Clamp designs with integrated features and methods relating thereto
US12134172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Clamp designs and methods relating thereto for working on one or more of workpieces are described. An exemplar clamp design includes a unitary u-shaped frame having a bight portion flanked by multiple jaw portions, all of which are designed to secure one or more workpieces (e.g., cabinet face frame). The u-shaped frame, at any of its portions, has disposed thereon at least one work window that provides access to one or more secured workpieces. Further, one exemplar clamp design provides a work guide element rotatably coupled to the u-shaped frame, disposed adjacent to the work window, and having defined therein a guide aperture. In, one rotated, work position of the work guide, the guide aperture allows a tool to access and/or work, through the guide aperture and the work window, on a desired location on the workpiece.
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