Work piece holding arrangement
US7125010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B11/005
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A work piece holding arrangement (10) includes an array of engagement elements (12) for engaging a work piece. The arrangement (10) also includes an actuator (34) for moving a plurality of the engagement elements (12) into engagement with the work piece, and a deformable clamping member (26) to clamp the engagement elements (12). The clamping member (26) is deformable between a clamping condition in which at least some of the engagement elements (12) are engaged by the clamping member (26) and clamped in respective positions, and a non-clamping condition in which the engagement elements (12) can move.
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