Patent ID: 6827319
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: F16M

Abstract:
An apparatus for quick fixation of a connection plate (2) fastened to a device, to a tripod head (1), the connection plate having opposed sides (6,7), the apparatus comprising:an upper side having a groove (3) into which the connection plate (2) is insertable on one side (6); a tiltable clamping jaw (5) which tilts to engage the jaw over the opposite side (7) of the connection plate (2); a slider (9) coupled to the jaw (5) through an axle (8) and spring biased (11) to urge the jaw (5) to disengage the connection plate opposite side (7), such that the slider (9) is slidably displaced responsive to the plate opposite side (7) bearing against the jaw (5) coupled through the axle (8) to the slider (9); and a spring biased (23) bolt (14) having an engaging portion (15) to engage the slider (9) in a locked position, wherein the slider (9) has an oblique surface (18) which the bolt (14) acts upon when locking with the engaging portion (15) with a parallel oblique surface (21).