Apparatus for securing a workpiece
US6957808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B5/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for securing a workpiece comprising first and second clamp members, a transportable elongate member to which the clamp members are mounted for being shifted between clamped and unclamped positions to allow a clamped workpiece to be transported, and a base having a base securing mechanism for securing the base to a work surface and an elongate member securing mechanism which allows the transportable elongate member to be connected in a fixed position relative to the base to keep the secured workpiece fixed relative to the work surface. With this configuration, the elongate member and clamp members may be used in conjunction with the base and/or removed from the base and used remotely thereto.
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