Patent · US Expired

Three point parallels

US5193791A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 20, 1992
Grant dateMar 16, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 20, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B1/2452
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A means and method for accurately and securely holding workpieces between the jaws of a vise is disclosed. It consits of a system comprising a pair of three point parallels, either used alone, in pairs, or in predetermined arrangements with other devices, to securely clamp substantially any shaped workpiece against the fixed jaw of substantially any vise, in substantially any arrangement, including at selected angles.

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