Self-aligning detachable jaw or fixture plate for vise-like workholding apparatus
US11484950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q2703/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A workholding apparatus comprises a base having a channel, two lower members each having a protrusion, and two upper members each having a cavity. Each lower member is coupled with an actuator placed inside the channel. Each upper member is removably coupled with a lower member by inserting the protrusion inside the cavity. The protrusions and the cavities include triangular regions having tilted sides. The upper members releasably engage the lower members by inserting the protrusions into the cavities. The lower members are coupled with an actuator which operates to move the lower members toward one another causing the upper members to generate a clamping, force. A mounting apparatus comprises two lower members and a single upper member, having similar protrusions and cavities, provides a mounting platform.
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