Abstract: A gripping or clamping device including a housing body and at least one jaw guide which is provided in the housing body and has two lateral walls, including at least one jaw which can be moved in the jaw guide along a movement direction, guide surfaces being provided on the lateral walls and the jaw having sliding surfaces which interact with the guide surfaces to form a sliding guide, wherein at least one raceway part and rolling elements are provided in the jaw guide, the jaw and the raceway part each having a raceway for abutting against the rolling elements to form a roller guide.

Abstract: An electronically controlled detachable motorized track system for a snowboard having front and rear baseplates sized to fit in a backpack with right and left motorized tracks having a length extending beyond the front and rear baseplates from proximate the rear of a snowboard to proximate the front of a snowboard and beyond the front and rear baseplates, each adapted for wrapping around drive rollers and freely rotating rear rollers. A hand controller wirelessly controls the tracks.

Abstract: A valvetrain service tool for an automobile engine comprises a bracket adapted to be removably mounted onto a structural member of an engine, and a pin slidably supported within the bracket, wherein, the pin is slidable between a first position and a second position, further wherein, when the pin is moved from the first position to the second position, the pin engages a cam sprocket of the engine to support the cam sprocket and allow service to be performed to the valvetrain of the engine without removing the cam sprocket.

Abstract: An assembly for shifting a wheelchair lift within a vehicle, including a housing arranged to be secured to a floor of the vehicle and extend substantially parallel relative to an opening of a side doorway in the vehicle. The housing includes a bottom plate connected to a top plate and forming a first channel therebetween, a slidable member arranged within the first channel, and a means for displacing the slidable member along the first channel from a first position when stored to a second position in operation.

Abstract: A clamping system, a wire bonding machine and a method for bonding wires are provided. An exemplary clamping system includes a clamping device. The clamping device includes: at least one linear guide rail; a first clamping rod arranged perpendicular to the linear guide rail; and a second clamping rod arranged perpendicular to the linear guide rail and parallel to the first clamping rod.

Abstract: An archery release device and method are described herein. The archery release device, in an embodiment, includes a body and an extension. The extension is configured to be pivotally coupled to the body. A portion of the body is configured to be inserted into the extension. To secure the extension in a desired position relative to the body, a portion of the extension is configured to flex in response to a securement force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamp for seven longitudinal profiles (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) arranged next to one another and oriented in a longitudinal direction (L), said clamp having one clamping jaw (11) and another clamping jaw (12) which are movable towards one another and away from one another, with a receiving area (13) in the one clamping jaw (11), which receiving area has a bearing face (13c) at the bottom for two of the seven longitudinal profiles (2, 3), said bearing face being movable at least in some regions relative to the clamping jaw (11) transversely to the longitudinal direction (L), and with another receiving area (14) provided in the other clamping jaw (12) for the bearing of four others of the seven longitudinal profiles (1, 4, 5, 6).

Abstract: A cooling clamp is operable to hold coolant and an item in proximity to one another and includes a pair of relatively shiftable jaws and a receptacle mounted to at least one of the jaws. The jaws are shiftable into and out of a closed position, with the jaws being configured to receive at least a portion of the item therebetween and apply a clamping pressure to the item when in the closed position. The receptacle is mounted to at least one of the jaws and presents a chamber to receive the coolant. The receptacle includes an exposed wall section that defines in part the chamber and is configured to contact the item when the jaws are in the closed position, with the exposed wall section thereby serving as a direct thermal conductor between the item and the coolant.

Abstract: An ergonomic front fork service tool for servicing front fork tubes of a motorcycle includes a long threaded screw engaged in a threaded housing with a swivel foot at the bottom end and a large hand knob at the top end. The threaded housing is attached to a swinging arm attached to a vertical rod support. A base bar has a hollow tube attached at a right angle a distance away from its distal end, which receives and supports the vertical rod while permitting both swinging of the arm and vertical adjustment. The position between the rod and tube is locked by fasteners threaded transversally in the top wall of the tube. A portion of the base bar is used to support the service tool in a bench vise, or to fasten to a work bench, and two swinging gate clamps engage two front fork tubes and rigidly attach them during service to the bench top vertically.

Abstract: A solar panel installation tool, with coarse and fine position adjustment. The tool fits on a mounting rail installed on a roof, and supports the solar panel along its bottom side. A panel support bracket on the tool is adjusted to align the solar panel with the roof edge. The tool can be removed after the solar panel is bolted into place on the rack.

Abstract: A device for connecting two clamps, each of which has a rail, including a housing that has two insertion openings, which point away from each other and each of which has an adjoining insertion channel, for inserting a respective rail. The device also includes at least one adapter piece which can be inserted into one of the insertion openings and which reduces the free opening cross section of the insertion channel in order to insert a rail with a different cross-sectional area. The adapter piece has a lining which adjoins a collar. The lining rests against the wall of the insertion channel at least in some regions and forms an insertion channel with a reduced cross section in the inserted state, and the collar rests on an end face of the housing.

Abstract: A handheld tool facilitates the removal of an aerofoil from an array of aerofoils for an axial flow machine includes a body portion, and first and second jaw members depending from the body portion. The first jaw member is shaped to be insertable between a first aerofoil and an adjacent aerofoil in the array so as to contact a first surface of the first aerofoil. The position of the first and/or second jaw member is adjustable to selectively grip the aerofoil in use. The second jaw member is adapted to contact a further portion as a trailing edge of the first aerofoil. The tool may allow for manual levering and/or impact forces to be applied to the aerofoil. A method of removal of aerofoils is also provided, involving a sequence of manual operations using the tool. The aerofoil array may be a stator vane array for a gas turbine engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moving system for an assembly table or welding bench to be able to rapidly and safely adapt the size of the work area by moving the assembly table or welding bench or further support elements to the workpiece to be machined. The moving system comprises a guide rail (10) with grid holes (11); a foot element (20) for an assembly table or welding bench (40) which can be contacted with the guide rail (10) at a first end region, wherein a contact area and a rolling means are arranged at the first end region.

Abstract: An adjustable work holding system can quickly adjust for different sized work pieces and can grip components with a small, about 0.100 inch, grip on the material, eliminating wasted material. Adjustable jaws can be mounted on a base plate and tightened into a desired position. Grippers are attached to the jaws and extend only about 0.100 inch over the jaws to provide a gripping surface. The grippers can be resiliently held open by a resilient member, such as an O-ring. A drive bolt for each gripper can be tightened to move the grippers closer together and grip material. The grippers provide strong holding forces and pulls the work piece down, which allows for more aggressive machining operations as compared to conventional work holding systems.

Abstract: A pottery holding device and method for securely holding a workpiece during rotation and working of the workpiece on a wheelhead of a pottery wheel. The pottery holding device includes a wheelhead member and at least three holding members. The wheelhead member configured for attachment to the wheelhead of a pottery wheel. The at least three holding members and wheelhead member configured to allow selective locking of the at least three holding members in positions about the periphery of a workpiece. The device adapted to securely hold circular, non-circular symmetric and irregular, asymmetric or organic shaped workpieces. The device further adapted to securely hold workpieces in positions and orientations such that the center of the workpieces is aligned with the axis of rotation of the device, and positions and orientations such that the center of the workpieces is spaced from the axis of rotation of the device.

Abstract: A clamping system for the purpose of securing clamping blocks in place on a clamping bar, wherein each clamping block comprises at least one swivel element with a clamping lever disposed thereon, which swivel element laterally projects from the clamping bar, thereby making it possible for the clamping lever to engage in a recess or under a projection of the clamping bar where it is able to interact with the clamping bar, thus producing a clamped connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamping system for the purpose of securing clamping blocks in place on a clamping bar, wherein each clamping block comprises at least one swivel element with a clamping lever disposed thereon, which swivel element laterally projects from the clamping bar, thereby making it possible for the clamping lever to engage in a recess or under a projection of the clamping bar where it is able to interact with the clamping bar, thus producing a clamped connection.

Abstract: A bar clamp includes a handgrip; a fixed jaw carrier; a slide bar comprising two opposite wing members; a moveable jaw carrier and comprising a transverse channel, a trough extending from center of the channel to one end of the channel, a bottom recess, and two opposite stop members in the recess wherein the slide bar passes the channel with the wing members being stopped by the trough in a locked position; and a U-shaped spring-actuated lock assembly in the recess and comprising inverted U-shaped opposite first and second lock members being engaged with the wing members in the locked position, and first and second projections between the lock members and a bottom of the lock assembly and being engaged with the stop members in the locked position. Pushing the locking assembly until being stopped will disengage the lock members from the wing members.

Abstract: A holding tool for fixing an electronic component (2) during a manufacturing process, the electronic component (2) comprising a winding assembly (20) and an electronic circuit (24), wherein the holding tool (1) includes a holding tool body (10), first and second jaws (12, 14) disposed at the holding tool body (10) relatively movable to each other in a first direction (A), and first and second wire guide means (3, 4) characterized in that the first and second wire guide means (3, 4) are disposed at the holding tool body (10) remote from the jaws (12, 14).

Abstract: Described is a device that is to used in conjunction with a chainsaw to keep the chainsaw kerf from closing, thereby greatly reducing the chance of having the chainsaw bar being pinched and bound. Also included is a limiting feature that keeps the chainsaw kerf spacer from being inserted too deeply into the chainsaw kerf, thereby contacting the chainsaw blades. Additionally, a handle is included to facilitate the extraction of the chainsaw kerf spacer from the chainsaw kerf after completing the cut. The kerf spacer can be installed with one hand and without the aid of tools.

Abstract: Support means are provided for supporting one or more items in use. The support means includes at least first and second members and at least one of said first and second member movable relative to the other member to allow clamping and/or unclamping on an item located between said members. The first and second members being hingedly or pivotably movable between said clamped and/or unclamped positions.

Abstract: A clamping system including a fixed end and an adjustable end. Both ends having a support and a lock ring pivotally attached to the support. The lock ring has a bottom, top and two sides which together form a receiving area to receive lumber. The fixed end including a fixed face with a clamping surface extending from the support. The adjustable end has an adjustable face with a clamping surface slidably mounted to the support. The adjustable face being moveable along the support towards the fixed end to allow clamping between the clamping surface of the fixed end and the clamping surface of the adjustable end. The lock ring and support including teeth to engage the lumber.

Abstract: A device for holding a golf ball during printing of indicia thereon. The device includes a base, a stationary member attached to the base and having a surface for engaging a portion of the golf ball, a clamping member slidably mounted on the base and having a surface for engaging a portion of the golf ball, and positioning members having springs that urge the clamping member toward the stationary member.

Abstract: A printed circuit board support including a first member having a planar upper surface for supporting a printed circuit board. At least one second member is movably coupled to a first side of the first member and movable toward and away from the side of the movable member, and a bias source biases the second member in a direction away from the first member.

Abstract: A method enables a component to be secured for inspection. The method comprises providing a tool including a first clamping member and a second clamping member coupled to a guide rail assembly, fixedly securing the first clamping member to the guide rail assembly, slidably coupling the second clamping member to the guide rail assembly such that the second clamping member is substantially parallel to the first clamping member, and securing the component within the tool between the first and second clamping members such that the first and second clamping members are fixedly secured in position with respect to the guide rail assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable, adjustable vertical work holder device. The device includes a base support having an arcuate front view profile and a flat bottom view, and has a top and a bottom. There is a pair of opposing jaws connected to the base support, and at least one of the pair of jaws being slideably mounted to the base support and having a locking mechanism located thereon to render the slideably mounted jaw lockable and unlockable in plurality of positions along the base support. One critical and unique feature is that the base support is yielding (semi-flexible) and will flatten under load. In some preferred embodiments, the pair of jaws are substantially flat jaws facing one another with a gap therebetween, and when the device is in a rest position without a workpiece, there is a first gap width closest the base support that is less then a gap width furthest from the base support.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable, adjustable vertical work holder device. The device includes a base support having an arcuate front view profile and a flat bottom view, and has a top and a bottom. There is a pair of opposing jaws connected to the base support, and at least one of the pair of jaws being slideably mounted to the base support and having a locking mechanism located thereon to render the slideably mounted jaw lockable and unlockable in plurality of positions along the base support. One critical and unique feature is that the base support is yielding (semi-flexible) and will flatten under load. In some preferred embodiments, the pair of jaws are substantially flat jaws facing one another with a gap therebetween, and when the device is in a rest position without a workpiece, there is a first gap width closest the base support that is less then a gap width furthest from the base support.

Abstract: A printed circuit board support including a first member having a planar upper surface for supporting a printed circuit board. At least one second member is movably coupled to a first side of the first member and movable toward and away from the side of the movable member, and a bias source biases the second member in a direction away from the first member. The support is readily compressed to allow placement into or onto a space defined by surfaces of a positioning device, and the support expands upon its release to fill the space. When the support is left in the positioning device during a change over to a different circuit board, the support will automatically adjust to any width-wise adjustment in the space between the surfaces of the positioning device.

Abstract: A device for holding a golf ball during printing of indicia thereon. The device includes a base, a stationary member attached to the base and having a surface for engaging a portion of the golf ball, a clamping member slidably mounted on the base and having a surface for engaging a portion of the golf ball, and positioning members having springs that urge the clamping member toward the stationary member.

Abstract: A gripper is provided with a body with a top part having at least one pair of parallel wings delimiting between them a channel for guiding at least two jaws. At least one wing (14) on one side of the channel is interrupted in the center (22), elasticized and provided with a bolt for the guiding and the adjusting of the coupling clearances of each jaw independently of one another.

Abstract: A printed circuit board support including a first member having a planar upper surface for supporting a printed circuit board. At least one second member is movably coupled to a first side of the first member and movable toward and away from the side of the movable member, and a bias source biases the second member in a direction away from the first member.

Abstract: A gripper is provided with a body with a top part having at least one pair of parallel wings delimiting between them a channel for guiding at least two jaws. At least one wing (14) on one side of the channel is interrupted in the center (22), elasticized and provided with a bolt for the guiding and the adjusting of the coupling clearances of each jaw independently of one another.

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: This is a system/method of clamping or securing or connecting one or more objects together in a wide variety of ways with the main means being a specifically designed bar and mated slot combination. While the main embodiment is the "Handy Table" project, there are many other ramifications of this invention. The bar and slot design can be altered to perform many other tasks where some way of attaching one or more objects to another need be accomplished. The main embodiment is, in my estimation, the most advanced type of work or project surface. The combination of a tri-sectional work surface, adjustable in a variety of ways, in size, in tilting, in multi-angle clamping capability, in precision height adjustment, and in the ability to transport the object being worked on easily, plus the addition of accessaries that enhance the overall capabilities of the "Handy Table", make it useable by many different professions and by the average project worker, be it man or woman, young or old.

Abstract: A clamp apparatus having a locking body with a tapered lower cam surface, and a stationary mounting member on which the locking body is rotatably mounted. The cam surface is substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis of the locking body to provide a large cam surface area for secure locking and holding of workpieces. A cutout portion on the locking body defines an open position wherein a workpiece can be positioned adjacent to or removed from the clamp apparatus. When the locking body is rotated into a locking position, the tapered cam surface engages and clamps the workpiece beneath the locking body to secure the workpiece in place. A stop or stops on the mounting member prevents the locking body from rotatably moving into unwanted positions. A resilient O-ring positioned between the mounting member and locking body provides traction therebetween.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for butt fusing lengths of plastic pipe in axial relationship. The assembly includes a cart having a chassis and wheels, the chassis having a longitudinal axis defined by the direction of movement of the cart in a straight line. A butt fusion machine having a frame, a first clamp and a second clamp thereon, is removably positioned on the cart. Each clamp is adapted to releasably secure the end portion of a length of thermoplastic pipe so that thereby the frame has a plane of orientation along which lengths of pipe extend when secured by the clamps.

Abstract: A pipe wrench stand having a flat base, a fixed upright support, an adjustable upright support, and a locking system to lock the adjustable support in the desired position. The pipe wrench stand also has a channel formed in the base, to hold the adjustable support in alignment and a recessed center channel for holding a pipe wrench head. In one embodiment, mounting holes are drilled in the base to mount the device on a work pad or to hang the device for storage. A pipe wrench is supported in the pipe wrench stand to support the pipe wrench during tightening operation with threaded pipes.

Abstract: A vacuum fixture table is set up to establish a vacuum with the surface of the table so one side of a workpiece can be subject to a cutting operation. It also holds wooden panels in conjunction with a template holding frame without nailing or clamping, thus preventing damage to template and speeding up the cutting operation.

Abstract: A boat carrier for accommodating multiple width integrated circuit (IC) boats is provided. The boat carrier comprises a base member and opposed guide faces which abut side surfaces of IC boats of multiple widths. In a first embodiment, the boat carrier includes a first guide having a first guide face affixed to the base member, and a movable guide having a movable guide face releasably affixed to the base member. The movable guide face has a first position and a second position, whereby a narrower IC boat is receivable in the first position and a wider IC boat is receivable in the second position. In a further embodiment, the boat carrier comprises a base member, a fixed guide assembly having a fixed guide face, and an opposed guide assembly having an inner and outer guide face, whereby a boat having a first or second width is receivable.

Abstract: A clamp is more versatile, less damaging, and able to apply a holding force directed from most any angle in its plane of action. This general work-holding clamp consists of several movable clamping units mounted on a circular frame. A clamping unit consists of a clamp screw, a small thumbscrew, and a base. The clamp screw serves its normal purpose, the thumbscrew holds the base in place on the frame, and the base connects the clamp screw to the frame. The circular frame carries all forces between the clamping units, and has a gap to improve versatility.

Abstract: A clamping device operable to clamp work pieces together at an obtuse angle. The device includes an elongate support bar having an angle element attached thereto and projecting outwardly at the obtuse angle from the support member. A clamping projection is mounted on a sleeve that is shiftable longitudinally along the support member toward and away from the angle element. A locking mechanism is attached to the sleeve for securing the clamping projection in a selected position on the support member.

Abstract: A wall-mounted pipe clamp installation and a mounting kit therefor. The kit comprises an elongated wall bracket having its upper and bottom edges in the form of downwardly and upwardly facing and opposing channels respectively and a pair of pipe end receiving sockets slidably mountable in the bracket. Each socket has a base with exposed upper and lower edges spaced to fit in bracket supported relationship in the channels and a projecting socket formation for receiving a pipe end therein. Each socket formation is preferably provided with a set screw to secure therein the free pipe end of each pipe clamp of a pipe clamp installation.

Abstract: A table, particularly an orienting and welding table comprises a table plate having a surface provided with uniformly distributed cylindrical throughgoing openings arranged in a grid with a uniform distance therebetween.

Abstract: A placement aid for making straw stars has a locking ring (10), which has an interruption (11) and by shortening said interruption can, in opposition to a restoring force, be fitted into the post ring (3, 4, etc.) of the central disk (14).

Abstract: An adjustable vise includes a toggle plier having first and second handles pivotally joined together to move relative to one another, a fixed jaw mounted to extend upwardly from one end of the first handle, a mounting bar pivotally joining the handles together and extending laterally in one direction from the handles generally perpendicular thereto, and a moveable jaw mounted on the bar to slide therealong and to extend upwardly to a spaced-apart position from the fixed jaw so that when the handles are moved apart, the jaws are caused to move away from one another and when the handles are moved together, the jaws are caused to move toward one another. A locking mechanism is mounted on the moveable jaw and is operable to selectively lock the moveable jaw in place on the mounting bar to thereby prevent sliding movement of the moveable jaw, or to unlock the moveable jaw from the mounting bar to allow sliding movement with respect thereto.

Abstract: A cargo clamp for a van, the van having cargo space defined by a floor, upwardly extending sidewalls and a roof. The cargo clamp comprises a transverse track that extends between the sidewalls below the roof and is supported below the roof and is held in place by side rails on each side. A clamp is attached to the track and is movable along the side rails between the sidewalls. The clamp also includes a downwardly extending brace that engages and restrains sheet material that is positioned on edge in the cargo space. The clamp includes a handle and bolt for engagement in a threaded hole for securing the clamp to the track at a selected position.

Abstract: The clamping device has a stationary, substantially vertical clamping face (5) for the workpiece, arranged at right angles with respect to the feed direction of the saw band. A movable clamping jaw (8) is horizontally movable with respect thereto, the clamping jaw (8) having a substantially vertical clamping face (9). The movable clamping jaw (8) is formed as a clamping bridge (7), reaching over the machine table. The fixed clamping face (5) also reaches over the machine table, while leaving a passage for the saw band. The ends of the clamping bridge are guided horizontally beside the machine bench, for clampable adjustment perpendicular to the clamping faces (5, 9), the clamping bridge (7) being pivotable on guide blocks (22, 23) slidable on guide rails next to and below the table (2) of the saw, so that the clamping bridge can clamp a workpiece (3) between the clamping faces, by a toggle connection to a handle, or release the movable bridge.

Abstract: A picture framer's tool of the type used to drive brads into picture frames shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,763,825 is modified so that it may also be used as a clamp. The tool has two jaws, namely an inner adjustably positioned along a sleeve and a second jaw on the outer end of a rod reciprocable within the sleeve and extending beyond the outer end of said sleeve. The tool has a lever pivoted on a handle which causes the rod to reciprocate. One improvement is the provision of a wing screw or other fastener on the handle which engages the rod so that it is fixed in position. Another improvement is the provision of attachments for each jaw, one of which may be spring-loaded. Attachments include hammer heads, points, swivels and the like.

Abstract: A device for holding facia boards in position for attachment to a building is disclosed. The device includes an L-shaped bracket having one leg adapted for removable attachment to a building's roof with a second leg depending down adjacent the position at which the facia board is to be attached. A support member is slidably mounted to the depending leg and supports the facia board in position for attachment to the building. The support is adjustable to accomodate facia boards of different widths.

Abstract: An adjustable vise includes a toggle plier having first and second handles pivotally joined together to move relative to one another, a fixed jaw mounted to extend upwardly from one end of the first handle, a mounting bar pivotally joining the handles together and extending laterally in one direction from the handles generally perpendicular thereto, and a moveable jaw mounted on the bar to slide therealong and to extend upwardly to a spaced-apart position from the fixed jaw so that when the handles are moved apart, the jaws are caused to move away from one another and when the handles are moved together, the jaws are caused to move toward one another. A locking mechanism is mounted on the moveable jaw and is operable to selectively lock the moveable jaw in place on the mounting bar to thereby prevent sliding movement of the moveable jaw, or to unlock the moveable jaw from the mounting bar to allow sliding movement with respect thereto.