Articulating vise adapter (AVA)
US7380777B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B1/22
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulating adapter allowing increased clamping and holding capabilities of a common vise or tool at a plurality of angles having a base mounting plate (12) attached to a table (T). The rotating plate (14) has a mounting means (24) to allow the turning on a horizontal plane while having a hinged means to the articulating plate (16) allowing movement from 0 to at least 90 degrees from horizontal. The rotating plate (14) and the articulating plate (16) are attached via a set of links (18) and a slotted link (20) and having a set on each side with a locking means (34) and (36) to set at a given plurality of angles as needed. The articulating plate (16) additionally allows a variety of sizes and types of vises or tools to be attached.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.