Clamp or clamp assembly having a low profile
US7823270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49904
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A clamp including an inverted spring portion and a plurality of tabs about a circumference of an inner portion of the clamp. The inverted spring portion of the clamp is insertable into a groove of a clamping interface between a flange and an outer portion thereof to align the plurality of tabs proximate to the flange. As described, the clamp provides a low profile interface for clamping discs to a spindle assembly which snap fits into the groove to provide a screwless clamp interface. Other features and benefits that characterize embodiments of the present invention will be apparent upon reading the following detailed description and review of the associated drawings.
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