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Universal connector
A connector system is provided for an apparatus intended to be walked on, swung on or jumped on in use. The connector system comprising a plurality of frame elements, each comprising an insertion portion, at least one protrusion, and frame element rotation reducing portions. Also provided is a plurality of first connector members, each configured to receive the insertion portion of at least one frame element into a channel therein. There are also a plurality of second connector members, each configured to mate with one first connector member, whereupon insertion of the insertion portion of at least one frame element into one first connector member, and mating of the one first connector member with one second connector member, the frame element cannot be removed from the first connector member due to the at least one protrusion of the frame element engaging with the second connector member; and the frame element is substantially unable to rotate in the first connector member due to the rotation reducing portions engaging with the channel of the first connector member.
Universal connector
A connector system is provided for an apparatus intended to be walked on, swung on or jumped on in use. The connector system comprising a plurality of frame elements, each comprising an insertion portion, at least one protrusion, and frame element rotation reducing portions. Also provided is a plurality of first connector members, each configured to receive the insertion portion of at least one frame element into a channel therein. There are also a plurality of second connector members, each configured to mate with one first connector member, whereupon insertion of the insertion portion of at least one frame element into one first connector member, and mating of the one first connector member with one second connector member, the frame element cannot be removed from the first connector member due to the at least one protrusion of the frame element engaging with the second connector member; and the frame element is substantially unable to rotate in the first connector member due to the rotation reducing portions engaging with the channel of the first connector member.
Universal connector
JOE ANDON (author) / AKIRA YAMADA (author) / MICHAEL WILLIAMS (author)
2024-08-28
Patent
Electronic Resource
English