Abstract: A latch for securing a component to a track in a base of air cargo equipment, such as a pallet or the floor of a unit load device. The latch includes a rigid support configured to be attached at the bottom edge of the component. The latch also includes a handle. The handle rotates relative to the support between an open position and a closed position. The handle uses a rotationally tapered locking cam to secure the component to the track. In one embodiment, the component is a door, such as a fabric curtain.

Abstract: A modular service interface is provided. The modular service interface includes separable first and second halves, one or more alignment features, a connector interface and one or more electropermanent magnet modules, connector interface configured to mate the first and second halves when activated and allow the first and second halves to be separated when inactivated. The modular service interface includes no mechanical actuators to retain the first half to the second half.

Abstract: A portable gun rest has a gun mount head which includes a rotator housing assembly for azimuth directional control and a platen elevation mechanism for elevation control. The rotator housing assembly has a stator and a rotator. A rotator brake is operated to selectively restrict movement between the rotator and the rotary housing. The platen elevation mechanism has two or more platens which are secured together with a flat bearing located there-between. An elevation brake is selectively adjustable to push the two platens together with different amounts of force providing selectable torque required to move one platen relative to another. The platens have a lattice-like structure for attenuating vibratory motion.

Abstract: The invention relates to machines and methods for separative machining of plate-shaped workpieces by a processing beam. The machines include a first movement unit configured to move the workpiece in a first direction and a second movement unit including a machining head configured to emit the processing beam. The second movement unit is configured to move the machining head in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to direct the processing beam onto the workpiece. The machines include a first workpiece support unit including a first workpiece-bearing face and a second workpiece support unit including a second workpiece-bearing face spaced apart by a gap from the first workpiece support unit and the first workpiece-bearing face. The gap extends along the second direction. The machines include at least one support slide arranged to move in the second direction within the gap and including a support slide bearing face.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a clamping device in which replacement work is easy and hydraulic hoses do not need to be laid between a body of the clamping device body and a pressurization device. The present invention is a clamping device in which a pressurization device (4) is configured from a plunger cylinder unit (5) that accommodates a pressure medium (M) provided in a body part (1), a plunger unit (6) that moves through the interior of the plunger cylinder unit (5) and pressurizes the pressure medium (M), and a manual operation part (7) for operating the movement of the plunger unit (6). A clamp part (3) is detachably and replaceably provided to the body part (1).

Abstract: A support system includes a base have a plurality of legs depending from a support portion. The support portion includes at least one slot formed therein, wherein a portion of a support member is received in the slot. A deck of the support system is configured to slidably engage a top portion of the support member. The support member may include a male key portion formed on a first end and female key portion formed on second end, the female key portion of one support member configured to receive the male key portion of another support member. A groove formed in each of the deck and the clamp is configured to receive the track portion therein, wherein the clamp can be slid along the support member via the track. The deck may comprise a plurality of panels coupled to each other using a coupling member.

Abstract: A readily removable expanding precision holding and locating pin for securing parts to a work surface or assembly. This device works equally well as a threaded in insert with controlled fit counter bore, press fit or controlled fit bore, a taper fit etc. allowing the device to be used in many standard fixtures without modification the fixture, for example, tombstone fixtures mounted on horizontal machining centers. The device itself can be furnished as an oversize mandrel that can be machined to less than 50% of its original diameter. The device holds and can position in the X, Y, Z, directions and also resists rotation along the C/L Axis.

Abstract: A fixture and method for resistance welding of at least one pad to at least one surface of an article is disclosed. The method includes mounting the article in the fixture, placing the at least one pad on the at least one surface of the article, positioning a first electrode of a resistance welding apparatus to the at least one pad and a second electrode of the resistance welding apparatus to the article, and applying pressure and electric current across the at least one pad and the at least one surface. The fixture includes a first, second and third support element, which, respectively, include a first, second and third contact surface being adapted and disposed to support a first, second and third portion of the article. The first, second and third contact surfaces are each inelastic and electrically insulating. The fixture is arranged and disposed to non-rotatably cradle the article.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting a joint of a connecting rod is provided. The joint couples a first segment of the rod to a second segment of the rod. The apparatus includes a body and a first leg having a first distal end for engaging the first rod segment to inhibit rotational movement of the first rod segment while permitting axial movement of the first rod segment relative to the first leg. The apparatus also includes a second leg for engaging the second rod segment. The second leg has a second distal end for inhibiting rotational movement of the second rod segment relative to the second leg. The apparatus further includes a clamp for selectively inhibiting axial movement of the second rod segment relative to the second leg.

Abstract: An adaptive guide bushing for laser tube cutting systems, the adaptive guide bushing including an elastic material that expands and contracts to hold tubing within a central opening.

Abstract: A mounting for locking a turbine engine vane that includes a blade and at least one portion outside the blade is provided. The mounting can machine the outside portion on a machine tool and includes a stationary jaw for receiving the vane, the jaw including at least six points that form abutments and define a positioning reference system for the vane. The mounting also includes a movable jaw to ensure, during machining the outside portion, holding the vane against the stationary jaw by a clamping mechanism onto the vane blade. The movable jaw includes a first clamping mechanism exerting pressure on one of the surfaces of the blade, the pressure being substantially perpendicular to the surface. The stationary jaw includes a second clamping mechanism exerting pressure on the leading or trailing edge of the blade, the pressure being substantially oriented in the direction of the trailing or leading edge of the blade.

Abstract: A clamping tool of the type including a C-shaped body and a drive screw with a threaded portion in mechanical communication with a threaded receiver in one end of the C-shaped body and including at least two threaded receivers in one end of the C-shaped body, each adapted to separately and independently receive and support the threaded portion of the drive screw. A backstop may be included with a backstop pin extending from a surface of the backstop and at least two non-collinear backstop bushings in a second end of the C-shaped body. The at least two non-collinear backstop bushings may each be adapted to receive and support the backstop pin of the backstop, thereby providing more than one position of the backstop on the C-shaped body.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting a weapon are provided. The system includes an adjustable stand, which includes a support base, at least two adjustable cradles configured to secure a hunting weapon, a swivel joint configured to rotate the support base and secure the support base at a pivoting angle, and a mounting device configured to secure the adjustable stand to an external device, the mounting device being coupled to the swivel joint.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing fuselage sections. A first fuselage section is held in a cradle system. A current shape of the first fuselage section in the cradle system is measured. Forces to change the current shape of the first fuselage section to a desired shape for connecting the first fuselage section to a second fuselage section are identified. The forces identified are applied using a system to change the current shape of the first fuselage section towards the desired shape.

Abstract: A method for installing packing in a remote manufacturing yard is provided. The method can include the steps of manufacturing structured packing in a facility away from the remote manufacturing yard; splitting a level of the structured packing into a plurality of sections and then placing each section into a separate box for transport, wherein each box can include an inner profile configured to match its section of packing so as to reduce damage to the packing during transport; transporting the boxes to the remote manufacturing yard; and installing the packing into a column section.

Abstract: An alignment device is configured to receive, in a generally aligned configuration, workpieces which are to be joined together. In addition, the device is further configured such that, in use of the device, a joining line between the two workpieces is visible for checking alignment, and such that, in use of the device, each workpiece can be marked at a predetermined distance from the joining line. The device and a method of alignment using the device are particularly suited to the joining of pipes in the construction of marine vessels.

Abstract: A clamping device utilizing the principle of leverage comprises a body, a L-shape front clamping leg, a pair of L-shape rear clamping legs, a spring clip, and a braided ground wire. Both the front and the rear clamping legs are slidable on the body and fixed by wing screws so that the position of the body relative to the front and rear clamping legs is adjustable and hence the clamping size and clamping force are also adjustable. Copper tips are added to the legs to eliminate sparkling while welding. A braided wire can be connected to the body for grounding purpose.

Abstract: Apparatus for clamping a piece, includes a frame portion adapted to be fastened to a base, a fastening clamp fitted to foe frame portion having first and second jaw components on the opposite sides and a wedge member fitted therebetween, fixing stopper. The piece is adapted to be clamped between the first jaw component of the fastening damp and the fixing stopper. An arrangement is disposed between the second jaw component of foe fastening clamp and the fixing stopper, functionally connecting these to each other, for moving the fixing stopper by way of the fastening clamp. In addition, the apparatus is related to a fastening device, a method and a system for clamping a piece as well as a fastening clamp for a fastening device.

Abstract: A fixture having a foot clamp for clamping a foot of an aerofoil and a tip clamp for clamping a tip of the aerofoil is provided with an array of supports between the foot clamp and the tip clamp. Each support within the array is independently addressable to one of the aerofoil flanks when the aerofoil is secured to the fixture. The support is driven by pneumatics till it contacts the aerofoil when it is locked by an alternative mechanism.

Abstract: A turbine component repair apparatus includes: a first die having male and female halves for clamping a first section of a turbine blade with a platform and a root portion of an airfoil, the first die having a recess shaped to receive the root portion and retain a faying surface thereof in predetermined alignment; and a second die having male and female halves for clamping a repair section which defines a tip portion of the airfoil, the second die having a second recess shaped to receive the tip portion and retain a faying surface of the tip portion in predetermined alignment. The first and second dies have mating front faces configured to align their bottom surfaces in a common plane. A alignment device is removably attached to the second die to temporarily align the repair section in the absence of the male half of the second die.

Abstract: In an improved sawhorse or clamp horse, a telescoping beam is pierced by a plaurlity of apertures at an insertion angle other than orthogonal to the surface, and a plualrity of push clamps, each bent at the insertion angle, is provided. By inserting a push clamp into the telescoping beam at an insertion angle, a work piece may be held securely in temporary positions during toolwork. The clamp horse's legs terminate in T-shaped feet to provide the option of permanent installation on the floor of the workspace.

Abstract: A device (1) for attaching a framed or unframed photovoltaic panel (P), includes holding members (2) capable of holding a photovoltaic panel by engaging with two parallel edges of the photovoltaic panel or indeed two parallel wings of the frame of the photovoltaic panel. The device includes the holding members including elements (3-6) engaging with the two parallel edges of the photovoltaic panel, or indeed with the two parallel wings of the frame of the photovoltaic panel, each element having a slot (7) intended to receive a wing of the frame of a framed photovoltaic panel, or indeed to receive the edge of an unframed photovoltaic panel, in such a way as to ensure the photovoltaic panel is blocked at least in the direction perpendicular to the photovoltaic panel and in a direction parallel to the plane of the photovoltaic panel and perpendicular to the axis of the slots.

Abstract: A system and method for supporting and rotating an axle of an overhead rolling door assembly while replacing a counterbalance spring. A support stand is provided. The support stand is positioned under the overhead door assembly. The overhead door assembly is disassembled enough to expose its main axle. The support stand is adjusted in height to engage the main axle so that the support stand holds the main axle at an elevated position. The broken counterbalance spring is replaced. The main axle is the reinstalled into the overhead door assembly. A pulley wheel is then attached to the main axle. The pulley wheel is turned by winding a cable around the pulley wheel and then unwinding the cable with a winch. This rotates the main axle with the torque needed to properly pre-tension the replacement spring.

Abstract: A device for welding plastic tubes includes a pair of tube holders each of which has a tube clamp which includes an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The jaws in both of the tube clamps of both tube holders have smooth tube contacting walls to permit the tubing to slip through either side when the tube holders and tubes are being moved from a loading station to a stripping station to increase the length of fluid free area in the clamped tubes.

Abstract: An apparatus to assist with door installation, transport, and removal comprising a telescoping frame, padded guides extending outwardly from the frame and defining a gap of the width of a door, friction-reducing members, a step plate, and brakes. In a vertical orientation, a door may be slid into the apparatus. The guides can incorporate a clamp and a strap used to secure the door to the frame and permit selective pivoting between the vertical orientation to a horizontal orientation. The horizontal orientation facilitates ergonomic sawing when hinges are being applied to a held door; afterwards, the apparatus can be moved to a door jamb and changed to vertical orientation for positioning so the unattached sides of the hinges abut the jamb. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tool for machining a curved profile along an axis of rotation X, said curved profile comprising at least one first section along a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation X and at least one second section parallel to the axis of rotation X. The tool includes blocks, each having a clamping surface against which the profile can take support. The blocks include positioning elements against which the first section and the second section of the profile can take support, and an apparatus arranged to immobilize the profile which is adapted to occupy a first activated state, wherein it immobilizes the profile, and a second deactivated state, wherein it does not immobilize the profile. The tool includes manual presses for maintaining the profile flattened against the positioning elements until the profile immobilizing apparatus is in the activated state.

Abstract: A positioning fixture includes a support base and two clamping assemblies. The support base includes a support surface defining a positioning hole and two sliding slots. The two clamping assemblies are mounted in the two sliding slots respectively, and partly protruding out from the support surface. Each of the clamping assemblies includes a pair of clamping blocks and a pair of elastic members. The pair of clamping blocks is slidably engaged in the corresponding sliding slot. The pair of elastic members is mounted in two ends of the corresponding sliding slot to resist one of the pair of the clamping blocks against the other one of the pair of the clamping blocks, respectively, such that the pair of the clamping blocks is capable of abutting and resisting each other.

Abstract: The utility model provides a combined positioning device for a side beam of a stainless steel car roof, comprising an inner cavity positioning block (2), an external support body (3), an external positioning block (4), a push rod (5), and clamps (6), a top side of the inner cavity positioning block (2) fits in with a top inner portion of the side beam (7) of the car roof, the external support body (3) is adjustably connected to a surface of the inner cavity positioning block (2), the external positioning block (4) is adjustably connected to a surface of the external support body (3), an elongated nut of the push rod (5) is integrated with the inner cavity positioning block (2), and the clamps (6) are used to clamp two edges of the side beam (7) of the car roof.

Abstract: A work station for securely and temporarily holding a model airplane for the purpose of making adjustments, repairs or performing other maintenance on the plane. The work station is on wheels, contains a tool box with tools and a clamp and cradle to securely hold the airplane or only the fuselage, if desired. The work station can be disassembled and stored away in the back of a small vehicle. The clamp and cradle may be mounted on the tool box, which may be easily removed from the work station. In this way, the tool box acts as smaller portable work station, as well.

Abstract: A clamping device has several clamping element receptacles each with a clamping element held by the clamping element receptacle. The clamping element receptacles have an inclination running obliquely to a clamping direction of the clamping device and by means of which the clamping element is guided. The clamping element has a clamping jaw support and the clamping jaw is connectable to the clamping jaw support. The clamping jaw engages in an undercut provided on the clamping jaw support and is additionally fixed by means of a positive fixing means to the clamping jaw support when it is connected to the clamping jaw support.

Abstract: A clamping device for clamping a substrate with a first surface and a second surface includes a supporting plate and a number of clamping units. The supporting plate includes a base portion and an engaging portion. The base portion includes a base surface. The engaging portion protrudes from the base surface of the base portion and includes an engaging surface facing away from the base surface. The supporting plate defines a through hole in the engaging surface. The supporting plate is configured for supporting the substrate on the engaging surface of the engaging portion. The clamping units are configured for clamping the substrate on the supporting plate such that the engaging surface of the engaging portion engaging surface is substantially coplanar with the first surface of the substrate.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a squeeze packing having a cut surface that describes a three-dimensional curved surface shape, in which the cut surface can be temporarily held with ease and intimately attached in an accurate manner without use of an adhesive during fitting onto a device. [Solution to Problem] A squeeze packing is characterized in having, on at least one arbitrary portion of an endless ring finished to predetermined dimensions, a cut surface describing a three-dimensional curved surface shape extending diagonally so as to form a predetermined angle ? with respect to a radial direction of the ring, having a substantially S-shaped profile in side view, and curving in a width direction.

Abstract: An o-ring free cooling pallet for holding a carrier is disclosed. The pallet comprises a first clamp fixed to a planar surface of the pallet for coupling with a first edge of the carrier. The pallet also comprises a second clamp removably coupled to the planar surface of the pallet for coupling with a second edge of the carrier, wherein the second clamp comprises a spring mechanism for applying a force to the second edge of the carrier that is substantially parallel to the planar surface, the force for coupling the carrier to the pallet.

Abstract: A device for welding plastic tubes includes a laterally movable tube holder having tube holding areas and a laterally fixed tube holder having tube holding areas. Each tube holder includes clamping structure for clamping each tube placed in the respective tube holder areas and for creating a fluid free area. A spring mechanism urges the laterally movable tube holder toward the laterally fixed tube holder to maintain the clamp faces flush against each other. A clamp locking mechanism is provided to supplement the action of the spring mechanism by maintaining the clamp faces flush against each other during the loading of the tubes.

Abstract: A clamping device for clamping a substrate with a first surface and a second surface includes a supporting plate and a number of clamping units. The supporting plate includes a base portion and an engaging portion. The base portion includes a base surface. The engaging portion protrudes from the base surface of the base portion and includes an engaging surface facing away from the base surface. The supporting plate defines a through hole in the engaging surface. The supporting plate is configured for supporting the substrate on the engaging surface of the engaging portion. The clamping units are configured for clamping the substrate on the supporting plate such that the engaging surface of the engaging portion engaging surface is substantially coplanar with the first surface of the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus to assist with door installation, transport, and removal comprising a telescoping frame, padded guides extending outwardly from the frame and defining a gap of the width of a door, friction-reducing members, a step plate, and brakes. In a vertical orientation, a door may be slid into the apparatus. The guides can incorporate a clamp and a strap used to secure the door to the frame and permit selective pivoting between the vertical orientation to a horizontal orientation. The horizontal orientation facilitates ergonomic sawing when hinges are being applied to a held door; afterwards, the apparatus can be moved to a door jamb and changed to vertical orientation for positioning so the unattached sides of the hinges abut the jamb. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A butt welding system and a butt welding method of steel plate by which the quality of a product can be ensured. Butting portions of blank members (1,2) to be joined together are butted and a predetermined butting load is applied to the butting portion, wherein the blank members (1,2) are moved relatively in the direction of the welding line thus matching the butting portions. Protrusions and recesses formed on each butting portion of each blank member (1,2) are flattened, whereby linear precision at each butting portion of each blank member (1,2) is enhanced as compared with a case where the butting portions are not matched. Since the gap is reduced extremely at the butting portion, welding is facilitated at the butting portion. Good welding beads are thereby obtained at the butting portion and the quality of a product is ensured.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for securing a vibratory device to a pile comprising a frame, first and second clamp members, and an actuator. The frame is adapted to be secured to the vibratory device. The first clamp member is supported by the frame and comprises a first engaging surface defining peaks and valleys and comprising a first surface layer formed on the peaks and valleys defined by the first engaging surface. The second clamp member is supported by the frame and comprises a second engaging surface defining peaks and valleys and comprising a second surface layer formed on the peaks and valleys defined by the second engaging surface. The actuator member is arranged to displace at least one of the first and second clamp members such that first and second engaging surfaces engage the pile such that the pile is gripped by between first and second clamp members. At least one of the first and second surface layers defines a thickness dimension of at least approximately 0.

Abstract: A geometric end effector system for use on a robot. The system includes a platform and a frame secured to the platform. At least one base is arranged at a predetermined position on the frame. The system also has an anchor mount secured to the base and a component connected to an end of the anchor mount by a collar assembly. A key is arranged between the component and the anchor mount.

Abstract: The invention relates to a known method for the production of a cylinder from quartz glass, comprising a step, wherein an SiO2 body which comprises a porous SiO2 soot layer and has a lower end, an upper end, and an outer casing, is sintered to form said quartz glass cylinder in a vitrification furnace, and is being held in a vertical orientation by means of a retaining device, which comprises an upper retaining element connected at the upper end of the SiO2 body, and a lower retaining element disposed on the lower end. In order to provide a method based thereon, by means of which even heavy bodies made of porous SiO2 can be safely retained during vitrification, the invention provides that the retaining device has a dimensionally stable connecting part, which extends inside the vitrification furnace along the outer casing of the SiO2 body and which connects the upper and the lower retaining elements to each other.

Abstract: A fixturing apparatus for locating and supporting a panel, such as an automotive body panel is provided. The fixturing apparatus includes a support structure having at least three generally spherically shaped contactors. The panel includes at least three extending channels sufficiently configured to receive a respective one of the at least three generally spherically shaped contactors to locate and support the panel. At least one clamping arm is operable to selectively retain one of the at least three extending channels with respect to the respective one of the at least three generally spherically shaped contactors. A method of fixturing a panel employing the above described fixturing apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism includes a fixing table forming a bracket, a first clamping apparatus, and a second clamping apparatus. The first clamping apparatus includes a sliding member slidably installed on an upper portion of the bracket, and a movable member coupled to the sliding member. The sliding member forms a protrusion, and a first clamping device is installed on the movable member for cooperating with the protrusion of the sliding member to sandwich an upper portion of a workpiece therebetween. The second clamping apparatus includes a sliding block slidably installed on a lower portion of the bracket, and a positioning post slidably installed on the fixing table. The sliding block forms a protrusion, and a second clamping device is installed on the positioning post for cooperating with the protrusion of the sliding block to sandwich a lower portion of the workpiece therebetween.

Abstract: A device for welding plastic tubes includes a laterally movable tube holder having tube holding areas and a laterally fixed tube holder having tube holding areas. Each tube holder includes clamping structure for clamping each tube placed in the respective tube holder areas and for creating a fluid free area. A spring mechanism urges the laterally movable tube holder toward the laterally fixed tube holder to maintain the clamp faces flush against each other. A clamp locking mechanism is provided to supplement the action of the spring mechanism by maintaining the clamp faces flush against each other during the loading of the tubes.

Abstract: A limit stop support device for fitting variable-width plasterboards upon appliances for lifting and handling such boards comprises a one-piece receiving support which fulfils various adjustable-position sliding functions along a holder arm of the board holder or panel holder. The support receives a board or panel limit stop which is retractable in opposition to elastic return element(s) located on the receiving support, and a unit which fulfills a dual function of locking the receiving support in position on the arm and limiting the travel of the limit stop in opposition to the elastic return element(s) in an operating phase in order to place boards and panels on a ceiling and/or wall.

Abstract: A substrate holder for supporting an insulating substrate includes a conductive substrate holder main body having an opening, a first support member formed to protrude inside the opening from the inner periphery of the opening, and including a clamping member which supports one end portion of the insulating substrate, and a second support member including a clamping member which supports the other end portion of the insulating substrate, and is movable so as to protrude inside the opening or retract from inside the opening.

Abstract: The disclosed clamp device for clamping blank pieces may comprise a mounting table, first and second clamping units, positioning units, and lock units. The mounting table is for placing thereon first and second blank pieces. The first and second clamping units have respective clamp plates that are able to be put on the first and second blank pieces while permitting a guided movement of the first and second blank pieces on the mounting table. The positioning units move the first and second blank pieces to establish a positioning of the first and second blank pieces on the mounting table. The lock units apply a given force to the first and second clamp plates to lock the first and second blank pieces.

Abstract: There is disclosed a welding frame for welding a first pipe having a first free end to a second pipe having a second free end; the frame comprising a first clamp for reconforming the first pipe adjacent its first free end and a second clamp for reconforming the second pipe adjacent its second free end; and a mounting frame mounting the first and second clamps in substantially coaxial relation. The first clamp and second clamp are actuable to hold the first free end of the first pipe in close coaxial opposition with the second free end of the second pipe for welding. There are also disclosed clamps for a frame for welding pipes, dies for use with the clamps, and methods for welding pipes.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for securing a vibratory device to a pile comprising a frame, first and second clamp members, and an actuator. The frame is adapted to be secured to the vibratory device. The first clamp member is supported by the frame and comprises a first engaging surface defined by a first surface layer formed of carbide alloy material. The second clamp member is also supported by the frame and comprises a second engaging surface defined by a second surface layer formed of carbide alloy material. The actuator is arranged to displace at least one of the first and second clamp members such that first and second engaging surfaces engage the pile such that the pile is gripped by between first and second clamp members.

Abstract: A rigging table and methods and systems for assembling trusses using a rigging table. An embodiment of a rigging table includes a base having a generally longitudinal axis and a generally lateral extent, and at least two bunk assemblies movable along the base in at least the generally longitudinal axis such that each bunk assembly is capable of being positioned on the base relative to another bunk assembly. Each bunk assembly may include a frame extending along the lateral extent of the base, a pair of guides slideably positioned on the frame to move generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the base toward and away from each other and able to be fastened in position on the frame, and a pair of automated clamp members each positioned relative to and movable with one of the guides on the frame, to accommodate assembly of different sized trusses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping device (11) comprising clamping jaws (13) in which a plurality of clamping rods (16) are disposed. The clamping rods (16) are enabled to move by means of an interlinked system of rod chambers (22) and channels (24, 28) in which a magnetorheological fluid (26) is contained. If a magnetic field is applied by means of a magnet (30), the fluid solidifies, the liquid-carrying connection between the rod chambers (22) is interrupted and the rods (16) are fixed in a defined position.