Patent ID: 8052110
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
1. A telescopically adjustable support brace comprising: a first member including a body extending axially; a second member moveably engaged in the first member and operably moveable with respect to the first member in a telescopic manner, wherein the body of the first member includes a first end from which the second member is adapted to be inserted; a quick-clamping device including a collar moveably engaged in the first member, with the collar including an inner periphery surrounding and selectively clutched to an outer periphery of the second member, with a quick-release device engaged with and operable to move the collar between a tightened position such that the inner periphery of the collar is clutched to the second member and the second member is adapted to be moved with respect to the first member by the movement of the collar, and a released position such that the inner periphery of the collar disengages the outer periphery of the second member and the second member is moveable relative to the collar; and an adjusting device engaged with and operable to move the collar with respect to the first member, with a joining member engaged with the body of the first member at the first end, wherein the joining member includes a hole extending therethrough, with an engaging section disposed outside the body and engagable with the adjusting device, wherein the body and the joining member are formed in one piece, and wherein when the collar is in the tightened position, the collar moved by the adjusting device is thereafter adapted to move the second member with respect to the first member.