Positively supported cam for engaging a traverse rod

Claim 2

In combination with a bracket having a rod receiving surface and a traverse rod having a rod portion defining thereon a clamping surface which is substantially parallel with and facing in the same direction as said receiving surface when the rod is in an installed position thereagainst, said clamping surface being spaced from said receiving surface, a fastening clip comprising: a pivoting portion including means for pivoting said clip to said bracket at a point spaced from the traverse rod, and a holding portion which is substantially parallel to said receiving surface but spaced therefrom for engaging said clamping surface when the rod portion is positioned between said receiving surface and said holding portion; an opening through said holding portion of said clip, and threaded means extending through said opening and threadably engaged with said bracket for causing the holding portion of said clip to bear against said clamping surface for urging said rod snugly against said receiving surface, said threaded means being independent of and spaced from said pivoting means.

Claim 3

The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said pivoting portion lies directly against a surface of said bracket.

Claim 4

The combination clip as defined in claim 1, wherein said pivoting portion bear solidly against but pivotally with respect to said receiving surface of said bracket, and said holding portion being offset from said pivoting portion and parallel to said receiving surface but spaced therefrom for receiving said rod portion therebetween.

Claim 5

The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said opening is a curved slot extending inwardly from one edge of sAid fastening clip, said curve being centered on the center of pivoting of said clip.

Claim 6

The combination clip as defined in claim 1, wherein said holding portion of said clip has an engaging part adjacent the free end thereof which engages said clamping surface, and said threaded means extending through said holding portion at a location between said pivoting portion and said engaging part.

Claim 7

The combination of claim 1 wherein said opening is between said point of pivoting and the portion of said clip which engages said clamping surface.

Claim 8

The combination of claim 1 including a further slot formed in said clip for receiving a screw driver.

Claim 9

A mounting structure for mounting an elongated member, such as a traverse rod, on a support structure, such as a wall, comprising: a mounting member adapted for attachment to a support structure, such as a wall, said mounting member having a support surface formed thereon; and a fastening clip pivotally supported on said mounting member for swinging movement of said clip relative to said mounting member about an axis which extends transversely with respect to said support surface; said clip including first and second spaced portions, said first portion being pivotally connected to said mounting member, and said second portion being disposed in the vicinity of said support surface, said second portion being substantially parallel to but spaced from said support surface so as to permit a portion of said elongated member to be clampingly received therebetween; said clip further including an intermediate portion disposed between said first and second portions, said intermediate portion being spaced from said mounting member; and threaded connecting means extending between and being engaged with said mounting member and said intermediate portion for permitting displacement of the second portion of said clip in a direction towards said support surface for permitting the portion of the elongated member to be fixedly clamped therebetween.

Claim 10

A mounting structure for mounting an elongated member, such as a traverse rod, on a support structure, such as a wall, comprising: a mounting member adapted for attachment to a support structure, such as a wall, said mounting member having a support surface formed thereon; and a fastening clip pivotally supported on said mounting member for swinging movement of said clip relative to said mounting member about an axis which extends transversely with respect to said support surface; said clip including first and second spaced portions, said first portion being pivotally connected to said mounting member, and said second portion being disposed in the vicinity of said support surface, said second portion being substantially parallel to but spaced from said support surface so as to permit a portion of said elongated member to be clampingly received therebetween; said clip further including an intermediate portion disposed between said first and second portions, said intermediate portion being spaced from said mounting member; and threaded connecting means extending between and being engaged with said mounting member and said intermediate portion for permitting displacement of the second portion of said clip in a direction towards said support surface for permitting the portion of the elongated member to be fixedly clamped therebetween.

Claim 11

A structure according to claim 8, wherein said intermediate portion has opening means extending therethrough, and said threaded connecting means extending through said opening means.

Claim 12

A structure according to claim 8, wherein said first portion is disposed in engagement with the mounting member in the vicinity of the pivotal connection therebetween, and one of said clip and mounting member including an offset therein at a location disposed between said first portion and said intermediate portion so that said intermediate and second portions of said clip are spaced from said support surface.

Claim 13

A structure according to claim 10, wherein said offset is formed in said clip, said intermediate and second portions being substantially planer and being transversely offset relative to said first portion.