Patent ID: 6418685
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: E02D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A clamp for attaching an elongate anchor strap to a frame component; the strap having a length and width defining a strap plane; the frame component having a top side, a bottom side, a distal edge, and a proximal edge; said clamp comprising:a stationary jaw comprising: a central portion adapted for overlying the top side of the frame component; said central portion including: a distal end; and a proximal end; a engaging portion connected to said central portion distal end and projecting downward from said central portion for engaging the frame component distal edge; and a proximal portion connected to said central portion; and a movable jaw comprising: a gripping portion including: a contact area for contacting said bottom side of the frame component opposite said central portion; a connecting portion including: means for attaching the anchor strap; and a central portion connecting said gripping portion to said connecting portion; wherein said central portion and said proximal portion include cooperative joining means joining said movable jaw to said stationary jaw such that said movable jaw proximal end is pivotable relative to said stationary jaw about an axis perpendicular to the plane of an attached strap; and such that said movable jaw is hinged about an axis parallel to the plane of an attached strap relative to stationary jaw such that tensioning an attached anchor strap urges said contact area of said gripping portion of said movable jaw toward said central portion of stationary member so as to clamp the frame component therebetween.