Patent ID: 7503529
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: A47C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clamp assembly for securing overlapping cross support members extending between two opposed side rails of a bed frame, said clamp assembly comprising: a clamp body comprising a top portion, a rear portion extending downwardly from said top portion, a bottom portion and a front portion extending upwardly from said bottom portion, a leg assembly pivotally secured to said front portion of said clamp body, said leg assembly comprising a first leg pivotally secured to said front portion of said body, said first leg having two coplanar flanges, a groove extending longitudinally between the flanges and a bracket integrally formed in the end of the first leg remote from its pivotal connection to front portion of the body, said bracket having a opening therethrough, and a locking plate pivotally secured to said clamp body, said locking plate being adapted to be received in a slot in said first leg for locking said leg assembly in a down position, wherein said leg assembly is locked in a down position by a fastener extending through a hole in the locking plate and a hole in the clamp body.