Abstract: The present invention provides a receiving jig device and a working machine using the receiving jig device, wherein the receiving jig device can reduce the cost of equipment and the mounting space and it also can facilitate the teaching of a working point such as a welding point. The receiving jig device comprises a base table, a bearing member, a rotating axis supported by the bearing member, rotating means for rotating the rotating axis, a first receiving jig having a supporting arm fixed to the rotating axis, a second receiving jig having a supporting arm connected rotatably to the rotating axis, and engaging means for causing the supporting arm of the first receiving jig and the supporting arm of the second receiving jig brought into connected or disconnected state.

Abstract: An exemplary positioning device used for moving a workpiece to a targeted position, the positioning device includes: a pulling member, a platform, a guiding member, two opposite positioning members, and a cable. The guiding member is located on the platform. The positioning members are located on the guiding member. The cable connects the pulling member with the two guiding members. The pulling member is capable of pulling the two positioning members to move along the guiding member via the cable.

Abstract: Disclosed are an absorber, in which the positions of absorption pads are automatically adjusted according to sizes of substrates, and an apparatus for fabricating a liquid crystal display panel having the same. The absorber includes an absorption plate gate attached to a robot arm having a transfer hand through a turn unit; and an absorption unit assembly mounted on the lower surface of the absorption plate, and the absorption unit assembly includes a middle absorption unit; a left absorption unit located at the left side of the middle absorption unit; a right absorption unit located at the right side of the middle absorption unit; an absorption support unit to guide moving routes of the absorption units and fix the absorption units to the absorption plate; and absorption pads respectively formed on the absorption units such that the positions of the absorption pads are adjusted according to sizes of substrates to allow the absorption pads to absorb the substrates.

Abstract: An arrangement for clamping a thin rod of glass or quartz having a diameter below 1 mm in two mutually-spaced clamping locations for holding the rod extended between the two clamping locations. The arrangement also comprises first clamping device arranged to clamp the rod in a first clamping location. The first clamping device has a first clamping member (22) with a clamp face (23) of substantially V-groove type for receiving the rod in the groove (24). The first clamping member is movably arranged with respect to a framework (45) of the apparatus for clamping a rod.

Abstract: A fishing rod fixing device includes a base that is supported by two suction cups for easy and efficient attachment of the device to a smooth fixture surface. A seat is rotatably mounted on the base and is releasably set any desired horizontal direction by an adjustment knob. The seat includes a tubular bar on which at least one retainer is mounted and rotatable about the bar for setting the retainer at any desired inclination angle. An angle locking member is provided to releasably secure the retainer at the desired inclination angle. The retainer has a base support mounted to the tubular bar and a top wall member spaced from the base support to define a passage therebetween for receiving a fishing rod. A locking member is provided on the top wall and is manually movable to releasably and selectively secure the fishing rod to the base support.

Abstract: A dynamic centering apparatus, suitable for centering a workpiece on a work surface, comprising a plurality of hydraulic actuators coupled to individual cells of a hydraulic pump.

Abstract: A gripping jig for assembling applies a force to a molded body in a direction perpendicular to an assembling direction. When an assembling load is applied to the molded body, the force is adjustable with an adjustment screw such that the molded body is guided to move in the assembling direction. Since the force is applied from a direction different from the assembling direction, the molded body can move in the assembling direction, and as the force is adjustable, application of the assembling load to the molded body and movement of the molded body can be adjusted. Since a plurality of molded bodies are fixed and assembled respectively, when there are variations in size of the molded bodies, if an excessive assembling load is applied, each molded body is guided to move, so that more uniform assembling load is applied to the plurality of molded bodies.

Abstract: A lift mechanism includes a balance structure configured to hold an object, wherein the balance structure is rotateably connected to an arm structure at a pivot point. The pivot point is configured, and the object is positioned, such that the pivot point is substantially coincident with the center-of-mass of the object being moved. Weights may be selectively attached to the balance structure to adjust the center-of-mass. In one embodiment, the lift mechanism includes a base and an arm configured to rotate with respect to the base, wherein the arm is attached to the balance structure at the pivot point. In this way, heavy objects may be lifted, translated, and rotated into place safely in an efficient manner.

Abstract: A method of measuring the forces that arise in a processing machine when processing is carried out and compensating geometrical errors caused by these forces, where a workpiece holder (10) is arranged to measure the forces and such that it can be adjusted based on measurement signals that have been received, by it being possible to turn the workpiece holder relative to a fixture (11) in the processing machine to which the workpiece holder is attached. An arrangement for the realization of the method, includes a workpiece holder (10) the angle of which can be adjusted relative to a fixture (11) in the processing machine to which the workpiece holder (10) is connected, and where the force measuring elements (13) are arranged to measure the forces that are exerted on the workpiece holder (10).

Abstract: A stage assembly (8) includes a first stage (10) having at least one degree of freedom, i.e. at least one long stroke motion capability, and being movably mounted in a first stage base frame (12), the first stage base frame permitting motion in a first direction. A second stage (20) has at least one degree of freedom, i.e. at least one long stroke motion capability, and being movably mounted in a second stage base frame (22). The second stage base frame permitting motion in a second direction which is different from the first direction. The first stage and the second stage are located one over the other in a third direction which is orthogonal the first and second directions and a motion. An isolated reference metrology frame (18) is configured to provide a point of reference for the first and second stages in one or more degrees of freedom. Other degrees of freedom may be measured more directly from one stage relative to the other.

Abstract: A leveling system for a workpiece comprises a vise for holding the workpiece and a multimember support structure for positioning the vise. The multimember support structure comprises at least two joints and provides at least five independent degrees of freedom in angular motion for positioning the vise and leveling the workpiece.

Abstract: A leveling system for a workpiece comprises a vise for holding the workpiece and a multimember support structure for positioning the vise. The multimember support structure comprises at least two joints and provides at least five independent degrees of freedom in angular motion for positioning the vise and leveling the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machining apparatus (1) having a frame (2) for the machining of a workpiece (3) that has a tool holder (4) that is mounted such that it can be shifted in a straight line in three axial directions (x, y, z) relative to a workpiece support (5) that is mounted beneath the tool holder (4), the workpiece support (5) being designed such that it can swivel the workpiece (3) about at least one axis (A, B). For improving the applicability of the machining apparatus, this machining apparatus according to the invention is characterized by a workpiece-holding table (6) that is designed such that it bridges the workpiece support (5) and can thus be firmly attached to the frame (2).

Abstract: A method for the non-destructive removal of fixed window elements (1) from vehicles uses a cutting wire (15) that is threaded through the adhesive bonding a window element to a vehicle and that is placed in a loop around the perimeter of the window element. A first end (15A) of the cutting wire is attached to a first wire wind-up element (16) of a single tool (3) and a second end (15D) of the cutting wire is attached to a second wire wind-up element (17) of the single tool. The first and second ends of the wire are then pulled with the first and second wire wind-up element until the wire cuts through the adhesive around the entire perimeter of the side window element.

Abstract: A bow vise for clamping an archery bow at three spaced contact points between first and second relatively pivotable bow clamping assemblies movable about a common pivot axis includes a bracket on each assembly spaced from the pivot axis and a pin rotatable in each bracket. One pin has a smooth bore aperture and the other a threaded aperture. A coiled spring biases the assemblies away from each other. A threaded rod passes through both apertures, threads into the threaded aperture and includes a knob at one end for rotatably moving the rod clockwise and counterclockwise. As the rod threads through the threaded aperture, the knob applies a force to one of the brackets to pivot the assemblies toward each other. The bow is configured for rotating the bow about three mutually perpendicular axes and for microadjusting the position of the bow about two such axes.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel machine for repairing damaged wheel rims whereby pressure is applied to a damaged rim from a plurality of pressure applicators, and whereby all of the pressure applicators may be used without impairing the sightline of the user.

Abstract: A positioning-jig 1 used to mount a face plate 15 on the female-die 21, and the positioning-jig 1 comprises a female-part 2 which has a concave part and is attached into the positioning-holes 24 at the male-die 22 detachably, a male-part 6 which comprises an axial part inserted detachably into the concave part of the female-part and a dish-shaped head part connected to the axial part, and further provides a positioning method comprising the following steps; set the positioning-jigs 1 on each positioning-holes 24 and set the marking-members 12 on each positioning-jigs 1; and test run the stamping machine to attaches the male-die 22 and the female-die 21, and adhered the marking-members 12 on the female-die 21; and adhered the face plate 15 on the female-die 21 for the marking-members 12 inside each through-holes.

Abstract: A sample working/observing apparatus possesses a sample holding mechanism. The sample holding mechanism possesses a sample holder holding a sample, and a base detachably supporting the sample holder. Between these, there are detachably provided a rotation support part supporting so as to be rotatable, a slide support part supporting so as to be slidable from a rotation center toward an X-direction, and a butting support part supporting so as to be slidable in the X-direction and a Y-direction. In an upper face, there are provided an X-direction positioning pin and a Y-direction positioning pin, which are disposed along the Y-direction and the X-direction from the rotation center, and butt against one side and the other side of the sample.

Abstract: A device to hold and position implements, workpieces and tools has a console (1) with a support arm (2). A first end region (3) on the support arm (2) is arranged to receive a hinge joint arrangement (4) that can be connected to an implement holder (5). The hinge joint arrangement (4) defines two hinge axes (11, 14) that are offset by 90°. A positioning device (100) for the adjustment of an implement, workpiece (105) or tool, by shim technology and clamping, is associated with the console. The positioning device (1000 has a foot part (101) and a flange part (102) to hold the implement, workpiece (105) or tool. The implement holder is precisely adjusted in three planes or axes within an extremely restricted space to positionally fix an implement, workpiece or tool.

Abstract: A copy milling device for the production of in particular dental workpieces, comprising a carrier plate for a model body and a shaping blank, an arm which is arranged pivotably about a horizontal axis extending substantially normal to its longitudinal direction and which has a motor-driven machining tool for cutting shaping of a workpiece from the shaping blank and a tracing device for tracing the model portion, wherein the machining tool and the tracing device are mechanically and synchronously movably connected, wherein the copy milling device comprises a suspension device for the arm.

Abstract: A substrate inspection device includes a substrate rotating device for holding a substrate on a holding surface and causing rotation, a disk having a disk body rotatably supported on a base and three lift cams fixed to an upper side of the disk body and formed with cam faces that are inclined surfaces inclined in the rotational direction, and a lifter having a lifter body with a support surface on which the substrate is mounted and guiding in the vertical direction and lifter driven sections respectively projecting to and fixed to a lower side of the lifter body, where lower sides of the lifter driven sections respectively contact the cam faces in a sliding manner at contact points, and if the contact points are moved to an upper side of the inclined surfaces the support surface becomes higher than the holding surface.

Abstract: There is provided an alignment apparatus of rotating a table by translational driving to be able to operate the table in XY?, Y?, or ? accurately. 4 pieces of drive systems for driving a table (4) mounted with an object (5) includes a translational freedom degree portion (11), a translational drive portion (12), and a rotational freedom degree portion (13), further, an alignment apparatus is made to be able to return to an original point by providing a motor (1) and a detecting apparatus (2) at a machine fixing apparatus (41), accurately fixing the table (4) by the machine fixing apparatus (41) by using a first positioning apparatus and a second positioning apparatus, and a first position fixing apparatus and a second position fixing apparatus, and storing a detecting apparatus reference position at a detecting apparatus reference position storing apparatus (44).

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and apparatus for fixing precisely with adhesive, on a preparation and support plate or base (1), workpieces (P) to be machined by machine tools and for subsequent simplified separation of the said workpieces. The surface for resting and supporting the workpiece (P) is formed by the flat head (103) of a plurality of small supports (3) which are positioned with their axes (A) parallel in relation to that of the said base (1), on which the said workpiece must be placed and which is designed to be gripped by the chuck of the machine tool. The said supports (3) are mounted on the support base (1) with the possibility of being operated so as to rotate about their axes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a workpiece positioning device (1) comprising at least one positioning axis (35, 39) and a modular machine frame (3) on which at least one workpiece receiving element (8, 9) is arranged. At least one frame part (4, 5, 6, 7) comprises at least one frame module (15) provided, in turn, with a long carrier element (16) and at least one connection element (17, 18, 18?).

Abstract: An exemplary positioning device used for moving a workpiece to a targeted position, the positioning device includes: a pulling member, a platform, a guiding member, two opposite positioning members, and a cable. The guiding member is located on the platform. The positioning members are located on the guiding member. The cable connects the pulling member with the two guiding members. The pulling member is capable of pulling the two positioning members to move along the guiding member via the cable.

Abstract: An inclining and rotating table apparatus is provided with a rotary table device having a driven rotating shaft driven to rotate by a first drive source, and a rotary table driven to rotate by the driven rotating shaft; a driven turning shaft for causing inclination of a table surface of the rotary table device by causing the rotary table device to turn, the driven turning shaft being driven to turn by a second drive source; and a clamping device for clamping at least one of the driven rotating shaft and the driven turning shaft.

Abstract: A gun vise for adjustably holding a gun on a mounting surface includes a coupling component, a mounting component, a horizontal adjustment mechanism, and a vertical adjustment mechanism. The coupling component is configured to couple a gun to the gun vise. The mounting component is configured to secure the gun vise to a mounting surface. The horizontal adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a position of the coupling component in a first direction. The vertical adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a position of the coupling component in a second direction.

Abstract: An equipment handling apparatus includes a base and a mast coupled to the base, the mast aligned along a first axis; an equipment head coupled to and translatable along the mast and including a rotatable head shaft defining a second axis non-parallel to the first axis; and an equipment cradle including a support coupled to a flange end of the head shaft and at least one arm extending from the support parallel to the second axis. The head shaft is movable to adjust an elevation of the arm(s) relative to the base.

Abstract: A fly tying vise to be used for holding a fishing hook and to provide rotation of the fishing hook on two axes, one axis along the center of the hook shank, the other axis perpendicular to the hook shank and the two axes cross each other. The fly tying vise has a multi-part base assembly and a bearing mechanism which will provide a lateral rotation of the jaws. While the hook holding means is connected to the rotatable part of the base, a series of elongated designed parts connected to the stationary part of the base and extended over the cylindrical center of the base assembly for holding parachute post to aid tying parachute patterns and like. The vise base can be locked in different positions laterally for using the vise as a regular rotary vise or working on a fly from different directions, such as right handed or left handed.

Abstract: A universal fixture is provided for securing a portable power tool, such as a belt sander. The fixture has a housing with a plurality of sidewalls, and a plurality of retainers extending from the sidewalls for securing the power tool, wherein the sidewalls and retainers are adjustable to accommodate power tools of differing shapes and sizes. Further, the universal fixture is adjustable to mount the power tool in differing positions for optimal use.

Abstract: A combinable positioning table constructed from an assembly and a cradle. The assembly comprises means for rotating the cradle which includes attachable elements that can be rotated about first axis and capable of being attached to the sides of the cradle for rotating the cradle, wherein the cradle includes means for attaching to the attachable elements of the assembly and where in said cradle has a work holder and means for rotating the work holder in an axis of rotation perpendicular to the first axis of rotation and wherein said cradle can be separated from the assembly so that the separated assembly and separated cradle can operate as independent positioning tables.

Abstract: A workpiece attitude change apparatus includes a first suction nozzle which includes a suction port, the suction port being able to suction a first surface of a workpiece, a second suction nozzle which has a predetermined inclination relative to the first suction nozzle, the second suction nozzle including a suction port, the suction port of the second suction nozzle being able to suction a second surface of the workpiece, and a vacuum pressure switch device for imparting a vacuum pressure to the first suction nozzle to cause the suction port of the first suction nozzle to suction the first surface of the workpiece, the vacuum pressure switch device stopping supply of the vacuum pressure to the first suction nozzle and imparting a vacuum pressure to the second suction nozzle to cause the suction port of the second suction nozzle to suction the second surface of the workpiece.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-axis workpiece manipulator or positioning device (10) having movement along two rectilinear axes (L1 and L2), two pivotable or tilt axes (T1 and T2) and two rotational axes (R1 and R2). The positioning device (10) includes a support base (12), a first member (18) attached to the support base (12) extending axially therefrom and a carriage (24) adjustably connected to the first member (18). The support base (12) is movable in a longitudinal path along a first rectilinear axis (L1) and the carriage is movable along the first member (18) in a vertical path along a second rectilinear axis (L2). A second member (30) is pivotably and rotatably attached to the carriage (24) and extends axially away from the carriage (24). The second member (30) can pivotably move along a first tilt axis (T1) with respect to the carriage (24) and can rotate in a circular path along a first rotational axis (R1).

Abstract: An equipment handling apparatus is described. The equipment handling apparatus includes a base and a mast coupled to the base, an equipment head coupled to and translatable along the mast, and a mounting device rotatably coupled to the equipment head. In this regard, the mast is aligned along a first axis, and the equipment head includes a rotatable head shaft defining a second axis that is non-parallel to the first axis. The mounting device includes a second shaft independently rotatable about a third axis non-parallel to the second axis. The equipment handling apparatus provides for translating the equipment head, rotating the head shaft, and for rotating the second shaft independent of the head shaft.

Abstract: A sample working/observing apparatus possesses a sample holding mechanism. The sample holding mechanism possesses a sample holder holding a sample, and a base detachably supporting the sample holder. Between these, there are detachably provided a rotation support part supporting so as to be rotatable, a slide support part supporting so as to be slidable from a rotation center toward an X-direction, and a butting support part supporting so as to be slidable in the X-direction and a Y-direction. In an upper face, there are provided an X-direction positioning pin and a Y-direction positioning pin, which are disposed along the Y-direction and the X-direction from the rotation center, and butt against one side and the other side of the sample.

Abstract: A clamping device (100) for clamping a portable electronic device is provided. The clamping device includes a mounting board (12) and a clamping mechanism (14). The clamping mechanism includes at least one adjusting member (141), at least one sliding block (145), and a sliding rail (146). The sliding rail is selectively attached to the mounting board, either horizontally or vertically. Each respective sliding block is slidably mounted to the sliding rail. Each adjusting member respectively engages with a corresponding sliding block and is configured to drive the corresponding sliding block to move along the sliding rail.

Abstract: A clamp for clamping and sealing a flexible or deformable conduit extending between a supply and a receiving or holding container. The clamp includes upper and lower sections that can be moved from an open to a closed position. In a closed position the clamp engages the flexible tube or conduit and seals the same, thereby preventing fluid from passing past the seal. The clamp includes two half sections, and can be cut and separated such that each half section clamps and seals a portion of the flexible or deformable conduit or tube. In use, the clamp is typically used to clamp and seal a flexible tube, such as a silicon tube extending between a supply and a receiving container of the type employed in handling biopharmaceutical fluids.

Abstract: A workpiece holding system (10) is configured for holding a workpiece (R) for crafting thereof by a craftsman (C). The system (10) broadly includes a mounting assembly (12) removably coupled a support surface (B), an articulating frame assembly (14) coupled to the mounting assembly (12), a workpiece-supporting tool assembly (16) removably coupled to the frame assembly (14), and a mirrored ambidextrous handrest assembly (18) removably coupled to the mounting assembly (12). A fixture (36) spaced from a work zone (W) adjustably receives the tool assembly (16) so that the workpiece (R) held therein can be positioned substantially in the work zone (W) so that when the tool assembly (16) is maneuvered, thereby articulating the frame assembly (14), the workpiece (R) substantially remains in the work zone (W). The tool assembly (16) includes a connection assembly (80) configured to quickly and removably couple tools (78, 140, 152, 154, 172) into a clamp (76).

Abstract: An articulating adapter allowing increased clamping and holding capabilities of a common vise or tool at a plurality of angles having a base mounting plate (12) attached to a table (T). The rotating plate (14) has a mounting means (24) to allow the turning on a horizontal plane while having a hinged means to the articulating plate (16) allowing movement from 0 to at least 90 degrees from horizontal. The rotating plate (14) and the articulating plate (16) are attached via a set of links (18) and a slotted link (20) and having a set on each side with a locking means (34) and (36) to set at a given plurality of angles as needed. The articulating plate (16) additionally allows a variety of sizes and types of vises or tools to be attached.

Abstract: A gripping jig for assembling applies a force to a molded body in a direction perpendicular to an assembling direction. When an assembling load is applied to the molded body, the force is adjustable with an adjustment screw such that the molded body is guided to move in the assembling direction. Since the force is applied from a direction different from the assembling direction, the molded body can move in the assembling direction, and as the force is adjustable, application of the assembling load to the molded body and movement of the molded body can be adjusted. Since a plurality of molded bodies are fixed and assembled respectively, when there are variations in size of the molded bodies, if an excessive assembling load is applied, each molded body is guided to move, so that more uniform assembling load is applied to the plurality of molded bodies.

Abstract: A lockable mount (10) constructed in accordance with the principles of a preferred embodiment of the present invention and configured for mounting a jewelry crafting attachment (12) to a workbench (B). The illustrated lockable mount (10) broadly includes a mount plate (14) configured to be coupled to the support (B) to receive the attachment (12) and a locking assembly (16) associated with the mount plate (14) for selectively preventing the attachment (12) from moving relative to the mount plate (14). The illustrated mount plate (14) is configured to provide a universal mount wherein several attachments can be quickly and readily interchanged for secure support thereon and comprises a six sided body presenting a generally trapezoidal configuration. The illustrated locking assembly (16) includes a flexible locking plate (36), an entrapped pin (38), and an actuating screw (40). The flexible locking plate (36) is shiftable between a flush position and a locking position.

Abstract: A bench-top workpiece holder comprising: a bench clamp for attaching the workpiece holder to a bench top; and an articulated arm assembly supported on a post extending vertically upwardly from the clamp, the arm assembly mounting a workpiece clamp assembly for selectively pivotable movement about three substantially parallel vertical axes and for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis.

Abstract: A portable jig for cutting a plurality of building materials quickly, uniformly and accurately, which may be quickly assembled and reassembled for easy transport and maintenance. The jig includes a platform, a deck, a deck fence, an optional platform fence, and two rails. The rails are removably and securably connectable to the fixed platform and passable through the deck, such that both rails are separated from each other. The deck fence is reversibly joinable to the deck. When the platform fence is included, the platform fence is reversibly joinable to the platform. While building materials are laid upon the jig for cutting, a cutting device, such as a circular saw blade, may be passed near and along either of the deck or platform fences to effect this cutting of one or both ends of the building materials. The jig further includes an optional support member for supporting the jig when it is being used.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for assembling a camera module comprising a support frame that is formed in a rectangular shape and has a jig horizontally connected to an upper end thereof; a plurality of stages that are vertically stacked and installed in the support frame and adjust a printed circuit board (PCB) in three-axis directions; a board holder that is formed to extend from one end of the uppermost stage and has the PCB mounted on the extending end thereof; and a jig assembly that is disposed on an opening of the jig and has a barrel-integrated housing mounted on the central portion thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an alternator for testing uses a supporting pin mounted to extend in a first direction relative to the alternator. A first holding pin extends in a second direction relative to the alternator, and has two ends with a first end having a bore therethrough sized to receive the first holding pin to pivot about the supporting pin and a second end having a threaded portion, with a first shoulder being disposed on the first holding pin between the first end and the second end. A first nut is adapted to engage the threaded portion to trap the alternator between the shoulder and the first nut when the nut is tightened.

Abstract: An alignment apparatus which moves a object comprises a first structure having a holding member which holds the object, a second structure having a magnet which constitutes a linear motor, the linear motor drives the first and second structure, and a flow passage formed between the holding member and the magnet.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a platform (84) relative to a base (82), has first, second, and third flexible shaft couplings (80). Each flexible shaft coupling (80) is mechanically coupled between the platform (84) and the base (82). Each flexible shaft coupling (80) has a rigid intermediate member (12) and a platform coupling (104) with a plurality of folded sheet flexures (20). Each folded sheet flexure (20) is coupled to the rigid intermediate member (12) on one side of a fold (36) and coupled to the platform (84) on the opposite side of the fold (36). Each flexible shaft coupling (80) also has a base coupling (102) with a plurality of folded sheet flexures (20) wherein each folded sheet flexure (20) is coupled to the rigid intermediate member (12) on one side of a fold (36) and coupled to the base (82) on the opposite side of the fold (36).

Abstract: A clamping apparatus for attaching work pieces to be machined to the work table of a machine tool in a precisely defined position comprises at least one clamping rail to be attached to the work table of the machine, as well as at least one work piece holder. The clamping rail is provided with an elongate protruding portion, the front face thereof constituting a stop surface and which defines a recess between itself and the work table of the machine tool. The elongate protruding portion may be provided with threaded bores for receiving clamping screws. Each work piece holder includes a clamping portion which can be inserted into the recess and clamped therein by means of the clamping screws. The clamping rail includes a flat bottom surface resting on the surface of the work table of the machine tool and running perpendicular to the aforementioned front face of the elongate protruding portion.

Abstract: The inventive technology relates to methods and apparatus for providing supplemental support for items used in manual tasks and may include one or more of the following features: a supplemental support apparatus, a supplemental support method, techniques for providing supplemental support in a compact manner, techniques for providing supplemental support in a variably-adjustable manner, techniques for correlating supplemental support to an overall workspace height, techniques for maintaining a parallel support surface through a variable-adjustment range, and techniques for retaining an item on a support surface.

Abstract: Production and/or installation device for producing and/or installing a workpiece, with a device frame and a workpiece support table, which has several workpiece supports and is rotating with respect to one or more stationary work stations and can be moved in synchronized fashion, and with a driving mechanism for driving the one or more workstations, which driving mechanism has a motor and at least one essentially vertically movable coupling element, the movement of which is coupled indirectly with the motor and with which a driver of a work station is or can be coupled, the driving mechanism having a working shaft, which is disposed vertically and can be rotated by the motor, with a guiding device, with which the movement of the coupling element is coupled and over which the vertical movement of the coupling element is controlled.