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Electric clamping device

US6869068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 2003
Grant dateMar 22, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B5/087
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a low-cost electric clamping device in which a toggle linkage can be actuated by a small low-torque electric motor. The device includes a gear speed reducing mechanism connected to the electric motor, a linkage connected to the speed reducing mechanism, a clamp arm shaft connected to the linkage, and a body 2 for housing them. The linkage includes a crank link connected to a last-stage spur gear of the speed reducing mechanism, a cam follower link which is connected at one end thereof to the crank link and to which a cam follower moving on cam rail faces is rotatably mounted, and a driving lever to which the other end of the cam follower link is connected and which projects from the clamp arm shaft.

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