Apparatus for holding panels for fastening to a carrier framework

A device for holding panels for fastening to a carrier framework, characterized in that it is comprised of two pivotally connected clamp elements (11, 12) which are maintained in clamping position by means of a compression spring (16), said clamp elements (11, 12) having jaws which in said clamping position form a generally rectangular clamp opening (17) corresponding in shape to the cross section of the cross laths of said carrier framework, and that a holding member (23) extending generally parallel to the pivot axis of said clamp elements (11, 12) is provided on at least one clamp element and projects at least from one side of said clamp element for holding said panels, the distance from said holding member (23) to said clamp opening (17) being adjustable.