Cross connector

Abstract

A connector for fastening an angle iron to a profile section has a connector element configured so as to embrace the profile section, and a single connecting member connecting the connector element, the profile section and the angle iron, wherein the connector element is substantially U-shaped and has a base and two legs configured for embracing the profile section.

1 . A connector for fastening an angle iron to a profile section comprising a connector element configured so as to embrace the profile section; and a single connecting means connecting said connector element, the profile section and the angle iron, said connector element being substantially U-shaped and having a base and two legs configured for embracing the profile section. 
   
   
       2 . A connector as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said connector element has a base with a joint located between said two legs with a joint axis arranged to be oriented essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the profile section. 
   
   
       3 . A connector as defined in  claim 2 , wherein said joint of said base of said connector element is configured as an elastic joint. 
   
   
       4 . A connector as defined in  claim 2 ; and further comprising at least two rocker protrusions configured for embracing the angle iron and located on said base of said connector element on a side facing away from said legs, said joint being located between said rocker protrusions. 
   
   
       5 . A connector as defined in  claim 4 , wherein said base of said connector element has an opening located between said legs and between said rocker protrusions and penetrated by said connecting means. 
   
   
       6 . A connector as defined in  claim 5 , wherein said opening is provided with means for engaging said connecting means and for receiving a threaded insert in a manner secured against relative rotation. 
   
   
       7 . A connector as defined in  claim 6 , wherein said engaging means is configured as means selected from the group consisting of a thread and a recess. 
   
   
       8 . A connector as defined  1 , wherein said base of said connector element on a side facing away from said legs has at least one bracing protrusion for bracing the profile section. 
   
   
       9 . A connector as defined in  claim 1 ; and further comprising at least one retention protrusion for embracing the profile section and provided on each of said two legs of said connector element on an end facing away from said base, said retention protrusion being diametrically opposite to one another. 
   
   
       10 . A connect or as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said base of said connector element on a side toward said legs has at least one detent protrusion for engagement with an adapted recess of the profile section. 
   
   
       11 . A connector as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said connector element is configured as a one-piece integral element. 
   
   
       12 . A connector as defined in  claim 11 , wherein said one-piece integral connector element is configured as an injection-molded element composed of plastic. 
   
   
       13 . A connection assembly, comprising a profile section, an angle iron; and a connector embracing said profile section, said connector, said profile section, and said angle iron being connectable by a single connecting means, said connector being configured substantially U-shaped and having a base and two legs for embracing said profile section. 
   
   
       14 . A connection assembly as defined in  claim 13 , wherein said angle iron rests on said base of said connector on a side facing away from said legs, said connecting means penetrating said angle iron and said base. 
   
   
       15 . A connection assembly as defined in  claim 14 , wherein said connecting means include a screw bolt. 
   
   
       16 . A connection assembly as defined in  claim 13 , wherein said profile section has undercuts which are adapted to retention protrusions of said connector. 
   
   
       17 . A connection assembly as defined in  claim 16 , wherein said profile section has at least one detent means which is adapted to said detent protrusions of said connector.