Gambrel Clamp (Patent No: 768838)

Inventor: Zillie, Bruno

Location: Calgary

Comments: N/A

Description:
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:

1. An improved clamp apparatus for arresting a gambrel from which an animal carcass is suspended, said apparatus comprising: a pair of spaced parallel pantograph type linkages each having four equal links pivotally connected by four pins, said pins extending between corresponding pivot points on each linkage; guide means confining at least two of said pins on a common link to straight paths perpendicular to one another; a pair of jaw members on free ends of two pivotally connected links of each set of linkages; and a reciprocable means connected to the single pin pivotally connecting each remaining pair of links.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the reciprocable means is a pneumatic cylinder and piston, said piston being connected to said single pin.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pair of pantograph type linkages are spaced a distance sufficient to enable said pair of jaw members to engage opposite ends of a gambrel.

4. The apparatus of claim 3 in combination with an overhead rail for supporting trolleys with gambrels suspended thereon, wherein said linkages are positioned slightly below and to one side of said rail whereby said jaw members may be extended into and withdrawn from the path of a gambrel.