This invention relates to a structure used for assembling rail members together to form a pool table.
In the past, a pool table has included a part called an insert or iron which is assembled between two adjacent rail members of a pool table. The iron is usually enclosed in a molded decorative cover and a pocket is secured to the table beneath the iron.
Currently, the pocket insert has included opposite end pins which are inserted into mating holes in the ends of the adjacent rail members. In order to hold the pins securely in the mating holes, it is necessary to drill and tap transverse apertures in the pins. These apertures will line up with apertures which have been drilled in the bottom surfaces of the rail members for receiving screws. It is the current practice that the screws be inserted and the apertures drilled on the bottom side of the rail members for aesthetic reasons. Thus, it has been necessary to turn the rail members and insert upside down during assembly so that the screws can be inserted.
When the entire rectangular assembly has been completed, the assembly is turned right side up.
The resulting rectangular frame which must be turned right side up, requires the strength of two men to manipulate it.