Rotary clamp
US6666440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B5/062
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A housing (3) has an upper end wall (3a) and a lower end wall (3b) which support an upper slide portion (11) and a lower slide portion (12) of a clamp rod (5) vertically movably, respectively. The rod (5) is moved downwards for clamping through a clamp spring (20). The lower slide portion (12) has an outer periphery provided with guide grooves (26), each of which comprises a helical rotary groove (27) and a straight groove (28), peripherally in plural number. Engaging balls (29) which are fitted into the respective guide grooves (26) are rotatably supported by through holes (31) provided in an upper portion of the lower end wall (3b). A sleeve (35) is externally fitted over the engaging balls (29) rotatably around an axis.
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