Clamping device for a vibrating device for inserting a foundation element, vibrating device provided therewith and method there for

A clamping device for a vibrating or hammering device for inserting a foundation element having a flange into the ground, the clamping device comprising:

• a frame;
• a first clamp body and a second clamp body configured to enable a relative movement therebetween, wherein the first and second clamp bodies directly oppose each other, and wherein the first and second clamp bodies are provided with respective first and second clamping surfaces that are configured for engaging with respective first and second flange surfaces positioned between the directly opposing first and second clamp bodies;
• a positioning drive for moving the first clamp body relative to the second clamp body in a positioning direction;
• a clamping drive for moving the first clamp body relative to the second clamp body to and/or from the first and second flange surfaces in a clamping direction;
• and
• a pressure relief valve coupled to the clamping drive configured to prevent overloading of the clamping drive in a driving state when the foundation element is inserted into the ground;
• wherein the first and second clamp bodies engage the first and second flange surfaces in the clamping direction, wherein the clamping direction is substantially transverse to the positioning direction, wherein in an operational position of the foundation element the positioning direction substantially corresponds to a horizontal direction, and wherein the clamping direction substantially corresponds to a vertical direction.