US4576501A
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Telescoping rod clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-09-21
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Granted: 1986-03-18
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Expires: 2004-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A clamping or coupling apparatus for clamping an extension rod telescopically extendable from a tubular member includes two separate and independent clamping adjustments. The clamping apparatus is adapted to rotate freely relative to the tubular member, yet is prevented from axial movement relative to the tubular member. The extension rod is adapted to extend linearly relative to the clamping apparatus, but is prevented from rotating relative to the clamping apparatus. In this manner, a first clamping adjustment inhibits the axial movement of the extension rod relative to the clamping apparatus, so that the extension rod is prevented from axial movement and rotational movement relative to the clamping apparatus. A second clamping adjustment prevents the clamping apparatus from rotating relative to the tubular member. By selecting either of these clamping adjustments, the extension rod may (1) freely, linearly extend from the tubular member while being prevented from rotation relative to the tubular member or (2) freely rotate relative to the tubular member while maintaining constant a particular extension relative to the tubular member.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard E. McConnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:35
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/10; F16B7/14; F16B7/1472; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32008; Y10T403/32057; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32426; Y10T403/32467; Y10T403/32475; Y10T403/32491; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7075; Y10T403/7077
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
Clamping apparatus for use with a tubular member having an extension member telescopically extendable therefrom, said apparatus for retaining said extension member in a fixed position relative to said tubular member, said apparatus comprising: a main body member having a first bore for receiving therein an end of said tubular member; and a second bore concentric with said first bore, the diameter of said second bore being less than the diameter of said first bore, said second bore for receiving telescopically therein said extension member; first means for attaching said body member to said tubular member in a manner to permit rotation of said body member relative to said tubular member, yet prevent removal of said body member from said tubular member; second means for preventing rotation of said extension member relative to said body member, yet permit telescopic extension of said extension member relative to said body member; third means for selectively preventing rotation of said body member relative to said tubular member, independent of axial movement of said extension member relative to said body member; and fourth means for selectively preventing axial movement of said extension member relative to said body member, independent of rotational movement of said body member relative to said tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
Clamping apparatus for use with a tubular member having an extension member telescopically extendable therefrom, said apparatus for retaining said extension member in a fixed position relative to said tubular member, said apparatus comprising: a main body member having a first bore for receiving therein an end of said tubular member; and a second bore concentric with said first bore, the diameter of said second bore being less than the diameter of said first bore, said second bore for receiving telescopically therein said extension member; first means for attaching said body member to said tubular member in a manner to permit rotation of said body member relative to said tubular member, yet prevent removal of said body member from said tubular member; second means for preventing rotation of said extension member relative to said body member, yet permit telescopic extension of said extension member relative to said body member; third means for selectively preventing rotation of said body member relative to said tubular member, independent of axial movement of said extension member relative to said body member; and fourth means for selectively preventing axial movement of said extension member relative to said body member, independent of rotational movement of said body member relative to said tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first means comprises an annular groove formed in said tubular member and pin means mounted with said body member for extending into said annular groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said second means comprises a longitudinal keyway formed in said extension member, and key means connected to said second bore in a manner to extend into said keyway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said third means comprises a first circumferential clamping wing formed with said body member, said threaded shaft threadedly engaging said clamping wings and adapted to selectively clamp against said tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said fourth means comprises a second circumferential clamping wing formed with said body member and adapted to selectively clamp against said extension member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
161 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first means comprises: a first sleeve having an outside diameter slightly smaller than said first bore, and an inside diameter substantially equal to the outside diameter of said tubular member; a second sleeve having an outside diameter at least as great as the outside diameter of said first sleeve, the inside diameter of said second sleeve being slightly larger than the outside diameter of said tubular member, said second sleeve being adapted to attach to said body member and enclose said first sleeve to thereby lock said body member onto said tubular member in a manner to permit rotation of said body member relative to said tubular member; and, a third sleeve having an outside diameter substantially equal to the inside diameter of said second bore and an inside diameter substantially equal to the outside diameter of said extension member, and said third sleeve adapted to attach within said second bore.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 6, wherein said second means comprises a longitudinal keyway formed in said extension member, and key means connected to said third sleeve in a manner to extend into said keyway.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 6, wherein said third means comprises a threaded shaft threadedly engaging said main body member and adapted to selectively engage said first sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 6, wherein said fourth means comprises a threaded shaft threadedly engaging said body member and adapted to selectively engage said third sleeve.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-17 | 1993-09-16 | 1994-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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