Laboratory clamp having a fully enclosed hinge mechanism
US5334354A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32361
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Utility clamp for use in a laboratory or other environment containing caustic elements. The clamp has a fully-enclosed hinge which is isolated from the environment. The critical hinge components such as the hinge pin and coil spring are internally located in the hinge and are protected from corrosion or attack by agents which might contact the clamp during normal use. A method is also provided for assembling the clamp whereby pre-loaded springs are positioned within the internal cavity to normally bias the jaws of the clamp in an open position relative to each other.
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