Clamping fixture
US5244195A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B5/163
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamping fixture (10) for releasably clamping a workpiece (12) to avoid damage to the workpiece comprises a support (40) having a pair of arms (60,62) mounted thereto for rotation to and from each other. Each arm has a jaw assembly (68,70) spring-biased thereto opposite the jaw assembly on the other arm so that each jaw assembly can "float" along each of the x, y and z axes. When the arms are rotated together, the jaw assemblies conformally grip the workpiece therebetween with a reduced incidence of damage.
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