Rotation and translation bracket
US6520465B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32262
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotation and translation bracket providing pivotal and linear adjustment. The bracket includes a base, a rotation lock and pivotal member, and a translation lock and linear tube. Linear adjustment is allowed by tightening or loosening the translation lock. In a locked position the tube is fixed between locking surfaces of the base and translation lock. Inclined surfaces on the base and translation lock slide against each other providing an increasing binding force to be exerted on the tube as the translation lock is tightened. When tightened, the base, translation lock, and tube remain in a substantially fixed position. Pivotal adjustment is allowed by tightening or loosening the rotation lock. In a locked position the pivotal member is fixed between locking surfaces of the base and rotation lock. Inclined surfaces on the base and rotation lock slide against the inner surface of the pivotal member providing an increasing binding force to be exerted on the pivotal member as the rotation lock is tightened. When tightened, the base, rotation lock, and tube remain in a substantially fixed position.
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