Cushion clamp support with positioning feature

摘要

Embodiments include a cushion clamp support and assembly and related method. In one embodiment the cushion clamps support includes a support base and a support bracket for receiving the support base. The support base and the support bracket are substantially flat in selective corresponding areas that align when disposed adjacent to one another to prevent further rotation. The support base and the support bracket each have complementary retention features that correspond to one another such that the retention features engage one another to secure the support base to the support bracket. The support bracket has a plurality of opposing lips for receiving at least a portion of a cushion clamp.

主权项

1. A clamp support having:
a support base having a support base retention feature; and a support bracket for receiving the support base including an arm having a plurality of opposing lips for receiving at least a portion of a cushion clamp, the support bracket including support bracket retention features adapted to mate with the support base retention features; the support base and the support bracket being substantially flat only in selective corresponding areas that align when the support base is received by the support bracket that prevent rotation of the support base and the support bracket relative to one another; wherein the support base extends into the support bracket so that a fastener can secure the support base, the support bracket and a support clamp with one another when the cushion clamp is disposed at least partially between the opposing lips; wherein the support base has a receiving element for receiving the fastener; wherein the fastener is disposed partially in the support base and the support bracket to secure the support base to the support bracket; and wherein the fastener is a threaded fastener and a helicoil is disposed inside the support base around the receiving element so as to engage with the threaded fastener to prevent movement after the support bracket and the support base are secured to one another.