Base for rotatably supporting a collet crimping machine
US5044190A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5367
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting structure for a collet crimping machine is disclosed which permits the machine to be selectively rotated between vertical and horizontal positions as desired for use. A pair of upstanding support arms have respective brackets rotatably mounted thereon which are connected to the collet crimping machine. A retaining device is provided for selectively retaining the collet crimping machine in a desired rotational position relative to the mounting base. In a first embodiment, the retaining device includes a spring loaded detent pin mounted on one of the support arms. The detent pin cooperates with a plurality of apertures formed through a portion of the bracket mounted on that arm for retaining the bracket (and the collet crimping machine connected thereto) in one of a plurality of discrete positions defined by the apertures. In a second embodiment, the retaining device includes a frictional gripping arrangement for retaining the bracket in any one of an infinite number of positions relative to the support arms.
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