Patent ID: 6106183
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A clamping device for the releasable connection of two profile pieces, the clamping device comprising:an insert core to be introduced and fixed in a first of the profile pieces;a slide provided in the insert core for movement in a longitudinal direction; andtwo clamping elements hinge coupled to the slide, for pivoting on the slide, the two clamping elements pivoting independently with respect to each other, and each of the two clamping elements having a clamping hook to be introduced into an opening of a second profile piece in order to exert a clamping pressure on the second profile piece;wherein the insert core includes (1) rotary means with a first sliding surface which engages with the slide, to displace the slide longitudinally, and (2) a second sliding surface that displaces the two clamping elements transversely during longitudinal displacement, andwherein, during longitudinal displacement of the slide, the two clamping elements pivot around a transverse axis, without rotating about a longitudinal axis.