Patent ID: 6024350
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A clamping apparatus for a power tool comprising:a clamp body having a first and a second end;an attachment member having a first and second end, said first end of said attachment member connected to said first end of said clamp body;a clamping member having a longitudinal axis and first and second ends, said clamping member slidably connected to the second end of the clamp body;a locking mechanism for locking the clamping member; anda spring biasing the locking mechanism towards a locking position;wherein the locking mechanism comprises:a pressable locking button substantially disposed within the clamp body and comprising an upper surface and an engaging portion disposed within the clamp body, the engaging portion engaging the clamping member, so that, upon pressing of the locking button, the clamping member is unlocked,wherein longitudinal axis of the locking button is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the clamping member, and the upper surface of the locking button abuts said clamp body upon rotation of the clamping member.