摘要 |
A side rail assembly (11) including a side rail (12) having two ends, and a fixture (13). The fixture (13) is configured to be fixed at one end of the side rail (12), and defines a central hollow dimensioned to fit snugly aroun d one of the plurality of uprights (17). The fixture (13) further has a socket (21) for receiving one end of the side rail (12), and hinged member (23). Th e hinged member (23) defines one wall portion of the central hollow. The fixtu re (13) is slidable around the upright (17) when the hinged member (23) is in t he open position (A) and fixture (13) is fixed around the upright member (13) when the hinged member (23) is in a closed position (B). A wedge portion (25 ) of the hinged member (23) defines a portion of the central hollow. A slot, dimensioned to receive the wedge portion (25) of the hinged member (23) when the hinged member (23) is in the closed position, is also provided on the fixture (13). Lastly, a locking member (31) is provided which is disposed to lock the hinged member (23) in the closed position (B). Preferably, the hing ed member (23) defines a wall of the socket (21), so that, when the hinged memb er (23) is in the open position (A), the end of the side rail (12) is laterally insertable into the socket (21). |