System, method and apparatus for clamping
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1. A clamp apparatus comprising:
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first and second handles, each operatively coupled to the body;
a first gear set operatively coupled to the first handle and a second gear set operatively coupled to the second handle, wherein the first gear set is configured to operatively engage the second gear set;
first and second movable grippers each operatively coupled to the body;
a third gear set operatively coupled to the first movable gripper and a fourth gear set operatively coupled to the second movable gripper, wherein the third gear set operatively engages the fourth gear set; and
at least one bias member configured to operatively engage with the third gear set and the fourth gear set, wherein the at least one bias member is configured to urge the first movable gripper and the second movable gripper toward a clamped position.
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Abstract
A number of racks which are configured to allow a number of devices to couple thereto are provided. In some embodiments, the racks are for use with a number of medical devices. Devices may be coupled to a rack by clamps. The racks may include a number of connectors which provide power and/or a network connection to devices coupled thereto. The racks may include a clamp which allows the racks to couple to a supporting structure such as a pole.
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1. A clamp apparatus comprising:
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a body; first and second handles, each operatively coupled to the body; a first gear set operatively coupled to the first handle and a second gear set operatively coupled to the second handle, wherein the first gear set is configured to operatively engage the second gear set; first and second movable grippers each operatively coupled to the body; a third gear set operatively coupled to the first movable gripper and a fourth gear set operatively coupled to the second movable gripper, wherein the third gear set operatively engages the fourth gear set; and at least one bias member configured to operatively engage with the third gear set and the fourth gear set, wherein the at least one bias member is configured to urge the first movable gripper and the second movable gripper toward a clamped position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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