Distributed load edge clamp
US7272880B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53835
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An arrangement for clamping a flat plate to a flat surface includes juxtaposing the plate to the flat surface. An axially-movable wedging element defining a surface fitted with wedges is fixed against motion in other than a direction of elongation, and is forced to move in the direction of elongation. The wedges are forced against a first spring beam to impart forces thereto. The forces are coupled from the first spring beam to a second spring beam by intermediary supports. The second spring beam bears against a surface of the flat plate to force the plate against the flat surface.
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