FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a ring joint assembly connecting two things with each other and a ring joint assembled system wherein more than two things get connected to each other via more than one ring joint assemblies. Specifically, the invention relates to a ring joint assembly using two joints: a circular joint and a peripheral joint, by using a solid or a hollow bolt, as the case may be.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Joint assemblies are widely used in the today’s industry. Along with the extended use of nut, bolt and washer, the requirements for the joint assemblies have changed. The joint assembly need not only to be configured one set way. In order to provide for flexibility, movement, rotational capabilities and ease of adjustment, joint assemblies should provide room to manoeuvre.

An object of the present invention is to provide a ring joint assembly and a ring joint assembled system to connect two or more things or things on different planes.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a ring joint assembly and a ring joint assembled system capable of providing rotational capabilities to the things connected together using such assembly.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a ring joint assembly and a ring joint assembled system which is capable of easy adjustment, flexibility and ease of use.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a ring joint assembly and a ring joint assembled system which is capable of safeguarding connection between electronic equipment, their wires, etc. by providing space through and inside of the joint assembly configuration to guide their movement/passage through such assembly as well as protecting from damage.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

As shown is Figure 1A, Figure IB, Figure 2A and Figure 2B, an isometric view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention has been disclosed. The ring joint assembly (100) contains a ring (10) having a peripheral slot(10A) and a circular slot(lOB), a support plate (20) having a circular slot (20 A), hexagonal nut (30), washer (40) and solid bolts (50). On the other hand, ring joint assembly (100A) shown in Figure 6A and Figure 6B uses hollow bolts(60) in place of solid bolts(50) while the rest of the components remain the same. The ring joint assembly (100) and (100A) facilitates connection of two things or things on two different planes, through the ring joint. For connecting any two things, one rigid connection must be made through the circular slot(lOB) contained on the ring(10), along with washer (40), hexagonal nut (30) and solid(50) or hollow(60) bolts as the case may be. A movable connection through the peripheral slot (10A) on the ring(10), through the circular slot(20A) on the support plate(20), a washer(40), hexagonal nut(30) and solid(50) or hollow(60) bolts as the case may be, with the heads(50A) or (60A) of the solid(50) or hollow(60) bolts respectively placed inside the ring(10) or outside of it, must also be made, along with the rigid connection. This connection over the peripheral slot(lOA) of the ring(10) helps in providing the much needed flexibility and easy adjustment of the connection. By coupling two joints: one through the circular slot(lOB) on the ring(10) and one through the peripheral slot(lOA) on the ring(10), one can make easy connections between things/things on different planes.

An illustration of the usage of hollow bolt(60) in the ring joint assembly can be seen in Figure 14A, Figure 14B, Figure 15A, Figure 15B, Figure 15C, Figure 16A and Figure 16B. A hollow bolt(60) in place of solid bolt(50) may be used when there is a need to couple electronic appliances such as a Lamp(400), LED lights(500), wires, etc. or when things of smaller dimension such as a pipeline(300) can pass through such hollow bolts(60) or when there is a concern of space constraint or space management. The hollow bolt(60) provides a slot through which connecting wires/pipelines/etc. may be transferred from one thing to the other.

As can be seen in Figure IB, Figure 2B and Figure 5B, the head(50A) of the solid bolt(50) is held inside the ring(10), whereas in Figure 1A, Figure 2A and Figure 5A, the head(50A) of the solid bolt(50) is held outside the ring(10). Similarly, it can be seen in Figure 6B that the head(60A) of the hollow bolt(60) is held inside the ring(10), whereas in Figure 6A, the head(60A) of the hollow bolt(60) is held outside the ring(10). The placement of the head(50A) of solid bolt(50) or head (60A) of hollow bolt(60) depends upon the availability of space, purpose of coupling, the things that need to be coupled together, etc.

A combination of one solid bolt(50) and one hollow bolt(60) may be used together in different combinations, in different connections(rigid or movable) and in different positions(the heads of solid(50A) and hollow(60A) placed inside the ring(10) or outside of it).

A ring joint assembled system, therefore, would consist of multiple such ring joint assemblies wherein several things would get connected via ring joints, in series with each other, in various combinations.

In a second embodiment(400) of the present invention, as disclosed in Figure 15A and Figure 15B, a camera can be connected to a base lock, via the ring joint assembly. As shown in the Figure 15A, a camera first gets connected to a camera mount through camera knob, this camera mount, in turn, gets connected to the movable joint. The rigid joint, on the other hand, gets connected to the base lock.

Although the subject matter has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, other embodiments are possible. As such, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred embodiment contained therein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other aspects of the invention will become apparent by consideration of the accompanying drawings and their description stated below, which are merely illustrative of a preferred embodiment of the invention and do not limit in any way the nature and scope of the invention. FIGURE 1A illustrates an isometric front view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the solid bolts are outside the ring.

FIGURE IB illustrates an isometric front view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the solid bolts are inside the ring.

FIGURE 2A illustrates another isometric view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the solid bolts are outside the ring.

FIGURE 2B illustrates another isometric view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the solid bolts are inside the ring.

FIGURE 3A illustrates a front view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the solid bolts are outside the ring.

FIGURE 3B illustrates a front view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the solid bolts are inside the ring.

FIGURE 4A illustrates a side view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the solid bolts are outside the ring.

FIGURE 4B illustrates a side view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the solid bolts are inside the ring.

FIGURE 5A illustrates a top view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the solid bolts are outside the ring. FIGURE 5B illustrates a top view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the solid bolts are inside the ring.

FIGURE 6A illustrates a sectional top view of a ring joint assembly (100 A) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the hollow bolts are outside the ring.

FIGURE 6B illustrates a sectional top view of a ring joint assembly (100A) in accordance with the present invention, wherein the heads of the hollow bolts are inside the ring.

FIGURE 7A illustrates an isometric view of a ring (10) in accordance with the present invention.

FIGURE 7B illustrates a front view of a ring (10) in accordance with the present invention.

FIGURE 7C illustrates a side view of a ring (10) in accordance with the present invention.

FIGURE 7D illustrates a top view of a ring (10) in accordance with the present invention.

FIGURE 8A, FIGURE 8B, FIGURE 8C, FIGURE 8D and FIGURE 8E illustrates a front view, a left-side view, a right-side view, a top view and an isometric view of a support plate (20) respectively in accordance with the present invention.

FIGURE 9A, FIGURE 9B and FIGURE 9C illustrates a top view, a front view and an isometric view of a hexagonal nut (30) respectively, in accordance with the present invention.

FIGURE 10A, FIGURE 10B and FIGURE 10C illustrates a top view, a front view and an isometric view of a washer (40) respectively, in accordance with the present invention.

FIGURE 11 A, FIGURE 11B and FIGURE 11C illustrates a top view, a side view and an isometric view of a solid bolt (50) respectively, in accordance with the present invention.

FIGURE 12A and FIGURE 12B illustrates a top view and a sectional side view of a hollow bolt (60) respectively, in accordance with the present invention.

FIGURE 13A, FIGURE 13B and FIGURE 13C illustrates an isometric view, a detailed isometric view and a side view of a Box using ring joint assembly(200) to couple two sides of it, as a working example of the present invention. FIGURE 14A, FIGURE 14B and FIGURE 14C illustrates an isometric view, a front view and a side view of a Projector using ring joint assembly(300) to couple a stand to it, as a working example of the present invention.

FIGURE 15A illustrates an isometric view of a second embodiment of the present invention(400), wherein a camera gets connected to its stand via a camera mount and the ring joint assembly.

FIGURE 15B illustrates a front view of a second embodiment of the present invention(400), wherein a camera gets connected to its stand via a camera mount and the ring joint assembly.

FIGURE 15C illustrates an isometric view of a Base lock for the Camera assembly(400).

FIGURE 15D illustrates an isometric view of a Camera Mount for the Camera assembly(400).

FIGURE 15E illustrates an isometric view of a Camera Knob for the Camera assembly(400).

FIGURE 16A illustrates an isometric view of a Tank using ring joint assembled system(500) to couple a pipeline to it, as a working example of the present invention.

FIGURE 16B illustrates a detailed side view of the Tank ring joint assembled system(500) wherein hollow bolts have been used to pass pipeline through them, as a working example of the present invention.

FIGURE 17A and FIGURE 17B illustrates an isometric view and a side view of a Lamp using ring joint assembled system(600) to connect wires to it, as a working example of the present invention.

FIGURE 17C illustrates a detailed side view of the Lamp ring joint assembled system(600) wherein hollow bolts have been used to pass wire through them, as a working example of the present invention.

FIGURE 18A illustrates an isometric view of a series of LED lights using ring joint assembled system(700), as a working example of the present invention.

FIGURE 18B illustrates a detailed isometric view of the LED ring joint assembled system(700) wherein hollow bolts have been used to pass LED wires through them, as a working example of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings which do not limit the scope and ambit of the invention. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.

FIGURE 1A illustrates an isometric front view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention. The ring joint assembly (100) contains a ring (10) having a peripheral slot(10A) and a circular slot(lOB), a support plate (20) having a circular slot (20A), hexagonal nut (30), washer (40) and solid bolts (50). The ring joint assembly (100) facilitates coupling of two things or two planes. For connecting any two things or planes, one rigid connection is to be made through the circular slot(lOB) contained on the ring(10), along with washer (40), hexagonal nut (30) and solid(50) bolts. A second movable connection through the peripheral slot (10A) on the ring(10), through the circular slot(20A) on the support plate(20), a washer(40), hexagonal nut(30) and solid(50) bolts, with the heads(50A) of the solid(50) bolts placed outside of the ring(10), is to be made, along with the rigid connection. This connection over the peripheral slot(10A) of the ring(10) helps in providing the much needed flexibility and easy adjustment of the connection between things on two different planes or between two different things. By coupling two joints: one through the circular slot(lOB) on the ring(10) and one through the peripheral slot(lOA) on the ring(10), one can make easy connections between things/planes.

FIGURE IB illustrates an isometric front view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention. This isometric front view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 1A which are herein incorporated by reference. One notable difference with regard to the placement of heads(50A) of the solid bolts(50) can be found in this view, such that the heads(50A) of the solid bolts(50) are placed inside the ring(10). Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOO) disclosed in this view is the same as that of disclosed in FIGURE 1A and is herein incorporated by reference.

FIGURE 2A illustrates another isometric view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention. This isometric front view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 1A which are herein incorporated by reference. Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOO) disclosed in this view is the same as that of disclosed in FIGURE 1A and is herein incorporated by reference. FIGURE 2B illustrates an isometric front view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention. This isometric front view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 1A which are herein incorporated by reference. One notable difference with regard to the placement of heads(50A) of the solid bolts(50) can be found in this view, such that the heads(50A) of the solid bolts(50) are placed inside the ring(10). Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOO) disclosed in this view is the same as that of disclosed in FIGURE 1A and is herein incorporated by reference.

FIGURE 3A illustrates a front view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention. This front view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 1A which are herein incorporated by reference. Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOO) disclosed in this view is the same as that of disclosed in FIGURE 1A and is herein incorporated by reference.

FIGURE 3B illustrates a front view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention. This front view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 1A which are herein incorporated by reference. One notable difference with regard to the placement of heads(50A) of the solid bolts(50) can be found in this view, such that the heads(50A) of the solid bolts(50) are placed inside the ring(10). Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOO) disclosed in this view is the same as that of disclosed in FIGURE 1A and is herein incorporated by reference.

FIGURE 4A illustrates a side view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention. This side view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 1A which are herein incorporated by reference. Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOO) disclosed in this view is the same as that of disclosed in FIGURE 1A and is herein incorporated by reference.

FIGURE 4B illustrates a side view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention. This side view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 1A which are herein incorporated by reference. One notable difference with regard to the placement of heads(50A) of the solid bolts(50) can be found in this view, such that the heads(50A) of the solid bolts(50) are placed inside the ring(10). Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOO) disclosed in this view is the same as that of disclosed in FIGURE 1A and is herein incorporated by reference. FIGURE 5A illustrates a top view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention. This top view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 1A which are herein incorporated by reference. Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOO) disclosed in this view is the same as that of disclosed in FIGURE 1A and is herein incorporated by reference.

FIGURE 5B illustrates a top view of a ring joint assembly (100) in accordance with the present invention. This top view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 1A which are herein incorporated by reference. One notable difference with regard to the placement of heads(50A) of the solid bolts(50) can be found in this view, such that the heads(50A) of the solid bolts(50) are placed inside the ring(10). Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOO) disclosed in this view is the same as that of disclosed in FIGURE 1A and is herein incorporated by reference.

FIGURE 6A illustrates a sectional top view of a ring joint assembly (100A) in accordance with the present invention. This sectional top view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 1 A with the exception of hollow bolts(60) that have been used in place of solid bolts(50). Other components depicted in FIGURE 1A are herein incorporated by reference. Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOOA) disclosed in this view is the same as that of the ring joint assembly(lOO) disclosed in FIGURE 1A and is herein incorporated by reference.

FIGURE 6B illustrates a sectional top view of a ringjoint assembly (100A) in accordance with the present invention. This sectional top view comprises of the same components as depicted in FIGURE 6A which are herein incorporated by reference. One notable difference with regard to the placement of heads(60A) of the hollow bolts(60) can be found in this view, such that the heads(60A) of the hollow bolts(60) are placed inside the ring(10). Other components being the same, the working of the ring joint assembly(lOOA) disclosed in this view is the same as that of disclosed in FIGURE 6A and is herein incorporated by reference.

FIGURE 7 A, FIGURE 7B, FIGURE 7C and FIGURE 7D illustrates an isometric view, a front view, a side view and a top view of a ring (10) respectively in accordance with the present invention. The ring (10) has a peripheral slot(10A) and a circular slot(lOB). The ring(10) is used in conjunction with other components in a ring joint assembly(lOO) or (100A) to couple two things or two planes. FIGURE 8A, FIGURE 8B, FIGURE 8C, FIGURE 8D and FIGURE 8E illustrates a front view, a left-side view, a right-side view, a top view and an isometric view of a support plate (20) respectively in accordance with the present invention. The support plate(20) has a circular slot(20A) which is used in conjunction with other components in a ring joint assembly(lOO) or (100A) to form a movable connection in order to couple two things or two planes.

FIGURE 9A, FIGURE 9B and FIGURE 9C illustrates a top view, a front view and an isometric view of a hexagonal nut (30) respectively, in accordance with the present invention. The hexagonal nut(30) is used in conjunction with other components in a ring joint assembly(lOO) or (100A) to form a rigid and/or a movable connection in order to couple two things or two planes.

FIGURE 10A, FIGURE 10B and FIGURE 10C illustrates a top view, a front view and an isometric view of a washer (40) respectively, in accordance with the present invention. The washer(40) is used in conjunction with other components in a ring joint assembly(lOO) or (100A) to form a rigid and/or a movable connection in order to couple two things or two planes.

FIGURE 11 A, FIGURE 11B and FIGURE 11C illustrates a top view, a side view and an isometric view of a solid bolt (50) respectively, in accordance with the present invention. The head of the solid bolt(50) is depicted by the reference numeral 50A. The solid bolt(50) is used in conjunction with other components in a ring joint assembly(lOO) to form a rigid and/or a movable connection in order to couple two things or two planes. The solid bolt(50) may also be used in other combinations along with hollow bolt(60), depending upon the use, purpose and application of a product.

FIGURE 12A and FIGURE 12B illustrates a top view and a sectional side view of a hollow bolt (60) respectively, in accordance with the present invention. The head of the hollow bolt(60) is depicted by the reference numeral 60A. The hollow bolt(60) is used in conjunction with other components in a ring joint assembly(lOOA) to form a rigid and/or a movable connection in order to couple two things or two planes. The hollow bolt(60) may also be used in other combinations along with solid bolt(50), depending upon the use, purpose and application of a product.

FIGURE 13A, FIGURE 13B and FIGURE 13C illustrates an isometric view, a detailed isometric view and a side view of a Box using ring joint assembly(200) to couple two sides of it, as a working example of the present invention. FIGURE 14A, FIGURE 14B and FIGURE 14C illustrates an isometric view, a front view and a side view of a Projector using ring joint assembly(300) to couple a stand to it, as a working example of the present invention.

FIGURE 15A illustrates an isometric view of a second embodiment of the present invention, depicted by reference numeral 400, wherein a camera gets connected to a base lock, via a camera mount and a ring joint assembly. A camera bolt gets inserted, simultaneously into a camera and a camera mount, and gets locked. This camera mount, in turn, gets connected to the movable joint. The rigid joint, on the other hand, gets connected to the base lock. FIGURE 15B illustrates a front view of the camera assembly(400). FIGURE 15C, FIGURE 15D and FIGURE 15E, illustrates an isometric view of a Base lock, a Camera Mount and a Camera Knob, respectively for the camera assembly(400).

FIGURE 16A illustrates an isometric view of a Tank using ring joint assembled system(500) to couple a pipeline to it, as a working example of the present invention. FIGURE 16B illustrates a detailed side view of the Tank ring joint assembled system(500) wherein hollow bolts have been used to pass pipeline through them, as a working example of the present invention.

FIGURE 17A and FIGURE 17B illustrates an isometric view and a side view of a Lamp using ring joint assembled system(600) to connect wires to it, as a working example of the present invention. FIGURE 17C illustrates a detailed side view of the Lamp ring joint assembled system(600) wherein hollow bolts have been used to pass wire through them, as a working example of the present invention.

FIGURE 18A illustrates an isometric view of a series of LED lights using ring joint assembled system(700), as a working example of the present invention. FIGURE 18B illustrates a detailed isometric view of the LED ring joint assembled system(700) wherein hollow bolts have been used to pass LED wires through them, as a working example of the present invention.

LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOL

10 - Ring

10A — Peripheral Slot on Ring

10B - Circular Slot on Ring

20 - Support Plate A - Circular Slot on Support Plate - Hexagonal Nut - Washer - Solid Bolt A - Head of the Solid Bolt — Hollow Bolt A — Head of the Hollow Bolt 0 - Ring Joint Assembly using Solid Bolts 0 A - Ring Joint Assembly using Hollow Bolts 0 - A box using ring joint assembly to couple two sides 0 - A Projector using ring joint assembly to couple a stand to it 0 - A camera using ring joint assembly to couple a baselock to it 0 - A Tank using ring joint assembled system with hollow bolts, to couple a pipeline to it0 - A Lamp using ring joint assembled system with hollow bolts, to connect wires to it0 - LED lights using ring joint assembled system with hollow bolts