Quick release clamp for tonneau cover
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1. A quick release clamp comprising:
- a first clamp member comprising a first gripping surface;
a second clamp member comprising a second gripping surface;
a clamp handle having a partially curved outer surface that is defined by a central clamp axis;
a cylindrical plug defined by a central plug axis that is offset from the central clamp axis; and
a shaft operably attaching the first clamp member and the cylindrical plug.
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Abstract
A quick release clamp including a first clamp member, a second clamp member, and a clamp handle. The first clamp member has a first gripping surface. The second clamp member has a second gripping surface. The clamp handle has a partially curved outer surface that is defined by a central clamp axis. The cylindrical plug is defined by a central plug axis that is offset from the central clamp axis. The shaft operably attaches the first clamp member and the cylindrical plug.
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34 Claims
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1. A quick release clamp comprising:
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a first clamp member comprising a first gripping surface; a second clamp member comprising a second gripping surface; a clamp handle having a partially curved outer surface that is defined by a central clamp axis; a cylindrical plug defined by a central plug axis that is offset from the central clamp axis; and a shaft operably attaching the first clamp member and the cylindrical plug. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A quick release clamp comprising:
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a first clamp member comprising a first gripping surface, wherein the first clamp member comprises a plurality of pivot recesses formed therein; a second clamp member comprising a second gripping surface, wherein the second clamp member includes a pivot extension extending therefrom; and a clamp handle operably attaching the first clamp member and the second clamp member, wherein the clamp handle is movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein the pivot extension is selectively seatable in one of the pivot recesses. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A quick release clamp comprising:
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a first clamp member comprising a first gripping surface and a pair of guide walls extending therefrom; a second clamp member comprising a second gripping surface, wherein the second clamp member at least partially seats between the guide walls; and a clamp handle operably attaching the first clamp member and the second clamp member, wherein the clamp handle is movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A tonneau cover system comprising:
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a tonneau cover comprising; a cover portion; and a frame portion attached to the cover portion; and a quick release clamp comprising; a first clamp member comprising a first gripping surface; a second clamp member comprising a second gripping surface; a clamp handle having a partially curved outer surface that is defined by a central clamp axis; a cylindrical plug defined by a central plug axis that is offset from the central clamp axis; and a shaft operably attaching the first clamp member and the cylindrical plug. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A method of attaching a tonneau cover to a cargo box on a pickup, wherein the cargo box has a side with a top rail and wherein the tonneau cover has a frame portion and a cover portion attached to the frame portion, wherein the method comprises:
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providing a quick release clamp comprising; a first clamp member comprising a first gripping surface; a second clamp member comprising a second gripping surface; and a clamp handle having a partially curved outer surface that is defined by a central clamp axis; a cylindrical plug defined by a central plug axis that is offset from the central clamp axis; and a shaft operably attached the first clamp member and the cylindrical plug; positioning the quick release clamp so that at least a portion of the top rail and the frame portion are between the first gripping surface and the second gripping surface; and rotating the clamp handle with respect to at least one of the first clamp member and the second clamp member to urge the first clamp member and the second clamp member towards each other to retain the frame portion in a stationary position with respect to the top rail and thereby mount the tonneau cover to the cargo box. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34)
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