Interchangeable clamp, accessory and support system
First Claim
1. A clamping system comprising:
- a mounting bracket having a plate and at least two posts depending from said plate;
a support rod; and
,a slip-coupling having a tubular body having a central longitudinal axis and a uniform cross section defined in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis, comprisinga first end portion defining a receiving bore along the central longitudinal axis, said receiving bore configured to closely receive one said post,a second end portion defining a through bore oriented perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis and configured to closely receive said support rod,a first releasable lock means for locking said slip-coupling from rotation about said one post; and
,a second releasable lock means for locking said slip-coupling from sliding along said support rod.
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Abstract
A clamping system of universally interchangeable clamping components and accessories for use with standard healthcare equipment or patient healthcare procedures. The clamping system includes a support rod, a slip-coupling and a mounting bracket from which depends a short perpendicular post, which bracket may be permanently affixed to any piece of furniture. The slip-coupling is a tubular body defining a receiving bore for close passage of the perpendicular post at a first end, and a through bore passing at a right angle to the receiving bore at the opposite end. A set screw is removably threaded through the tubular body and attached to an oversized knob head for easy manual rotation to tighten and release the set screw. The support rod passes through the through bore and from which other slip-couplings or a secondary slip-coupling are mounted. The rod is vertically oriented relative to the appliance to provide support for horizontally mounted secondary slip-couplings from which accessories depend, such as a removable tray, an arm rest, an elbow rest, a handle bar and veterinary limb clamp. A slotted bar serves as a horizontal appendage to which a secondary slip-coupling is attached to hold an I.V. pole.
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17 Claims
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1. A clamping system comprising:
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a mounting bracket having a plate and at least two posts depending from said plate; a support rod; and
,a slip-coupling having a tubular body having a central longitudinal axis and a uniform cross section defined in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis, comprising a first end portion defining a receiving bore along the central longitudinal axis, said receiving bore configured to closely receive one said post, a second end portion defining a through bore oriented perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis and configured to closely receive said support rod, a first releasable lock means for locking said slip-coupling from rotation about said one post; and
,a second releasable lock means for locking said slip-coupling from sliding along said support rod. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A clamping system comprising:
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a mounting bracket having a plate and a post depending from said plate; a support rod; a slip-coupling having a tubular body having a central longitudinal axis and a uniform cross section defined in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis, comprising a first end portion defining a receiving bore along the central longitudinal axis, said receiving bore configured to closely receive said post, a second end portion defining a through bore oriented perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis and configured to closely receive said support rod, a first releasable lock means for locking said slip-coupling from rotation about said post, and, a second releasable lock means for locking said slip-coupling from sliding along said support rod; a secondary slip-coupling including a shank, having a central longitudinal axis and a uniform cross section defined in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis, comprising a primary end portion having a planar terminal surface defined by said uniform cross section and defining a threaded bore for receiving a matingly threaded screw, a secondary end portion defining a through passage oriented perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis and configured to closely receive said support rod; and
,a third releasable lock means for locking said secondary slip-coupling from sliding along said support rod. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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