US 12,326,210 B2 · Quick attach clamp

Abstract

This document describes clamp assemblies, techniques for manufacturing clamp assemblies, and techniques for using clamp assemblies. In aspects, a disclosed clamp assembly is configured for securing an elongate member to a support structure and includes a clamp, a bracket, and an interlock mechanism. The clamp includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member, the clamp defining a passageway configured to enclose at least a portion of the elongate member. The clamp also includes a mounting member that includes a mounting insert channel configured to receive a clamp mounting attachment. The bracket includes a base that includes the clamp mounting attachment. The base further includes a support structure connector that is configured for releasably attaching the bracket to the support structure. The interlock mechanism is configured for releasably connecting the mounting member of the clamp and the base of the bracket together.

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Dependent claims

A clamp assembly configured for securing an elongate member to a support structure, the clamp assembly comprising:

a clamp, the clamp including:
a first clamp member;
a second clamp member, at least one of the first clamp member or the second clamp member defining a passageway configured to enclose at least a portion of the elongate member;
and
a mounting member defined in at least one of the first clamp member or the second clamp member, the mounting member including a mounting insert channel configured to receive a clamp mounting attachment;
and
a bracket, the bracket comprising:
a base, the base including the clamp mounting attachment configured for receipt into the mounting insert channel of the mounting member to connect the bracket to the clamp;
and
a support structure connector configured for attaching the bracket to the support structure;
and
an interlock mechanism configured for connecting the mounting member of the clamp and the base of the bracket together.

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A clamp assembly configured for securing an elongate member to a support structure, the clamp assembly comprising:

a clamp, the clamp including:
a first clamp member including a first clamp member first end,
a second clamp member including a second clamp member first end;
a hinge mechanism joining the first ends of the first and second clamp members;
at least one of the first clamp member or the second clamp member defining a passageway configured to enclose at least a portion of the elongate member;
the first clamp member including a first locking mechanism, the second clamp member including a second locking mechanism, the first and second locking mechanisms configured for locking a position of respective second ends of the first and second clamp members together around the elongate member with the elongate member received in the passageway;
a mounting member defined in at least one of the first clamp member or the second clamp member, the mounting member defining a mounting insert channel configured to receive a clamp mounting attachment;
and
a bracket, the bracket configured to connect with the mounting member, the bracket comprising:
a base, the base including the clamp mounting attachment configured for receipt into the mounting insert channel of the mounting member to connect the bracket to the clamp;
and
a support structure connector configured for attaching the bracket to the support structure;
and
an interlock mechanism configured for connecting the mounting member of the clamp and the base of the bracket together.

11 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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