Patent ID: 6308923
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
A suction support adhering to a surface, comprising:a membrane extending;a cover coaxial with the membrane and having an outer peripheral juxtaposed with the membrane and a central region, said regions being spaced from one another;a fulcrum attached to the membrane and extending outwardly through the central region of the cover; anda lever pivotally mounted on the fulcrum to pivot to an engaging position, the fulcrum being outwardly-displaced to deform the membrane so as to create a vacuum between the surface and the membrane as the lever is displaced to the engaging position, wherein the lever simultaneously presses against the peripheral and central regions of the cover to reinforce the vacuum, the lever being shaped to extend parallel to and to be in continuous contact with a substantial portion of the cover extending from the peripheral region toward the central region in the engaging position of the lever.