Patent ID: 6974147
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: B60D,B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for tightening a mounting member relative to a tubular receiver, wherein at least a portion of the mounting member is received within a passage defined by the tubular receiver, comprising: a cross member extending through an interior defined by the mounting member; an opening in the mounting member; an engagement member movably mounted within the interior of the mounting member; and an operating arrangement interconnected with the engagement member for imparting movement to the engagement member; wherein the operating arrangement and the engagement member are configured and arranged to move the engagement member between an operative position in which the engagement member bears against the cross member and extends through the opening in the mounting member into engagement with the receiver to urge an area of the mounting member against one or more internal surfaces defined by the receiver, and an inoperative position in which the engagement member is moved out of engagement with the receiver; wherein the mounting member defines a longitudinal axis and wherein the operating arrangement is carried by the mounting member, wherein the operating arrangement includes a manually rotatable input member secured to the mounting member for rotational movement about an axis of rotation generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mounting member, and an actuator member connected between the input member and the engagement member, wherein manual rotation of the input member causes the actuator member to pivot the engagement member between the operative and inoperative positions.