Pin clamp
US8132798B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B5/16
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pin clamp assembly is provided which includes a housing, a locating pin, a body, a twist pin, and a cam pin. The locating pin extends from the body. Both the body and the locating pin include longitudinally extending cavities contiguously disposed therein. The body also includes a longitudinally extending slot. At least a portion of the locating pin and the body is located in a bore disposed through the housing. The twist pin is disposed in the longitudinally extending cavities of the locating pin and body. The twist pin includes a longitudinally extending arcuate slot. The cam pin is coupled to the housing. The cam pin engages the slot. An electrical driven actuator includes an electric motor that rotates to move the locating pin linearly to rotate the twist pin.
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