CLAMPING MECHANISM FOR ADJUSTING STIRRUP ON A MEDICAL EXAMINATION TABLE

摘要

A clamping mechanism for the support rod of a stirrup includes a laterally extensible bar providing a bearing surface which engages the rod and a flexible metal strap extending from the distal end of the extension bar in partial wrapping engagement about the rod. A hand wheel draws the end of the strap toward the extension bar, thereby wedging the support rod in frictional engagement with the bearing surface and clamping the rod.