Hand tool for self aligned placement of surface mounted tooling element
US10549395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B5/163
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand tool enabling self-aligned placement and post alignment clamping of a surface mounted tooling element and a method for manufacturing such a tool. Using an additive manufacturing process, a tool housing may be manufactured in which one or more internal voids allow insertion and rotational movement along and about a longitudinal axis of the housing, respectively, of a member having a radially extending portion. A handle and a brace may be coupled to the proximal and distal ends of the member to facilitate operation of the tool and placement of the surface mounted tooling element, respectively. Such member may also be spring loaded to enable the tool to clamp itself to a workpiece during the mounting operation, with the radially extending member portion limiting rotational travel of the brace.
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