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Vacuum tightening system

US6302387A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 21, 2000
Grant dateOct 16, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 21, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B11/005
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a vacuum tightening system comprising a supporting base and a modular suction device for tightening a work piece. According to the invention, the modular suction device and the work piece can be tightened by means of a vacuum circuit in which the vacuum pressure is increased for tightening the work piece.

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