.~.~ Including means to retain clamp jaw in position
DEFINITION
Classification: 83/462
(under subclass 452) Device provided with structure (additional to that of the clamp's driving train) for the purpose of holding the clamp in a given location (usually, that in which it is closed on the work) when the actuating force is not present.
(1) Note. A device of the type found in this subclass may comprise (for instance) pawl-and-ratchet means, a friction brake, or a chock, effective to retain the clamp jaw in an actuated position but not to move it there.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
459, for clamp with biasing or counterbalancing means.
463, for clamp with self-binding drive (worm or wedge).
