Clamping device and method for grasping a workpiece
US6752368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44692
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamping device for grasping and suspending a workpiece is disclosed. The clamping device comprises a clamp body, the clamp body comprises at least one slotted arcuate spring end portion; an intermediate spring spreading portion contiguous with and extending from the slotted arcuate spring end portion, the intermediate spring spreading portion having an eccentric bore; a jaw end portion contiguous with and extending from the intermediate spring spreading portion, the jaw end portion comprising a jaw clamping surface, and a bracket, the bracket having a beveled sidewall; wherein the jaw clamping surface and the bracket define a jaw opening; and a suspending means attached to the intermediate spring spreading portion; an eccentric wedge slideably mounted in the bracket; and an eccentric cam rotatably disposed within the eccentric bore.
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