Gripping device
US10935103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16G11/108
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gripping device comprises: at least two end walls located at opposing ends of the device; at least one elongate channel for receiving an elongate element, the longitudinal axis of the or each channel extending between the two end walls; a gripping element; and biasing means for bringing the gripping element into engagement with an elongate element located in the said channel. The gripping element is mounted for translational movement in a slot. A force component exerted on an elongate element located in the said channel causes the gripping element to move in the slot at towards the elongate element. Each end wall includes at least one hole therethrough, a first hole for receipt of an elongate element into the said channel and a second hole for exit of said elongate element from said channel.
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