Abstract: The present invention is a low-contaminate work surface for processing semiconductor grade silicon. The work surface is comprised of a parallel array of silicon elements forming a planar surface. The silicon elements are of comparable purity with the semiconductor grade silicon to be process, thus minimizing contact contamination. In an additional embodiment of the present invention, the low-contaminate work surface is part of a work station which provides for initial screening and sizing of the semiconductor grade silicon being processed.

Abstract: A remote pipe fitting tool for adjustably positioning the ends of relatively small pipes while being tack welded. The tool includes clamps engaging adjacent pipe ends with each of the clamps including laterally extending arms which are interconnected at their outer ends by a plurality of spaced turnbuckles with a pair of outermost turnbuckles and an inner turnbuckle adjusting various relationships between the pipe ends. Each of the arms includes means to longitudinally adjust the length thereof to move the adjacent pipe ends transversely in relation to each other. Also, each arm includes a jack bolt and pivot structure enabling the clamps and thus the pipe ends to be angularly adjusted. The remote pipe tool enables adjacent pipe ends to be joined to be universally adjusted in relation to each other in an accurate, positive, quick and easy manner thereby greatly facilitating the positioning of pipe ends when being joined by welding.

Abstract: Apparatus to effect simultaneous and aligned movement of members toward and away from each other including first, second and third collar members, and a lever arm pivotally secured at its midpoint to the first collar member. The second and third collar members are attached to opposite ends of the lever arm, and the lever arm extends equal degrees to opposite sides of its pivotal connection to the first collar member. The first collar member is held in a fixed position, and the lever arm is rotated such that the second and third collars members, each grasping respective workpieces, are moved simultaneously toward or away from each other an identical distance.

Abstract: A machine vise holds two parts against a center mounting block, and has simultaneously moving jaws slidable on a vise body toward opposite sides of the center jaw for clamping. One of the jaws is driven through a torque limiting clutch to the drive screw to provide a preload on one of the parts, after which the clutch releases for final, high pressure tightening.

Abstract: A machine vise for use in clamping and holding a work product having parallel and non-parallel sides. The vise is constructed with a pair of pivotal movable jaws positioned between two fixed outer jaws in the preferred embodiment. A pair of movable wedges are positioned between the movable jaws and move the jaws towards the fixed jaws. Both the movable jaws as well as the wedge blocks are mounted to pivot independently of each other. A spring bias is positioned between the movable jaws to bias the jaw action.The vise may be constructed in a single wedge configuration and may be mounted with other similar vise configurations to provide a multiple vise configuration.

Abstract: A flange alignment tool for temporarily aligning and holding a flange of a workpiece in concentric alignment with a tubular workpiece such as a pipe. The tool includes a C-shaped frame member having integrally formed first and second opposing end portions, a transverse frame section extending between the first and second opposing end portions, and an elongated base portion extending outwardly from the second end portion. The first opposing end portion, transverse frame section, and base portion each contain threaded apertures and associated, manually adjustable alignment screws. The tool is secured to a flange by placing it over an outer edge portion of the flange with an outer surface of the flange abuttingly engaging the second opposing end portion of the C-shaped frame member. The alignment screw of the first opposing end portion is then manually screwed into contact with an inner surface of the flange to secure the C-shaped frame member securely thereto.

Abstract: A lineup clamp (10) is disclosed which is particularly suitable for clamping to smaller diameter pipe sections with their ends abutting for welding. Pipes less than twelve inches in diameter can be clamped by the clamp (10). The clamp includes a first resilient element (24) and a second resilient element (28) separated by a separator (26). A hydraulic cylinder (20) is activated to resiliently deform the elements (24, 28) against the separator and the inner surfaces of the abutting pipe sections to clamp the pipe sections in alignment for welding. The clamp is released by removing pressurized hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic cylinder and permitting the resilient elements to rebound to their relaxed configuration.

Abstract: A pin-holding device for use in connecting a pin to a printed circuit board, comprising a substrate for holding a pin to be inserted into the printed circuit board and soldered thereto, the substrate having a pin insertion hole for detachably holding the pin such that at least one end portion of the pin is perpendicularly projected from the substrate, whereby the one end portion of the pin is inserted into the printed circuit board and soldered thereto in a state that the pin is held, thereafter the pin-holding device is detached from the pin.

Abstract: A flange alignment tool for facilitating connection of large diameter, flanged pipe sections. The tool is inserted in the corresponding bolt openings of the adjacent flanges and expanded to cause the bolt openings to come into precise alignment all around the abutting flanges to be joined together. The tool comprises a plurality of internally tapered partial sleeve sections, each having a constant external diameter. The sleeve sections are resiliently biased against a pair of tapered expanding mandrels which are threadably received on a long, central bolt member which is turned to cause the mandrels to move together, expanding the alignment tool in the bolt openings. After the permanent fastening bolts are secured in the aligned bolt openings, the tool is contracted and removed from the bolt openings, and a permanent fastening bolt replaces it.

Abstract: A device for clamping relative to each other at opposite end edges two metal objects which are to be welded together including a draw bolt, an element screwed onto the draw bolt forming a tension nut, and a bridge piece which has an opening through which the draw bolt passes. The draw bolt at one end bears a relatively thin part with a clamping plate or similar element and at least one element is connected to the draw bolt above the relatively thin part which forms at least one protuberance projecting outwards. The bridge piece has guide means for guiding the protuberance in such a way that an up and down movement of the screw bolt relative to the bridge piece is permitted, but rotary movements of the screw bolt about its central axis are prevented.

Abstract: A tool used in joining the adjacent ends of pipes and the like including a structural arrangement which is capable of moving the ends of the members to be joined towards and away from each other, transversely in relation to each other for alignment and adjusting the angular relation of the adjacent ends to accurately, positively, quickly and easily position adjacent ends of pipe members and the like in optimum desired relation for joining the members by welding. The tool includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced lugs mounted on each member to be joined in spaced relation to the end thereof with the ends being secured in place by a clamp structure or the like with the lugs being interconnected by turnbuckle structures having radial screw threaded members at each end thereof with manipulation of the turnbuckle structures and radial screws enabling the adjacent ends of the members to be joined to be oriented in optimum position for welding.

Abstract: A device for aligning the surfaces of two abutting mirrors while the mirrors are being adhesively secured to a room wall. The aligned mirrors will reflect in the same direction so as to avoid disruptions or discontinuities in the total reflected picture. An alignment bar having suction cups therealong is used to align and hold the mirrors in fixed positions while the adhesive on the mirror rear surfaces is curing to a solid rigid condition.

Abstract: A framing aid for use in the construction of a building comprises an elongated member having formed therein a plurality of transverse grooves for accepting the ends of studs and a longitudinal groove intersecting the transverse grooves for accepting a plate and maintaining it in contact with the ends of the studs for attachment thereto.

Abstract: A tool for locating a predetermined number of turbine blades in relative operative position with each other includes a base with a space and sidewalls with a space between them. Blades are located sequentially and adjacently between the sidewalls so that the blades are accurately and snugly located between the sidewalls. The top of the sidewalls has an arc of curvature representative of the arc of curvature for a rotor for accommodating the blades ordinarily. When the blades are located in the space, the curvature of the top of the sidewalls conforms with the curvature of the rotor. The blades can then be adjusted and aligned such that when located in the rotor they will be accurately positioned.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding two workpieces, each with respect to a fixed reference location, is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base to which a fixed central jaw member is secured. A clamping assembly which includes a first slide member and a second slide member which are joined by a threaded screw shaft is provided for movement relative to the central jaw member. A biasing means is attached to the first slide member by means of a compression spring assembly and may be either displaced with the first slide assembly or secured to the base. When the biasing means is secured to the base member and the first slide is displaced away therefrom, a biasing force is generated so as to urge the second slide member toward the central jaw to hold a workpiece therebetween. As such, one workpiece may be retained or released prior to another workpiece. Further, the instant construction provides the biasing feature without requiring any increase in overall vise length.

Abstract: A clamp for use in aligning and installing cosmetic fronts on drawers includes first and second clamp body members which have respective connecting flanges adjustably secured by threaded fasteners. Juxtaposed threaded clamping jaws allow a cosmetic front to be clamped on a drawer face. The clamp is formed from thin sheet metal material and has an offset construction which allows the drawer to be closed with the clamp installed. The thickness of the sheet metal stock material is utilized to determine the spacing between a top edge of the cosmetic drawer front and the cabinet in which it is mounted. The adjustable connecting flanges allow the clamp to clear a "sub-top" which is present in some cabinets, thus allowing the spacing between a top edge of the cabinet top or adjacent drawer front to be precisely regulated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing essentially cone-shaped flat bodies, whose surface area consists of n attached segments, (preferably 4, 6, 8), each composed of a number of attached glass pieces connected to one another, particularly Tiffany-style lampshades, whereby the boundary lines of adjoining segments lie in a common plane or a straight line, having a base body or form cone for placing glass pieces to be soldered, a bottom plate placed at the form cone and a rod, that is positioned in the middle of the bottom plate and form cone.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for holding, rotating and positioning a jack for the purpose of attaching said jack to one side of a structural support. The apparatus comprises a base and a holder. The base has a device to mount the base on the structural support. The holder is pivotally connected at one end to the base for displacement between a first location above said structural support and a second location at said one side. The holder has a receiver operable in a closed position to retain the jack as the holder is pivoted between said locations in order to position the jack for attachment to said one side of the structural support. The receiver is actuatable to an open position for removal of the holder from the jack after said attachment. The holder is displaceable from said second location back to said first location for removal of the apparatus from the support.

Abstract: A welding machine for butt welding of plastic profiles is outfitted with profile clamping units (2, 3) capable of sliding in relation to each other, and a heat reflector (15) which can be introduced between the front surfaces of two profiles to be welded, whereby the clamping units (2, 3) comprise weld boundary blades (2b, 2f, 3b, 3f) aligned parallel to the profile front surfaces and mounted on the profiles.In order to enhance welding efficiency and produce precisely coordinated weld joints, the clamping units (2, 3) are designed to accommodate two superimposed profiles (U, O), and feature in addition to the external boundary blades (2b, 2f, 3b, 3f) an intermediate boundary blade (5, 6) insertable between the profiles (U, O), yielding elastically in the clamping direction of the profiles and moving along with the clamping units (2, 3) in the direction of displacement.

Abstract: A cue tipper 42 for a stick 33 includes a positioner 44 having in a side 47, a cavity 48 centered around a preferred assembly axis V--V and facing toward a stick holder 54. Holder 54 has a device 56 to clamp a cue stick so a planar free end 35 faces cavity 48 and its centerline C-S coincides with the assembly axis V--V. A mover system 60 has a guide pin 62 affixed to holder 54 and extended slidably through positioner 44. A mover pin 64 is connected to positioner 42 and is threadably engaged to holder 54. In operation, a tip 20 has a planar end 26 contacted to the free end 35 of stick 33 and the positioner 44 and holder 54 are moved together by system 60. Cavity 48 engages primarily a desired dome 30 of a cap 22 on the tip 20and tip 20 is moved laterally and rotatively as required normal to assembly axis V--V until base plane 29 of dome 30 is made normal to axis V--V and dome centerline C-D coincides with axis V--V in a disposition preferred by pool players.

Abstract: A fixture for accurately aligning a boring bar and cutter head to facilitate a brazing operation at the interface between the boring bar and cutter head. A triangular seating element on the base of the fixture fits into a tool-reception pocket in the cutter head to locate the cutter head. A clamp mechanism extends laterally from a support post structure to suspend the boring bar directly above the cutter head.

Abstract: By providing apparatus such as that shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,529,183, but with the removable central jaw bolted from the top and means provided at the handle end of the device to fix the location of the one of the movable jaws of the structure as shown in the above-mentioned patent, there is obtained a particularly useful apparatus which will do everything that can be done with the vise of the above-mentioned patent, plus being able to conduct precision machining upon individual pieces which are considerably larger in the grasped dimension.

Abstract: A spacer holder arrangement includes a support sheet of a self-supporting nature, at least one side of the support sheet having a low adhesive-bonding ability. A pair of concentric inner and outer spacer elements of an annular shape are disposed on the one side of the support sheet to provide a performed spacer, each of the inner and outer spacer elements having adhesive layers formed respectively on opposite sides thereof. One of the adhesive layers is interposed between each of the inner and outer spacer elements and the support sheet to bond them releasably together. The inner spacer element has a central hole therethrough which is coaxial with an aperture formed through the support sheet so that a guide rod can be passed through the aperture and the central hole.

Abstract: An on-site fabrication method has been devised for compound bending of laminated wooden beam members into a handrail for curved or spiral stairways in which upstanding supports are positioned at intervals along the path of intended curvature on the stairway, the strips are assembled together in juxtaposed relation to one another and retained by leveling brackets on the support members whereby to prevent twisting of the beam members when a lateral force is applied, clamping the beam members together against each support member and permitting the beam members to be cured into a unitary rail section.

Abstract: A substantially integral one-piece interval locator in flat relatively thin elongate material and having two or more interval spaced notches for locating building components on selected interval positions and including hardened punch points locating and holding the centers of structural members with high precision and repetitive accuracy. The structure includes hand grip means and tapered ends.

Abstract: An apparatus for plumbing a series of posts includes a generally vertical frame supported on three operable jacks mounted to form a three-point support for the frame. Each jack is operable to raise or lower that support and thereby align and plumb the frame. The frame includes upper, intermediate and lower horizontal members, vertically spaced-apart and parallel. The horizontal members are comprised of a pair of telescoping halves, so as to be selectively and adjustably extensible. A winch and strap is affixed proximal to each end of each horizontal member, which is operable to hang a post against each end of the frame.

Abstract: The construction and installation of a curved, laminated wooden bending rail used as a hand rail on a spiral staircase or the like is significantly facilitated utilizing a series of contoured clamp structures which circumscribe the rail and uniformly engage it, at each clamp location, around its entire periphery. Each clamp structure includes a pair of bolt-connected clamping blocks which may be drawn into circumbscribing abutment with and tightened around the rail. When the clamp structure is fully tightened, the surfaces of cutout portions in the two clamping blocks each closely conform to and uniformly engage a lateral half of the rail periphery and laterally clamp the rail laminae together with a clamping force which is very evenly distributed along the nonplanar opposite lateral side surfaces of the clamped rail section, thereby essentially eliminating marring and deformation of the rail caused by clamping force concentrations on circumferentially spaced portions thereof.

Abstract: A particularly useful circuit board support device is disclosed which provides a rigid protected environment for a circuit board during curing, transport, testing and assembly. The circuit board support devices are modular and may be stackably rigidly joined into convenient multiple units.

Abstract: An apparatus for seating and tightening clamps around joints between tubular sections comprises an elongate flexible member such as a chain for extending around a clamp positioned over a joint, the member having rollers spaced along its length, and a tightening device for applying tension to the member to tighten it around the clamp so that the rollers roll around the surface of the clamp and apply a radial force to the clamp.

Abstract: A two station, single action vise has a body, with a fixed center block forming oppositely facing fixed jaws, and movable jaws at opposite ends of the body that are moved by operation of a vise screw toward one of the respective oppositely facing fixed jaws in the center of the body. The vise screw is spring centered and will yield to apply a preclamp with one of the jaws onto a piece part. The movable jaws are shown operated by a vise screw that has left-hand threads for operating one of the movable jaws and right-hand threads for operating the other movable jaw, so that as the screw is rotated both movable jaws move simultaneously toward the center block forming the fixed jaws. In this way two work pieces can be clamped by the movable jaws against the center fixed jaw. In order to preclamp piece parts under a spring load the screw is moved so it can shift axially slightly under spring load after preclamping one part until both movable jaws are positioned to clamp their respective piece parts tightly.

Abstract: A variable force exerting clamp assembly having a variable clamping area. A stretchable strap which deforms or "thins" to a smaller width in response to stretching is provided with a first work-engaging clamp secured to one end thereof and a second movable clamp which is slidable between the ends of the strap. The clamps are disposed for engaging a workpiece or workpieces between each other or for securing a pair of members together, and tension is applied until the strap is stretched to exert the desired force on the members, whereby, upon release of the tensional force, the strap tends to assume its original configuration, and the second clamp exerts a clamping force on the strap responsive to the strap expanding to its original width.

Abstract: The invention provides a tool useful as an aid in joining pipes by welding. The tool includes means for positioning and holding an insert ring in a predetermined position with respect to the end of a pipe while the insert ring is tack-welded to an end of the pipe. Means is also included permitting the ends of the pipe to be welded to be aligned.

Abstract: The means comprises a ski bench and attachment piece that has a horizontal support beam that is attached to a plurality of independent folding leg supports. At each end of the horizontal support beam are slotted vertical end supports for the front and rear tips of the skis to fit onto a solid position. An attachment piece is positioned along the horizontal centerline of the horizontal support beam and at its mid-point. This attachment piece has a plurality of immovable vertical extensions that have rigid twin u-shaped supports and a rigid angled brace located at the top of the vertical extensions. A cross country ski binding will snap into position against one of the u-shaped supports or against the angled brace. Separate contoured ski tip supports fit into the slots of the vertical end supports and are used to firm the ski tip area when necessary.

Abstract: On a track for electromagnetically levitated vehicles, side guide rails are positioned on and secured to a beam-like support member forming the track by an apparatus made up of a transportation frame extending in the long direction of the support member and by installation truss frames located on and extending transversely of the transportation frame. Side guide rail installation arms are pivotally mounted on the installation truss frames. With the arms in an outward position the guide rails can be placed on and held by the arms. By pivoting the arms inwardly the side guide rails can be located along the outer sides of the support member. By raising the installation truss frame, the guide rails can be located relative to stators mounted on the underside of the support member. In addition, the final position of the guide rails can be established by moving the installation truss frames transversely of the transportation frame and relative to a plate strip on the upper surface of the support members.

Abstract: An apparatus for simultaneously welding two or more pairs of thermoplastic frame elements is disclosed. The apparatus includes a clamp or jig assembly which maintains the frame elements in alignment with respect to each other and to a heating plate. A driving assembly is provided for moving the frame elements towards the heating plate and/or towards each other for heating and fusion.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for cutting a cylindrical material formed of silicone or the like which is an original material to produce semiconductor devices, using a rotary blade. In the cutting method, the base end side of the cylindrical material is fixed and at the same time, before the cutting of the cylindrical material is started, the cutting side of the cylindrical material is also fixed according to the shape thereof. The cutting is performed while maintaining such fixed conditions until the cutting is completed.

Abstract: A jig is provided for assembling various different wing skin panels, all having different airfoil profiles. The jig includes a frame that has a plurality of colinear attachment points. These points define a center line axis that is generic for any panel assembled on the jig. A set of headers is distributed along the attachment points, such set being replaceable by another for a different panel. The headers have edge recesses in which are placed the panels' stringers. Both stringers and headers are covered by a skin sheet which is held in place by webbings that are pulled and tightened against the skin. The webbings hold the skin against the stringers while the stringers, skin, and headers are moved to a fastening location where the skin is riveted or otherwise fastened to the stringers.

Abstract: A pipe fitting assembly tool for connecting and disconnecting pipes including a pair of clamps which are attached to separate lever clamping systems which control clamping and unclamping the pipes and which are pivotally attached to scissors structured handle bars which control the movement of the clamps to and from each other.

Abstract: A plug part for a releasable plug-type connection of light waveguides that can be manufactured with little outlay is provided which comprises a capillary having an acceptance opening for the light waveguide, a plug cylinder in which the capillary is disposed such that its acceptance opening is coaxially aligned relative to the outside circumference of the plug cylinder and a hardenable bonding agent which is introduced into the annular gap between the capillary and plug cylinder. The capillary is accepted between two centering tips for the precise adjustment in the plug cylinder. This adjustment ensues in a guide prism in which two cylindrical centering tip carriers with coaxially attached centering tips and the plug cylinder with the capillary loosely contained therein are placed, whereby the two centering tip carriers have the same outside diameter as the plug cylinder.

Abstract: A clamp encircles the outer rim of an out-of-round tubular pipe to reform the cross-section of same into one that is substantially round, the clamp including a ring frame, a plurality of pivotally mounted roller assemblies each having a roller to engage the pipe rim, and drive means for pivoting the roller assemblies such that the rollers simultaneously rotate to contract radially inwardly or outwardly relative to a circle defining the locus of pivot axes, the rollers describing first and second circles and being adapted to close into a circle having a diameter sized to engage the pipe, when inserted therein. The clamp can include multiple sets of separately adjustable roller assemblies.

Abstract: A set of jaw pieces comprising at least two separate jaw pieces for use in a vice arrangement is provided in which the individual jaw pieces can move between a release position in which a work piece may be selectively inserted or removed and an operative position in which the work piece is securely held between at least two of the jaw pieces, each of the jaw pieces is provided with a flange or groove for interlocking with a complementary flange or groove of another jaw piece to facilitate relative movement of the jaw pieces when moving between the release and operative positions and each of the jaw pieces is provided with a relatively involutedly shaped portion such that when a shaped work piece having a similar involutedly shaped profile is placed between the opposing involutedly shaped jaw portions the work piece is securely held in such a manner that it may be machined without substantially damaging or distorting the work piece.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling tubing as the tubing is fed to a severing blade for severing into cut sections of predetermined length. The tube handling apparatus includes clamping jaws positioned at the location of the severing blade and a feed tunnel which is arranged rearwardly of the clamping jaws. The feed tunnel includes fingers at its front end which are telescopically received in drilled slots formed on the internal periphery of the clamping jaws so that even very short remnants of tubing occurring after the last full length section of tubing is cut will be maintained in alignment with the tube feed axis by the fingers of the feed tunnel to preclude movement of the remnant tubing into a position of disorientation or dislodgment where it would interfere with the operation of the tube handling apparatus.

Abstract: A variable force exerting clamp assembly having a variable clamping area. A stretchable strap which deforms or "thins" to a smaller width in response to stretching is provided with a first work-engaging clamp secured at one end thereof and a second movable clamp which is slidable between the ends of the strap. The clamps are disposed for engaging a workpiece or workpieces between each other, and tension is applied until the strap is stretched to exert the desired force on the members, whereby, upon release of the tensional force, the strap tends to assume its original configuration, and the second clamp exerts a clamping force on the strap responsive to the strap expanding to its original width.

Abstract: An apparatus for straightening and aligning the end of an elongated piece with the end of a second elongated piece, comprising a positioning device comprising a pusher means mounted in a radially movable manner with respect to an axis of one of the aforesaid ends in its straightened and aligned position and angularly movable about this axis, in a support structure, so as to be in a condition to exert a predetermined lateral radial pressure for the desired positioning of the said end.

Abstract: A stud alignment and positioning tool is set forth wherein a plurality of rigid jaws are securable to a series of wall studs by use of temporary securement means such as nails and the like. The rigid jaws are integrally secured to rigid interconnection members formed of angularly oriented planar portions. The integral connection of the rigid jaws to the interconnection members are at acute angles to one another to enable the instant invention to triangulate between framing portions of a studded wall developing rigidity and strength in the alignment and temporary securement of the studs.

Abstract: Work holder for holding electrical connectors during insertion of terminals into cavities in the connector comprises a positioning fixture and a clamping member. The connector is clamped between one face of the positioning fixture and the clamping member. The positioning fixture has terminal guiding openings extending therethrough and has aligning and guiding surface portions which guide the connector towards these openings when the connector is being clamped in the fixture so that the cavities in the connector are in precise alignment with the terminal guiding openings. The fixture is intended for use in a robot and permits reorientation of the connector, from right to left, so that connectors requiring terminals in two different orientations can be accommodated.

Abstract: A fixture for workpieces which cannot be directly engaged by the work holder of a machine tool has a pallet for several work holding elements each of which has a head releasably engaging a workpiece and a section which is embedded in hardened casting material of the pallet so that the casting material does not contact the workpieces. The pallet can be a one-piece casting or is assembled of several reusable modules, and it has several mounting surfaces which facilitate predictable mounting in the work holder of a machine tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus to be used when welding pipes together. The apparatus comprises a bellows structure (4, 5) for shielding the weld joint area by internal contact with the pipe ends on both sides of the weld joint (3). When the apparatus is inserted and, especially, pulled out after welding, the bellows tend to be damaged by the hot weld joint. It is the object of the invention to solve this problem. The object is achieved by providing both bellows (4, 5) with radial side supports (14, 15) dragging against the inner surface of the pipes and by arranging the bellows to contract within the radial side supports in the absence of an inner overpressure. Between the bellows (4, 5), centering discs (9, 10) are arranged on hoses (6, 7, 8) for leading a protective gas and compressed air. The hoses (6, 7, 8) are connected with the holders of the bellows by means of a through cotter pin provided with a spring (17) for keeping the pin stationary.

Abstract: A modular adjustable clamp is provided for use in a multi-clamp assembly. The clamp comprises a frame, a clamp interconnection for connecting the frame to a second clamp, and a portion for engaging a cable. The modular clamp can be connected to the second clamp in an adjustable manner such that various sizes of cable can be clamped with various distances between the cables. A system may also be provided for stabily connecting at least two multi-clamp assemblies for use in attaching a connector to the cables.

Abstract: A fixture and method for mounting one or more optic fibers and attached ferrule assemblies transverse to an abrasive surface. The fixture includes a holder plate (12) having one or more boreholes (14) disposed in axial alignment adjacent a peripheral edge of the plate and connected thereto by laterally extending slots (16). An upper portion (18) of the boreholes is relatively smaller in diameter than a lower portion (20). The optical fiber (26) and ferrule assembly (28) is slid into the borehole through the slot, seated in place, and retained therein by a retainer plate (22) having an aligned borehole through which an end of the ferrule assembly extends. The helical coil spring (32) provides a bias force to urge the ferrule assembly (28) against the abrasive surface.