，其中至少一些在其远端具有不同的连接器阵列。