Self-adjusting end clamp

摘要

Self-adjusting end clamps are disclosed. The clamps may include a top member and a bottom member having vertically arranged holes. As a bolt placed in the vertically arranged holes is tightened, the top and bottom members move toward one another to grip an object therebetween.

主权项

1. A self-adjusting end clamp, comprising:
a top portion with a lip; a bottom portion with a lip, a bolt receiving portion, and a ridge, wherein the ridge protrudes toward the lip of the top portion and laterally separates parallel surfaces of the lip of the bottom portion and of the bolt receiving portion, and wherein the distance between the lip of the top portion and a surface of the ridge facing the lip of the top portion is less than the distance between the lip of the top portion and the bolt receiving portion; and a bolt extending between an aperture of the top portion and an aperture of the bolt receiving portion, wherein when the bolt is tightened the lips of the top portion and the bottom portion move towards each other.