Modular tool assembly having a vacuum mounting arrangement
US7191532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25H7/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular tool assembly including a tool base configured to releasably secure a modular tool arrangement in a fixed relationship relative to a mounting surface. The tool base includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion having a mounting seal extending therefrom. The mounting seal cooperates with the mounting surface to define a vacuum pocket therebetween. A vacuum generating mechanism is configured to remove air from the vacuum pocket through an aperture in the lower housing portion. A modular tool attachment releasably engages a portion of the tool base to secure the modular tool attachment to the tool base.
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