by means that allow one or more degrees of translational freedom, e.g. telescopic joints, not otherwise provided for in this class

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Methods and means for joining members or elements > Joining substantially rigid elements together by means that allow one or more degrees of freedom, e.g. hinges, articulations, pivots, universal joints, telescoping joints, elastic expansion joints, not otherwise provided for in this class > by means that allow one or more degrees of translational freedom, e.g. telescopic joints, not otherwise provided for in this class