| 摘要 |
A free/stop retainer comprises a retainer body (2) formed with an engaging portion (2a) and an article retaining portion (2b), a post (1) formed with at least one longitudinal groove (1d), the engaging portion being slidably engaged in the longitudinal groove (1d) of the post in such a manner that the article retaining portion projects from the post. The retainer body is formed with a tapered surface (2f) opposed to the side wall of the post so that there is a space between the tapered surface and the side wall which space has a maximum width at its lower end and a minimum width at its upper end. A pivoted lever (3) is formed with a stopper (3b) at one end thereof, which stopper is guided on the tapered surface (2f), the lever being urged by a spring (4) in the direction urging the stopper against the side wall of the post. Thus, the free/stop retainer can be slid up and down the post, and can also be fixedly secured at any desired position along the post, by a simple manual operation of the lever and without the need for any special tool. |
