A CLAMP CONNECTION

摘要

A form of connection between a post and a panel is disclosed. The connection is particularly suitable for use in noise-absorbing barriers which are sometimes mounted in position, adjacent a road or a railway, the panels of which are supported on a plurality of spaced-apart posts. The post carries a formation comprising a vertical arcuate wall and a vertical element spaced therefrom presenting a generally cylindrical exterior wall. The centre of the vertical element is substantially coincident with the centre of curvature of the arcuate wall and there is provided an arcuate channel of substantially uniform width between the vertical element and the arcuate wall. A connecting element carries a substantially semi-circular wall which is dimensioned to be received within the channel. Clamping means are mounted on the post and are adapted to engage the semi-circular wall to clamp the panel in position. The clamping means comprises a wedge arrangement.