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Positioning and clamping device and positioning device

US7819392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2004
Grant dateOct 26, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23Q1/0081
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A positioning mechanism in a positioning and clamping device includes an annular tapered surface that is formed on an outer periphery of a cylindrical shaft for positioning a pallet in the horizontal direction, and has a decreasing diameter toward an axial tip of the cylindrical shaft. An annular engaging mechanism, which is formed on an inner periphery side portion of an annular engagement member, is engageable with the annular tapered surface, and is elastically deformed in the radial direction, as a result of engagement with the annular tapered surface. The engaging mechanism has a tapered ring portion, which makes a face contact with the annular tapered surface, and multiple ribs extending outward, radially, from the tapered ring portion.

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