Patent ID: 6158730
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A mechanical clamp for securing a workpiece, comprising:a base plate;a pivotal handle adjacent a first surface of said base plate, said handle including a cam surface and movable from a first position to a second position;a clamp plate adjacent a second surface of said base plate opposite said first surface, said clamp plate movable relative said base plate and including an end for engaging said workpiece;a connecting rod pivotally mounted at one end to said pivotal handle and mounted at an opposite end to said clamp plate, said connecting rod extending through an elongated slot in said base plate;a fulcrum disposed between said second surface of said base plates and said clamp plates, said fulcrum concentrating a clamping force at said end for securing said workpiece;whereby moving said pivotal handle from said first position to said second position causes said cam surface to engage said first surface of said base plate and said end of said clamp plate to secure said workpiece plate.