Interrelated Actuating Means Patents (Class 269/107)
  • Patent number: 10821574
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignees: 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
  • Patent number: 9827636
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Tsui, Weinan Liu
  • Patent number: 8702081
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Karl C. S. Melchior
  • Publication number: 20130221593
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Karl C.S. Melchior
  • Patent number: 8292279
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Bing-Jun Zhang
  • Patent number: 8141858
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Prosurgics Limited
    Inventor: Stephen John Morfey
  • Patent number: 8141857
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chun-Kai Wang
  • Publication number: 20110024962
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: BING-JUN ZHANG
  • Patent number: 7201204
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Corghi S.p.A.
    Inventors: Remo Corghi, Enrico Santoro
  • Patent number: 6595401
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Snecma-Moteurs
    Inventors: André-Claude-Félix Collot, Jean-Pierre Ferte
  • Patent number: 6122565
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Minster Machine Company
    Inventors: Nathan P. Wenning, Daniel A. Schoch
  • Patent number: 3950095
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Assignee: Thomson-CSF
    Inventors: Jean Bouygues, Rene Gerard