Patent ID: 7076844
Filing Date: 2006-07-18
Classification: F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cam lock device for flexible elongated materials, comprising a pivotable cam element with a convexly curved periphery and having a first aperture therethrough eccentrically located relative to the curved periphery; a base supporting an upwardly extending member that has an edge overhanging a channel between said base and said edge; said base having a second aperture therethrough opening into said channel; a pin passing through said first and second apertures pivotally supporting said cam element in said channel, said pin being also supported at an end thereof opposite said base; a stationary cam surface integral with said base facing said pivotable cam element and including at least one curved surface projecting towards said pivotable cam element; a retaining edge above said stationary cam surface spaced from said base a sufficient distance to allow pivoting of said cam element between said base and said edge, said cam being pivotable from an open position wherein said cam periphery is spaced from said retaining edge a distance sufficient to allow insertion of a portion of said elongated material, intermediate ends of said elongated material, between said curved periphery and said stationary cam surface and a closed position wherein said elongated material is wedged between said cam element and said stationary cam surface; and said overhanging edge being separated from said retaining edge by an open space.