US4366758A
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Table top hold-down and connecting bracket
Assignee: BRECHER STANLEY A SALEM HARBOR
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Filing: 1981-03-02
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Granted: 1983-01-04
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Expires: 2001-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A bracket for interconnecting modular units of an endless table construction which includes a cooperating pair of brackets which are joined together below a transverse, structural channel in a manner to secure adjacent ends of table tops which are supported above the channel. Each brace forming the composite bracket includes an opening to receive therein a table top fastener in a removable manner. Each brace additionally is provided with a threaded opening within which a channel contacting stabilizer is adjustably positioned to provide a sturdy table top hold-down construction. The table top is drilled to provide openings aligned over the bracket openings to receive the table top fasteners therethrough. Preferably, the table top openings are countersunk at both ends to allow either table top surface to be positioned upwardly.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley A. Brecher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B87/00; A47B87/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
In a bracket for securing juxtaposed ends of adjacent table tops of a modular table construction wherein the structural interface between adjacent modular units comprises a transverse support, and wherein the ends of the adjacent table tops rest upon the support, the combination of a bracket means comprising a pair of braces to interconnect the table tops ends, the braces each being configured to define a pair of first and second spaced horizontal legs and a pair of first and second vertical legs, the first horizontal leg of one brace being secured to the end of one table top to the left of the transverse table support and the first horizontal leg of the other brace being secured to the end of the other table top to the right of the transverse table support; means connecting the respective second vertical legs of each of the braces to secure the braces together; and adjustable stabilizer means operative through at least one of the second horizontal legs and adapted to contact the transverse support intermediate the said respective first horizontal legs of the pair of braces, whereby the ends of the adjacent table tops are secured together and vertical movement of the said table top ends relative to the support is discouraged.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
In a bracket for securing juxtaposed ends of adjacent table tops of a modular table construction wherein the structural interface between adjacent modular units comprises a transverse support, and wherein the ends of the adjacent table tops rest upon the support, the combination of a bracket means comprising a pair of braces to interconnect the table tops ends, the braces each being configured to define a pair of first and second spaced horizontal legs and a pair of first and second vertical legs, the first horizontal leg of one brace being secured to the end of one table top to the left of the transverse table support and the first horizontal leg of the other brace being secured to the end of the other table top to the right of the transverse table support; means connecting the respective second vertical legs of each of the braces to secure the braces together; and adjustable stabilizer means operative through at least one of the second horizontal legs and adapted to contact the transverse support intermediate the said respective first horizontal legs of the pair of braces, whereby the ends of the adjacent table tops are secured together and vertical movement of the said table top ends relative to the support is discouraged.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The bracket of claim 1 wherein the table support comprises a horizontal web having an upper surface, a lower surface and a depending leg and wherein the length of a brace first vertical leg is greater than the length of the table support leg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bracket of claim 2 wherein the stabilizer means contacts the lower surface of the table support web.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The bracket of claim 2 wherein the stabilizer means comprises a threaded member and the one of the second horizontal legs is provided with a third opening, the threaded member being turnable in the third opening to vertically move the threaded member relative to the second horizontal leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bracket of claim 4 wherein the horizontal leg third opening is non-circular and wherein a floating nut is retained in the third opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bracket of claim 1 wherein the first and second braces do not contact the said transverse support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The bracket of claim 1 wherein the stabilizer means is adapted to apply upwardly directed forces against the underside of the transverse support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
The bracket of claim 7 wherein the first horizontal leg of a brace is provided with a first opening and wherein a table top end is provided with a second opening, the first and second openings being aligned, and a fastener through the aligned first and second openings to secure the brace to the table top end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bracket of claim 8 wherein the brace is adapted to apply downwardly directed forces upon the table top end when the stabilizer means applies upwardly directed forces upon the transverse support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bracket of claim 9 wherein the second opening extends through the table top from the table top surface to the table bottom surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The bracket of claim 10 wherein the second opening include countersunk recesses at the table top surface and the table bottom surface, whereby the table top may be positioned upon the transverse support with either surface facing upwardly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The bracket of claim 11 wherein the fastener comprises a threaded bolt and nut.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bracket of claim 1 wherein the braces straddle, but do not contact, the transverse support.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The bracket of claim 1 wherein the first and second vertical legs of a brace integrally interconnect with the first and second horizontal legs in angularly bent junctions and strengthening gussets struck into at least some of the bent junctions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The bracket of claim 1 wherein the second horizontal leg of a brace extends in length through a distance that is greater than one-half the width of the transverse support.
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