Abstract: A clamp support system including a support rack having a pair of first sides and a pair of second sides that interlockingly engage each other. Slots are defined in each of the first sides and slots in the opposed and parallel first sides are aligned. One or more clamps are supported by the support rack. A bar of each clamp is received in a pair of aligned slots in the first sides. Each clamp includes a first jaw and a second jaw operatively engaged with the bar. A workpiece is positioned so that the first jaw of each clamp contacts a first side of the workpiece and the second jaw of each clamp contacts a second side. The first and second jaws are moved relative to each other to clamp the workpiece therebetween.

Abstract: A clamping jig for clamping a test object includes a first clamping member extending in a left-right direction, two second clamping members connected to and extending transversely of the first clamping member and spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction, and a third clamping member connected to and extending transversely of the second clamping members. The third clamping member is movable along the second clamping members in a front-rear direction to adjust a distance between the first and third clamping members. The first, second, and third clamping members are adapted to clamp therebetween the test object.

Abstract: A multiple vise system comprising at least two vise heads, each vise head comprising two jaws and a tightening screw and also comprising a supporting structure. The supporting structure is configured to support each vise head and allows the position of the vise heads to be adjusted according to at least two degrees of freedom with respect to each other. Position adjustment is achieved by means of track and slots mechanisms, swivels and telescoping poles. A number of secondary clamps are included to hold specially shaped objects such as printed circuit boards and to hold objects too large to be held by a vise head.

Abstract: A method and fixtures for holding natural or artificial material which can be used by hunters or other nature observers to construct a camouflage screen. The fixture may include a clamp which can be attached to any existing stand, support structure or other tree branch as necessary to obtain optimal concealment, or a stake which can be anchored in the ground. Each clamp has two branch holders, which may be arranged at alternating angles or rotatably connected to the clamp. Each stake may have one or more branch holders, which may be fixed or rotatable. The branch holders may have set screws with knobs permitting branches to be secured at the optimal angle and position to conceal the hunter or nature observer and to resemble the growth pattern of natural foliage. The branch holders may also be rotatable to allow the user to further customize the camouflage screen.

Abstract: A power-actuated vise apparatus includes a first jaw which is disposed on a base, and a second jaw which is supported by a carrier to be movable in a longitudinal direction by an angular force in an initial course. The carrier is further pressed by a linear force in a subsequent course to bring the second jaw into tightened engagement with a workpiece against the first jaw. A servo control mechanism is disposed to drive a torque transmitting member so as to transmit a torque force. A force coupler unit is configured to couple the torque transmitting member to the carrier and to take up the torque force from the torque transmitting member to result in generation of the angular force and the linear force.

Abstract: A carrier for use in processing of a plurality of wafers or other substrates includes a support frame on which the wafers are mounted and in one embodiment at least one auxiliary frame for holding the substrates on the support frame. A plurality of clips extend from the auxiliary frame and engage the substrates in pressure engagement, and fasteners retain the auxiliary frame in position with respect to the support frame. In one embodiment two auxiliary frames can be employed for holding wafers on opposing surfaces of the support frame. The support frame has electrically non-conducting surfaces whereby the processing does not affect the support frame, and the auxiliary frame is made of electrically non-conductive material. The clips are electrically conductive and bridge current from the support frame to the wafers during plating operations. In another embodiment, auxiliary frame are not used and the wafer retention clips are mounted on the support frame.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an illumination system arranged to provide a radiation beam, an article support configured to support an article to be placed in a beam path of the radiation beam, a multipolar clamp configured to provide a clamping pressure for clamping the article against the article support, and a bias voltage circuit for biasing at least one electrode of the multipolar clamp, such that the occurrence of ridges that appear due to static charges on the article may be circumvented.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for attachment to pipe handling arm, comprising a clamp for gripping a tubular and a guide for aligning said tubular with another tubular prior to connection thereof, characterized in that said clamp and said guide are movable relative to each other in a direction longitudinal of the tubular, the arrangement being such that said tubular can be brought closer to said another tubular in a direction longitudinal of the tubular.

Abstract: A system of tools and connector assemblies can be erected in numerous arrangements and configurations, in positive, selected interrelationships, for the mounting and support of a workpiece or the like. Engagement portions on the tools are clamped by the clamping blocks comprising a connector assembly; the tools may be C-clamps, bar-clamps, pipe-clamps, coupling devices, brackets, standoffs, and like implements.

Abstract: A clamping device allows welding, or other application of three-axis workpieces by providing X, Y, and Z clamping surfaces. The device is equipped with three mutually perpendicular base plates and on one of which a floating right-angle head is mounted through a threaded shaft with quick acting button for rapid advance and return. Inserts like leveling pads can be inserted to the tooling holes in the floating right-angle head to increase working access, especially at the joint area where the X and Y axes meet. A Z-axis attachment including base plate extension with clamping arm and a threaded shaft is mounted by screws to two of the base plates. The clamping arm of the Z-axis can be swung away for easy removal of the workpiece after work. The outside walls of the base plates are machined flat and square so that the angle clamp can be laid sideway to hold a workpiece vertically in place.

Abstract: A disassembling device for disassembling a housing composed of a first member and a second member. The first member is attached to the second member by engaging a first engaging portion with a second engaging portion. The disassembling device comprises at least one first shifting mechanism and at least one second shifting mechanism. The first shifting mechanism is used to detach the second member from the first member. The first shifting mechanism comprises at least one first compressing portion while the second shifting mechanism comprises at least one second compressing portion. When the housing is to be disassembled, the second compressing portion detaches the first engaging portion from the second engaging portion partially. Then, the first compressing portion is moved to detach the second member from the first member completely.

Abstract: An apparatus for attachment to a pipe handling arm, which apparatus comprises a clamp (3, 4) for gripping a tubular (70), characterised in that said apparatus further comprises means (10) for, in use, aligning said tubular (70) with another tubular (71) prior to connection thereof.

Abstract: An adjustable pallet for securing a plurality of elongated workpieces to the work-table of a machine tool. The pallet comprises a rectangular, substantially planar base having three horizontally-disposed plates attached thereto. Each of the three plates has an array of apertures therethrough arranged in a predetermined grid pattern. The grid patterns on the three plates correspond to one another. The middle of the three plates is adjustably slidable with regard to the top and bottom plates, which are fixedly attached to one another. The top and bottom plates are attached to one another with their respective apertures in registry or alignment. The pallet utilizes thumb-nut assemblies to threadedly adjust the displacement of the middle plate with regard to the top and bottom plates. The middle plate is adjustably movable to a position that allows the apertures therein to be in registry or alignment with those of the top and bottom plates.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an orthopedic device for immobilizing an appendage of a patient. The orthopedic device includes a linkage and a first member fixedly secured to the linkage. The first member has a side and an open region defined in the side. The orthopedic device also includes a second member which is slidingly secured to the linkage. The second member is capable of sliding along the linkage to be positioned adjacent the first member. The second member has a first side and a first open region defined in the first side. The first open region of the second member communicates with the open region of the first member when the second member is adjacent to the first member such that the first and second members are capable of being positioned about the appendage through the open regions of the first and second members.

Abstract: A tool for the alignment of plastic pipes to be joined by fusion, particularly pipes which have a memory of being curved, comprises a base carrying a fixed clamp at or near one end thereof, such clamp being circular and having a center point, the base having a longitudinal slot therein aligned with the center point, such slot being provided to receive a pair of movable clamps of the same general design as the fixed clamp but which are positionable along the slot with their center points co-linear with the center point of the fixed clamp, the movable and fixed clamps having a gripping diameter such that they snugly engage the pipes to be fused when such pipes are in the clamps and the clamps are in their closed positions; but the movable clamps being longitudinally adjustable, as indicated, to produce alignment and contiguity of the ends of two plastic pipes to be joined by fusion.