Support device and method of use
OwnerDavid Cramptoninventor
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A support device (2) is provided for supporting one or more items (4) in use. The support device includes at least first and second clamping members (6, 8). The clamping members move relative to each other to allow the members to be moved between clamped and unclamped positions. Each clamping member has at least one clamping surface (26, 24) defined thereon, The at least first and second clamping members are arranged with a space (30) defined between the clamping surfaces to allow the one or more items (4) to be located in said space in use and to be clamped therebetween in said clamped position. The support device further includes adjustment means for allowing the space between the clamping surfaces to be adjusted in use. The adjustment means includes user actuation means (231, 233) and actuation of said actuation means causes at least one of said at least first and second clamping members to move relative to the other of said at least first and second clamping members.
A support device for supporting one or more items in use, said support device including:
A method of using a support device for supporting one or more items in use, said support device including at least first and second clamping members joined together via a pivot or hinge arrangement, said pivot or hinge arrangement including a first hinge plate attached to the first clamping member and a second hinge plate attached to the second clamping member, each clamping member having at least one clamping surface defined thereon, said at least first and second clamping members arranged with a space defined between said clamping surfaces to allow said one or more items to be located in said space in use and to be clamped therebetween, said method including the steps of moving the clamping members relative to each other between clamped and unclamped positions using an adjustment member for allowing the space between the clamping surfaces to be adjusted, characterised in that said adjustment member includes a user actuator and wherein actuation of said actuator causes the hinge or pivot arrangement attached to the first or second clamping members to move relative to the other of said at least first and second clamping members, wherein a protrusion member is provided on one of the at least first and second clamping members or the first or second hinge plates which is slidably mounted in a slot provided on the other of the at least first or second clamping members or the first or second hinge plates.
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