Clamping assembly for change parts of a filler device

Abstract

A clamping assembly for clamping various change parts from a filler device. The clamping assembly includes a first member and a second member. The second member is pivotably connected to the first member. The second member includes a threadform positioned at the far end thereof. The adjustment member is capable of traversing along the threadform, to, in turn, clamp multiple change parts of a filler device together. Advantageously, the device permits rotation of the adjustment member, and, in turn, clamping of change parts, without the use of tools.

1 . A clamping assembly for clamping a first component of a filler device to a second component of a filler device, the clamping assembly comprising: 
 a first member, the first member having a slot positioned thereon and a channel intersecting therewith, the first member attached to a first component of a filler device;    a second member comprising: 
 a pivot member having a body with a first end and a second end, an outward protrusion being positioned proximate the first end of the body, the protrusion positionable within the slot of the first member, such that the first end of the body is capable of traversing along the channel of the first member, and a threadform positioned proximate the second end thereof;  
 an adjustment member having a body and a manipulating member, the body includes a threadform positioned thereon which is capable of mating engagement with the threadform of the pivot member, the manipulating member facilitating manipulation of the adjustment member by a hand of a user; and  
   an engagement member associated with the first component of the filler device, the engagement member having a slot extending therethough, the slot positionable so as to be capable of engaging the pivot member.    
   
   
       2 . The clamping assembly of  claim 1  wherein the channel is substantially perpendicular to the slot.  
   
   
       3 . The clamping assembly of  claim 2  wherein the outward protrusion extends on opposing sides of the pivot member, at the first end thereof.  
   
   
       4 . The clamping assembly of  claim 2  wherein the channel is configured so as to permit rotation of the pivot member through an angular displacement of less than 90°, wherein the outward protrusion forms the axis of rotation.  
   
   
       5 . The clamping assembly of  claim 1  wherein the first member includes an attachment assembly comprising: 
 a plurality of openings; and    a plurality of fasteners capable of extending through the openings and into the second component.    
   
   
       6 . The clamping assembly of  claim 1  wherein the second member further includes means for precluding detachment of the pivot member relative to the adjustment member.  
   
   
       7 . The clamping assembly of claim  6 .wherein the precluding means further comprises a stop positioned proximate the second end of the pivot member, to in turn, limit the outward rotation of the adjustment member beyond a predetermined point.  
   
   
       8 . A component securing system for securing filler device components comprising: 
 a first component of a filling device;    a second component of a filling device, the second component of a filling device comprising a component capable of one of directing and manipulating containers filled by the filler device;    an engagement member having a slot positioned therethrough, the engagement member being coupled to the second component of a filling device;    a first member, the first member having a slot positioned thereon and a channel intersecting therewith, the first member attached to the first component of the filler device;    a second member comprising: 
 a pivot member having a body with a first end and a second end, an outward protrusion being positioned proximate the first end of the body, the protrusion positionable within the slot of the first member, such that the first end of the body is capable of traversing along the channel of the first member and selectively into the slot of the engagement member, and a threadform positioned proximate the second end thereof; and  
 an adjustment member having a body and a manipulating member, the body includes a threadform positioned thereon which is capable of mating engagement with the threadform of the pivot member, the manipulating member facilitating manipulation of the adjustment member by a hand of a user into abutment with the engagement member.  
   
   
   
       9 . The clamping assembly of claim  8 .wherein the channel is substantially perpendicular to the slot.  
   
   
       10 . The clamping assembly of  claim 9  wherein the outward protrusion extends on opposing sides of the pivot member, at the first end thereof.  
   
   
       11 . The clamping assembly of  claim 9  wherein the channel is configured so as to permit rotation of the pivot member through an angular displacement of less than 90°, wherein the outward protrusion forms the axis of rotation.  
   
   
       12 . The clamping assembly of  claim 8  -wherein the first member includes an attachment assembly comprising: 
 a plurality of openings; and    a plurality of fasteners capable of extending through the openings and into the second component.    
   
   
       13 . The clamping assembly of  claim 8  wherein the second member further includes means for precluding detachment of the pivot member relative to the adjustment member.  
   
   
       14 . The clamping assembly of  claim 13  wherein the precluding means further comprises a stop positioned proximate the second end of the pivot member, to in turn, limit the outward rotation of the adjustment member beyond a predetermined point.