Abstract: A clamping and spreading device for separating layers of a substrate includes a C-clamp that is configured to fixedly couple to a substrate. A second rod is coupled to and extends from the C-clamp. The second rod is selectively extensible from the C-clamp. A first wedge is coupled to and extends bidirectionally from the second rod distal from the C-clamp. A second wedge is coupled to and extends from the C-clamp. An actuator is coupled to the C-clamp and is operationally coupled to the second rod. The first wedge and the second wedge are configured to insert into a first gap defined by two layers of the substrate. The actuator is positioned to compel the second rod to extend from the C-clamp. The first wedge is compelled distally from the second wedge to separate the two layers of the substrate.

Abstract: A brake component handling apparatus (10) comprising a frame (12) structure having a plurality of wheels (16). A shaft (14) is supported to extend upwardly from the frame (12). A support member (34) is rotatably secured to the shaft and an engagement member (36) is provided on the support member (34) to engage with a component of a brake assembly. The support member (34) comprises first and second plate members (50, 52) secured parallel and adjacent each other such the first plate member (50) is rotatable relative to the second plate member (52) and a locking mechanism is provided such that the first plate member (50) can be fixed relative to the second plate member (52).

Abstract: A Synchronous Positioning Frame Assembly Machine having a plurality of extension wings (48) arranged to precisely locate miter clamps (40) containing captive sliding rails (46) that create a secondary motion to connect small and large frame members. Artist canvas frames, picture frames and other rectangular or square frames such as mirror frames made from mitered members being joined with glue or other mechanical means are precisely brought together at right angles and in a flat plane. Rotary motion of a central rotating shaft (54) linked (50) to the sliding rails (46) positions the clamps (40). A mechanically or manually operated torque lever (56) with knob (58) provides the prime mover force that moves the clamps in a synchronized manner while applying a clamping force to hold the frame members A, B, C, D together with a ratchet (68) and pawl (88) stop for the required assembly time of glue cycle, manual or mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: A system that allows support of a work piece from the body of a vise, the vise being attached to the bed of a mill. The system an extender block that attaches to one of the jaws of the vise; and an angular surface plate attached to the extender block. The angular surface plate provides a surface that extends along a plane that extends next to and below the bed of the mill.

Abstract: An adjustable LCD panel power-up test fixture and a method for using the fixture are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, an adjustable test fixture is constructed by mounting removable side frames onto a substantially planar base plate with conductive elements provided on the top surfaces of the side frames. The side frames are arranged and mounted in such a way that one side frame slidingly engages another for fixing a pre-selected length of the side frame necessary for testing the LCD panel. In an alternate embodiment, the base plate is not used where four side frames slidingly engaging each other to form an adjustable test frame. The four side frames are each provided with a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The vertical portions of the four side frames are of substantially the same height, while the horizontal portions are provided with a recessed slot for engaging the horizontal portions of the other side frames.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a work holder for a vice in a machine tool, in which by means of a holder body attached removably to a fixed jaw of the vice and a clamp block and a clamp screw both attached to the holder body, a work whose side faces have already been machined is fixed temporarily in an exact vertical posture and then fixed completely by the vice so that the side faces thereof are set exactly at right angles to permit machining for the top face of the work.

Abstract: In precision machining, a workpiece can be rapidly located with respect to three mutually perpendicular datum planes by positioning it within both a main machine vise and a supplemental machine vise held within the main machine vise, with the supplemental machine vise being one that has an overall length extending beyond the grip of the main machine vise, ground and polished planar side surfaces adapted to be positioned so that one of them is in contact with the substantially planar ground and polished bed surface of the main machine vise, and a ground and polished substantially planar base surface on the supplemental vise, which is adapted to be abutted, usually but not necessarily in a vertical position, against the working interior face of the fixed jaw of the main machine vise.

Abstract: A double-acting vise comprising a supporting structure, a first set of jaws mounted on the supporting structure for movement toward and away from each other, and a second set of jaws mounted on the supporting structure for movement toward and away from each other. All of the jaws move relative to the supporting structure.

Abstract: A vee block clamp is provided intended chiefly to hold items having a curved outer surface. The clamp comprises a plurality of clamping blocks with oppositely facing inclined edges cooperating to define a vee shaped support surface. The dimensions of the support surface are adjusted according to the size of the item to be supported by longitudinally sliding the clamping blocks toward and away from each other. The clamping blocks are constrained for horizontal sliding motion only so that the blocks are prevented from rotating relative to each other.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel and improved miter gauge for use with a cutting tool, such as a circular saw blade and the like, by employment of a guide rail that cooperates with a guide slot in the work surface on which the gauge is supported, such as a table saw and the like. Basically, the novel miter gauge of the present invention includes base means having both a left and a right-hand locating surface that are arranged at a right angle to each other and also has joined to it the guide rail. The gauge further includes adjustable clamping means mountable from the base means for selectively clamping a workpiece against either one of those two locating surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamping device of the kind comprising at least two jaws, at least one of which being movable to clamp one or more workpieces between the jaws, and at least one lever being pivotable in relation to the jaws and having two arms, one of which being actuated when moving the jaws towards each other in order to tend to pivot the lever and the other being arranged, when actuating said first arm, to exert a clamping force on the workpieces substantially perpendicularly to the direction of movement of the movable jaw, wherein said first arm of said lever is located between one of the jaws and the workpieces in order to be subjected to a compressive force via said workpieces when moving the jaws towards each other.

Abstract: A clamping device adapted for use in combination with a vise to maintain a workpiece in fixed relation to the vise when being worked on. The clamping device includes a plate member which is forced downwardly on the workpiece which is being held between the jaws of the vise. The plate member is threadedly mounted to the opposing vise jaws through a pair of transversely opposed screw members. A pair of thumbscrews or lock washers threadedly engage the screw members and interface with an upper surface of the plate member to force it against the captured workpiece.

Abstract: A versatile portable workholder can be used as a vise, a V-block and a drill jig for holding different sized and shaped workpieces. The workholder includes a vise comprising two jaw pieces actuated by a screw member. A clamp can be clamped in the vise and includes a second screw member for clamping a workpiece between the clamp and the vise. A stop member is connectible to the vise for positioning or locating a workpiece relative thereto. The second screw member has a bore and serves as a drill bushing.

Abstract: A tree clamp, especially for a tree length harvester, having a compact arrangement of a movable jaw which folds partially inside of a fixed jaw and has a pivoted section to clamp the tree. The movable jaw and its pivoted section also grasp the butt end of the tree and lift it out of the teeth of the fixed jaw at the end of the processing step. The tree is then released and free to roll into a storage rack.An automatic sequence control is provided that includes a pivoted plate on the clamp which is depressed by the tree to initiate processing steps without requiring the operator's attention.