Patent ID: 6726193
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A clamp, comprising:a bearing pad, a frame connected to the bearing pad, the frame including a first clamping thread located distally from the bearing pad; an insert defining a second clamping thread adapted to be screwably connected to the first clamping thread to adjust the position of the insert in relation to the frame; the insert defining a pass through opening with first teeth; a stop connected to the insert and adapted to limit the movement of the insert in relation to the frame the insert further defining a connection groove, the stop comprising a snap ring adapted to fit the connection groove; and a clamping shaft mounted inside the insert, the clamping shaft including at least three second teeth positioned around the shaft and adapted to engage the first teeth and substantially center the shaft inside the insert, wherein rotation of the clamping shaft in a first direction engages the first teeth into the second teeth to turn the insert in relation to the frame, and rotation of the clamping shaft in a second direction disengages the first teeth from the second teeth such that the clamping shaft may freely slide through the pass through opening.