Patent ID: 8814154
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A clamp assembly comprising: a base, a clamp arm having a first and a second spaced apart end, said first end of said first clamp arm being pivotally secured to said base, an elongated lever pivotally connected to both said base and said clamp arm, said lever movable between a first and a second position which simultaneously pivots said clamp arm along a direction of movement between a hold position and a release position, a bolt retainer having a one piece construction and fixedly attached to said second end of said clamp arm, wherein at least a portion of said clamp arm is positioned within a receiving channel of said bolt retainer, said bolt retainer having an internally threaded bore, and a bolt having a portion threadably engaged in said threaded bore so that said bolt moves in unison with said clamp arm as said clamp arm moves along said direction of movement.