Clamping device for transmitting pressure forces directly between the holding arm and clamping element

In order to provide a clamping device, in particular a quick release, comprising a base, a hingedly connected to the base arm, an articulated to the support arm lever arm and an articulated manner to the lever arm and hingedly connected to the base of the clamping piece, which is simple in construction and yet the transmission of high forces between relatively movable members of the clamping device makes it possible, it is proposed that the clamping element abuts in a clamping position of the clamping device on the support arm.