MODULAR RAIL SYSTEM

摘要

A rail system of a plurality of rail units is disclosed with a fast, easy-to-use and secure fastening apparatus. The rail system is scalable from toy applications to heavy duty industrial applications by changing the sizes and the materials comprising the components of the system. The fastening apparatus provides high holding forces relative to the ease of snapping to create or release a connection between objects.

主权项

1. A rail system, comprising:
at least one rail unit having a hook portion comprising a recessed cavity, a resilient strip or cord within the cavity, the strip or cord being at least partially exposed through an opening in the cavity; and a cam portion positioned apart from the hook portion, the cam portion having a detent and a recessed portion; the hook portion and the cam portion being directly or indirectly structurally connected and configured to be releasably fastenable by resiliency of the strip or cord following compression; and at least one rail unit having a first section insertable into the hook portion to compress the strip or cord and a second section snappable into the recessed portion of the cam portion.