Patent ID: 6386786
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: F16B,F16C,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A swivel clamp for securing together a first and second part, comprising:a first clamp having an attachment structure for attaching said first clamp to the first part, said first clamp adapted to selectively secure said first part to said first clamp; a second clamp having an attachment structure for attaching said second clamp to the second part, said second clamp adapted to selectively secure said second part to said second clamp; a socket attached to said first clamp; a ball attached to said second clamp, said ball dimensioned to fit partially within said socket such that said ball can rotate within said socket; and a third clamp positioned around said ball and said socket, said third clamp adapted to be selectively tightened against said first and second clamps such that said first and second clamps are prevented from rotating when said third clamp is tightened, whereby said first and said second clamps can be swiveled and rotated with respect to each other when said third clamp is not tightened.