Clamping mechanism, apparatus for manufacturing joining member, and method for manufacturing joining member
US11179814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B11/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
To provide a clamping mechanism, and an apparatus and a method for manufacturing joined object, all of which allow, with a simple configuration, clamping of clamp objects having sizes different from each other, stably at their positions. A clamping mechanism 10 includes a plurality of clamp claws 11 configured to clamp an object S to be clamped; a plurality of support shafts 16 configured to pivotally support a corresponding clamp claw 11, wherein the corresponding clamp claw 11 pivots around the support shaft 16 for opening or closing movement; and a mover apparatus 12 configured to cause the clamp claw 11 to perform the opening or closing movement. A joined object manufacturing apparatus includes the clamping mechanism 10, a holder configured to hold an object to be joined, and a joining apparatus configured to join the object S clamped by the clamping mechanism 10 and the object to be joined that is held by the holder. A method for manufacturing a joined object includes causing the clamping mechanism 10 to clamp the object S by use of the joined object manufacturing apparatus, causing the holder to hold the object to be joined, and joining the both.
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