Quick-release clamp with secondary retention mechanism
US10808741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K2206/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A quick-release clamping mechanism secures two objects and rapidly attaches or detaches to secure the objects to one another in a rigid, repeatable manner. The mechanism is formed from two interconnecting contiguous pieces of material, free from hinges or other attachment devices. The first contiguous piece is attached to a first object, and the second contiguous piece is attached to a second object to be secured to the first object. The piece that forms the first profile can be a rail with a male protrusion. The piece that forms the second profile can be a rail with a female cavity that receives the male protrusion. The mechanism also includes a retention channel, a clamp bar, and a tension device that applies tension to the clamp bar to secure the mechanism. A secondary retention mechanism is provided to prevent separation of the components if the primary locking feature is disengaged inadvertently.
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