The present disclosure relates to the field of frames fastening systems and more particularly, relates to a two-segment clamp for joining extruded members.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Containment systems are deployed in a data centre to increase energy efficiency and reliability (for example, through aisle containment in the data centre). The containment systems include practice of constructing horizontal ceilings or vertical walls above a row of cabinets in the data centre. The containment systems are deployed with doors at end of the row of cabinets, however sometimes the containment systems are deployed independently. Generally, the containment systems create airflow barrier that mitigates recirculation and bypass airflow. In addition, separation of the hot air from the cold air creates energy savings by allowing cooling system to operate more efficiently.
[0003] The containment systems can be deployed in many applications. For example, the containment systems can be deployed on a raised or slab floor. Vertical containment can be installed tangent to a ceiling filled with egg crate returns and the hot air can be vented to a common plenum. Vertical containment can also be used in a stratification application where the hot air is exhausted towards a high ceiling at a maximum height possible. In the data centre, it is known to provide a hot or cold aisle associated with rows of server switch cabinets to deliver cooling air to the server switch cabinets and remove hot air from the server switch cabinets. The aisle is formed between two adjacent parallel rows of server switch cabinets. The data centre may have many rows of server switch cabinets housed in a building. In general, aisles are built in-situ.
[0004] Commonly, modular framing systems are built on structures based on aluminium alloy structural framing members for the data centre. Typically, aluminium profiles can be fabricated with a T-slots because aluminium has a lower melting temperature than steel and this allows aluminium to be readily

extruded. Further, T-slots allow the quick and easy introduction of a wide variety of attachment accessories that may be oriented to cooperate with the interior surfaces of the T-slot for positioning and locking, often without mechanical modification of the aluminium alloy structural framing members. Gussets, O-rings and T-nuts are examples of such an accessory. Furthermore, the modular framing systems can be constructed from the aluminium alloy structural framing members using bolts. Currently, the construction of the modular framing systems from the aluminium alloy structural framing members using the bolts damages edges of the aluminium alloy structural framing members. In addition, the construction of the modular framing systems from the aluminium alloy structural framing members is cost inefficient. In other words, the hot or cold aisle containment systems require joining of extruded aluminium alloy structural framing members to form frame, where the aluminium alloy structural framing members are usually bolted to each other, thereby damaging the edges of the aluminium alloy structural framing members. Sometimes, a single material clamp is used for clamping together the aluminium alloy structural framing members. However, the single material clamp is expensive. Further, the construction of the modular framing systems from the aluminium alloy structural framing members is static to any assembly and disassembly.
[0005] Reference US6481177 discloses a corner connector that may be used for joining aluminium profiles at right angle. The profiles are joined to the connector through set of screws. Further, a solid triangular central strut is provided between two arms of the corner connector. Similarly, references GB2132674, GB1225551 and US4230361 relate to a corner connector that is used for connecting two structural members at 90 degrees. According to the references, a connector element that is bent at 90 degrees is used for connecting the two structural members. The connector is inserted in slots provided on the structural members and is bolted to the structural members to provide a right angled joint between the two structural members. Further, a triangular rib may be provided to support the connector.

[0006] However, none of the aforementioned references disclose a two material clamp assembly that is used to secure the door and window frame members of the data centre with the hot aisle containment or the cold aisle containment.
[0007] Accordingly, the present disclosure seeks to ameliorate one or more of the aforementioned disadvantages by providing a hybrid clamp for joining the aluminium alloy structural framing members.
OBJECT OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0008] A primary object of the present disclosure is to provide a two-segment clamp for joining extruded members.
[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide the two-segment clamp with easy and/or low-cost of manufacturing and an easy assembly and/or disassembly of the two-segment clamp.
[0010] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide the two-segment clamp having aesthetically clean joinder of two profiles.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide the two-segment clamp for use in heavy load applications and for use in extreme high and/or low temperatures.
SUMMARY
[0012] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a two-segment clamp (or a hybrid clamp). The two-segment clamp enables joining of a plurality of extruded members. The two-segment clamp includes a T-slot block and a strength member. The T-slot block is press fitted on the strength member. The two-segment clamp further includes a plurality of grub screws that is utilized to hold the T-slot block with the strength member. Also, the T-slot block of the two-segment clamp has a ridge, where the ridge prevents over insertion of the plurality of extruded members on the two-segment clamp. The two-segment clamp further includes an external corner core. The external corner core for the strength member is installed into the plurality of extruded members to create a perfect 45 degree

angle. The plurality of extruded members is made of at least any one of aluminium, brass, copper, zinc, steel, titanium, and magnesium. The strength member is made of at least any one of Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Aluminium, Titanium, Nickel, and Chromium.
[0013] A frame is supported by ground or overhang support structures at a position and the two-segment clamp is inserted in the slot present on cross sectional surface of the plurality of extruded members. The ground or the overhang support structures secure the position of the plurality of extruded members at a specific orientation. The two-segment clamp has the T-slot block and the strength member has a shape in a form of slot present on cross sectional surface of the plurality of extruded members.
[0014] These and other aspects herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawing. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the invention herein without departing from the spirit thereof.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0015] The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the figure. The invention herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawing, in which:
[0016] FIG. 1A illustrates an exploded isometric view of a two-segment clamp.
[0017] FIG. IB illustrates a first orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp.
[0018] FIG. 1C illustrates a second orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp.
[0019] FIG. ID illustrates a third orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp.

[0020] FIG. 2A illustrates an isometric view of a strength member of the two-segment clamp.
[0021] FIG. 2B illustrates a first orthographic projection of the strength member of the two-segment clamp.
[0022] FIG. 2C illustrates a second orthographic projection of the strength member of the two-segment clamp.
[0023] FIG. 2D illustrates a third orthographic projection of the strength member of the two-segment clamp.
[0024] FIG. 3 A illustrates an isometric view of an external corner core of the two-segment clamp.
[0025] FIG. 3B illustrates a first orthographic projection of the external corner core of the two-segment clamp.
[0026] FIG. 3C illustrates a second orthographic projection of the external corner core of the two-segment clamp.
[0027] FIG. 4A illustrates an exploded isometric view of a two-segment clamp.
[0028] FIG. 4B illustrates a first orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp.
[0029] FIG. 4C illustrates a second orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp.
[0030] FIG. 4D illustrates a third orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp.
[0031] FIG. 5 illustrates a first orthographic projection and a second orthographic projection of a strength member of the two-segment clamp.
[0032] FIG. 6 illustrates a frame formed using a plurality of structural frame members.
[0033] FIG. 7 illustrates the frame that is supported by an O-ring, hanged through a turnbuckle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In the following detailed description of the invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be obvious to a person skilled in the art that the invention may be practiced with or without these specific details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures and components have not been described in details so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the invention.
[0035] Furthermore, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these alternatives only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without parting from the scope of the invention.
[0036] The accompanying drawing is used to help easily understand various technical features and it should be understood that the alternatives presented herein are not limited by the accompanying drawing. As such, the present disclosure should be construed to extend to any alterations, equivalents and substitutes in addition to those which are particularly set out in the accompanying drawing. Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are generally only used to distinguish one element from another.
[0037] Accordingly, a two-segment clamp or a hybrid clamp for removably connecting a plurality of structural frame members is disclosed. The hybrid clamp comprises a strength member of a first material, wherein the strength member has a plurality of threaded holes along a length of the strength member. The hybrid clamp further comprises a T-slot block of a second material, wherein the T-slot block has a plurality of threaded holes along the length of the strength member, wherein the T-slot block has a threaded hole corresponding to each threaded hole present on the strength member, wherein the T-slot block is press fitted over the strength member. The hybrid clamp further comprises a plurality of grub screws to be inserted in the plurality of threaded holes of the strength member and the plurality of threaded holes of the T-slot block and to secure the strength member and the T-slot block together. One end a press-fitted assembly having the strength member, the T-slot block and the plurality of grub

screws is inserted in a first T-slot present on a first structural frame member of the plurality of structural frame members and an opposite end of the press-fitted assembly of the strength member, the T-slot block and the plurality of grub screws is inserted in a second T-slot present on a second structural frame member of the plurality of structural frame members, to removably connect the first structural frame member and the second structural frame member.
[0038] The plurality of structural frame members having the first T- slot, has a first cross sectional shape running lengthwise along a length of the plurality of structural frame members and the plurality of structural frame members having the second T-slot, has a second cross sectional shape running along at least one edge of the plurality of structural frame members. The first T-slot is not connected to the second T-slot. Further, a weight connected plurality of structural frame members is supported by an O-ring hanged through a turnbuckle. The O-ring has a projection that matches the second cross sectional shape of the second T-slot and the projection in inserted in the second T-slot of the plurality of structural frame members, that is connected, to support the weight of the plurality of structural frame members. A combined cross sectional shape of the press-fitted assembly of the strength member and the T-slot block and the first cross sectional shape of the first T-slot in the plurality of structural frame members is same.
[0039] Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 7 to explain the aforementioned features in detail.
[0040] FIG. 1A illustrates an exploded isometric view of a two-segment clamp (100). FIG. IB illustrates a first orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp (100). FIG. 1C illustrates a second orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp (100). FIG. ID illustrates a third orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp (100).
[0041] FIG. 2A illustrates an isometric view of a strength member (104) of the two-segment clamp (100). FIG. 2B illustrates a first orthographic projection of the strength member (104) of the two-segment clamp (100). FIG. 2C illustrates a second orthographic projection of the strength member (104) of the two-segment clamp (100). FIG. 2D illustrates a third orthographic projection of the strength

member (104) of the two-segment clamp (100). FIG. 3A illustrates an isometric view of an external corner core (108) of the two-segment clamp (100). FIG. 3B illustrates a first orthographic projection of the external corner core (108) of the two-segment clamp (100). FIG. 3C illustrates a second orthographic projection of the external corner core (108) of the two-segment clamp (100).
[0042] The two-segment clamp (100) corresponds to a two-segment corner clamp. The two-segment clamp (100) may interchangeably be referred to as a joint clamp or a hybrid clamp or a two-part clamp. In general, a clamp corresponds to a fastening device that is used to join members or objects together to avoid separation due to application of pressure. The hybrid clamp (100) joins a plurality of extruded members to form a frame for a containment zone of a data centre. The plurality of extruded members or structural frame members may be removably connecting structural frame members. The data centre is a specific region housing one or more computer systems and one or more associated components. The one or more associated components may include, but not limited to, telecommunications systems and storage systems. Further, the containment zone of the data centre may be a hot aisle containment zone or a cold aisle containment zone. The hot aisle containment zone focuses on isolating hot exhaust air on its return to one or more computer room air conditioning units and the cold aisle containment zone confines cold supply air within aisle of the data centre so that the cold supply air is available for the one or more computer systems and the one or more associated components.
[0043] The hybrid clamp (100) joins the plurality of extruded members to form the frame for the hot or cold aisle containment zone of the data centre. Further, the hybrid clamp (100) joins the plurality of extruded members of one or more doors and one or more windows used in the data centre. The plurality of extruded members is made of, but not limited to, aluminium, brass, copper, zinc, steel, titanium and magnesium.
[0044] The hybrid clamp (100) includes a T-slot block (102), the strength member (104), a plurality of grub screws (106) and the external corner core (108). The hybrid clamp (100) may have a width Wi of about 19.60 millimetres (as

shown in FIG. IB). Alternatively, the width Wi of the hybrid clamp (100) may vary. Further, the hybrid clamp (100) may have a length Li of about 87 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 1C). Alternatively, the length Li of the hybrid clamp (100) may vary. Furthermore, the hybrid clamp (100) may have a height Hi of about 87 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 1C). Alternatively, the height Hi of the hybrid clamp (100) may vary.
[0045] The T-slot block may be utilized to fasten heavy loads and may have a large contact area to enable strong secure connection. In an example, a number of the T-slot block (102) in the hybrid clamp (100) may be 2. Alternatively, the number of the T-slot block (102) in the hybrid clamp (100) may vary. The T-slot block (102) of the hybrid clamp (100) may have a ridge to prevents over insertion of the plurality of extruded members on hybrid clamp (100).
[0046] The T-slot block (102) is made of a second material having high hardness such as polymeric composite material or synthetic polymers or any other suitable material. The T-slot block (102) has a plurality of threaded holes present along a length of the strength member (104), where the T-slot block has the plurality of threaded holes corresponding to a plurality of threaded holes present on the strength member (104). That is, the T-slot block has a threaded hole corresponding to each threaded hole present on the strength member. The T-slot block (102) is press fitted on the strength member (104).
[0047] The strength member (104) may be a metal bracket. The strength member (104) of the hybrid clamp (100) may be a folded strength member that supports extruded members. The strength member (104) is made of a first material having high strength such as metal, stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium, titanium, nickel, chromium or the like.
[0048] The strength member (104) may have a length L2 of about 37.5 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2B). Alternatively, the length L2 of the strength member (104) may vary. Further, the strength member (104) may have a length L3 of about 25 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2B). Alternatively, the length L3 of the strength member (104) may vary. Furthermore, the strength member (104) may

have a length L4 of about 50 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2B). Alternatively, the length L4 of the strength member (104) may vary. The strength member (104) may have a height H2 of about 50 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2C). Alternatively, the height H2 of the strength member (104) may vary. Further, the strength member (104) may have a height H3 of about 25 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2C). Alternatively, the height H3 of the strength member (104) may vary. Furthermore, the strength member (104) may have a height H4 of about 37.50 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2C). Alternatively, the height H4 of the strength member (104) may vary. The strength member (104) may have a length L5 of about 83 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2D). Alternatively, the length L5 of the strength member (104) may vary. Further, the strength member (104) may have a height H5 of about 83 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2D). Alternatively, the height H5 of the strength member (104) may vary. The strength member (104) may have a radius Ri of about 3 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2D). Alternatively, the radius Ri of the strength member (104) may vary. Further, the strength member (104) may have a thickness Ti of about 3 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2D). Alternatively, the thickness Ti of the strength member (104) may vary. The strength member (104) may have a width W2 of about 14 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2B). Alternatively, the width W2 of the strength member (104) may vary. Further, the strength member (104) may have a width W3 of about 7 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2B). Alternatively, the width W3 of the strength member (104) may vary.
[0049] The strength member (104) may have the plurality of threaded holes as mentioned above. The plurality of threaded holes may include a plurality of central holes and a plurality of side holes. The plurality of central holes and the plurality of side holes enable formation of the hybrid clamp (100). In an example, a number of the plurality of central holes in the strength member (104) is 2. Alternatively, the number of the plurality of central holes in the strength member (104) may vary. Further, a number of the plurality of side holes in the strength member (104) is 4. Alternatively, the number of the plurality of side holes in the strength member (104) may vary.

[0050] Each of the plurality of side holes of the strength member (104) may have a diameter Di of about 5.6 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C). Alternatively, the diameter Di of each of the plurality of side holes may vary. Further, each of the plurality of central holes of the strength member (104) may have a diameter D2 of about 6 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C). Alternatively, the diameter D2 of each of the plurality of central holes may vary.
[0051] The hybrid clamp (100) having the T-slot block (102) and the strength member (104) has a shape in a form of slot present on cross sectional surface of the plurality of extruded members or structural frame members.
[0052] The plurality of grub screws (106) is utilized to hold the T-slot block (102) with the strength member (104). That is, the plurality of grub screws (106) is inserted in the plurality of threaded holes of the strength member (104) and the T-slot block (102) and secures the strength member (104) and the T-slot block (102) together and thus forms a press-fitted assembly. In an example, a number of the plurality of grub screws (106) in the hybrid clamp (100) is 4. Alternatively, the number of the plurality of grub screws (106) in the hybrid clamp (100) may vary.
[0053] The press fitted assembly has at least one bend in a longitudinal direction of the hybrid clamp (100) that facilitates positioning and connection of the plurality of structural frame members at an angle from each other. One end of the press-fitted assembly having the strength member (104), the T-slot block (102) and the plurality of grub screws (106) is inserted in a first slot (may be a first T-slot) present on a first structural frame member of the plurality of extruded members or structural frame members and an opposite end of the press-fitted assembly of the strength member (104), the T-slot block (102) and the plurality of grub screws (106) is inserted in a second slot (may be a second T-slot) present on a second structural frame member of the plurality of extruded members or structural frame members, to removably connect the first structural frame member and the second structural frame member, thereby forming a removable connecting structural frame members. The T-slot block (102) has a ridge (102a) to limit

insertion of the hybrid clamp (100), for example, up to 75mm, in the plurality of extruded members or structural frame members.
[0054] The plurality of extruded members or structural frame members is provided with a third slot along the longitudinal direction of the plurality of extruded members or structural frame members, that is used for inserting the external corner core (108) to provide additional strength to connected frame members. The third slot is not connected with the first slot and the second slot of the plurality of extruded members or structural frame members. The external corner core (108) may be installed into the plurality of extruded members to create a perfect 45 degree angle. The external corner core (108) has a first edge running along the longitudinal direction of the first structural frame member and a second edge running along the longitudinal direction of the second structural frame member. The first edge of the external corner core (108) is inserted in the third slot of the first structural frame member and the second edge of the external corner core (108) is inserted in the third slot of the second structural frame member. The external corner core (108) works as a buttress or a gusset to support the plurality of extruded members. Further, the external corner core (108) prevents failure of the hybrid clamp (100) due to creep.
[0055] The external corner core (108) may have a length L6 of about 63 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 3B). Alternatively, the length L6 of the external corner core (108) may vary. Further, the external corner core (108) may have a length L7 of about 36 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 3B). Alternatively, the length L7 of the external corner core (108) may vary. The external corner core (108) may have a height H6 of about 63 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 3B). Alternatively, the height H6 of the external corner core (108) may vary. Further, the external corner core (108) may have a height H7 of about 36 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 3B). Alternatively, the height H7 of the external corner core (108) may vary. The external corner core (108) may have a thickness T2 of about 6.92 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 3C). Alternatively, the thickness T2 of the external corner core (108) may vary.

[0056] FIG. 4A illustrates an exploded isometric view of a two-segment clamp (400). FIG. 4B illustrates a first orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp (400). FIG. 4C illustrates a second orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp (400). FIG. 4D illustrates a third orthographic projection of the two-segment clamp (400). FIG. 5 illustrates a first orthographic projection and a second orthographic projection of a strength member (402) of the two-segment clamp (400).
[0057] The two-segment clamp (400) corresponds to a two-segment joiner clamp. The two-segment clamp (400) may interchangeably be referred to as a joint clamp or a hybrid clamp or a two-part clamp. The hybrid clamp (400) may be similar to the hybrid clamp (100). The hybrid clamp (400) may have a width W4 of about 19.60 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 4B). Alternatively, the width W4 of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary. Further, the hybrid clamp (400) may have a length L8 of about 151 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 4B). Alternatively, the length L8 of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary. Further, the hybrid clamp (400) may have a length L9 of about 75 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 4B). Alternatively, the length L9 of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary. Furthermore, the hybrid clamp (400) may have a length L10 of about 75 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 4B). Alternatively, the length L10 of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary.
[0058] The hybrid clamp (400) may have an offset of about 1 millimetre (as shown in FIG. 4B). Alternatively, the offset of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary. Further, the hybrid clamp (400) may have a height Hs of about 9.75 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 4D). Alternatively, the height Hs of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary.
[0059] The hybrid clamp (400) includes the T-slot block (102), the strength member (402) and the plurality of grub screws (106). In an example, the number of the T-slot block (102) in the hybrid clamp (400) may be 2. Alternatively, the number of the T-slot block (102) in the hybrid clamp (400) may vary. The T-slot block (102) is made of the second material having high hardness such as polymeric composite material or synthetic polymers or any other suitable material. The T-slot block (102) has a plurality of threaded holes present along a

length of the strength member (402), where the T-slot block has the plurality of threaded holes corresponding to a plurality of threaded holes present on the strength member (402). That is, the T-slot block has a threaded hole corresponding to a threaded hole present on the strength member. The T-slot block (102) is press fitted on the strength member (402).
[0060] The strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may be an extrusion joiner bracket, a metal bracket or the like. The strength member (402) is made of the first material having high strength such as metal, stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium, titanium, nickel, chromium or the like.
[0061] The strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have a length Ln of about 126 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the length Ln of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary. Further, the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have a length L12 of about 76 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the length L12 of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary. Furthermore, the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have a length L13 of about 26 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the length L13 of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary.
[0062] Similarly, the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have a length L14 of about 63 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the length L14 of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary. Further, the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have a length L15 of about 38 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the length L15 of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary. Furthermore, the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have a length Li6 of about 13 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the length Li6 of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary.
[0063] The strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have a width W5 of about 14 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the width W5 of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary. Further, the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have a width W6 of about 7

millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the width W6 of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary.
[0064] The strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have a thickness T3 of about 3 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the thickness T3 of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may vary.
[0065] The strength member (402) may have the plurality of threaded holes. The plurality of threaded holes may include a plurality of central holes and a plurality of side holes. The plurality of central holes and the plurality of side holes enable formation of the hybrid clamp (400). In an example, a number of the plurality of central holes in the strength member (402) is 2. Alternatively, the number of the plurality of central holes in the strength member (402) may vary. Further, a number of the plurality of side holes in the strength member (402) is 4. Alternatively, the number of the plurality of side holes in the strength member (402) may vary.
[0066] Each of the plurality of side holes of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have diameter Di of about 5.6 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the diameter Di of each of the plurality of side holes may vary. Further, each of the plurality of central holes of the strength member (402) of the hybrid clamp (400) may have a diameter D2 of about 6 millimetres (as shown in FIG. 5). Alternatively, the diameter D2 of each of the plurality of central holes may vary.
[0067] The hybrid clamp (400) having the T-slot block (102) and the strength member (402) has a shape in a form of slot present on cross sectional surface of the plurality of extruded members or structural frame members.
[0068] The plurality of grub screws (106) is utilized to hold the T-slot block (102) with the strength member (402). That is, the plurality of grub screws (106) is inserted in the plurality of threaded holes of the strength member (402) and the T-slot block (102) and secures the strength member (402) and the T-slot block (102) together and thus forms a press-fitted assembly. In an example, a number of the plurality of grub screws (106) in the hybrid clamp (400) may be 4.

Alternatively, the number of the plurality of grub screws (106) in the hybrid clamp (400) may vary.
[0069] The press fitted assembly facilitates positioning and connection of the plurality of structural frame members at an angle from each other. One end of the press-fitted assembly having the strength member (402), the T-slot block (102) and the plurality of grub screws (106) is inserted in the first slot (may be a T-slot) present on the first structural frame member of the plurality of extruded members or structural frame members and an opposite end of the press-fitted assembly of the strength member (402), the T-slot block (102) and the plurality of grub screws (106) is inserted in the second slot (may be a T-slot) present on the second structural frame member of the plurality of extruded members or structural frame members, to removably connect the first structural frame member and the second structural frame member, thereby forming a removable connecting structural frame members. The T-slot block (102) has a ridge (102a) to limit insertion of the hybrid clamp (100), for example, up to 75mm, in the plurality of extruded members or structural frame members.
[0070] FIG. 6 illustrates a frame (500) formed or assembled using the plurality of structural frame members. FIG. 7 illustrates the frame that is supported by support structures such an O-ring, hanged through a turnbuckle.
[0071] Referring to FIG. 6, the plurality of structural frame members has the first T- slot (502) with a first cross sectional shape running lengthwise along the length of the plurality of structural frame members and the second T-slot (504) running along at least one edge of the plurality of structural frame members having a second cross sectional shape. The first T-slot is not connected to the second T-slot. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) extends longitudinally in the first T-slot of the plurality of structural frame members. Herein, a combined cross sectional shape of the press-fitted assembly as mentioned above and the first cross sectional shape of the first T-slot in the plurality of structural frame members is same.
[0072] The frame is supported by ground or overhang support structures at a position and the hybrid clamp (100, 400) is inserted in the slot present on cross

sectional surface of the plurality of extruded (or structural frame) members, where the ground or the overhang support structures secure the position of the plurality of extruded members at a specific orientation. In other words, a weight connected to the frame (500) formed by the plurality of structural frame members may be supported by the O-ring (602), hanged through the turnbuckle (604) as shown in FIG. 7. The O-ring (602) has a projection that matches the second cross sectional shape of the second T-slot and the projection in inserted in the second T-slot of the plurality of structural frame members that is connected to support the weight of the plurality of structural frame members.
[0073] The present disclosure may find its application in data centres, specifically the data centres having hot aisle containment system or cold aisle containment system. Advantageously, the hybrid clamp (100, 400) provides necessary strength by metal part of it, where filling remaining portion by the T-slot block reduces the cost of assembly against using a single metallic clamp. By using the hybrid clamp (100, 400), the plurality of structural frame members is not secured to each other by screws or bolts, that ensures that time required for assembling and disassembling is reduced. Since, screws and bolts like conventional techniques are not used, thus, end portion of the plurality of structural frame members does not get damaged. Also, crimping of end portions of the frame members is also avoided using the hybrid clamp (100, 400).
[0074] Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, "can," "may," "might," "may," "e.g.," and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain alternatives include, while other alternatives do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more alternatives or that one or more alternatives necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without other input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular alternative. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not

exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, and so forth. Also, the term "or" is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term "or" means one, some, or all of the elements in the list.
[0075] Disjunctive language such as the phrase "at least one of X, Y, Z," unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to present that an item, term, etc., may be either X, Y, or Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X, Y, and/or Z). Thus, such disjunctive language is not generally intended to, and should not, imply that certain alternatives require at least one of X, at least one of Y, or at least one of Z to each be present.
[0076] While the detailed description has shown, described, and pointed out novel features as applied to various alternatives, it can be understood that various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form and details of the devices or algorithms illustrated can be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure. As can be recognized, certain alternatives described herein can be embodied within a form that does not provide all of the features and benefits set forth herein, as some features can be used or practiced separately from others.
[0077] The foregoing description of the specific features and aspect will so fully reveal the general nature of the features and aspects herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific features and aspects without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed features and aspects. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the features and aspects herein have been described in terms of preferred aspects and implementations, those skilled in the art will recognize that the features and aspects herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the features and aspects as described herein.

CLAIMS
We Claim:

1. A hybrid clamp (100, 400) for removably connecting a plurality of structural frame members, the hybrid clamp (100, 400) comprising:
a strength member (104, 402) of a first material, wherein the strength member (104, 402) has a plurality of threaded holes along a length of the strength member (104, 402);
a T-slot block (102) of a second material, wherein the T-slot block (102) has a plurality of threaded holes along the length of the strength member (104, 402), wherein the T-slot block (102) has a threaded hole corresponding to each threaded hole present on the strength member (104, 402), wherein the T-slot block (102) is press fitted over the strength member (104, 402); and
a plurality of grub screws (106) to insert in the plurality of threaded holes of the strength member (104, 402) and the plurality of threaded holes of the T-slot block (102) and to secure the strength member and the T-slot block together,
wherein one end a press-fitted assembly having the strength member (104, 402), the T-slot block (102) and the plurality of grub screws (106) is inserted in a first T-slot present on a first structural frame member of the plurality of structural frame members and an opposite end of the press-fitted assembly of the strength member (104, 402), the T-slot block (102) and the plurality of grub screws (106) is inserted in a second T-slot present on a second structural frame member of the plurality of structural frame members, to removably connect the first structural frame member and the second structural frame member.

2. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
the plurality of structural frame members having the first T- slot, having a first cross sectional shape, running lengthwise along a length of the plurality of structural frame members; and
the plurality of structural frame members having the second T-slot, having a second cross sectional shape, running along at least one edge of the plurality of structural frame members, and wherein the first T-slot is not connected to the second T-slot.
3. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a weight connected plurality of structural frame members is supported by an O-ring (602), hanged through a turnbuckle (604), wherein the O-ring has a projection that matches the second cross sectional shape of the second T-slot and wherein the projection in inserted in the second T-slot of the plurality of structural frame members, that is connected, to support the weight of the plurality of structural frame members.
4. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a combined cross sectional shape of the press-fitted assembly of the strength member (104, 402) and the T-slot block (102) and the first cross sectional shape of the first T-slot in the plurality of structural frame members is same.
5. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strength member (104, 402) is made from a high strength material such as, but not limited to, metals.
6. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the T-slot block (102) is made from a material having high hardness, such as synthetic polymers.

7. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the press-fitted assembly extends longitudinally in the first T-slot of the plurality of structural frame members.
8. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the T-slot block (102) has a ridge (102a) to limit insertion of the press-fitted assembly in the plurality of structural frame members.
9. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the press-fitted assembly has at least one bend in the longitudinal direction of the hybrid clamp that facilitates positioning and connection of the plurality of structural frame members at an angle from each other.

10. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of structural frame members is provided with a third slot along the longitudinal direction of the plurality of structural frame members, that is used for inserting an external corner core (108) to provide additional strength to the plurality of structural frame members that is connected.
11. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the external corner core (108) has a first edge running along the longitudinal direction of the first structural frame member and a second edge running along the longitudinal direction of the second structural frame member, wherein the first edge of the external corner core (108) is inserted in the third slot of the first structural frame member and the second edge of the external corner core (108) is inserted in the third slot of second structural frame member.
12. The hybrid clamp (100, 400) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the third slot is not connected with the first T-slot and the second T-slot of the plurality of structural frame members.