Patent ID: 8708296
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: B60R,F16M

Abstract:
1. An article holding device for gripping an article, comprising: a base for placing the article; a holding member adjacent the base, capable of sliding along a grip width for sandwiching the article; and a locking device mounted in the base for holding said holding member in a position after sliding; wherein said locking device includes a gear, an engaging portion engageable with said gear, an urging member to apply an urging force to engage said engaging portion with said gear, a release button releasing coupling between said engaging portion and said gear by being pressed, a rack disposed on said holding member, a pinion having a common rotating shaft with said gear and engaging with said rack, and a one-way clutch interposed between said gear and said pinion, and slipping as a state disconnected from said gear only when said pinion rotates in one direction.