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Clamp assembly and method for installing the assembly

US4826117A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1988
Grant dateMay 2, 1989
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B91/10
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An improved clamp assembly is provided which includes a main body member, at least one locking plate and connecting devices for anchoring the main body member to a supporting surface and for securing the locking plate and the main body member to the structural member. The method for installing this assembly includes: loosely connecting the structural member, the main body member and the locking plate together; adjusting the position of the structural member relative to the main body member; securing the main body member with the structural member using the connecting devices and the locking plates; using the main body member as a template to form openings in the supporting surface; and securing the main body member to the supporting surface using the connecting devices.

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