| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a handrail assembly, as well as the rail receiving unit and balusters which make up part of the assembly, which allows easy assembly of a handrail on both flat/horizontal and inclined surfaces. In particular the invention allows for a handrail to be assembled without the need for a skilled craftsman to determine angles, such that upper and lower rails remain at an even or predetermined distance from the ground even when the rail is positioned on an inclined surface such as a ramp or stairs. A rail receiving unit is provided which has an inner housing within an outer housing, the inner housing being adapted to receive a rail and be pivotable about an axis in relation to the outer housing such that the angle at which the rail is received into the receiving unit is variable. A preferred embodiment allows the inner housing to be both pivotable and rotatable in relation to the outer housing, providing further flexibility to the user. |
