Interrelated Actuating Means Patents (Class 269/107)
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Patent number: 10821574Abstract: A pivoting clamping assembly includes a carrier, clamping arm pivotably coupled to the carrier and configured to clamp or release a workpiece on the carrier, a lock arranged on the carrier and configured to lock the clamping arm when the clamping arm is rotated toward the workpiece, and at least one clamping block coupled to the clamping arm by a shaft and at least one resilient member. The shaft pivotably couples a pivoting joint of the at least one clamping block to the clamping arm. The at least one resilient member is coupled between the clamping block and the clamping arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Di-Meng Pan, Ting-Hui Deng, Zhi-Yu Hu, Long-Fong Chen
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Patent number: 9827636Abstract: Present invention provides a universal fixture that fits a broad range of flange/pipe sizes, covering the common sized 4-hole to 24-hole flanges. The present invention solves the end play issue (between the mounting studs and the screw holes of the flange) by aligning the centers of the flange to the center of the pipe, relying on the center hole of the OH plate. An additional accessory can be used to set adjustable height support, for propping up pipes and balance the weight, facilitating the ease of handling the welding work.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Inventors: Gary Tsui, Weinan Liu
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Patent number: 8702081Abstract: A clamping device having at least three jaws for clamping a plurality of elongated workpieces with the workpieces forming predetermined angles therebetween. Each of at least two jaws has clamping surfaces that are oriented to correspond to a respective angle. Each of the at least two jaws is connected to a first endportion of a respective arm. A holding element has the at least two arms pivotally movable mounted thereto such that the at least two jaws are movable between an open position for placing the clamping device and a clamping position for clamping the workpieces. An actuator is connected to the at least two arms for moving the at least two arms and for holding the at least two arms in the clamping position.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventor: Karl C. S. Melchior
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Publication number: 20130221593Abstract: A clamping device having at least three jaws for clamping a plurality of elongated workpieces with the workpieces forming predetermined angles therebetween. Each of at least two jaws has clamping surfaces that are oriented to correspond to a respective angle. Each of the at least two jaws is connected to a first endportion of a respective arm. A holding element has the at least two arms pivotally movable mounted thereto such that the at least two jaws are movable between an open position for placing the clamping device and a clamping position for clamping the workpieces. An actuator is connected to the at least two arms for moving the at least two arms and for holding the at least two arms in the clamping position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventor: Karl C.S. Melchior
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Patent number: 8292279Abstract: The present disclosure provides a clamp including a base with a holding surface, a first movable element, a second movable element opposite to the first movable element, and a third movable element with two arms opposite to each other. The first, the second, and the third movable elements are mounted on the holding surface of the base, and are slidable relative to the holding surface. Each arm defines a slope face the slope of the other arm. The first and the second movable elements are located between the two arms. The first movable element is resisted one of slope, and the second movable element is resisted the other of the slope. When the third movable element moves, the two slopes move relative to the first and the second movable elements, and the first and the second movable elements move toward or away from each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Bing-Jun Zhang
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Patent number: 8141858Abstract: A clamp adapted to be removably fixed to a further object. The clamp includes first and second clamp members, each being configured to apply a clamping force to the further object to which the clamp is removably fixed. One clamp actuator is adapted to drive movement of both the first and second clamp members with respect to each other along respective first and second axes. The first axis intersects the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Prosurgics LimitedInventor: Stephen John Morfey
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Patent number: 8141857Abstract: A clamping device for clamping a workpiece includes a support member, sliding members and a rotating member. The support member is configured for supporting the workpiece. The support member defines cutouts in a periphery thereof. The sliding members each is positioned in one of the cutouts. Each of the sliding members has a cam pin. The rotating member is rotatable relative to the support member. The rotating member defines cam slots on top thereof. The cam pins are received in the cam slots and slidable in the cam slots. Positions of the sliding members are changeable along radial directions of the support member when the rotating member is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chun-Kai Wang
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Publication number: 20110024962Abstract: The present disclosure provides a clamp including a base with a holding surface, a first movable element, a second movable element opposite to the first movable element, and a third movable element with two arms opposite to each other. The first, the second, and the third movable elements are mounted on the holding surface of the base, and are slidable relative to the holding surface. Each arm defines a slope face the slope of the other arm. The first and the second movable elements are located between the two arms. The first movable element is resisted one of slope, and the second movable element is resisted the other of the slope. When the third movable element moves, the two slopes move relative to the first and the second movable elements, and the first and the second movable elements move toward or away from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: BING-JUN ZHANG
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Patent number: 7201204Abstract: Self-centering unit for tire removal machines, comprising a plate provided with a series of angularly equidistant radial slots, in each of which a clamping jaw is received and slides to grip the edge of a wheel rim, said clamping jaws being linked together in such a manner as to be always equidistant from the axis of said plate, at least one clamping jaw being associated with actuator means causing it to translate in a radial direction by means of a positioner device arranged to vary the working position of said clamping jaws relative to the actuator means, without modifying their travel stroke.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Corghi S.p.A.Inventors: Remo Corghi, Enrico Santoro
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Patent number: 6595401Abstract: A tool for holding a blade blank (1) comprises a frame (13) in which a control system using clamping jaws (18, 19) and lifters (30, 34, 35) grips the blade and holds it in position vertically on two supporting faces (22, 23), while the blade has been laid on three lateral faces (41, 42, 43). The blade is thus simultaneously held in a precise position and gripped sufficiently tightly, with a single control main mechanism. The mounting of the blade is thus greatly simplified and it may be subjected without further precaution to a manufacturing operation such as welding by friction to a rotor disk.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Snecma-MoteursInventors: André-Claude-Félix Collot, Jean-Pierre Ferte
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Patent number: 6122565Abstract: A press monitoring system includes an electronic processor for accessing a communication network connected to the processor. A sensor is used for measuring a desired quality of the press connected to the electronic processor. The processor sends the communication network corresponding to the measured quality. A remote unit connected to the communication network is adapted to accept the signal from the electronic processor, and to display the measured quality of the press, whereby the press may be monitored remotely during a production run.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1998Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: The Minster Machine CompanyInventors: Nathan P. Wenning, Daniel A. Schoch
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Patent number: 3950095Abstract: A flat rectangular workpiece, such as a photographic plate in a photo-repeating apparatus designed to produce integrated-circuit masks, laterally overhangs a platform of a carriage which is slidable on a mobile supporting table. The platform has two end stops and a side stop defining the relative position of the workpiece thereon, the overhanging edges of the workpiece entering between upper and lower jaws of three grippers -- one on one side and two on the other -- when the carriage is slid into a working position. The lower gripper jaws, constituted by spring-loaded plungers normally held down by suction, are then released to lift the workpiece off the platform while clamping it against the overlying upper jaws.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1974Date of Patent: April 13, 1976Assignee: Thomson-CSFInventors: Jean Bouygues, Rene Gerard