Abstract: A clamp comprising: (a) one or more rail clamps that are configured to contact one or more rails of a tonneau system; (b) one or more bed clamps that are configured to contact a bed flange of a bed of a vehicle, the one or more bed clamps being movable relative the one or more rail clamps so that a space between the one or more rail clamps and the one or more bed clamps can be increased and decreased, the one or more bed clamps each including: (i) a contact portion that when in a locked position has both a vertical contact location where the contact portion contacts a vertical portion of the bed flange and a horizontal contact location where the contact portion contacts a horizontal portion of the bed flange; and (ii) a movement leg in communication with the contact portion, the movement leg supporting the contact portion so that the contact portion is vertically movable relative to the movement leg.

Abstract: A fixing device (1) for fixing workpieces, to fix substantially rod-shaped workpieces and workpieces to be machined by wire erosion or lasing, including a support apparatus (20) with a plurality of shaped elements (21) for accommodating and supporting a plurality of workpieces in the correspondingly formed shaped elements (21), and for positioning and fixing the workpieces in at least one translatory degree of freedom (22) in the shaped elements (21), wherein the fixing device (1) has a clamping apparatus (50) by means of which pressure force (52) can be applied to a plurality of workpieces accommodated in the shaped elements (21) so that the workpieces are fixed in the clamping apparatus (50) at least in a friction lock due to the applied pressure force, and wherein the support apparatus (20) as shaped elements (21) includes a plurality of passages (30) through which the workpieces can be guided.

Abstract: A locking means for a bit holder fixture for use with grinding apparatus for grinding the hard metal inserts of rock drill bits is provided. The locking means has a macro adjustment for quick positioning of a pressure plate against the body of the bit(s) and a micro adjustment to lock the bit(s) in place by applying pressure against the skirt or shank of the drill bit(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping/releasing flange that can be used to hold a plate panel on a machining stage, comprising a supporting body (1), a frame (2) that is position-adjustable in relation to the supporting body (1) in the clamping/releasing direction (SD), and a plurality of lugs (P1, P2) used for clamping and holding by being pressed into one of the lateral edges of the panel. The flange comprises, in a housing (20) formed in the frame (2), a mobile support (21) for supporting said clamping and holding lugs (P1, P2) at least partially emerging through a through-hole (22) of the frame, that ends in said housing (20), and means (3) for the continuous control of the movement, clamping, holding and release of the lugs in the clamping direction (SD). The invention is applicable to machine-tool equipment.

Abstract: A clamp has an open state for inserting an object from a front end and a closed state for holding the inserted object relative to a back end. The clamp includes a frame as well as a first arm and a second arm that is positioned within the frame. At least one of the first or second arms is pivotable relative to the other along a range of motion that traverses an open position corresponding to the open state of the clamp and a closed position corresponding to the closed state of the clamp. In one embodiment, at least one of the first and second arms are shaped to position the object between a front end and a back end when the clamp is in the closed state such that a pressure exerted by insertion of the object to the backend causes the front end to move along the range of motion to the closed position.

Abstract: A retaining device for a stand includes a base, a shaft inserted in the base, a handle pivotally mounted on the shaft, and a retainer sleeved on a cam portion of the handle. When the handle is pivotally moved downwards, the retainer can be driven to move toward an extending rod of the stand by actuation of the cam portion of the handle for stopping against the extending rod of the stand and retaining the extending rod of the stand in position.

Abstract: A self-centering skate holder for clamping a skate blade from above and below which maintains the blade at a predetermined height and parallelism. A handle is connected with a cable which is taut and extends around the circumference of the upstanding vertical member. The movements of the cable activate cam levers which rotate cams that move a pair of jaws towards or away from each other. The simultaneous movements of the cams ensure that the jaws move in unison and through a similar distance allowing a skate blade of any thickness to be clamped along the desired centerline. In an alternative mechanism, a tie bar extends between the jaws and is operated by a cam to induce equal and opposite movement of the jaws.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handling device for an anode connector provided with at least two side trunnions and a tightening screw. The connector is generally capable of cooperating with attachment hooks of an aluminum production cell used in fused bath electrolysis production operations so as to enable connection of anodes onto the cell. The handling device has a tightening device capable of tightening the connector screw and affecting the tightness of the connector. The present invention also has a locking system that can lock the connector in a desired position in the handling device, by loosening the connector using the tightening device. The handling device also has at least one mobile member which typically has a support to support the connector in a closed position. The support can also displace the mobile member from its closed position to an open position, and vice versa.

Abstract: A quick change gripping apparatus for gripping a workpiece having a profile. The apparatus includes a cylindrical housing having a first end and a second end. The cylindrical housing also includes an inner feature having a tapered wall. The housing also has a bottom section and a clam shell section that is hingedly connected to the bottom section. The quick change gripping apparatus also includes a first ring and a second ring, each disposed around the cylindrical housing.

Abstract: Siding installation apparatuses and methods for engaging a first siding piece and supporting a second siding piece are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support member having a support surface to support the second siding piece, an engagement member projecting from the support member, and a securing assembly coupled to the support member to releasably restrict the support member from moving relative to the first siding piece. The engagement member is configured to engage the bottom portion of the first siding piece by contacting the back surface. It is emphasized that this Abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).

Abstract: A quick change gripping apparatus for gripping a workpiece having a profile. The apparatus includes a cylindrical housing having a first end and a second end. The cylindrical housing also includes an inner feature having a tapered wall. The housing also has a bottom section and a clam shell section that is hingedly connected to the bottom section. The quick change gripping apparatus also includes a first ring and a second ring, each disposed around the cylindrical housing.

Abstract: An adjustable positioning device used to position a work piece on a work platform is provided. The adjustable positioning device includes a base which is coupled to the work platform and has multiple sockets, and a supporting frame which has multiple slots. The supporting frame further includes a supporting portion protruded from a lateral side of the supporting frame, a number of bars which are installed at the bottom of the supporting frame and are used to insert into selected sockets, a slide block with a sliding section and a pressing section wherein the sliding section is able to slide and can be selectively fixed in a slot while the pressing section and the supporting portion are opposed to each other. The work piece can be retained between the pressing section and the supporting portion.

Abstract: An adjustable positioning device used to position a work piece on a work platform is provided. The adjustable positioning device includes a base which is coupled to the work platform and has multiple sockets, and a supporting frame which has multiple slots. The supporting frame further includes a supporting portion protruded from a lateral side of the supporting frame, a number of bars which are installed at the bottom of the supporting frame and are used to insert into selected sockets, a slide block with a sliding section and a pressing section wherein the sliding section is able to slide and can be selectively fixed in a slot while the pressing section and the supporting portion are opposed to each other. The work piece can be retained between the pressing section and the supporting portion.

Abstract: A precision clamp accurately measures force over a wide range of conditions. Using a full bridge or other strain gage configuration, the elastic deformation of the clamp is measured or detected by the strain gages. The strain gages transmit a signal that corresponds to the degree of stress upon the clamp. The strain gage signal is converted to a numeric display. Calibration is achieved by zero and span potentiometers which enable accurate measurements by the force-measuring clamp.

Abstract: A clamping and locating fixture includes a hollow body, a pin or angled plate mountable to the body, a locking arm positionable within the body locatable between two positions and a drive pin moveable within the body to engage the locking arm. A workpiece can be directed to a clamping position by the guide pin or angled plate. The pin or plate includes an aperture allowing a locking projection of the locking arm to extend therethrough and over a workpiece to clamp the workpiece for a processing operation. The locking projection can be retracted through the aperture while the workpiece is being located or is being removed. The drive pin can be moved within the body to engage a cam follower of the locking arm.

Abstract: A wedge clamp for clamping a plurality of planar members in a side-by-side disposition for work such as gluing to be performed thereon. The wedge clamp includes a rail unit which defines a track having two opposing side walls and an end wall disposed in a U-shaped configuration to closely receive the ends of stock members. The side walls are spaced apart to define a throat for closely receiving a selected thickness of stock. A base member is provided at one end of the rail unit, a second end of the base member extending away from side walls a distance at least as great as the width of the throat. The side walls and the end wall define a series of slotted openings for receiving a wedge block. At least one spacer is used to reduce the width of the throat and accommodate close receipt of the stock material defining a thickness less than that of the throat. The spacer defines an L-shaped cross section, with the first leg defining a first thickness and the second leg defining a second thickness.

Abstract: A clamp (10) having at least one clamping assembly (11) comprising a base plate (17) and a pair of tension elements (14, 15), the base plate (17) including a pair of oblong holes (16) which converge towards a central line, each of the two tension elements (14, 15) being fully or partially curved at its peripheral face, the peripheral face being made of a skidproof “non-slip” material, a respective tension element (14, 15) being mounted in a respective one of the two oblong holes (16) and positioned such as its axis is substantially perpendicular Lo the base plate (17), the tension elements (14, 15) furthermore being arranged, such that the curved peripheral faces thereof are exactly opposed to each other, and the tension elements (14, 15) being slidable in their respective oblong holes (16) by means of a common slider (155), and wherein they are rotatably seated by means of ball bearings (20), such that they can freely rotate about their own longitudinal axis, wherein, on one hand, the distance be

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a thermoformable material along its peripheral edges includes a frame forming a channel therealong for receiving the peripheral edges of the thermoformable material. The channel has an opening formed between first and second edges of the frame. At least one retaining arm is pivotally connected to the frame along the first edge and includes a distal end. The retaining arm is pivotable between an open position to allow insertion of the peripheral edge of the thermoformable material into the channel and a closed position for clamping the thermoformable material between the distal end and the second edge.

Abstract: A jaw assembly for use on a slideway of a machine table includes one or more guide rods over which a vise jaw freely slides. No fasteners or mounting members are required to mount and demount the jaw from the assembly. Before the jaw is tightened to apply a clamping force, it is held in an unbiased condition without the need for biasing springs.

Abstract: A clamping device for frictional clamping of a workpiece which includes a clamp element adapted to frictionally clamp a workpiece and a mechanism for moving the clamp element which includes a shape memory alloy adapted to move the clamp element when the shape memory alloy is heated. The shape memory alloy moves the clamp element into a clamped state and/or unclamped state upon heating the shape memory alloy. The clamped element is preferably a super elastic alloy which is naturally oriented in a clamped position for a positive clamp and in an unclamped position for a non-positive clamp.

Abstract: A clamp used in the concrete forming industry to attach various devices to framing systems in order to maintain vertical alignment of concrete forms. The clamp is a wedge style clamp that provides a friction connection between the waler and strongback beam. The clamp is set in place by use of a hammer and is a one piece design so the various parts will not be lost.

Abstract: A clamping member (11) for a wood clamp (10) is provided and comprises two spaced engaging elements (14, 15), each shaped as right oval cylinders. The engaging elements are rotatably mounted to a support plate (17) and are arranged to slide relative to support plate in respective slots (16) which converge. A workpiece is arranged to be clamped between the engaging elements when it is moved in the direction in which the slots converge as movement of the workpiece causes the engaging elements to slide in the converging slots thus further gripping the workpiece and also rotate until such time as the engaging elements clamp the workpiece and prevent further movement of the workpiece.

Abstract: A device of novel design employed as a support and guide during the installation of horizontally-disposed building siding, said device comprising principally a shelf-like component and a means incorporating a camming action for clamping the shelf-like component onto an installed length of siding. When two or more of the devices are clamped vertically at spaced intervals onto the uppermost length of installed siding, the shelf-like components provide a horizontal base on which the siding to be installed at the next higher level can be supported during installation, thereby enabling an installer to work alone. The shelf-like components further function to correctly position the siding to be installed relative to the siding already in place without the need for constant measuring and leveling. The device operates in a quick, easy and trouble-free manner, and it assures efficient, accurate and uniform siding installation.

Abstract: A vise for use with a machining table having an elongated T-slot in its upper surface includes a stationary jaw and a jaw support transversely extending over the T-slot and clamped against the table in spaced relation to one another by a clamping device centrally extending through the jaw and jaw support into the T-slot. A movable jaw is mounted on the jaw support with its gripping surface facing the gripping surface of the stationary jaw and its opposite surface inclined to the table. A wedge member having an inclined surface conforming to the inclined surface of the movable jaw is located between the movable jaw and the jaw support. Adjustment of the vertical position of the wedge member relative to the table enforces a horizontal motion of the movable jaw to grip a work piece located between the jaws. An auxiliary base member with a T-slot in its upper surface is also provided upon which the vise may be alternatively mounted for portable free-standing use.

Abstract: A collapsible mandrel for use in holding a can body in a process wherein a portion of the can body having uneven edges on the open end thereof is trimmed away is provided and comprises a hollow support member having a longitudinal axis and mounted at a relatively fixed location and having a plurality of axially and radially outwardly extending resilient fingers integral therewith and an elongated hollow member mounted on the hollow support member to provide for linear movement therebetween. The elongated hollow member has a bearing surface in contact with the resilient fingers so that movement of the elongated hollow member varies the radially outwardly extent of the resilient fingers so that can bodies having inner peripheral surfaces of differing inner diameters may be readily moved over the resilient fingers but wherein the resilient fingers will exert a sufficient force thereon so that the can body will rotate with the resilient fingers.

Abstract: A clamp having a pointed first fixed jaw which is integrally formed with a handle portion and an opposing second fixed jaw wherein the opposing jaw includes an arcuate tapering clamping surface such that the clamping surface of the opposing jaw is moved progressively closer to the first fixed jaw by a relative rotation of the clamp about the point of the first fixed jaw.

Abstract: A method for wiring an electronic device including a plurality of electronic components and a plurality of connector elements for interconnecting the plurality of electronic components, the connector elements being arranged on the same plane in spaced relation to each other so as to define passages includes a number of steps. A first discrete line is connected to a surface of a first connector element such that the first discrete line extends on a first passage extending along the first connector element. Two pins are positioned along the first passage, substantially perpendicular thereto. The first discrete line is bent along the two pins, a distance between the at least two pins is then reduced, and the at least two pins are then moved away from the first passage. Similar, steps can be used to provide multiple discrete line between two connector elements or along the same passage between different connector elements.

Abstract: Rotary-pallet system, in particular for multi-directional machining of the pieces (8) to be machined. In the said system there is a body piece (2), one of whose ends (A) is attached to a holder, which said body piece is rotable around a longitudinal axis (A-B), and against whose longitudinal guide faces one or several pieces (8) to be machined can be positioned. One or several wedge pieces (3) can be attached to the edge of the guide face on the body (2), the wedge face on the said wedge piece being pressed towards a side of the piece (8) to be machined. A counter-face (4, 13) is provided at the opposite side of the piece to be machined. The wedge piece (3) can be attached to the body (2) by means of a fastening member (1), which is directed in such a way diagonally that the direction of the fastening movement of the wedge piece approaches both the body (2) and the piece (8) to be machined at the same time.

Abstract: A bending machine comprises a plurality of bending units arranged to make bends in a common plane. The bending units are adjustably mounted to adjust the separation thereof in the common plane. Apparatus for holding and turning a workpiece about a predetermined axis is mounted between the bending units so that the predetermined axis is aligned or alignable with the common plane. The apparatus comprises a plurality of jaw members rotatable in unison about the predetermined axis. Each jaw member is axially open ended, has a central socket and a mouth extending from said socket to interrupt the periphery of the jaw member. The jaw members are interconnected and mounted to rotate in unison about the predetermined axis when at least one thereof is driven by a driving mechanism.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame is produced from a plastic workpiece panel of elongated outer periphery having two lens-holding apertures, each aperture having a groove about its perimeter for receiving the lens of the eyeglass. The workpiece is placed upon a holder having two slidably adjustable chucks, each chuck having impingement structure which controllably engages the perimeter of the aperture. The impingement structure is driven in radially divergent directions toward the perimeter by pressure applied from balls housed within the chuck.

Abstract: In a fiber-gripping device has a gripper head provided with a V-groove for housing an optical fiber and an elastically deformable holding member which is brought to bear on the optical fiber. The gripper head and holding member are provided with V-section channels located respectively in oppositely-facing relation. A cylindrical rod forming a pivot-pin is placed between said oppositely-facing channels. The device is caused to open by a spring which tends to produce a movement of pivotal displacement of the holding member away from the gripper head. A locking lever is adapted to move into a first position in which the holding member is located at a sufficient distance from the gripper head to permit free passage of the optical fiber and a second position in which the holding member fixes the optical fiber within its V-groove and exerts a force which is controlled by its own elastic deformation.

Abstract: A clamping ring, intended to enclose and exert a clamping force against a cylindric element and incorporating a slot and a clamping means enclosing the slot, is provided with stepladder-shaped surface elements on each side of the slot, for making possible a compact design and favorable force absorption in the clamping means, whereby the clamping means is composed by several separate sections, enclosing one step each.

Abstract: A method of and a device for working the sealing edge of a funnel portion for a cathode ray tube during a plurality of working phases. A number of funnel portions are simultaneously worked in successive working units. Each unit comprises a centering device for centering and bringing the funnel portion into a stationary working position. The funnel portions are simultaneously transported from one unit to another by a common transport device.

Abstract: A reedmaking system is disclosed that includes a device for thickness sizing by sliding a cane segment along a guide surface past a cutting edge that is spaced apart from the guide surface a distance slightly greater than the thickness of a conventional finished reed. An adjacent length sizing tool on a common base member enables cutting to length with a blade spaced apart from a stop member a distance slightly greater than the length of a conventional finished reed. A separate hand held tapering tool includes a tapered bar on a handle for tapering by trimming to the taper of the bar as a rough reed blank is retained against the tapered bar with a single clamp member attached adjustably to the distal end of the tapered bar, while a duplicator mounted on a separate base member includes a cutting assembly with a follower that follows the shape of the pattern reed as a blade shaves the reed accordingly.

Abstract: A blind riveting tool has a front abutment provided by a pair of jaws which are spring-urged into their closed position and move to their open position by a generally pivoting movement of each jaws. The jaws are opened by means of a ball which is in contact with the outside of the rearward end of each jaw, the balls being encircled by a rotatable ring having cam faces in contact with the balls. When the ring is rotated, the cam faces force the balls inwards to press the rearward ends of the jaws together, thereby to make each jaw pivot and open the front end of the jaws.

Abstract: A mechanical clamping device, especially for clamping with high force of workpieces and tools, provided with clamping elements, characterized by an axial movable and helical rotatable conical wall (11,21), against which rest similar bodies of revolution (12,22), which are positioned on a changeable concentric circle of center between two converging, concentric surfaces of revolution (13,14,23,24), which are movable axially in respect of each other. Due to the extreme favorable behaviour of the rotating bodies of revolution (12,22) which displace themselves at rotation in a helical way between the surfaces of revolution (13,14,23,24), these surfaces are rolled and forced from each other. By this a favorable and equally distributed force transmission is obtained with a high degree of efficiency.

Abstract: Lower and upper split collars are positioned in engagement with the lower and upper cylindrical surfaces of a pipe and these collars in turn held in lower and upper clamp members. The exterior surfaces of the split collars in engagement with the interior surfaces of the clamp members have decreasing diameters from intermediate points towards opposite ends to define oppositely directed slopes. The interior engaging walls of the clamp members with the split collars are similarly tapered. When a pulling or pushing force is exerted on the pipe between the split collars, a camming action against the exterior walls of the collars is effected by the clamps urging the collars radially inwardly to more tightly grip the pipe so that the pipe is held from axial movement in either direction.

Abstract: Test apparatus for electrically and mechanically testing the condition of alternators and starters used in automobiles, trucks and the like. The apparatus, in its preferred form, includes a pair of holding fixtures for securing a starter or alternator during test, the fixtures being configured to allow quick and easy insertion and removal of the unit. Electrical circuitry is connectable to the machine under test by quick connect leads, such as alligator clips, and includes interlocking switch means for allowing starters to be tested in one condition, and alternators in another condition. The electrical circuitry includes indicators for showing the electrical condition of the machine being tested. The apparatus is structured so that a device may be tested with a minimum of effort, allowing a typical test to be completed in less than a minute.

Abstract: A pad-type jar gripper with a circular depression in the center for holding the base of a conventional canning jar securely during hot-jar processing, the gripper automatically adjusting for tighter holding when a jar is pressed downward in the pad depression and readily releasing the jar when it is lifted from the pad.As illustrated in the drawings and described in more detail hereinafter, the particular embodiment of this invention comprises a base pad having firm but pliable stubby gripper fingers angled upward from the outer edge of the pad. These fingers are so arranged around the circumference of a circular depression in the pad as to accept the bottom section of a conventional canning jar. The fingers extend up the jar sides sufficiently to prevent the jar from being easily tipped. The bottom part of the pad has a soft center directly beneath the bed of the jar-holding depression.