Abstract: A clamping device has a clamping member (2) moveably mounted in a main body 1. A linearly movable actuator (3) is operatively connected to the clamping member (2). A spring element (4) is operatively connected to the actuator (3). A rotatably mounted actuating element (5) is operatively connected to the spring element (4). The spring element (4) is a compression spring that can be compressed when tensioning by the actuating element (5).

Abstract: A clamping apparatus includes: locking members (80) insertable into a hole (11) of a workpiece (10); and a clamp rod (70) configured to make a wedge engagement with the locking members (80) from above. Each locking member (80) includes a base portion (85) configured to be inserted into the hole (11); and a protruding portion (87) located above the base portion (85). A relative movement restriction mechanism (M) configured to restrict downward movement of the clamp rod (70) relative to the locking members (80) within a predetermined travel distance allows descent of outer peripheral surfaces (85a) of the base portions (85) relative to an inner peripheral surface of the hole (11) when the locking members (80) are in a diameter-expanded position.

Abstract: A clamping device includes a body, a clamp arm and a drive mechanism that includes a displacement body displaced linearly, wherein the clamp arm is rotated based on the displacement of the displacement body. The displacement body includes a guide surface for guiding the rotation of the clamp arm, and also for controlling the rotation of the clamp arm while the clamp arm is in a clamping state. The clamping device further includes a push mechanism disposed at a position facing a lever arm and elastically pushing the displacement body toward the lever arm.

Abstract: An advancing-retracting member (3) which is tubular is hermetically inserted into a housing (1) so as to be movable in an vertical direction. An advancing-retracting mechanism (13) is provided to the housing (1) so as to move the advancing-retracting member (3) in the vertical direction. A support cylinder (17) is provided in a manner so as to protrude upward from the advancing-retracting member (3) and be insertable into a hole (21) formed in a workpiece (20). A pressing surface (4) formed in a top end portion of the advancing-retracting member (3) is able to push the workpiece (20) up. In a case where the advancing-retracting mechanism (13) moves the advancing-retracting member (3) upward, the advancing-retracting member (3) causes the support cylinder (17) to be inserted into the hole (21) of the workpiece (20) from below, and the advancing-retracting member (3) presses against the workpiece (20) via the pressing surface (4) so as to move the workpiece (20) upward.

Abstract: A locating pin for positioning one or more workpieces on a mounting member is provided. The locating pin includes at least one cam being radially moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The at least one cam engages the workpiece while in the extended position to hold the workpiece in place. The at least one cam is spaced from the workpiece while in the retracted position to allow the workpiece to be positioned on, or removed from the locating pin.

Abstract: A feeding device includes a feed base that is horizontally installed, a first driving source and a second driving source, a first saddle, a second saddle, a first propeller shaft, a second propeller shaft, a first transmission device, a second transmission device, and a holding device. The first saddle rotates about a first axis that goes along a vertical direction. The second saddle is disposed at the first saddle. The second saddle rotates about a second axis. The second axis goes along a horizontal direction. The first propeller shaft transmits a torque from the first driving source. The second propeller shaft transmits a torque from the second driving source. The first transmission device transmits a rotation of the first propeller shaft to the first saddle. The second transmission device transmits a rotation of the second propeller shaft to the second saddle. The holding device holds the object.

Abstract: A fluid pressure vise actuator includes a housing and an inner bore of the housing. A piston is disposed in the housing, and the piston is configured to actuate based on a pressure increase in ports of the housing. A gear is also disposed in the inner bore of the housing, and a portion of the gear is adjacent to the piston such that an actuation of the piston is configured to rotate the gear. The gear includes a socket configured to interface with a vise and operate the vise based on a rotation of the gear. The housing also includes adjustable clamping blocks configured to engage with the vise to provide support for the housing during operation. An adjustment of the clamping blocks enables the fluid pressure vise actuator to interface with multiple types of existing vises.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus arranged to secure a portable cutting machine on an elongated profiled object, said apparatus comprising a base adapted to be disposed on an upper surface of the profiled object and at least one arm mounted to the base at right angles to the main extension of said object; the base comprising two parallel, spaced plates with an opening for receiving the object; each plate comprising a central, first contact surface arranged to contact the upper surface of the object; and a second inwardly angled contact surface extending from a first end of the plate towards a corresponding side surface of the object; that the base further comprises a rocker arm having a first end, a central portion and a second end; which rocker arm is mounted pivotable about a first axis at right angles to the parallel plates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gripping or clamping device having an actuator, including a drive driving the actuator, and at least one jaw that is motion-coupled with the actuator. The actuator includes a spindle having a threaded portion, wherein for the purpose of motion coupling, an active portion meshing the threaded portion is arranged on the jaw side.

Abstract: A clamping device for clamping at least two components which are to be joined together includes a first carrier structure, a second carrier structure which is connectable to the first carrier structure by a connector, and at least one positioning device which is provided on the first or the second carrier structure in order to position the components to be joined together at a defined position with reference to the first or the second carrier structure. A method for designing a clamping device for clamping at least two components to be joined together includes steps for designing these various elements.

Abstract: A position detecting device having a clamp body with a movable piston rod. A plurality of energy harvesting microswitches is mounted along a bottom of the piston rod using pin actuators to operate each microswitch depending on the piston rod position. The piston rod has a plurality of cutouts constructed and arranged to engage said pin actuators upon actuation of each microswitch, indicating a position which is transmitted wirelessly through the antenna. The antenna used to transmit a signal upon activation of a microswitch.

Abstract: A steering knuckle casting hydraulic fixture includes a positioning mandrel, a pair of flat keys fixed on a bottom surface of a fixture body, a linear bearing and an elastic taper pin match a steering knuckle casting, an angle positioning seat, a straight pin, an angle positioning nail, an angle clamping nail, a nut, a spring, a spring seat and a linear cylinder are used to restrict the rotational freedom of the casting around the Z axis, hydraulic corner cylinders, pressure plates, and support nails are used to clamp the casting, and three guide blocks are used to guide the installation of the steering knuckle casting.

Abstract: A toggle clamping device for building vehicle bodies has a clamping head and a cylinder, which adjoins the cylinder-side end of the clamping head in axial extension and the piston rod of which passes axially through the cylinder and a cavity of the clamping head, a toggle clamping arrangement being fastened to the free end of the piston rod, the toggle clamping arrangement being coupled to a clamping arm, and an opening being provided in the housing, and a cavity being provided therein for the mounting of a detection device for detecting the end positions of the clamping head, and wherein the detection device is formed as an exchangeable part, a “cassette”. For simple exchange of the cassette, the detection device is made up of a retainer and at least one sensor carrier, and the retainer is connected to the at least one sensor carrier such that the retainer can pivot about a pivot axis, the pivot axis being oriented transversely to the direction of the piston rod.

Abstract: An electrical clamping apparatus is provided that can reduce an entire size using a motor as a driving source and largely improve a grip torque by applying a sliding crank portion and a changed toggle link portion with a driving force transfer mechanism.

Abstract: A chuck body includes a base, a fixed gripper finger, a cylinder mount, a slide, and a movable gripper finger. The base includes a planar member. The fixed gripper finger is fixedly provided on the planar member at a position spaced from a longitudinal end of the planar member. The cylinder mount is mounted on the planar member, and includes a cylinder and a linear actuator operably engaging the cylinder to linearly move the cylinder in a longitudinal direction of the planar member toward and away from the fixed gripper finger. The slide is secured to a distal end of the cylinder and is integrally movable with the cylinder. The movable gripper finger is secured to the slide and positioned to cooperate with the fixed gripper finger to grip an associated work object when moved toward the fixed gripper finger by the linear actuator.

Abstract: A clamp apparatus including first and second clamp arms, which are supported rotatably on a body, with a cover being installed to cover outer sides of the body. The cover includes openings through which portions of the first and second clamp arms are inserted and rotatably operated. An unloading tray is arranged in the body at a position below the openings in the direction of gravity. Spatter, which invades into the clamp apparatus from the openings when a welding operation is carried out on a workpiece that is clamped by the first and second clamp arms, is deposited on the unloading tray, and the spatter is eliminated by taking out the unloading tray to the exterior of the clamp apparatus.

Abstract: A rotor turning system for turning a rotor is provided. The system may include a rotary driver including a rotating drive shaft. A removable rotor grasping element is configured to frictionally grasp at least a portion of an exterior circumference of a portion of the rotor. A drive linkage couples the rotating drive shaft to the rotor grasping element to impart a torque to the rotor with the rotor grasping element to turn the rotor. A rotor grasping element is also provided for grasping a substantially smooth exterior surface of a rotor to allow for turning of the rotor. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: A guide rail is provided on an outer surface of a chuck body. A pair of fingers is disposed on the guide rail. At least one of the pair of fingers is a movable finger that is movable along the guide rail. One or two cylinder apparatuses, each of which has a rod that advances and retracts in the direction of its axial line by the action of air pressure, are provided in the chuck body. The top end of the rod extends from an end of the chuck body to the outside. An end block is attached to the top end of the rod. The end block is linked to the movable finger.

Abstract: A clamping assembly is provided. The clamping assembly includes a base member having a base portion and an extension portion. The clamping assembly further includes a piston that is adapted to move first and second guide members toward the base portion to move first and second wedge members, respectively, in first and second directions, respectively, on the extension portion to lift a wedge coupling member relative to the extension portion. The clamping assembly further includes a shaft coupled to the wedge coupling member that is further coupled to a clamping arm.

Abstract: A positioning device capable of increasing the amount of diametrical expansion of an engagement member to be engaged in a cylindrical hole in a workpiece, and capable of performing positioning while not exerting any force on the workpiece in the downward direction positions a cylindrical hole (Ha) in a workpiece (W) in a first direction while permitting shifting thereof in a second direction, the device comprising: the insertion shaft member; a hydraulic cylinder for driving the insertion shaft member; a pair of engagement members; a taper engagement mechanism for shifting the engagement members to increase their diameter; and a movement permitting holding mechanism that, along with supporting the engagement members, so that they cannot shift in the first direction but are capable of shifting in the second direction.

Abstract: A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing and a locating pin extending through the housing and having a longitudinal axis. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. A linear actuator is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the linear actuator in a manner allowing axial movement of the linear actuator to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the linear actuator.

Abstract: A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing having a longitudinal axis and a locating pin extending through the housing. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. An exterior driving linkage is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the exterior driving linkage thereby allowing axial movement of the exterior driving linkage to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the exterior driving linkage.

Abstract: A method for fusion-splicing optical fibers and a fusion splicer are provided, which enable preventing a fusion spliced portion from disconnecting when the optical fiber is removed from the fusion splicer. A fusion-splicing method for optical fibers comprises: holding optical fibers and on optical fiber holding parts respectively provided on a pair of movable stages; butting ends of optical fibers by bringing the pair of movable stages mutually closer; fusion-splicing butted optical fibers to form a fusion spliced portion S; carrying out a proof test, the proof test including applying a tension to the fusion spliced portion S by moving the pair of movable stages so as to distance them from each other; and bringing the pair of movable stages mutually closer by a predetermined distance upon completion of the proof test.

Abstract: A single mounting device is provided for each trolley riser for use with a set of shims in order to accurately align and secure a clamp to a datum. In another aspect, a generally polyhedron-shaped clamp body is used with a mounting plate to secure a clamp in different orientations relative to a manufacturing plant locator.

Abstract: A workpiece clamping device for a machine tool is provided, which has a base, first and second clamping jaws between which a workpiece is clampable, a drive, and an actuating element which is displaceable relative to the base and which is coupled to the first clamping jaw. A movement of the actuating element is brought about by the drive and the actuating element brings about a displacement of the first clamping jaw. A transmitter is arranged on the actuating element and is displaceable together with the actuating element and is displaceable relative to the actuating element. A first stop and a spaced-apart second stop are provided, between which stops the transmitter is displaceable together with the actuating element. When the transmitter abuts against the first or second stop, the transmitter is displaceable relative to the actuating element. A sensor is provided for detecting one or more positions of the transmitter.

Abstract: A belt splicer for splicing butt ends of thermoplastic belts together. The splicer uses a plurality of cranks in conjunction with heavy springs to close and rapidly open jaws holding butt ends of a belt in place against a heating wand for melting and against each other for welding the melted ends together. The rapid opening of the jaw also lowers the wand, which is locked in place by a wand lock during the melting of the butt ends.

Abstract: Examples described here include a device that has a housing defining a cavity, and a force sensor. The device also includes a first hydraulic actuator positioned in the cavity, and a second hydraulic actuator positioned in the cavity. The first and second hydraulic actuators move between respectively relaxing modes and thrusting modes along respective longitudinal axes. The longitudinal axis of the first hydraulic actuator is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second hydraulic actuator. The device also includes a first actuated member coupled to the first hydraulic actuator, and a second actuated member coupled to the second hydraulic actuator.

Abstract: A sensor or switch mechanism is connected to a gripper mechanism and uses a pivotal cam link connected to the driving mechanism of the gripper. A cam slot in the cam link is configured to convert linear reciprocal motion of the driving mechanism of the gripper to amplified rotational motion of the pivotal cam link. A target on the cam link and a stationary sensor positioned proximate to an arc described by the target on rotation of the cam link allows the sensor or switch mechanism to distinguish between the gripper properly gripping a single workpiece and the gripper improperly gripping no workpiece and/or two or more workpieces.

Abstract: A plurality of engagement members (20), inserted in a hole in an object to be fixed, which are capable of gripping an inner circumferential surface of the hole are provided, and a wedge face (32) of a clamping rod (15) is engaged on an inner circumference of the engagement member (20) from an upper side. An upper part of a piston rod (55) protruding upward from a piston body (54) of a piston (12) is coupled to a lower part of the clamping rod (15). The engagement member (20), the clamping rod (15), and the piston (12) are provided in a housing (2). An annular valve member (78) is provided between the housing (2) and the piston rod (55). When the piston (12) has moved to a lower-limit region in a lock direction, an actuating portion (89) of the piston rod (55) causes the valve member (78) via an actuated portion (99) of the valve member (78) to be opened downward.

Abstract: An actuating device has an actuating element connected in a rotationally-fixed manner to a shaft. The shaft is mounted so that it is rotatable in the housing. The actuating element is pivotable using a hand lever connected to the shaft. The hand lever is formed from an attachment element connected to the shaft and an elongated handle element fastened on the attachment element. The handle element is fastenable at different positions on a front side of the attachment element. The front side of the attachment element is oriented perpendicularly to a main axial direction of the shaft.

Abstract: Examples described here include a device that has a housing defining a cavity, and a force sensor. The device also includes a first hydraulic actuator positioned in the cavity, and a second hydraulic actuator positioned in the cavity. The first and second hydraulic actuators move between respectively relaxing modes and thrusting modes along respective longitudinal axes. The longitudinal axis of the first hydraulic actuator is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second hydraulic actuator. The device also includes a first actuated member coupled to the first hydraulic actuator, and a second actuated member coupled to the second hydraulic actuator.

Abstract: A turning device to rotate the rotatable part of a wind turbine that comprises a stationary part and a rotatable part is described. The rotatable part is rotatable with respect to the stationary part of the wind turbine, and the stationary part is located within a nacelle, wherein the nacelle is at least partially enclosed by a housing. The turning device comprises a first lever and a second lever that is detachably attached to the rotatable part of the wind turbine. The first lever and the second lever reach from inside the housing of the nacelle through an opening to the outside of the nacelle, so that the drive is located outside of the housing of the nacelle, when the turning device is attached to the wind turbine.

Abstract: A BOLTS compatible module includes a support mechanism for gripping a wafer. The support mechanism is coupled to a rotary mechanism for rotating the support mechanism with a wafer grip therein. The rotary mechanism is coupled to the module and capable of at least 180° of rotation.

Abstract: A rotary driving mechanism includes a support stand, an air feeding assembly, and a driver. The air feeding assembly includes a bearing base, a rotating member, two first ventilating joints, and two second ventilating joints. The bearing base is coupled to the support stand and defines an inner circular surface. The rotating member is rotatably received in the bearing base and resists the inner circular surface. The rotating member defines two circular grooves at an outer periphery thereof and two channels therein. Each circular groove is in fluid communication with one of the channels. The first ventilating joints are coupled to the bearing base and respectively in fluid communication with the circular grooves. The second ventilating joints are coupled to the rotating member and respectively in communication with the channels. The driver is coupled to the rotating member and in communication with the second ventilating joints.

Abstract: A panel jig device for a vehicle may include: a base bracket disposed on a jig base; a motor assembly mounted on the base bracket and including a rotary shaft; a locator having a locator end supporting a holding portion of a panel, connected to the rotary shaft of the motor assembly, and rotating about the rotary shaft with rotation of the rotary shaft; a clamping cylinder including an operating rod selectively operating forward/backward, and hinged to the locator; and a damper having one end hinged to the operating rod, a center portion hinged to the locator, and the other end with a clamping end supporting the holding portion of the panel.

Abstract: A positioning device includes a base and two positioning mechanisms oppositely positioned on the base to position a workpiece. Each positioning mechanism includes a driver positioned on the base, a mounting member mounted on the base, a gear rack, a gear, and a positioning member. The mounting member defines a sliding groove. The gear rack slidably is received in the sliding groove and connected with the driver. The gear is rotatably connected with the mounting member and is meshed with the gear rack. The positioning member is fixedly-connected with the gear. The driver drives the gear rack to slide along the sliding groove to make the positioning member rotate and outstretch into an interior of the workpiece. The drivers drive two positioning members apply two opposite forces on the workpiece to positioning the workpiece.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to fixturing devices for supporting a workpiece, the devices including modularized cantilevered and fixed beam fixing elements. Each module includes a compliant beam and an interface element in contact with the workpiece and a portion of the compliant beam for transmitting a contact force between the workpiece and the beam. Dynamic adaptability of the beam is configured by selectively varying beam stiffness by varying either beam length or beam width. Varying a width can include varying a beam width, and/or breadth. In a further embodiment, the compliant beam fixed at both ends is slidable in a longitudinal direction of the beam such that a portion of the interface element slides along the beam, thus dynamically adapting the beam stiffness according to a force applied to a workpiece.

Abstract: A first piston (21) is coupled to an output rod (2) inserted in a housing (1). A second piston (22) is inserted in the housing (1) radially outside of the output rod (2). A force multiplier (36) has a wedge space (39) and a plurality of engaging balls (40). When force multiplication driving is started, the wedge space (39) is formed between a transmitting portion (37) provided in the output rod (2) and a receiving portion (38) provided in the housing (1) so as to get narrower as it extends radially inward. Before the force multiplication driving is started, the engaging balls (40) are brought into contact with an outer circumferential surface of the output rod (2), and when the force multiplication driving is started, the engaging balls (40) are pushed out toward the wedge space (39) to engage with the transmitting portion (37).

Abstract: A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing and a locating pin extending through the housing and having a longitudinal axis. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. A linear actuator is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the linear actuator in a manner allowing axial movement of the linear actuator to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the linear actuator.

Abstract: In a clamping chuck (1) for holding clamped a brush body (2), in particular a toothbrush body in its head region, including at least two clamping jaws (3a, 3b) spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the brush body (2) to be held, at least one of the clamping jaws (3b) is movable and is adjustable between an open position and a closed position which holds the brush body (2) clamped between the clamping jaws (3a, 3b). There is provided a brush body support (5) which is arranged between the clamping jaws (3a, 3b) and which is adjustable between a closed position acting on the rear side of the brush body (2) and an open position which is retracted with respect to said closed position. A common actuating mechanism (6) is provided for jointly adjusting the clamping jaw(s) (3b) and the brush body support (5) against a restoring force from the respective closed position into the open position (FIG. 5).

Abstract: A single mounting device is provided for each trolley riser for use with a set of shims in order to accurately align and secure a clamp to a datum. In another aspect, a generally polyhedron-shaped clamp body is used with a mounting plate to secure a clamp in different orientations relative to a manufacturing plant locator.

Abstract: A clamping assembly is provided. The clamping assembly includes a base member having a base portion and an extension portion. The clamping assembly further includes a piston that is adapted to move first and second guide members toward the base portion to move first and second wedge members, respectively, in first and second directions, respectively, on the extension portion to lift a wedge coupling member relative to the extension portion. The clamping assembly further includes a shaft coupled to the wedge coupling member that is further coupled to a clamping arm.

Abstract: An output rod (2) is inserted in a housing (1) so as to be movable vertically. A first piston (21) inserted in an upper part of the housing (1) is fixed to the output rod (2), and a second piston (22) inserted in a lower part of the housing (1) is fitted on the output rod (2) so as to be movable vertically. A lock chamber (25) is arranged between the first piston (21) and the second piston (22), and a first release chamber (31) and a second release chamber (32) are arranged above the first piston (21) and below the second piston (22), respectively. Supply of a pressurized fluid into the lock chamber (25) in lock driving of the output rod (2) first causes the first piston (21) to be driven upward to drive the output rod (2) upward, and then causes the second piston (22) to be driven downward to drive the output rod (2) upward in a force-multiplying manner via a force multiplier (36).

Abstract: A clamp apparatus is equipped with a body, and a drive unit having a piston displaced under the supply of a pressure fluid. A clamp arm is disposed rotatably on the body. In addition, a piston rod of the drive unit is connected detachably with respect to a displaceable body of a driving force transmission mechanism which is disposed in the interior of the body. Upon detachment of a connector of the piston rod from a connecting recess of the displaceable body, the state of connection between the drive unit and the driving force transmission mechanism is released.

Abstract: A clamping device has an actuator that moves linearly and is actuated by a drive. A pivoting clamping element is operatively connected, via a toggle lever mechanism, with the actuator. The toggle lever mechanism includes a drive-side adapter and a hand lever-side adapter. The drive side adapter and hand lever side adapter can be adjusted relative to one another to define an opening angle of the clamping element. One of the adapters has a profiled bar extending in a direction of actuation. The other adapter has an insertion region to accommodate the bar. A fixing element is provided in one of the adaptors to define the location of the adapters relative to one another. The fixing element can be clamped against the profiled bar and also against an insertion region.

Abstract: An optical fiber fusion splicer that heats and fusion-splices optical fibers to each other, the optical fiber fusion splicer includes: a coating clamp installation base; a coating clamp that is attached to the coating clamp installation base and has a coating clamp lid that is openable and closable; and a first power source for advancing the coating clamp installation base and opening the coating clamp lid. An operation of opening the coating clamp lid is performed using the first power source after the fusion splicing is completed.

Abstract: A rotating cylinder includes and a main body, a piston head, a piston rod and a guide assembly. The piston head slidably is received within the main body. The piston rod partially received within the main body, the piston head is fixed to the piston head, the piston rod defines one or more guiding groove adjacent to the piston head, the guiding groove includes a straight portion, a first helix portion and a second helix portion, the straight portion extends axially toward the piston head, the first helix portion curvedly extends away from the straight portion toward the piston head, the second helix portion curvedly extends from an end of the first helix portion toward a direction away from the piston head and the straight portion. The guide assembly is mounted on the main body and includes one or more guiding member slidably engaged with the guiding groove.

Abstract: An optical fiber fusion splicer includes: a windshield cover having a rotating shaft and rotating around the rotating shaft so as to be openable and closable; a cable member wrapping unit coupled and fixed to the windshield cover on the same axis as the rotating shaft of the windshield cover or formed as a portion of the windshield cover, the cable member wrapping unit being rotatable in a normal direction or in a reverse direction around the rotating shaft; a first cable member winding unit that is a rotary pulley, a non-rotary pulley, or a rotary gear; and a closed-loop member including a deformable cable member wound around the cable member wrapping unit and the first cable member winding unit, the closed-loop member constituting a closed loop.

Abstract: A welding clamp system using a fixture plate with a bulkhead that allows the clamp system to be coupled to a robotic arm. The robotic arm supplies air and electricity through pneumatic and electrical ports, enabling operation of the clamp system. The air is routed to pneumatic cylinders, which power a pneumatic clamp mechanism that moves sliding clamp fixtures along tracks. The sliding clamp fixtures press a work piece against immobile clamp fixtures, allowing a work piece to be secured and held during welding. Presence of a work piece is detected by proximity sensors which are mounted into the fixture. The clamp system allows a robotic arm to grab a work piece from a supply area, initiate and complete welding of the work piece, and then release the work piece onto a discharge station for removal of the completed work piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening tool for dynamically fastening parts for machining, said tool being formed by an annular frame (1) which is fastened to a rotary supporting means (2) arranged around the location of the machining tool (4) on a tool-holder head (3). The annular frame (1) incorporates a tamper formed by a rotating ball (5) and, in a diametrically opposite position, a tilting clamp (6) which incorporates a counter-tamper formed by another rotating ball (8). According to the invention, a cantilevered portion (9.1) of a part can be seized between the balls (5) and (8) of the tamper and counter-tamper in order to prevent bending and vibrations in relation to same during machining.