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Abstract

A lock comprises a shell including an axial hole, a radial hole in communication with the axial hole, and a threaded section on the radial hole; a handle mechanism including a recess in the lower portion for pivotably receiving the shell, a groove in the bottom in communication with the recess, a side hole in communication with the radial hole and the recess, and a pin fixed in a side aperture; a slidable adjusting bar in the radial hole, the adjusting bar including an upper end, a lower end, and an annular groove in the central portion; a body secured in the axial hole, the body including a keyhole on one end, a rotatable lock mechanism on the other end, and a rotatable stud on the lock mechanism capable of being activated to move into or retract from the annular groove; and a cylinder including an upper threaded section threadedly secured to the threaded section of the shell, a lower section for fastening two work pieces, and a top hole for receiving the lower end of adjusting bar. The fastening/unfastening of work pieces can be done quickly by turning the lock.

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