Calibrated clamping device
US9168646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44974
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A straight threaded rod has three reference elements spaced apart from each other. A shoulder and a knob having a fourth reference element are screwed onto the rod. A spring is mounted on the rod between the knob and the shoulder. The rod is inserted through two axially aligned holes in two abutting pieces, with the shoulder bearing on a first surface of one of the two pieces. By adjusting the position of the shoulder and the knob along the rod it is possible to apply a calibrated clamping force to a pair of abutting pieces, regardless of the thickness of the pieces.
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