Patent ID: 6202968
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
A locking gimbal assembly comprising:an inner ring for holding an article:outer clamping means for receiving the inner holding ring and connectable with outside means; andmeans for pivotally connecting the inner holding ring with the outer clamping means and for fixedly securing the inner holding ring within the outer clamping means,wherein the outer clamping means in formed of superimposed top and bottom annular elements having at least one circular half-hole provided on each of the adjacent end surfaces of the top and bottom rings, and complementary to each other, the complementary circular grooves forming a clamping socket, the top and bottom annular elements having at least one pair of complementary opposite holes for connecting the top and bottom annular elements together, andwherein the connecting and securing means comprises a pin fixedly connectable with the inner holding ring for joint pivotal movement therewith and receivable in at least one clamping socket formed by the top and bottom annular elements, and screws extending into the holes of at least one pair of complementary opposite holes for connecting the top and bottom annular elements to provide for application of an adjustable clamping force to the pins by the clamping socket formed by the superimposed top and bottom annular elements.