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Articulating vise adapter (AVA)

US7380777B1 · kind B1 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 2006
Grant dateJun 3, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 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.

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