Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
024522000 | Including track or way guided and retained gripping member | 17 |
20110138585 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SUPPORT FRAME RAIL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - A lockable clamping system for use in securing photovoltaic (PV) panels to a frame rail component, wherein the frame rail component includes structure for engaging with a portion of the lockable clamping system. The lockable clamping system may have a clamp member having a body portion, with the body portion having a bore. A fastener may be operatively coupled to the clamp member and may extend through the bore in the clamp member generally perpendicular to the clamp member. The fastener may have a head portion having a key shaped recess, the key shaped recess configured to allow rotation of the fastener only via predetermined security key shaped to engage with the key shaped recess. The clamp member and the fastener may cooperatively operate to clamp adjacently positioned edges of a pair of PV panels to the frame rail component by engagement of a portion of the fastener with a portion of the frame rail component, while rotation of the clamp member is inhibited except through the use of the predetermined security key. | 06-16-2011 |
20120222273 | Photovoltaic Mounting System with Locking Connectors, Adjustable Rail Height and Hinge Lock - A cam-actuated connection device joins rail mounting members of a photovoltaic panel array. The connection device slides within channels of mounting members until the members are in a properly positioned grid. When in position, the connection device is rotated to lock the mounting members in a rigid grid network. The connecting device can be subsequently loosened, repositioned and locked into position. The rail-mounting members create a grid for installation of multiple PV panels. The mounting rail allows the unit to remain relatively compact in nature but still covers a wide range of PV panel thicknesses. The rail system has a hinged connection with the mounting rail that allows an installer to assemble the module in a near perpendicular fashion to the mounting rail, make the required electrical connections and then lower the PV module into its working position. The unit is then locked into its working position. | 09-06-2012 |
20130104351 | CONNECTOR | 05-02-2013 |
20160377101 | Beam Clamp - A beam clamp, including a clamp body having a rectangular shape symmetrically bent and butt-jointed by a plate material is described. On one side of the body housing a butt seam is a butt-joint face, and clamping jaws are protruded on the two sides of the body at the two sides of the butt-joint face. A clamping plate face is convexly disposed on one side of the body opposite the butt-joint face, and a screw hole corresponding to the clamping jaw is bored on the plate face. The screw hole is tapped and a bolt is disposed therein. The bolt and jaws form three-point clamping, providing high fastening performance. Corresponding threaded rod holes are bored on the plate face and butt-joint face and tapped. The resulting clamp has high processing precision, efficiency, and adaptability; the structure strength is high; load performance is good; and the size is small. | 12-29-2016 |
024523000 | Biased by distinct spring | 4 |
20080209696 | Clamp assembly - A clamp assembly selectively grips material. The clamp assembly includes a housing, a gripping assembly and means for connecting the clamp assembly to an object. The housing has a first end, a second end, a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions cooperate to define a material receiving slot. The first portion of the housing has an angular disposed channel and an angular disposed recessed portion. The second portion of the housing has a gripping surface. The gripping assembly is slidably disposed within the channel such that the recessed portion cooperates with the channel to define a travel path so that the gripping assembly can be selectively movable between a biased first position and a second position. In the biased first position, the gripping assembly extends into the material receiving slot. In the second position the gripping assembly is withdrawn from the material receiving slot. | 09-04-2008 |
20140259568 | FOLDABLE CLAMP FOR A MOUNTING SYSTEM - A foldable clamp suitable for use in a mounting system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the foldable clamp comprises a base member, a first jaw, and a second jaw. The first jaw is connected to the base member using a first hinge. The second jaw is connected to the base member using a second hinge and a ratchet. A mount for selective interconnection is provided on either the first jaw, the second jaw, or the third jaw. | 09-18-2014 |
20150337881 | Tank Liner Clamp System - A tank liner clamp system for efficiently securing a flexible tank liner within a containment tank. The tank liner clamp system generally includes a clamp unit, a first member and a second member slidably connected to the clamp unit, and a clamping handle having a cam pivotally connected to the clamp unit. The first member includes a biasing member to bias the first member inwardly towards the second member. The clamping handle is pivoted causing the cam to engage and inwardly force the second member towards the first member. | 11-26-2015 |
20160096132 | "Cam Lock System for Reciprocating Air Compressor Inlet Filter" - A cam lock system for an air intake filter housing is provided that includes a clevis rod adapted for connection to a bolt on the air intake filter housing; a cam handle; a filter clamp coupled to the cam handle, the filter clamp having one or more cam surfaces thereon, the cam handle and filter clamp pivotally connected to a first end of the clevis rod; a spring carrier disposed at the second end of the clevis rod; and a spring disposed on the clevis rod and restrained between the spring carrier and a washer disposed on the clevis rod. The cam surface engages the washer and pivotal movement of the cam handle and filter clamp causes compression of the spring via the washer to provide clamping force to secure an air filter element in the air intake filter housing. | 04-07-2016 |
024524000 | With operator for moving guided member | 4 |
20090199373 | MEANS FOR FIXING A DRIVE MECHANISM OF A WIPER DEVICE TO A BODY SHELL ELEMENT - A fixing apparatus for fixing two radial arms of a drive mechanism of a wiper device to a body shell element configured to be disposed vertically on a motor vehicle has a plug-type cylindrical body configured to be partially inserted into a first opening on the body shell element. The plug-type cylindrical body has a locking mechanism configured to prevent the plug-type cylindrical body from disengaging from the first opening on the body shell element. The locking mechanism has a secondary element connected to the plug-type cylindrical body by a material bridge. The secondary element is configured to be partially inserted into a second opening on the body shell element. The secondary element is configured to be unlocked from a locking position by applying transversal and then longitudinal forces on the secondary element in a longitudinal axis defined by the at least one plug-type cylindrical body. | 08-13-2009 |
20150033514 | SELF-ADJUSTING BAR CLAMP - A self-adjusting bar clamp includes a body defining an elongated channel extending between a rear end and a front end and an actuating lever having pivotally coupled to the body and movable between an open position and a closed position. An elongated bar is carried by the body for reciprocal sliding movement therethrough. A self-adjusting toggle mechanism carried by the body includes a locking element carried by the bar and an element pivotally coupled to the actuating lever. A cam element is pivotally coupled between the element and the locking element. The cam element is movable between a first condition permitting the locking element to reciprocate along the elongated bar and a second condition bearing against the elongated bar and canting the locking element into frictional engagement with the elongated bar. A biasing member is captured between one of the rear end and the front end of the body, and the locking element, biasing the locking element in a first direction. | 02-05-2015 |
024525000 | Threaded cylindrical rod and mating cavity | 2 |
20080295301 | Portable aviation clamp - A spring-loaded clamp device including a C-shaped frame having first and second substantially opposing arms interconnected by an intermediate shank, the first arm having a substantially hollow carrier sleeve aligned substantially along a clamping direction oriented substantially transverse of the second arm, and the second arm having a thin and flat anvil portion positioned opposite from the carrier sleeve and further comprising an interior clamping surface that is oriented substantially transverse of the clamping direction. A clamping rod is carried in the hollow of the sleeve for longitudinal movement in the clamping direction toward an internal face of the second arm and in an opposite unclamping direction away from the second arm. An expansive biasing member is coupled for expanding the clamping rod for longitudinal movement along the clamping direction. | 12-04-2008 |
20090025192 | Clamp - A clamp comprising a slide rail, a fixed arm integrally joined to the slide rail, and a slide arm movable on the slide rail is provided, the slide rail having in the cross section an overall height and an overall width having a ratio to each other, which ranges between 2.55:1 and 2.8:1. | 01-29-2009 |
024526000 | Track or way oblique to path of gripping member | 1 |
20100018014 | MESSENGER CLAMP - Messenger clamps can be formed from two messenger clamp halves. Messenger clamps and messenger clamp halves can include break away portions, which allow a messenger wire to fall when subjected to high impact forces such as a tree falling on the messenger wire. A messenger clamp half for use in forming a messenger clamp can include an inside face having a first clamping groove and a second clamping groove, and an outside face having at least one fault groove. A break away portion of the messenger clamp half can include one of the clamping grooves, and can further includes at least a portion of the fault groove. | 01-28-2010 |
024527000 | With position locking-means for gripping members | 4 |
20090271959 | MODULAR CLAMPING SYSTEM - Disclosed are modular clamping systems and methods for use. A modular clamping system may be configured to mount a variety of accessories to a portion of tubing. The modular clamping system may utilize multiple strap clamp portions having different clamping diameters in order to mount an accessory to tubing of various diameters. | 11-05-2009 |
20140259569 | FIXTURE FOR MOUNTING VEHICLE-MOUNTED ARTICLE HOLDER IN AIR-CONDITIONER OUTLET - A fixture for mounting a vehicle-mounted article on a louver of car air conditioner outlet includes an elongated body having first and second ratchet teeth, back and front sliding pieces including first and second pawl teeth resiliently engaging the first and second ratchet teeth, first and second releasing members configured to release the first and second pawl teeth and ratchet teeth from an engaged state, and first and second hooks capable of hooking louver front and back ends, respectively. The back sliding piece is slidable to the body proximal end side when the first ratchet teeth are engaged with the first pawl teeth. The front sliding piece is slidable to the body distal end side when the second ratchet teeth are engaged with the second pawl teeth. | 09-18-2014 |
024528000 | Integral locking-means | 2 |
20080229559 | POSITIONING AND CLAMPING APPARATUS - A positioning and clamping apparatus, capable of positioning and clamping a panel material and removing the panel material from a locating pin under a state of releasing the clamping, is provided. A base having a contact surface contacting with the panel material is provided with the locating pin that penetrates through a through-hole of the panel material. A clamp arm moving between an escaping position and a clamping position is provided in a slit, and the clamp arm is moved between these positions by a reciprocating cam. When the clamp arm reaches the clamping position, the panel material is clamped by a clamp portion which is a tip of the clamp arm. A pusher driven by a pushing piston is provided inside the base, and the panel material is removed from the locating pin by the pusher. | 09-25-2008 |
20150375369 | DETACHABLE BLOCKING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR ON A CLAMPING TOOL - A detachable blocking device, in particular on a clamping tool, having a blocking element, which blocks the displacement capability of a rod in at least one detachment direction in a blocking position, and a detachment member, which displaces the blocking element into a release position when moved from a default position into a detachment position, in which release position the rod can be displaced at least in the detachment direction. A brake element, in a braking position, acts on the rod so that the rod can only be displaced after neutralization of a braking force acting against the displacement direction of the rod, which braking force does not have to be neutralized in a sliding position of the brake element. The brake element has a brake lever and/or can be brought into its sliding position by pivoting an arm of the detachment member having a detachment lever. | 12-31-2015 |