Toolless clamp
US11326630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B5/16
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A toolless clamp comprises a shaft, a base, a latch, a first biasing member, and a clamping member. The base has a base bore configured and arranged to slidably receive a portion of the shaft. The latch has a latch bore configured and arranged to slidably receive a portion of the shaft and a portion of the base. The first biasing member is configured and arranged to bias the latch in a first direction away from the clamping member in an unclamped position and bias the shaft and clamping member in a second direction toward the base in a clamped position. The clamping member is operatively connected to a proximal end of the shaft and is configured and arranged to disengage the connecting member when the latch is in the unclamped position and engage the connecting member when the latch is in the clamped position.
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