Structrure having a mounting means
US-8132766-B2Abstract
In order to provide a structure for removable attachment to a substantially vertical surface for example of glass, glazed tiles or metal, the structure has a mounting means comprising: suction means ( 1 ) for sealingly contacting a surface, pulling means ( 2 ) being attached to the suction means ( 1 ) for drawing a part of the suction means ( 1 ) away from the surface, so that a partial vacuum is created between the suction means ( 1 ) and the surface. There is a substantially helical or wedge shaped surface on the pulling means ( 2 ) engaged with a corresponding substantially helical or wedge shaped surface of a rotatable member ( 13 ), whereby rotation of the rotatable member ( 13 ) draws the pulling means ( 2 ) and respective part of the suction means ( 1 ) away from the surface. An intermediate member ( 5 ) is provided for engaging a sealing part of the suction means ( 1 ), the intermediate member ( 5 ) supporting the rotatable member ( 13 ). The structure comprises a structural member ( 10 ) mounted in or on the intermediate member ( 5 ), so that the structural member ( 10 ) is not gripped by the intermediate member ( 5 ) or rotatable member ( 13 ). At least part of the rotatable member extends beyond a part of the intermediate member which is adjacent to the rotatable member. There is a friction reducing member ( 11 ) between the rotatable member and the intermediate member. A clip means, possibly also acting as a friction reducing member ( 11 ), can be provided for holding the structural member 18 temporarily in position on the intermediate member 5 during assembly.
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