CN-119968315-B - Repositioning clutch for clamping support head and indexing clamp for telescopic rack

Abstract

The clamping support head disclosed herein provides a clampable mouth having jaws that are capable of firmly holding and allowing movement of objects of various different sizes and/or shapes. The subject can be quickly attached to and removed from the clamp support head. The repositioning clutch allows rotational repositioning of the clamped object. The indexing clips allow for quick and easy adjustment of the associated telescoping supports while preventing the various underlying components from falling out of their respective positions over time.

Inventors

• William E. Alan III
• D. Levry

Assignees

• 菲德拜客体育有限责任公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260508

Application Date

20230712

Priority Date

20220712

Claims (18)

1. 1. A telescoping support comprising: An inner tube; an outer tube partially overlapping the inner tube, wherein an overlapping end of the outer tube comprises a compliant cut; a bushing positioned between the inner tube and the outer tube and adjacent to the compliant cut, wherein the bushing includes a protrusion that indexes the bushing into a hole in the outer tube, and An indexing clip located on the outer tube and also adjacent the compliant cut-out, wherein the protrusion from the bushing further indexes the bushing to a slot in the indexing clip.
2. 2. The telescoping stent of claim 1, wherein the compliant slit extends axially downward along the length of the outer tube and radially across the outer tube over a portion of the circumference of the outer tube.
3. 3. The telescoping support according to claim 2, wherein the compliant slit enables the outer tube to crimp the bushing and the inner tube by occupying part or all of the space within an axial slit down the length of the outer tube.
4. 4. The telescoping boom of claim 1, wherein said protrusion from said bushing holds said bushing in place between said inner tube and said outer tube, with said bushing both axially down said outer tube and radially across said outer tube.
5. 5. The telescoping boom of claim 1, wherein said protrusion from said bushing holds said indexing clip in place on said outer tube, with said indexing clip both axially down and radially across said outer tube.
6. 6. The telescoping boom of claim 1, wherein said slot is oversized to permit movement of the clamping assembly radially across a predetermined range of said outer tube.
7. 7. The telescoping boom of claim 1, wherein the inner tube and the outer tube together form a rod of the telescoping boom.
8. 8. The telescoping boom of claim 1, further comprising: at least three legs extending radially from the outer tube, wherein the legs are locked in one of a stowed position and a deployed position relative to the outer tube using the indexing clip.
9. 9. The telescoping boom of claim 8, wherein the inner tube is received into an outer tube of a rod of the telescoping boom, the outer tube being a leg fitting that serves as a hub for the at least three legs.
10. 10. The telescoping boom of claim 1, further comprising: A clamp support head fixedly attached to the inner tube.
11. 11. The telescoping boom of claim 7, wherein said rod comprises an internal stop sleeve limiting the telescoping travel of said rod.
12. 12. A telescoping support comprising: An inner tube; an outer tube partially overlapping the inner tube, wherein an overlapping end of the outer tube comprises a compliant cut; a first bushing located between the inner tube and the outer tube and adjacent to the compliant cut, wherein the first bushing includes a first protrusion that indexes the bushing to a hole in the outer tube; A first indexing clip located on the outer tube and also adjacent the compliant cut-out, wherein the first protrusion of the first bushing further indexes the first bushing into a slot in the first indexing clip; a leg fitting overlapping the outer tube; A second bushing located between the outer tube and the leg fitting, wherein the second bushing includes a second protrusion that indexes the second bushing into a hole in the leg fitting, and A second indexing clip located on the leg fitting, wherein the second protrusion of the second bushing further indexes the second bushing into a slot in the leg fitting.
13. 13. The telescoping stent of claim 12, wherein the compliant slit extends axially downward along the length of the outer tube and radially across the outer tube over a portion of the circumference of the outer tube.
14. 14. The telescoping bracket of claim 13, wherein the compliant slit enables the outer tube to crimp the first bushing and the inner tube by occupying part or all of the space within an axial slit down the length of the outer tube.
15. 15. The telescoping bracket of claim 12, wherein the first protrusion protruding from the first bushing holds the first bushing in place between the inner tube and the outer tube, with the first bushing both axially downward along the outer tube and radially across the outer tube.
16. 16. The telescoping boom of claim 12, wherein said second projection from said second bushing holds said second bushing in place between said outer tube and said leg fitting, with said second bushing both axially on and radially across said leg fitting.
17. 17. The telescoping bracket of claim 12, wherein the first protrusion from the first bushing holds the first indexing clip in place on the outer tube, with the first indexing clip both axially downward along the outer tube and radially across the outer tube.
18. 18. The telescoping boom of claim 12, wherein said second projection from said second bushing holds said second indexing clip in place on said leg fitting, with said second indexing clip being both axially on and radially across said leg fitting.

Description

Repositioning clutch for clamping support head and indexing clamp for telescopic rack Cross Reference to Related Applications The present application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional patent application No. 63/368,226 entitled "REPAIR STAND WITH CLAMPING Support Head (repair bracket with gripping Support Head)" filed on 7.12 of 2022, which is specifically incorporated herein by reference. Background The service bracket is very useful for maintenance and repair of bicycles, and enables a subject to be stably and safely attached to the clamping support head. Conventional bicycle service brackets typically include a clamp support head to clamp the bicycle and enable the bicycle to rotate, thereby facilitating handling of any of the bicycle components. Various user experience problems in conventional service brackets and their associated clamp support heads are addressed by the improved bicycle service brackets and their associated clamp support heads and indexing clips (indexed color) disclosed herein. Disclosure of Invention Embodiments described and claimed herein address the above stated problems by providing an apparatus that includes a bracket including a rod extending along a first axis, a clamp support head including a clutch shaft extending from the clamp support head along a second axis, and a repositioning clutch that enables the clamp support head to selectively rotate about the second axis. The repositioning clutch includes a clutch body attached to the lever, a friction ring disposed to the clutch body, a support plate sharing a support interface with the friction ring, a clutch shaft extending through the clutch body, the friction ring, and the support plate to a distal end, and a clutch adjustment handle screwed onto the distal end of the clutch shaft. Rotation of the clutch adjustment handle adjusts the pressing force against the bearing interface between the friction ring and the bearing plate. Embodiments described and claimed herein address the above stated problems by further providing a telescoping support comprising an inner tube, an outer tube partially overlapping the inner tube, wherein an overlapping end of the outer tube comprises a compliant cut, a bushing positioned between the inner tube and the outer tube adjacent the compliant cut, and an indexing clip positioned on the outer tube further adjacent the compliant cut. The bushing includes a protrusion that indexes the bushing into a hole in the outer tube and into a slot in the indexing clip. Other embodiments are described and recited herein. Drawings Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an example service bracket including a clamp support head and an indexing clamp for height adjustment. Fig. 2 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an example clamp support head for a service bracket. Fig. 3 shows an exploded perspective view of an example repositioning clutch within a clamp support head for a service bracket. Fig. 4 illustrates a partial perspective view of an example telescoping pole for servicing a stent, the telescoping pole including a compliant cut-out and an inner bushing. Fig. 5 shows the telescopic rod of fig. 4, further comprising an indexing clamp. Fig. 6 shows an exploded perspective view of the telescoping rod of fig. 4, including the indexing clamp of fig. 5. FIG. 7 illustrates an example operation using an example service bracket including a clamp support head with a repositioning clutch. FIG. 8 illustrates an example operation of deploying a telescoping support using more than one indexing clip. Detailed Description The technology of the present disclosure relates to bicycle repair brackets and related clamp support heads, including methods of using the same. The clamping support head disclosed herein provides a clampable mouth having a jaw capable of firmly holding and allowing movement of objects of various sizes and/or shapes. Furthermore, the subject can be quickly attached to and removed from the clamp support head, enabling easy use of the relevant bicycle repair bracket. The technology of the present disclosure provides an object supporting device and a method of clamping an object. The object may include any object such as, but not limited to, a bicycle, a part of a bicycle, such as a seat post, a portion of a frame, etc., a bracket, a tubular member, a circular object, a contoured object, a power plant, such as a weeder, a power saw, etc., a motorcycle part, a wheelchair, a ski device, a building, an automotive part, etc. The discussion in this disclosure uses a bicycle as an example, but it should be understood that various objects may be used with the service bracket and associated clamp support head and indexing clamp described herein. Fig. 1 illustrates a first perspective view of an example service bracket 102, the service bracket 102 including a clamp support head 105 and indexing clips 109, 189 for adjusting the height and/or expanding the base 103. The clamp support head