Patent · US Expired

Quick action clamp

US6386530B1 · kind B1 · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 10, 2000
Grant dateMay 14, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B5/163
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bar clamp operates by squeezing a handle to close a jaw. The improvements of the present invention include: low actuation force, two speed action to provide both high speed closing and high force clamping, a removable bar to allow different length bars to be installed into one body, a side mounted bar release button which allows easy access and an increased handle stroke, and reinforced wedge elements.

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