Clamp device
US6860179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B7/18
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamp device is disclosed having a first member having a handle portion and a jaw portion. A second member has a handle portion and a jaw portion. The handle portion and jaw portion of the second member define a notch extending from an inner surface of the handle portion of the second member at least partially into the jaw portion of the second member, the second member being formed as a single piece. A pivot is pivotally coupling the first member and the second member intermediate their respective handle portion and jaw portion for opposed pivotal motion. An arcuate clamp bar has a first end coupled to the first member and a second end, an arc of the arcuate clamp bar being concentric with the pivot. A brake lever has an end pivotally coupled to the second member at the notch. The end contacts the jaw portion of the second member. The brake lever has an aperture with the arcuate clamp bar extending therethrough. The brake lever is movable laterally between a frictionally engaged position, frictionally engaging the arcuate clamp bar and a disengaged position.
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