Clamping device

Abstract

A clamping device for belts or ropes including a lower panel—including a flat surface portion perpendicularly integrated with a securing plate having a recess; and an upper panel including a push button for unlocking the clamping device; a locking panel located in between the lower panel and the upper panel including a pressing lever engaged with a protruding panel through the protruding end of the panel, and a pair of springs; the pair of springs are integrated at the sides of the pressing lever and connected at the sides of protruding panel to form a retractable locking combination; the clamping device is in a locking position when the protruding panel is inserted into the recess of the securing plate; and the clamping device is in an unlocking position when the protruding panel is retracted from the recess of the securing plate by pushing the push button.

Claims

1. A clamping device (1) for belts and ropes comprising: a lower panel (2) comprising a flat surface portion (6) that is perpendicularly integrated with a securing plate (7) having a recess (8) and a gripping teeth member (9) at each side of the flat surface portion (6); and an upper panel (3) comprising a push button (14) for unlocking said clamping device (1); characterized by a locking panel (4) located in between the lower panel (2) and the upper panel (3), the locking panel comprising a pressing lever (12) engaged with a protruding panel (13) through a protruding end of said panel (13), and a pair of springs (15); wherein the pair of springs (15) are integrated at the sides of the pressing lever (12) and connected at the sides of the protruding panel (13) to form a retractable locking combination; wherein the clamping device (1) is in a locking position when the protruding panel (13) is inserted into the recess (8) of the securing plate (7); and wherein the clamping device (1) is in an unlocking position when the protruding panel (13) is retracted from the recess (8) of the securing plate (7) by pushing the push button (14) that is engageable to the protruding panel (13).

2. The clamping device (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flat surface portion (6) is engageable by said locking panel (4) for holding and locking a belt or rope.

3. The clamping device (1) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said locking panel (4) further comprises a base (11) that is engageable to said flat surface portion (6).

4. The clamping device (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one end of said upper panel (3) and locking panel (4) are pivotally connected to one end of said lower panel (2).

5. The clamping device (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower panel (2) comprising a holder aperture (16) at one end side of the bottom portion of said lower panel (2).

6. The clamping device (1) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the lower panel (2) comprising a base plate (17) with a slot opening (18) for holding a belt or rope pivotally connected to the holder aperture (16).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is the clamping device as in the present invention.

(3) FIG. 2 is the side view of clamping device as in the present invention.

(4) FIG. 3 is the full assembly of the clamping device as in the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(5) The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the present disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to assist in that understanding but these are to be regarded as merely exemplary. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the various embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

(6) The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but, are merely used by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustration purposes only and not for the purpose of limiting the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Depending on the context of the sentence, the reading of this patent specification should be done with the same concept as “reject the absurd”, wherein if possible, a specification should be construed so as not to lead to a foolish result or one which the patentee could not have contemplated.

(7) It is to be understood that the singular forms “a”, “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a gripping teeth member” includes reference to one or more of such gripping teeth member.

(8) FIG. 1 shows the clamping device 1 for belts or ropes as in the present invention comprising a lower panel 2 an upper panel 3 and a locking panel 4. One end of the upper panel 3 and locking panel 4 are pivotally connected to one end of the lower panel 2 at the hinge point 5. The locking panel 4 is located between the lower panel 2 and upper panel 3.

(9) The lower panel 2 further comprises a flat surface portion 6 that is engageable by the locking panel 4 for holding and locking a belt or rope. This flat surface portion 6 is slightly lower than the side edges of the lower panel 2. The lower panel 2 also has a securing plate 7 with recess 8 on another end of the lower panel 2 that is perpendicular to the flat surface portion 6.

(10) A gripping teeth member 9 on one side of the lower panel 2 is engageable by the locking panel 4 during locking position. The top edge of the gripping teeth member 9 is slightly above the side edges of the lower panel 2 to provide better gripping action to further secure the belt or rope.

(11) On the locking panel 4, there is an opening 10 that corresponds with the size of the gripping teeth member 9 as shown in FIG. 2. When the clamping device 1 is in use, the belt or rope will be gripped between the gripping teeth member 9 and the opening 10. The locking panel 4 also has a base 11 that is engageable to the flat surface portion 6. The belt or rope is clamped between the base 11 and the flat surface portion 6.

(12) Locking panel 4 further comprises a pressing lever 12 mounted on top of base 11 and a protruding panel 13 on one end of the pressing lever 12. When clamping device 1 is in locking position, the protruding panel 13 is inserted in the recess 8 of the securing plate 7. To unlock the clamping device 1, a push button 14 on the upper panel 3 is engageable to the protruding panel 13 on the locking panel 4 when pushed by the user. A pair of springs 15 on the side of pressing lever 12 will retract the protruding panel 13 from recess 8.

(13) There is a holder aperture 16 at one end side of the bottom portion of the lower panel 2. A base plate 17 with a slot opening 18 that can be used for holding a belt or rope is pivotally connected to the holder aperture 16. This will allow the clamping device 1 to be attached by a belt or rope from a safety harness or any other device. The base plate 17 can swivel in the holder aperture 16 according to the belt or rope movement while the clamping device 1 will stay in position.

(14) FIG. 3 is the complete assembly of the clamping device 1 according to the present invention. The lower panel 2 also has a rounded base 16a to avoid inflicting injury to the user. In the first embodiment of the clamping device 1 as in the present invention, all the components are preferably made of metal material such as stainless steel like SUS 316, aluminum or titanium. This variant is suitable for heavy duty or in harsh environment application.

(15) According to the second embodiment of the clamping device 1 as in the present invention, the casing of the lower panel 2 and upper panel 3 are preferably made of plastic and having rounded edges while the internal parts like the locking panel 4 is preferably made of metal. The base plate 17 that is used for holding belt or rope is also preferably made of metal.

(16) Realizations in accordance with the present invention have been described in the context of particular embodiments. These embodiments are meant to be illustrative and not limiting. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are possible. Accordingly, plural instances may be provided for components described herein as a single instance. Structures and functionality presented as discrete components in the exemplary configurations may be implemented as a combined structure or component. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims that follow.

(17) To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, one or more various embodiments include the features hereinafter fully described and particularly pointed out in the claims. The following description and the annexed drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects and are indicative of but a few of the various ways in which the principles of the various embodiments may be employed. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings and the disclosed various embodiments are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents.

(18) Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses various embodiments of the present disclosure.