Patent ID: 6283436
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
A mechanical retaining device for receiving a pole member, comprising:retaining elements for engaging the pole member, the retaining elements being movably mounted on a base plate to move towards an axis of symmetry of the base plate;a force transmitting elements connected to the retaining elements so as to position said retaining elements upon tensioning of the force transmitting elements;a fastening element for anchoring first portions of said force transmitting element;a tensioning device for engaging second portions of said force transmitting elements and tensioning the force transmitting elements such that force is applied to the retaining elements to apply force to the pole member;a diverting element, for guiding the force transmitting elements, disposed between the retaining elements and the tensioning device; andthe force transmitting elements being crossed with respect to one another between the diverting element and the retaining elements.