CPC F16M 13/022 (2013.01) [F16B 2/12 (2013.01); F16B 2/185 (2013.01)] | 30 Claims |
1. A clamping device comprising:
a pair of jaws that are spaced apart and movable relative each other so as to clamp onto an object disposed between inner ends of the pair of jaws;
a fulcrum extending between the pair of jaws along a mid-portion thereof;
a leveraging mechanism extending between the pair of jaws between the mid-portion and an outer end of the jaws away from the object when clamped so as to apply a leveraging force to one jaw of the pair of jaws to increase clamping force at the inner end of the jaws via the fulcrum; and
a resistance plate disposed atop the one jaw of the pair of jaws that is adjustable so as to increase a clamping force along the inner end of the jaws when clamped.
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