Paint shield clamp
View Patent ↗The present invention provides a paint shield clamp that includes a clamp having substantially a C-shape with an upper portion, lower portion and a rear ledge. The upper portion is rectangular in shape and includes a first edge, a second edge, an interior surface and an exterior surface. The lower portion extends outwardly beyond the extent of the upper portion. The lower portion is substantially trapezoidal in shape and includes a third edge, a fourth edge. The third edge is attached to the second edge of the upper portion. The fourth edge is offset from the interior surface of the upper portion to form an opening between the upper portion and the lower portion. A rear ledge is attached to the second edge of the upper portion and extends rearwardly therefrom. An elongated handle is pivotally attached to the rear ledge.
1. A paint shield clamp, comprising:
a planar upper portion including a first edge, a second edge, and an interior surface, the first edge extending perpendicularly relative to the second edge;
a lower portion including a third edge and a fourth edge, the lower portion affixed to the interior surface of the upper portion at the third edge;
wherein the lower portion extends outwardly relative to the interior surface of the upper portion;
wherein the planar upper portion extends outwardly beyond the fourth edge of the lower portion;
wherein the lower portion defines an interior volume disposed between the interior surface of the upper portion and the third edge and the fourth edge of the lower portion;
wherein the lower portion includes a longitudinal length equal to a longitudinal length of the upper portion, such that the lower portion is coextensive in length with the upper portion and the fourth edge spans the longitudinal length of the upper portion;
wherein the fourth edge is offset from the interior surface of the upper portion forming an opening disposed between the upper portion and the fourth edge that provides access to the interior volume of the lower portion;
a rear ledge affixed to the upper portion and the lower portion at the third edge, the rear ledge coplanar with the upper portion and extending rearward relative to the first edge;
a pivot affixed to a center of the rear ledge; and
an elongated handle pivotably connected to the rear ledge via the pivot, the pivot configured to adjust the angle of the elongated handle relative to the upper portion.
2. The paint shield clamp of claim 1 , wherein the pivot includes a recess for receiving the elongated handle.
3. The paint shield clamp of claim 2 , wherein the pivot further includes a fastener for removably securing the pivot to the rear ledge, and a wing nut and a screw configured to threadably engage for adjustably locking the elongated handle at a desired angle relative to the upper portion.
4. The paint shield clamp of claim 3 , wherein the wing nut includes a push-through bush including male threaded elements and the screw includes female threaded elements.
5. The paint shield clamp of claim 3 , wherein the fastener comprises a screw clamp.
6. The paint shield clamp of claim 1 , wherein the pivot comprises a clevis fastener.
7. The paint shield clamp of claim 1 , wherein the pivot comprises a knuckle joint.