Independent axis clamping apparatus and method
US7774910B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53978
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for performing operations on a workpiece includes a clamping assembly mounted on a tool support for movement along at least one axis independent of the axes along which the tool moves. The clamping assembly includes clamping devices for applying clamping pressure to the workpiece, and a rotary drive mounted on the tool support for rotating the clamping devices around the independent axis. The clamping devices include clamping packs having a clamping roller mounted on a pneumatically driven slide for applying a programmed amount of clamping pressure to the workpiece.
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