Clamping mechanism with cammed driving linkage
US8789825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B1/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary clamping mechanism includes a mounting base, a clamping assembly and a driving assembly. The clamping assembly includes a rotating member rotatably assembled to the mounting base, drive pins, a guiding member, sliding members, and clamping members. The guiding member is mounted on the mounting base and defines guide slots. The sliding members are slidably engaged into the guide slots of the guiding member, and connected to the rotating member via the drive pins. The clamping members are assembled to distal ends of the sliding members, respectively. The driving assembly is mounted on the mounting base and connected to the rotating member thereby driving the rotating member to reciprocate to clamp or release a workpiece.
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