Hinge clamp for a bicycle frame and other structures
US10876554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B41/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hinge clamp adapted to clamp a hinge assembly with an eyelet to position and protect a retraction spring, a counter-bore in the V-plate to accommodate the spring, and a finger loop to position the user's finger during operation. In some aspects the clamp may have a removable bolt-tightening handle, the release of which enables the handle to be removed to avoid damage and to prevent theft. The handle may be removable over the head of the bolt in a first rotary configuration, and be constrained under the head of the bolt in a second rotary configuration. A hinge clamp with a retained clamp plate that retains the position of the clamp plate near the handle when the hinge clamp is loosened.
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