Clamping device for hanging

Abstract

A clamping device for hanging is configured to connect with a planar unit. The clamping device comprises a connecting unit and two clamp units. The connecting unit has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, and the planar unit is connected to the first connecting portion. The two clamping units are connected to the second connecting portion. The two clamping units are arranged side by side, and the two clamping units are capable of moving toward or away from each other. Each one of the two clamping units has a connecting end and a clamping end. The connecting end is connected to the second connecting portion, and the clamping end extends to a direction away from the connecting unit. The clamping device is connected to a frame structure by means of clamping with the clamping units, and thus even if the frame structure is not rod-shaped, the clamping device is still capable of connecting with the frame structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This work is about a suspension tool, and more particularly about a clamp for setting up or suspending flat parts. Prior Technology

[0002] Familiar structures such as tents, nets, canopies, or curtains are formed by suspending or clamping flat pieces such as canvas or netting onto a frame. Specifically, suspension devices are connected to the edges of the flat pieces, which are then stretched or suspended from the frame. Conventional suspension devices consist of a connector and a rope that are fixed to each other. The connector is attached to the edge of the flat piece, while the rope is wrapped around and secured to the frame.

[0003] Furthermore, similar features are incorporated into rain covers for golf carts used on vast fields. Specifically, the golf cart has only a simple sun visor on the roof, while the sides are open, with only a simple frame connecting the visor. Therefore, the owner uses the suspension connector to attach to the edge of the rain cover and then wraps the hanging rope around the frame to complete the rain cover setup to prevent rainwater from entering the passenger area.

[0004] However, an increasing number of golf carts are incorporating windshields between the frame and the driver's seat. The edges of the windshield are sealed to the frame, preventing the ropes from winding around and rendering conventional suspension systems ineffective. Therefore, the development of a new suspension design is clearly necessary. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main purpose of this work is to propose a new suspension device that can assist in the suspension or erection of planar components, especially in assisting planar components to be connected and mounted on non-rod-shaped components.

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned objective, this invention proposes a suspension clamp for connecting to a flat component; the suspension clamp comprises: A connector includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, wherein the planar member is connected to the first connecting portion; Two clamps are disposed at the second connecting portion of the connector, and the two clamps are arranged side by side and can approach or move away from each other, and are independent of each other; each clamp has: A connecting end, which is connected to the second connecting part; and A clamping end that extends away from the connector; and An adjuster connected to the two clamps, the adjuster being capable of adjusting the distance between the two clamps; the adjuster includes: A screw, which passes through the two clamping members; A handle, which is connected to one end of the screw; and A nut is screwed onto the screw rod, and the two clamps are located between the handle and the nut; Each clamp has an arched portion located between the connecting end and the clamping end, and the arched portion of each clamp arches towards the other clamp, with the screw passing through the arched portion of the two clamps.

[0007] Therefore, the advantage of this invention lies in its use of clamps to connect to the frame structure, allowing it to be attached even if the frame structure is not rod-shaped. Compared to conventional suspension devices, this invention does not use winding fixation, thus enabling the flat component to be suspended on a wider variety of frame structures, such as windshield edges and door / window frames, meeting more diverse user needs.

[0008] As described above, each of the clamps has a stop portion connected to the clamping end, and the stop portion extends toward the other clamp.

[0009] As described above, the suspension clamp includes a first connecting part comprising an elongated groove, which forms an elongated slit on the surface of the connector. The width of the slit is less than the width of the widest part of the elongated groove, and the flat member passes through the slit.

[0010] As described above, the suspension clamp has an edge of the planar member with a fitting rod, and the first connecting portion of the connector further includes an elongated groove that extends through the opposite ends of the connector, and the fitting rod is fitted into the elongated groove.

[0011] As described above, the suspension clamp further includes two flaps connected to opposite sides of the first connection and extending away from each other; and two through slots formed through the two flaps, with the connecting ends of the two clamps respectively passing through the two through slots.

[0012] As described above, the suspension clamp has its connecting end bent into a hook shape. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0013] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional appearance of this creation. Figure 2 is a three-dimensional view of this creation from another angle. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the non-rod-shaped skeleton structure of this creation. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of this creation. Implementation

[0014] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4. This invention proposes a suspension clamp for connecting to a planar component A. In this embodiment, a fitting rod A1 is fixedly provided on the edge of the planar component A, which extends along the edge of the planar component A, but is not limited thereto.

[0015] The suspension clamp of this invention includes a connector 10, two clamps 20, and an adjuster 30.

[0016] The connector 10 includes a first connecting portion 11 and a second connecting portion 12, wherein the planar member A is connected to the first connecting portion 11. Specifically, the first connecting portion 11 includes an elongated groove 111, and the fitting rod A1 is fitted into the elongated groove 111. The elongated groove 111 extends through opposite end faces of the connector 10, and the elongated groove 111 forms an elongated slit 112 on one side surface of the connector 10. In this embodiment, the fitting rod A1 is cylindrical, and the shape of the elongated groove 111 corresponds to the shape of the fitting rod A1. The width of the elongated slit 112 is smaller than the width at the widest point of the elongated groove 111, thereby fixing the fitting rod A1 within the elongated groove 111, while the planar member A passes through the elongated slit 112.

[0017] The second connecting portion 12 is connected to the side of the first connecting portion 11 opposite to the long slit 112. In this embodiment, the second connecting portion 12 includes two flaps 121 and two through slots 122. The two flaps 121 are respectively connected to opposite sides of the first connecting portion 11 and extend away from each other. Furthermore, the two flaps 121 are also bent away from the first connecting portion 11, but this is not a limitation.

[0018] Two through slots 122 are formed through the two winglets 121 respectively. In this embodiment, each through slot 122 is an elongated slot and extends along the length direction of the long slot 111 of the first connecting part 11, but it is not limited thereto. The shape of the through slot 122 can be adjusted as needed.

[0019] Two clamps 20 are disposed on the second connecting portion 12 of the connector 10. The two clamps 20 are arranged side by side and can approach or move away from each other. In this embodiment, the clamp 20 includes a connecting end 21, a clamping end 22, a bearing portion 23, and an arched portion 24.

[0020] The connecting end 21 is connected to the second connecting part 12. Specifically, the connecting end 21 of each clamp 20 is bent into a hook shape, and the connecting ends 21 of the two clamps 20 are respectively inserted into the two through slots 122, thereby hooking the clamp 20 onto the second connecting part 12 of the connector 10, which is convenient for the user to disassemble or install; in addition, the clamp 20 can also be formed in a form similar to pivotally connected to the connector 10, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the relative distance between the two clamps 20, but it is not limited to this, and the form of the connecting end 21 of the clamp 20 can be adjusted as needed.

[0021] The clamping end 22 extends away from the connector 10. The abutment portion 23 is connected to the clamping end 22 and extends toward the other clamp 20. In this embodiment, the abutment portion 23 is a single piece, and the abutment portions 23 of the two clamps 20 extend toward each other, but this is not a limitation. The clamping end 22 may not have the abutment portion 23, or the form of the abutment portion 23 may be adjusted as needed.

[0022] The arched portion 24 is located between the connecting end 21 and the clamping end 22, and the arched portion 24 of each clamp 20 arches towards the other clamp 20. In this embodiment, the arched portion 24 and the abutment portion 23 are spaced apart, thereby forming a groove-shaped structure between the arched portion 24 and the abutment portion 23.

[0023] Adjuster 30 connects two clamps 20, and adjusts the distance between the two clamps 20. In this embodiment, adjuster 30 includes a screw 31, a handle 32, and a nut 33. The screw 31 passes through the arched portion 24, and the handle 32 is connected to one end of the screw 31. The nut 33 is screwed onto the screw 31, and the two clamps 20 are located between the handle 32 and the nut 33, using the nut 33 and the handle 32 to fix the relative distance between the two clamps 20. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the nut 33 is fixed to one of the clamps 20, while the screw 31 passes through the other clamp 20 and is screwed onto the nut 33; however, this is not a limitation, and the nut 33 may not be fixed to any clamp 20.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 3. When using this creation to clamp onto a non-rod-shaped skeleton structure B, the skeleton structure B can be placed between the two clamps 20, and then the distance between the two clamps 20 can be adjusted using the adjuster 30 so that the two clamps 20 are clamped onto the skeleton structure B, thereby clamping this creation onto the skeleton structure B.

[0025] Furthermore, the skeleton structure B shown in Figure 3 has a convex edge B1, which allows the convex edge B1 to pass between the abutment portions 23 of the two clamps 20 and then into the groove structure located between the arched portion 24 and the abutment portion 23. Then, the distance between the clamps 20 is reduced using the adjuster 30, so that the convex edge B1 cannot pass through the gap between the abutment portions 23 of the two clamps 20. At this time, the abutment portion 23 can also abut against the upper edge of the convex edge B1, thereby allowing the creation to be hung on the skeleton structure B without falling off. In Figure 3, the two clamps 20 are tightly abutted against the two sides B2 of the skeleton structure B, but this is not a limitation. They can also be suspended by relying only on the abutment portion 23 contacting the upper edge of the convex edge B1, without being tightly abutted against the sides B2.

[0026] Next, please refer to Figures 2 and 4. The fitting rod A1 of the edge of the planar part A is embedded in the long groove 111 of the first connecting part 11, while the planar part A passes through the long slit 112. Since the shape of the fitting rod A1 corresponds to the shape of the long groove 111, and the width of the long slit 112 is less than the width of the widest part of the long groove 111, the fitting rod A1 will not come out through the long slit 112. The planar part A can be securely set on the first connecting part 11 of the connector 10, and further suspended on the skeleton structure C by this invention.

[0027] This invention utilizes clips 20 to connect to the frame structure B in a clamping manner. Therefore, even if the frame structure B is not rod-shaped, such as the frame used to mount the windshield at the front of a golf cart, where there is no gap between the frame and the windshield for the hanging rope to pass through, making it impossible to install it by wrapping the rope around it, this invention can still be connected and installed on it. Compared to conventional suspension devices, because this invention does not use wrapping fixation, it can assist the flat component A in suspending on more types of frame structures, such as connecting to the edge of the windshield or the frame of doors and windows, meeting more diverse user needs.

[0028] Furthermore, the clamp 20 of this invention is hooked and inserted into the slot 122 of the second connecting part 12 of the connector 10. This improves the mobility of the clamp 20 relative to the connector 10, allowing this invention to be applied to a wider range of frame structures of different sizes. The clamp 20 is also easy to install or remove from the connector 10. In addition, this invention uses the screw 31 and nut 33 as adjusters 30 to adjust the relative distance between the two clamps 20. This method is not only simple and easy to operate, but also allows this invention to be firmly "locked" onto the frame structure and not easily detached. It can also be used to set up or suspend flat parts A with greater elasticity or weight.

[0029] 10: Connectors 11: First connecting part 111: Long slot 112: Long seam 12: Second connecting part 121: Wing 122: Through the groove 20: Clamping parts 21: Connection end 22: Clamping end 23: Reliance Department 24: Arched section 30: Regulator 31: Screw 32: Handle 33: Nut A: Flat component A1: Fitting rod B, C: Skeletal Structure B1: Convex edge B2: Side view

Claims

1. A suspension clamp for connecting to a flat member; the suspension clamp comprising: a connector including a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the flat member being connected to the first connecting portion; two clamps disposed on the second connecting portion of the connector, the two clamps being arranged side-by-side and capable of approaching or moving away from each other, and being independent of each other; each clamp having: a connecting end connected to the second connecting portion; and a clamping end extending away from the connector; and an adjuster connected to the two clamps, the adjuster being capable of adjusting the distance between the two clamps; the adjuster comprising: a screw penetrating through the two clamps; a handle connected to one end of the screw; and a nut screwed onto the screw, the two clamps being located between the handle and the nut; wherein... Each clamp has an arched portion located between the connecting end and the clamping end, and the arched portion of each clamp arches toward the other clamp, with the screw passing through the arched portion of the two clamps.

2. The suspension clamp as described in claim 1, wherein, Each clamp has: a stop portion connected to the clamping end, and the stop portion extending toward the other clamp.

3. The suspension clamp as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein: The first connecting part includes an elongated groove, which forms an elongated slit on the surface of the connector. The width of the slit is smaller than the width of the widest part of the elongated groove, and the flat member passes through the slit.

4. The suspension clamp as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein, The edge of the planar member has a fitting rod, and the first connecting portion of the connector further includes: an elongated groove that extends through the opposite ends of the connector, and the fitting rod is fitted into the elongated groove.

5. The suspension clamp as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein, The second connecting portion further comprises: two winglets, which are respectively connected to opposite sides of the first connecting portion and extend away from each other; and two through slots, which are respectively formed through the two winglets, and the connecting ends of the two clamps are respectively inserted into the two through slots.

6. The suspension clamp as described in claim 5, wherein, The connecting end of each clamp is bent into a hook shape.

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