Cam tightened universal joint clamp
US6017008A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/571
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A clamping apparatus includes a shaft member with a first clamping member and a second clamping member mounted on the shaft member. Both of the clamping members have leg portions that are movable toward and away from each other between a clamping and non-clamping position. The clamping apparatus further includes a cam member engaging the shaft member that urges the clamping members between their clamping and non-clamping positions. embodiment, the joint mechanism includes a locking mechanism for permitting quick adjustment of the joint clamp components relative to each other.
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