Connector

Abstract

A connector configured to be inserted into the hollow part of a construction surface framework element and to support the framework element, the connector including a main plate from which two extension plates extend, the extension plates including an elastically deformable material, and a system for elastically deforming the connector, whereby an application of force causes the connector to adopt a first position, in which the plates are deformed in order to be closer to each other and so as to allow the connector to be inserted into the hollow part of a framework element, and a subsequent reduction of the force causes the connector to adopt a second position, in which the extension plates are farther away from each other than in the first position, so as to allow the connector to come into contact with the framework element in order to fix the connector to the framework element.

1 . A connector configured to be inserted into a hollow part of a construction surface framework element and to support said framework element, the connector comprising:
 a main plate from which two extension plates extend, said two extension plates comprising an elastically deformable material,   means for elastically deforming said connector, whereby an application of force causes said connector to adopt a first position in which the two extension plates are deformed in order to be closer to each other so as to allow the connector to be inserted into the hollow part of a framework element, and a subsequent reduction of the force causes the connector to adopt a second position in which the two extension plates are farther away from each other than in the first position, so as to allow the connector to come into contact with the framework element to attach the connector to the framework element, wherein means for elastically deforming said connector comprise lugs extending from a free end of each extension plate of the two extension plates, with the lugs of the extension plates diverging from each other.   
     
     
         2 . The connector according to  claim 1 , wherein the two extension plates are symmetrical to each other. 
     
     
         3 . The connector according to  claim 1 , wherein the two extension plates comprise a single part. 
     
     
         4 . The connector according to  claim 1 , wherein the two extension plates comprise at least two parts extending in opposite directions, a first part extending from the main plate and a second part extending from the first part. 
     
     
         5 . The connector according to  claim 3 , wherein the single part or the second part is curved. 
     
     
         6 . The connector according to  claim 3 , wherein the single part or the second part is a straight plate having an extension blade. 
     
     
         7 . The connector according to  claim 1 , wherein each extension blade comprises a slot engaging with the framework element. 
     
     
         8 . The connector according to  claim 1 , wherein each extension plate comprises a lug. 
     
     
         9 . The connector according to  claim 1 , wherein said main plate ( 430 ) is arranged to be attached to a rod so that the connector is suspended. 
     
     
         10 . The connector according to  claim 1  , wherein said connector is a section. 
     
     
         11 . The connector according to  claim 8 , wherein a length of the section is at least 0.5 cm. 
     
     
         12 . A platform comprising a common plate wherein at least two connectors according to  claim 1  are connected. 
     
     
         13 . The platform according to  claim 12 , wherein the at least two connectors of the platform are opposite each other in pairs. 
     
     
         14 . The platform according to  claim 12 , wherein the at least two connectors have the same orientation. 
     
     
         15 . A bracing accessory for supporting a framework element comprising a rod attached to an attachment head attached to the framework element and attached to a permanent ceiling or wall by means of a base, wherein the attachment head is the connector according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         16 . A method of connecting the connector according to  claim 1  to a framework element, the method comprising:
 supplying the connector and at least one framework element; 
 applying force to the connector directly by an operator, using gripping means, so as to place the connector in an installation state, and thereby reduce friction between the connector and a framework element in order to allow the connector to be positioned inside the framework element; and 
 removing the force on the connector so as to allow the connector to return to the release state, thereby increasing the friction between the connector and the framework element so as to attach it in position inside the framework element. 
 
     
     
         17 . A method of connecting the platform according to  claim 12  to a framework element, the method comprising:
 supplying the platform and at least one framework element; 
 applying force to the connector directly by an operator, using gripping means, so as to place the connector in an installation state, and thereby reduce friction between the connector and a framework element in order to allow the connector to be positioned inside the framework element; and 
 removing the force on the connector so as to allow the connector to return to the release state, thereby increasing the friction between the connector and the framework element so as to attach it in position inside the framework element. 
 
     
     
         18 . A bracing accessory for supporting a framework element comprising a rod attached to an attachment head attached to the framework element and attached to a permanent ceiling or wall by means of a base, wherein the attachment head is the platform according to  claim 12 .