Clip device

Abstract

A clip device includes a base member with an arm extending from a first end of the base member and a pawl member is pivotally connected to the arm at a mediate point thereof. A spring is biased between a first end of the pawl member and the first end of the base member. A locking member is pivotally connected to a distal end of the arm and a ratchet gear is connected to the locking member so as to be engaged with a second end of the pawl member. The second end of the pawl member is disengaged from the ratchet gear by pushing the first end of the pawl member.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A clip device comprising: 
 a base member, an arm extending from a first end of said base member;    a pawl member pivotally connected to said arm at a mediate point thereof and a spring biased between a first end of said pawl member and said first end of said base member, and    a locking member having a first end thereof pivotally connected to a distal end of said arm and a ratchet gear connected to said first end of said locking member, a second end of said pawl member engaged with said ratchet gear.    
     
     
         2 . The clip device as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising an aperture defined through a second end of said base member and a second end of said locking member having a hook which is engaged with said aperture.  
     
     
         3 . The clip device as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising a recess defined in said first end of said base member and a rod extending from said first end of said pawl member, said spring having an end mounted to said rod and the other end of said spring received in said recess.