Telescoping clamp assembly
US7891619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B7/1418
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A telescoping clamp assembly for a material handling system includes an inner shaft, an outer shaft, a clamping device, and a retaining element. The inner shaft has a longitudinal guide portion along an outer surface of the inner shaft. The outer shaft has a bore adapted to receive the inner shaft. The clamping device is located at the outer shaft and is configured to tighten the outer shaft about the inner shaft. The retaining element is adjustable to adjust a degree of clamping of the clamping collar at the outer shaft. The retaining element also engages the longitudinal guide portion of the inner shaft to limit extension and/or extraction of the inner shaft from the outer shaft.
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