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US 7,114,713 B2Granted
Connector assembly for clamping tool and system utilizing same
OwnerRobert L. Brass, Steven W. Lewisinventors
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Abstract
A system of tools and connector assemblies can be erected in numerous arrangements and configurations, in positive, selected interrelationships, for the mounting and support of a workpiece or the like. Engagement portions on the tools are clamped by the clamping blocks comprising a connector assembly; the tools may be C-clamps, bar-clamps, pipe-clamps, coupling devices, brackets, standoffs, and like implements.
Claims7
A tool and connector system comprising:
- at least one clamping tool having an engagement portion;
- and a connector assembly including a pair of clamping blocks and means for coupling said blocks in mutually confronting operative relationship and for urging them toward one another, one of said blocks being of generally V-shaped cross section and comprised of two portions disposed at an angle of about 30° to 150° to one another and defining a space therebetween, and the other of said pair of clamping blocks having a mating, generally V-shaped cross section generally complementary to that of said one block and being disposed within said space defined thereby, said clamping blocks of said connector assembly being tightened upon said engagement portion of said at least one clamping tool, inserted therebetween under one of said portions of said one block, for securely mounting said at least one clamping tool in position relative to said connector assembly.
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