Latching mechanism and repositionable part support device employing said latching mechanism
US8083194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A latching mechanism capable of providing clamped retention to a vertical member, and a repositionable part support device and part support assembly employing said latching mechanism. The latching mechanism includes an enclosure having an open interior for receiving a vertical member and a pivotal handle that can be used to move a clamping roller out of contact with the vertical member during repositioning. A spring may be provided for otherwise biasing the clamping roller toward the vertical member. A support pin is located within the interior of the enclosure to engage a pin-receiving hole in the vertical member. The repositionable part support device and part support assembly may have a part support member that is affixed to and extends from said latching mechanism enclosure.
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