Patent ID: 8328171
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
1. A linkage clamping system comprising: a clamping member; a linear actuator capable of linear movement; a rotational linkage assembly, a first portion of the rotational linkage assembly being connected to the clamping member and a second portion of the rotation linkage assembly being connected to the linear actuator, wherein the rotational linkage assembly is adapted such that rotational movement of a portion of the rotational linkage assembly rotates the clamping member and lateral movement of the rotational linkage assembly laterally moves the clamping member, the rotational linkage assembly comprises at least one clamp linkage connected to the clamping member, at least one actuator linkage rotatably connected to the linear actuator, and at least one connecting linkage rotatably connected to the at least one clamp linkage and rotatably connected to the at least one actuator linkage; and wherein linear movement of the linear actuator both rotates and laterally moves the rotational linkage assembly, the lateral movement and rotation being distinct movements.