QUICK-RELEASE CLAMP

摘要

An apparatus (20) for clamping an object to a surface. The apparatus includes a first clamping portion (22, 82, 102), a second clamping portion (24, 84, 104) and an articulated hinge (26) that joins the two portions together. The first clamping portion (22, 82, 102) defines a through slot (34, 46) to which the second clamping portion (24, 84, 104) can be releaseably connected by a spring (32) that cooperates with the slot to form the releaseable connection. The spring (32) is generally in the shape of a V (33). A thumb tab (51) on the spring can release the spring from the slot (34, 46) without the need to remove the clamp (20) from the surface.