Fixture clamp manifold apparatus and system for using

US11358256B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• David Giles · Clinton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 11, 2020
• Grant date: Jun 14, 2022
• Expiry date: Nov 11, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B25B5/061
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A clamp and manifold apparatus comprising internal fluid-flow passages and such apparatus in a system. One embodiment of the apparatus of the invention comprises a clamp body; a manifold, an attachment feature for attaching to a fixture system; a clamping surface; at least one fluid flow passage inside the manifold having at least two endpoints; a first port disposed adjacent to the manifold and in fluid communication with one endpoint of the at least one fluid flow passage inside the manifold; and, a second port disposed adjacent to a second surface of the manifold in fluid communication with the second endpoint of the at least one fluid flow passage inside the body. An embodiment of the system of the invention comprises said clamp and manifold; a fixture; a fluid distribution pump; and fluid routing means connecting the fluid distribution pump and the first port of the apparatus of the system.