Abstract: The invention relates to a chuck (1) for a machine tool for machining a tubular workpiece which rotates about a rotational axis (4) that coincides with the centre of the chuck, comprising at least two chucking slides (7a, b, c) that are designed to be positionable radially with respect to the rotational axis (4) in order to release and chuck the workpiece, are arranged on the end side of and in a manner distributed uniformly around the circumference of a chuck head plate (2), and bear chucking jaws (8a, b, c).

Abstract: An improved cinquefoil chuck comprises a clamping jaw mechanism provided with a plurality of clamping jaws that may release and close and that are connected to and driven by a driving mechanism. The clamping jaw mechanism is connected to and driven by an autorotation mechanism to rotate, and the cinquefoil chuck is used to make the clamping jaw mechanism automatically rotate for safe and easy operation.

Abstract: A device for rotation of disc-shaped elements of different diameter, such as matrices for manufacturing audio and video discs. The device comprises a rotatable chuck (10) in which three arms (20) distributed evenly in the peripheral direction are pivotably mounted, the arms having a radially outer stop element (22) for contact with an outer peripheral edge of a disc element inserted in the chuck. The chuck has a rotatably mounted central gearwheel (18) which is preloaded by the tension spring elements (28) towards a rotational position in which the central gearwheel (18) tends to hold the arms (20) and their stop elements (22) in a pivoted-in position in the chuck. The arms (20) are synchronously pivotable towards a pivoted-out position counter to the action of the tension spring elements (28). The device comprises a retaining mechanism (30-40) which is configured to lock the rotation of the central gearwheel (18) relative to the base plate (16) when a predetermined speed of the chuck (10) is reached.

Abstract: A chuck body has a first surface for fixing to a support body and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the second surface of the chuck body is provided with a pair of chuck members for chucking a workpiece and a guide rail for guiding an open and close operation of these chuck members. Further, a plurality of stationary holes for fixing the chuck body to the support body is formed at a position overlapping with the chuck members of the guide rail so as to communicate with the first surface, and each of the chuck members is provided with a work hole for inserting a screw into these stationary holes.

Abstract: A power-operated chuck that is provided with a plurality of clamping jaws that are disposed in a chuck body in such a way as to be radially movable. The radial clamping movement of the clamping jaws is produced by a gear mechanism disposed in the chuck body and via an axial movement of a drive member. Radial positioning of the clamping jaws relative to the starting position of the drive member is adjustable, prior to carrying out a clamping stroke, for shifting the clamping stroke within the clamping range, with adjustment being effected by an adjustment member that acts simultaneously upon all of the clamping jaws. Via an additional axial movement, the drive member can be conveyed to a position that is beyond the clamping range, and in which position the clamping jaws are uncoupled from the drive member. An additional adjustment member is axially movably disposed in the chuck body.

Abstract: This invention provides a chuck for a glassworking lathe which includes a chuck body rotatable with a drive spindle nose about a longitudinal axis and a handwheel rotatable about the same longitudinal axis. A locking device is provided for releasably locking the handwheel to the chuck body for unitary rotation of the handwheel with the chuck body. A spiral gear or scroll is fixed to the handwheel to define a radially extending path of spiral movement relative to a longitudinal axis upon rotation of the spiral gear. A plurality of jaw base members include spiral gear grooves for meshingly engaging the spiral gear, are angularly spaced about the axis and are movable radially with respect to the axis upon rotation of the spiral gear engaging the gear grooves formed in the bottom of each of the jaw base members.

Abstract: An improved adjustable candleholder (10) that allows candles of various diameters to be secured within the candleholder. The candleholder (10) is comprised of a base assembly (12) having an upper section (12a) and a lower section (12g), and a candleholder mechanism (14) that is secured within the upper section (12a). The mechanism comprises a pinion gear (17c) that operates three rack gears (16b) that include a vertical clamping segment (16d). The segments expand and retract to increase or decrease the clamping diameter. To operate, the lower section (12g) is held stationary while the upper section (12a) is rotated to increase the clamping diameter of the mechanism. A candle is then inserted and the upper section is counter-rotated until the clamping segments (16d) grip and secures the candle. An adjustable candleholder mechanism insert (50) is also disclosed that operates independently from the candleholder base.