Patent ID: 6511113
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: B66C

Abstract:
A device for connecting a first object to a second object, said second object defining at least one surface which in turn defines a space, said device being comprised of:(a) a member which may be connected to said first object, (b) a plurality of cams pivotally attached to said member, at least one of said cams defining an arcuate surface, (c) biasing means for biasing said at least one of said cams against said surface of said second object, and (d) counter-biasing means for applying an opposing force to that applied by said biasing means, said member, said plurality of said cams and said biasing means being sized and configured so that, when said member is connected to said first object and disposed within said space, upon biasing said at least one of said cams, said at least one of said cams pivots relative to said member so that said arcuate surface is placed and maintained in contact wit said at least one surface, thereby resisting force which might otherwise separate said first and second objects.