INTENSIFIED-COMPRESSION CLAMP Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: clamp has first handle 1 with first jaw 2 and second movable jaw 3 coupled to first handle by locking mechanism made as first lever 6 provided with second handle 12 and second lever 9 coupled for turning one relative to the other. Clamp also includes clamp unlocking facility 12, 23, 13, 24. The second handle is used for clamp unlocking. It is made turnable, provided with fixative and is mounted for engagement with the first handle, with second lever or with auxiliary bracket 23 inserted in clamp and positioned between the first handle and levers or between on lever 9 and adjacent extended end of other lever 6. Bracket is installed on one of handles or on one of levers and is capable of turning. EFFECT: compact clamp controlled with one hand. 2 cl, 8 dwg