Abstract: A work holding device includes a first jaw piece having an elongated first connection member for connecting the work holding device to a support. The first connection member defines a first passage. A second jaw piece has an elongated second connection member positionable within the first passage. The second connection member defines a second passage in communication with the first passage. A spindle assembly movably couples the second jaw piece to the first jaw piece. The spindle assembly is configured to move the second jaw piece with respect to the first jaw piece to create a clamping pressure when an object is placed between the first jaw piece and the second jaw piece.

Abstract: A device for holding a workpiece, the device comprising, in one form, a base and a jaw member, wherein the jaw member includes a detachable jaw plate. The jaw member can further include a lock assembly which can attach or affix the jaw plate to the jaw member. In at least one embodiment, the lock assembly can include a cam, or lock, configured to pull the jaw plate toward the jaw member and/or secure the jaw plate against the jaw member. In certain embodiments, the lock assembly can include a slide which can be moved by an actuator such that the slide can engage the jaw plate and move the jaw plate into position. In at least one such embodiment, the slide can pull the jaw plate against the jaw member and, in addition, pull the jaw plate downwardly against a workpiece support surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pocket multifunctional electronic experiment device, comprising a thermal transfer printer (2), a control box (1), a solder bath (4) and a board holder (3). The thermal transfer printer (2) is composed of two halves folded together; wherein an upper heat resisting sponge (12) is stuck onto an upper heating board (11) while a lower heat resisting sponge (13) is placed on a lower heating board (14) and removable; the heating boards (11,14) are connected to the AC power supply via the control box (1); an upper metal support (9) is connected to a lower metal support (16) via an axis of rotation (91), an upper handle and a lower handle (5,19) are respectively configured on the sides of the metal supports opposite to the axis (91); the upper handle (5) is provided with a clasp (6) while the lower handle (19) is provide with a toggle correspondingly.

Abstract: A mechanism retains an asymmetric work piece in a fixed orientation during a machining process on diversely positioned surfaces falling on multiple work piece axes. The mechanism includes a body having an upper surface forming an elongated V-shaped groove, a planar lower surface spaced from the upper surface, and a through passage extending between the upper and lower surfaces. A fastener includes an elongated shaft which extends within said passage, and has an upper end emerging within the V-shaped groove for engaging the work piece, and a lower end extending below and configured to abut the lower surface to maintain the shaft under tensile loading. A plurality of discrete mechanisms can be commonly mounted on a machining table in a spaced-apart relationship with the V-shaped grooves in axial alignment to support a single super elongated work piece. The fastener can be axially advanced or retarded to vary tensile loading.

Abstract: A machine vice quick locking system being a machine vice unit with modified mounting blocks, each having a plurality of vertically inclined continuous hole spaces with the mid-space portion of each hole space being amenable to receipt of the nut portions of a plate-bolt-nut complex unit serving to quickly facilitate a locking fast of either one and ultimately both of a pair of equivalently sized jawplates to either of the anterior or posterior walls of either modified mounting block portion of the machine vice unit with each jawplate featuring a pair of horizontally inclined counterbored holes for receipt by each, of one bolt portion of each complex unit.

Abstract: A toe clamp primarily for machining operations is provided with a fitted clamp shoe that engages the tip of the toe clamp and preferably is held thereon by a clip. The clamp shoe is of a material softer than the work piece subject of the tooling operation, so that the clamping against the work piece does not damage the surface of the work piece. The material of the clamp shoe can be aluminum, brass, plastic, or other materials depending on the work piece that is being clamped.

Abstract: A device for holding a workpiece, the device comprising, in one form, a base and a jaw member, wherein the jaw member includes a detachable jaw plate. The jaw member can further include a lock assembly which can attach or affix the jaw plate to the jaw member. In at least one embodiment, the lock assembly can include a cam, or lock, configured to pull the jaw plate toward the jaw member and/or secure the jaw plate against the jaw member. In certain embodiments, the lock assembly can include a slide which can be moved by an actuator such that the slide can engage the jaw plate and move the jaw plate into position. In at least one such embodiment, the slide can pull the jaw plate against the jaw member and, in addition, pull the jaw plate downwardly against a workpiece support surface.

Abstract: A shaft alignment hand tool for aligning a shaft is intended to align a shaft to a mating shaft. The shaft alignment hand tool has a U-shaped elongated body member comprising ten sides, a slotted void and further comprises three aligned tapped holes located on a top outer side surface for locking the alignment tool to a support surface and one tapped through hole located on a front bottom outside side surface for aligning the shafts.

Abstract: An adapter (10) for a magnetic clamp (12) includes a body (14) having an element engaging portion (16) for engaging an element (18) to be supported in position by the magnetic clamp (12). A height compensation mechanism (20) is carried by the body (14) For compensating for height variations between the clamp (12) and the element (18).

Abstract: A medical clamp includes a lower arm assembly, an upper arm assembly, and a belt. The upper arm assembly is pivotally connected to the lower arm assembly. The lower arm assembly and the upper arm assembly are configured for clamping relative to one another. The belt is connected to the lower arm assembly and the upper arm assembly and is configured for forming a loop therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a workpiece holding device (101, 201) comprising a substantially spherical ball (107, 207) with means for releasably retaining a workpiece (901), a socket (102, 202) with a first ball-receiving surface (105, 205) and means for mounting said socket (102, 202) on a worktable (905), and means for releasably clamping said ball (107, 207) against said first ball-receiving surface (105, 205). The first ball-receiving surface (105, 205) is shaped on a ball-receiving element (104, 204) mounted moveable, within said socket (102, 202), along at least one axis in a plane substantially perpendicular to its clamping force. The invention also relates to a workpiece holding system comprising three workpiece holding devices (101, 201, 301), as well as to a method for using this workpiece holding system.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a fixed member, a movable member, and a driving member. The fixed member has a first claw portion, and the movable member has a second claw portion. The movable member is movably connected to the fixed member via the driving member. The driving member is configured for moving the movable member in a direction away from the first claw portion of the fixed member. A manipulator using the fixing mechanism is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for holding a workpiece, the device comprising, in one form, a base and a jaw member, wherein the jaw member includes a detachable jaw plate. The jaw member can further include a lock assembly which can attach or affix the jaw plate to the jaw member. In at least one embodiment, the lock assembly can include a cam, or lock, configured to pull the jaw plate toward the jaw member and/or secure the jaw plate against the jaw member. In certain embodiments, the lock assembly can include a slide which can be moved by an actuator such that the slide can engage the jaw plate and move the jaw plate into position. In at least one such embodiment, the slide can pull the jaw plate against the jaw member and, in addition, pull the jaw plate downwardly against a workpiece support surface.

Abstract: A twisted resin panel of typically several feet in length can be twisted after being subject to heat, pressure, and a rotation assembly. In one implementation, a manufacturer can clamp opposing ends of a heated resin panel, such as a panel comprising a one or more layers (e.g., tie/EVA layer, image layer(s), etc.) thermoformed within opposing resin sheet layers. The manufacturer can then elevate the resin panel, and then twist at least one end of the resin panel to a specified degree to achieve a desired aesthetic. Upper securing means (e.g., vertical clamps, rig hardware) at the upper end of the resin panel can be configured to move up or down during the twist of the resin panel in order to accommodate length variations thereof. Upon twisting, the resin panel will then cool into the desired position, and thus be used for any number of decorative architectural purposes.

Abstract: Jaw plates for removably attaching to the jaws of machine vises extend above the top of the jaw to hold taller workpieces. They are made from aluminum alloy for readily machining to conform to contours of a workpiece not easily held by flat jaw faces. They are sections cut from a special extrusion for enhanced physical properties and economy of production. Through holes are drilled for fastening to the jaw face. The plate has a planar vertical face for lying flat on the vertical jaw face. A second face engages the top horizontal face of the jaw. A groove between the two plate faces ensures the second face engages the horizontal face of the jaw away from the intersection of the faces. Alternatively, material on the plate may conform to the workpiece when hot and retain shape when cool.

Abstract: A jaw plate for a vise including a selectively extendable pin for locating a workpiece. An exemplary jaw plate may be installed in a workholding device, such as a vise, which may be used to hold a workpiece proximate a machine tool. An exemplary jaw plate includes a plurality of pins at predetermined locations along the jaw plate's front face. The pins may be individually selectively extended or retracted by an operator. In their extended positions, the pins may assist the operator in locating the workpiece relative to the machine tool in a correct and repeatable position.

Abstract: A multiple size fitting clamp pad pod that functions both as a clamp pad and as a support pod, includes: a main vertical wall with a front, a back, a top, sides and a bottom, and a frontal view footprint that includes a central orifice adapted to fit onto and receive a first clamp bar and that includes at least two opposing rest points located on the bottom. The central orifice has a first predetermined shape and open area to fit freely onto and receive the first clamp bar, and a break-away impression surrounding the central orifice to establish a second predetermined shape and open area to fit freely onto and receive a second clamp bar larger than the first clamp bar when the break-away impression is breached; and, a plurality of sidewalls located on and directed away from the main wall front.

Abstract: A solid surface clamp is provided. The solid surface clamp has a top jaw and a bottom jaw. A connecting rod is attached to one of the jaws, and slideably extends through the other jaw. Alignment surfaces may be incorporated into the jaws to assist in accurately positioning the material to be laminated. A compression device is connected to the portion of the connecting rod that extends through the jaw. A shroud shields the compression device, thereby protecting the compression device from contamination by the laminating adhesive. An elongated stiffening member may be used to apply the clamping force over a longer surface, allowing for greater spacing between clamps and extended regions of even clamping pressure.

Abstract: A clamp is proposed, comprising a slide rail, a slide arm movable on the slide rail, a fixed arm made of a metallic material, which is fixedly arranged on the slide rail, and a pressure piece for a workpiece, which is arranged on the fixed arm, wherein the slide rail and the fixed arm are connected in one piece, and wherein the pressure piece is a separate part from the fixed arm and is secured with a form-locking and/or force-locking fit on the fixed arm.

Abstract: Arrangements for clamping a large workpiece such as an I-beam to a precision assembly table (or fitup table) or other workpiece support. The clamping arrangement includes a base; a first track supported by the base; a first slider for sliding along the track; a second slider for sliding along the first track, wherein the first slider and the second slider are moveable relative to one another along the first track; a first spacer supported by the first slider; and a second spacer supported by the second slider; wherein the first spacer and the second spacer are adapted to grip the workpiece therebetween.

Abstract: There is provided a portable clamp suitable for clamping workpieces together, the portable clamp including: a mounting member; a pivoting clamping member pivotally connected to the mounting member at a pivot; a reaction member mounted to the mounting member at a region distal the pivot; and a locking means to lock the pivoting clamping member to inhibit rotation of the pivoting clamping member relative to the mounting member so that, when in use, one or more workpieces are clamped between the pivoting clamping member and the reaction member. The locking means is an overcentre mechanism.

Abstract: A vice understop comprising an understop body and a relocatable stop connected to the understop body is removably attached with clamping screws to a hard jaw of a machine vise to establish a reference position for a work piece to be machined. A vise block placed against a front surface of the vise understop establishes a vertical reference position for the work piece. A locating pin on the relocatable stop is adapted for a sliding fit into an aperture on the understop body and a curved surface on the relocatable stop contacts a correspondingly curved support shoulder on the understop body. A position of the relocatable stop selected from a plurality of discrete positions on the understop body establishes a horizontal reference position for the work piece. A locating post on a back surface of the understop body enables accurate, repeatable positioning of the vise understop against the hard jaw.

Abstract: Apparatus for performing operations on a workpiece includes a clamping assembly mounted on a tool support for movement along at least one axis independent of the axes along which the tool moves. The clamping assembly includes clamping devices for applying clamping pressure to the workpiece, and a rotary drive mounted on the tool support for rotating the clamping devices around the independent axis. The clamping devices include clamping packs having a clamping roller mounted on a pneumatically driven slide for applying a programmed amount of clamping pressure to the workpiece.

Abstract: A reversible jaw for a table vise including plurality of rows of apertures and cut-outs, all of predetermined size and location to allow manual and computerized machine operations to follow easily and precisely with reduced set-up procedure.

Abstract: An integral U-shape clamping block structure comprised of a clamping block and a fixation arm respectively extending rearward, and multiple fixation holes and screws being provided sideways on each fixation arm to be incorporated to both sides of a neck of jaw, thus to ensure the clamping strength and expanded width of a clamping surface to improve clamping capability, thus to facilitate combination or retrofit of the clamping block and the neck of jaw

Abstract: A vice holdable mounting bracket for a bicycle stand is described, the bracket being adapted so as to be able to be held in a vise when in use, and removed when not. The bracket holds the bicycle stand away from the work surface on which the vice is mounted, providing clearance to work easily on a bicycle held by the stand. Other tools besides bicycle stands may be mounted on the bracket. The bracket may have a removable rotatable and vertically adjustable mounting assembly, which may be positioned through use of a clevis or other similar fastener for easy adjustment and removal.

Abstract: A device for producing optically homogeneous, streak-free quartz glass bodies having a large diameter including a furnace or melting device having an inner chamber with a pair of openings opposite one another. One or more movable burners are displaceable into one of the openings and the respective glass body to be produced is located in the other opening. Both the burner and glass body are movably positioned. In the course of the production of the quartz glass body, a relative movement is effected in the axial and radial directions between the burner and the quartz glass body such that the distance from the burner outlet opening pertaining to the quartz glass body decreases as the distance from the burner to the X-X axis of the quartz glass body increases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a means for attaching a pair of pliers to a vise for holding a workpiece. The means includes a vise attachment with two attaching units, with each unit having at least one receptacle. Each receptacle being designed and placed in correlation to the other receptacle to hold one handle of a standard pair of pliers. The attachment is attached to the vise and a standard pair of pliers is inserted into the receptacles located on each attaching unit. As the vise jaws are adjusted, the pliers jaws are also adjusted thereby allowing an individual to quickly, securely, and safely hold an article while working on that article with both hands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a means for attaching a pair of pliers to a vise for holding a workpiece. The vise includes at least one set of two receptacles. Each receptacle being designed and placed to hold one handle of a standard pair of pliers. As the vise jaws are adjusted, the pliers jaws are also adjusted thereby allowing an individual to quickly, securely, and safely hold an article while working on that article with both hands.

Abstract: An improved clip system is disclosed for holding parallels in place against the respective jaws of a vise head. The clip system comprises a pair of specially configured clip members adapted to releasably engage a notched slot formed along the side edges of the jaw on the rearward surface thereof, each slot being accessible for engagement through corresponding opening formed in the forward comers of the vise head. Each clip member is integrally formed having a hook section inwardly disposed at an intermediate position along its length to engage the notched slot in a forwardly direction and a cap section inwardly disposed at the forward end of the clip member to clamp flush against the parallel and hold it firmly against the jaw when the hook section is engaged with the notched slot.

Abstract: The housing of a two station machining device has thereon a stationary jaw and two movable jaws reciprocable between open and closed positions relative to the stationary jaw by a pair of spaced slides that are reciprocable in a recess in the housing beneath the work surface. A piston in the recess has one end thereof secured to one of the slides and has its other end slidable sealingly in an axial bore and counterbore in the other slide. Normally the slides and the piston are retained resiliently in first limit positions in which the movable jaws are disposed in their open positions. Hydraulic fluid under pressure is supplied to the bore in the other slide beneath the head of the piston initially to move the piston and the one slide into second limit positions in which the jaw connected to the one slide is moved to its closed position, and then to move the other slide to a second limit position and its associated jaw to be moved to its closed position.

Abstract: A workpiece fixture for gear cutting machines and an interchangeable part for said workpiece fixture are adapted to each other. One end of the interchangeable part is used for fixation to the workpiece fixture and has on the one hand a face with at least one ramp extending in the circumferential direction relative to a rotation axis, and a locking element, the locking element cooperating with a locking element of the workpiece fixture so as to permit separation of the locked interchangeable part from the workpiece fixture only if a minimum force is overcome. The workpiece fixture has for its part in addition to the aforementioned locking element a surface formed cylindrically, at least in parts, relative to a rotation axis as a radial bearing surface for the interchangeable part, and a stop face or at least one radially protruding stop pin which cooperates axially with the ramp of the interchangeable part.

Abstract: A machining vise which includes a main body having a recess for guiding movable vise jaws therein is disclosed. The vise also includes a stationary jaw removably mounted at a mid-point on the main body, a first movable slide and a second movable slide. The first and second slides are mounted in the recess for guiding the movable vise jaws, wherein the first jaw is removably mounted to the first movable slide and the second jaw is removably mounted to the second movable slide.

Abstract: A machining vise is disclosed. The machining vise includes a main body having a recess, a stationary vise jaw removably mounted at a mid-point on the main body, a first movable slide and a second movable slide mounted in the recess. A first vise jaw is mounted to the first movable slide and a second vise jaw is mounted to the second movable slide. The vise also includes a drive for moving the first and second movable slides, wherein a controlled release assembly associated with the first movable slide controls the movement of the first movable slide and the second movable slide. The controlled release assembly includes an offset adjustment mechanism and a spring biasing mechanism. The vise further includes a structure for releasably securing the vise jaws to the slides.

Abstract: A vise is composed of a base, a first transmission block, a second transmission block, a first movable jaw mounted on the first transmission block, a second movable jaw mounted on tee second transmission block, a control rod located in a slot of the base such that the control rod is engaged with the first transmission block and the second transmission block and that the control rod is capable of being actuated by a handle to drive the movable jaws to move toward or away from a fixed jaw located between the two movable jaws. The first transmission block is provided with two guide rods and a locating mechanism fastened with the guide rods.

Abstract: An improved clip system is disclosed for holding parallels in place against the respective jaws of a vise. The clip system comprises a pair of specially configured clip members adapted to releasably engage a retaining plate mounted flush between the jaw and the vise, the retaining plate being formed having a slotted tab extended from either side of the plate for engaging a respective one of the clip members. Each clip member is integrally formed having a hook section inwardly disposed at an intermediate position along its length to engage the slotted tab in a forwardly direction and a cap section inwardly disposed at the forward end of the clip member to clamp flush against the parallel and hold it firmly against the jaw when the hook section is engaged with the slotted tab. The clip members are further formed each having an outwardly disposed leg section intended to deflect in a forward direction thereby releasing the clip member from engagement with the retaining plate and allowing removal of the parallel.

Abstract: A machining vise which includes a main body having a recess for guiding movable vise jaws therein is disclosed. The vise also includes a stationary jaw removably mounted at a mid-point on the main body, a first movable slide and a second movable slide. The first and second slides are mounted in the recess for guiding the movable vise jaws, wherein the first jaw is removably mounted to the first movable slide and the second jaw is removably mounted to the second movable slide.

Abstract: A tool and a method for attaching a strain gauge to a test specimen by maaining alignment of, and applying pressure to, the strain gauge during the bonding of the gauge to the specimen. The tool comprises rigid and compliant pads attached to a spring-loaded clamp. The pads are shaped to conform to the specimen surface to which the gauge is to be bonded. The shape of the pads permits the tool to align itself to the specimen and to maintain alignment of the gauge to the specimen during the bond curing process. A simplified method of attaching a strain gauge is provided by use of the tool.

Abstract: A clamp which can be held in a vise, and the clamp has a plurality of clamping portions which will allow it to be held in the vise in a plurality of positions.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in conjunction with a vise to provide a secured work station in which the vise grips the vise engaging device connected to the work station with a first locking force in a first direction and a locking assembly is provided to secure the vise engaging device with a second locking force in a second direction different than the first direction.

Abstract: Sublimation transfer apparatus of the type using a heated solid head which is adaptable to print on cylindrical objects of varying diameters and, yet, providing sufficient and uniform distribution of pressure is described. A solid head in which metal inserts matching the curvilinear surface of the head to permit the head to accept cylindrical objects of varying diameter is described. An apparatus which is usable on different size cylindrical objects by the mechanism of spring tension elements in cooperation with the solid head is described.

Abstract: A pair of slide plates are vertically displaceably fixed to the opposed front surfaces of a fixed jaw and a movable jaw constituting a vice. An arbitrary number of presser members for pressing a work are fixed on the upper surfaces of the fixed jaw and the movable jaw. The work is placed on upper ends of the slide plates adjusted in height, and a pressure from setscrews of the presser members is applied to the upper surface of the work. Accordingly, even when the work is a thin plate-shaped work, it can be stably held to prevent possible vertical curving of the work.

Abstract: A soft jaw attachment to machine vises having precision ways and flat vise jaw faces with widely spaced fastener openings through said vice jaw faces, the soft jaw being an elongated bar of resilient material having a flat face to interface with the vice jaw face, an element of the fastener means being of T-shape engaged in a complementary channel in the soft jaw, the soft jaw being arcuately prestressed and drawn tightly into flat contiguous interengagement with the jaw face; and an embodiment wherein the fastener element is an elongated and resilient prestressed bar; either or both the soft jaw or the fastener element being prestressed: tightness of the soft jaw to the vice jaw being ensured.

Abstract: A tool which is adapted to orient a work piece for machining. A first embodiment of the tool is adapted to be removably mounted on the fixed jaw of a pair of relatively shiftable jaws of a machine vise. The tool has an arm pivotally mounted thereon, and the arm has a surface for supporting and orienting a work piece relative to the jaws. A curved slot in the tool for receiving a locking device carried by the arm, whereby the arm can be moved into any one of a plurality of infinitely variable positions with the aid of a protractor to support a work piece when the work piece is between the jaws. Holes formed into the arm receive a pin for supporting the work piece. Other embodiments are a tool for orienting the compound of a lathe.

Abstract: A vise jaw system for a vise having a horizontal datum surface at least one removable jaw for selective attachment to the vise, the removable jaw having a bottom surface held in fixed relation to the horizontal datum surface and a front surface perpendicular to the horizontal datum surface. The removable jaw also includes a recess formed in at least the bottom surface of the removable jaw. At least one positioning plate is selectively attached to the removable jaw, the positioning plate having a bottom face contacting the horizontal datum surface and a rear face perpendicular to the horizontal datum surface. The positioning plate further includes a cleat fixed to the positioning plate adjacent to the bottom face of the positioning plate, the cleat having a shape sized for reception in the recess. Pressure devices are located in one of the removable jaw and the cleat for engaging the cleat when received in the recess to urge the bottom face of the positioning plate against the horizontal datum surface.

Abstract: A vice has a pair of parallel, work-piece clamping jaw-members, which jaw-members are spaced laterally apart. The first jaw-member is a semi-rigid one, while the second jaw-member is completely slidable as an integral unit, and also allows for the two jaw-elements thereof of which it is comprised to be movable toward and away from each, whereby the second jaw-member may be used separately to hold a workpiece, and may be used in conjunction with the first jaw-member for assisting the first jaw-member in firmly and safely clamping a workpiece in order to provide a more stable holding of the workpiece during the working thereof. The second, floating jaw-member may be adjusted for holding the smaller-diameter portion of a long workpiece, while the fixed jaw-member holds and clamps the larger diameter portion of the same workpiece.

Abstract: A vise jaw system for a vise having a keyway that defines a horizontal datum surface and a vertical datum surface includes at least one removable jaw for selective attachment to the vise, the removable jaw having a bottom surface held in fixed relation to the horizontal datum surface and a front surface perpendicular to the horizontal datum surface. The removable jaw also includes a recess formed in at least the bottom surface of the removable jaw. At least one positioning plate is selectively attached to the removable jaw, the positioning plate having a bottom face contacting the horizontal datum surface and a rear face perpendicular to the horizontal datum surface. The positioning plate further includes a cleat fixed to the positioning plate adjacent to the bottom face of the positioning plate, the cleat having a shape sized for reception in the recess.

Abstract: A holding device or lock in a machining vise for positioning plates including parallels and angles wherein the positioning plate is provided with a cleat extending from the rear surface along the bottom edge thereof. The plates are held in place by spring loaded engaging members. A recess in the machining vise, complementary in shape to the cleat, may be provided.

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

Abstract: An apparatus for holding small articles comprises an elongated post, a rail member selectively slidably mounted at one end of the post at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the post, and a workpiece holding assembly mounted on the upper surface of the rail member. The workpiece holding assembly has a workpiece engaging device fixedly mounted at one end of the rail member and a selectively slidable jaw mounted on the upper surface of the rail member to allow holding workpieces of varying sizes and shapes between the slidable jaw and the workpiece engaging assembly.