Pivotal clamp for connecting modular furniture components
US4717102A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44974
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamp particularly suitable for use in removably suspending cabinet units from the support rails of counters and other worktops. The clamp is generally J-shaped with an upstanding stem portion, an upper arm portion, and a hook-shaped lower arm portion. The upper arm portion terminates in a rib that projects towards the lower arm portion and also includes a threaded bore which extends along a line that is generally parallel with the lower arm portion and is spaced above the rib. A screw is threadedly received within the bore and, during use of the clamp, the upper arm portion is hooked over the flange of a support rail and the screw is tightened against the rail to pivot the clamp and to force the top wall of a cabinet unit, supported by the clamp's lower arm portion, upwardly into tight engagement with the rail.
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