Patent ID: 8870136
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: A63B,A63G,E04B,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clamp assembly for use in supporting a playground equipment component on a post comprising: a ring mounted fixedly to a post at a desired height and rotational position; said ring having upper and lower horizontal channels; said upper horizontal channel comprising a ridge spaced from said post; said lower horizontal channel comprising a groove spaced from said post, said groove having a groove wall, said groove wall spaced from said post; and a one piece support adaptor engageable with said mounted ring so as to prevent movement of said support adaptor on said ring; said support adaptor having a hook for engagement with said upper horizontal channel; said support adaptor having a set screw for engagement with said groove whereby said hook engages with said upper horizontal channel and said set screw seats in and bears against said groove wall and directly engages with said groove to fixedly secure the support adaptor to said clamp assembly for the support of said playground equipment component; and said support adaptor having a lower supporting arm with an upper surface, and a resilient engagement material secured on said upper surface for engagement with said ring.