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Electric vise

ActiveUS12589468B2Power driven toolsVicesMoving jawClassical mechanics
A power vise including a body and a jaw connected to and extending from the vise body. The vise can also include an actuator extending at least partially through the jaw body, where the actuator can include a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The vise can include a moving jaw connected to the first end of the actuator. The vise can include a motor connected to the second end of the actuator, where the motor can be operable to move the actuator to move the moving jaw with respect to the fixed jaw, including a hammering or impacting function, and that such hammering or impacting can be performed after a predetermined delay. The vise can include a sensor configured to produce a signal based on a condition of the vise and to control the vise at least in part on using that signal.
Owner:JACKCO TRANSNATIONAL INC

Gripping tool

A wire gripper includes a second link arm, a connection member, a stationary-side wire gripping portion, and a moveable-side wire gripping portion. The second link arm is rotatably connected by a main body. The connection member is connected to the second link arm. The moveable-side wire gripping portion is movable in a direction approaching or being spaced from the stationary-side wire gripping portion in conjunction with movement of the connection member. The wire gripper includes a ratchet mechanism that blocks rotation of the operation lever in conjunction with rotation of the second link arm in one direction and allows reverse rotation in the other direction. The ratchet mechanism blocks rotation, so that movement of the moveable-side wire gripping portion in a direction being spaced from the stationary-side wire gripping portion.
Owner:NAGAKI SEIKI CO LTD

Fastener setting tool

A fastener setting tool for installing a fastener into a board structure, comprising a tool body having a bottom surface and a longitudinal axis; a spacer assembly, comprising a first abutment member, having a first engagement surface, and a second abutment member, having a second engagement surface opposingly spaced apart from said first engagement surface, each one of said first and second abutment member extending away from and in a direction normal to said bottom surface of said tool body, said spacer assembly being configured to cooperatingly positioningly engage the board structure; at least one fastener guide operably coupled to any one of said first and second abutment member, and configured to guidingly receive a fastener for the board structure; and a spacer adjustment mechanism, adapted to selectively lockingly move at least one of said first and second abutment member in a direction along said longitudinal axis.
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

Clamping device for clamping a workpiece

The invention relates to a clamping and / or gripping device (100) for clamping a workpiece (200) with a threaded spindle (110) extending along a spindle longitudinal axis (310) and comprising a first threaded section with a first thread pitch, a second threaded section with a second thread pitch, a third threaded section with a third thread pitch, and a fourth threaded section with a fourth thread pitch, wherein the first thread pitch differs from the second thread pitch and the third thread pitch differs from the fourth thread pitch, wherein a first spindle nut (140) engages with the first threaded section, a second spindle nut (142) engages with the second threaded section, a third spindle nut (143) engages with the third threaded section, and a fourth spindle nut (144) engages with the fourth threaded section (122), as well as with a guide rail (170).which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the spindle (310) and on which the threaded spindle (110) is rotatably mounted.
Owner:FESTO AG & CO KG

Mobile charging station for electrical devices designed to be attached to a support object

The invention relates to a mobile charging station (10) designed to be removably attached to a support object. The charging station (10) comprises at least one chassis (12), an electrical power source (14) mounted on the chassis (12), a charging interface (16) designed to supply electrical power to at least one electrical device by means of said power source, and a clamp (18) for attaching the charging station (10) to the support object. This clamp includes a first fixed jaw (62) integral with the chassis (12) and a second movable jaw (64). The second movable jaw (64) is characterized in that it is moved by a lever (66), and the charging station (10) is equipped with a lock (94) designed to lock said lever (66) in its closed position to secure the charging station (10) to the associated support object. (Fig. 5)
Owner:JLN INGENIERIE

Adjustable clamp with extensible and retractable joins

The adjustable clamp has first and second handles pivotally engaged together and first and second jaws extending from the first and second handles, respectively, and terminating in first and second nose tips. Each of the first jaw and the second jaw has an inner portion received within the outer portion in a manner that allows relative movement between the inner portion and the outer portion to move the first jaw and the second jaw between a retracted position and an extended position, therefore, the longitudinal length of the first jaw and the second jaw is reduced and increased. A spring is associated with the first and second handles and applies a biasing force to move the first and second handles away from each other and to apply a clamping force to the first and second nose tips.
Owner:LINE SERVICE BUCKET PRODUCTS LLC

Pressing knob type self-locking quick clamp

The utility model relates to the technical field of quick clamps, in particular to a pressing knob type self-locking quick clamp, which comprises a quick clamp, a pressing knob and a locking device, the lock seat is fixedly mounted on the quick clamp; and the self-locking mechanism is installed on the lock seat, and the self-locking mechanism is used for keeping the quick clamp in a locking state after the quick clamp is pressed and locked. Due to the arrangement of the self-locking mechanism, when the quick clamp needs to be kept in a locking state after being pressed and locked, the pressing handle of the quick clamp can be tightly abutted under the action of the self-locking mechanism, so that the pressing handle of the quick clamp cannot move, the quick clamp can clamp a product, and risks of the product in the machining process are avoided.
Owner:DONGGUAN YIHEDA AUTOMATION CO LTD

Systems and methods for a vacuum gripper assembly

Various embodiments of the present disclosure include methods and systems that can be used to grip and translate an optical fiber. A fiber optic positioning and retention system includes a fiber retention mechanism, a fiber alignment block including a first groove extending along a length of the fiber alignment block and at least one aperture passing through the fiber alignment block to the first groove, and at least one chuck positioned within the at least one aperture. The at least one chuck includes a second groove that is aligned with the first groove. The system further includes a vacuum chuck piston coupled to the at least one chuck. A method includes providing the fiber optic positioning and retention system as described above for gripping an optical fiber.
Owner:RAM PHOTONICS INTERCONNECTS LLC

Side clamping type micro clamp

The invention relates to the technical field of micro-clamps, and discloses a side clamping type micro-clamp which comprises a flexible hinge structure and a driving mechanism, the flexible hinge structure adopts an integrated sheet design and is mainly composed of a sheet body I, a sheet body II and a middle sheet body located between the sheet body I and the sheet body II; one end of the sheet body is provided with a movable jaw, two ends of the sheet body are provided with fixed jaws, and the movable jaw and the fixed jaws form a clamping gap; the middle sheet body is connected with the first sheet body and the second sheet body through a first flexible body and a second flexible body respectively, the extending direction of the first flexible body is parallel to the clamping gap, and the extending direction of the second flexible body is perpendicular to the clamping gap; when the driving mechanism drives the middle sheet body to move in the width direction of the clamping gap, movement is transmitted to the movable jaw through cooperative deformation of the first flexible body and the second flexible body. According to the side clamping type micro clamp, the driving direction is consistent with the clamping direction, millimeter-level large-stroke movement is achieved, and the side clamping type micro clamp has the outstanding advantages of being compact in structure, free of damage and long in service life.
Owner:JIANGSU JICUI MICRO NANO AUTOMATION SYST & EQUIP TECH RES INST CO LTD

Tool module, assembly unit and assembly system for grounding and short-circuiting a line, and method of mechanically coupling a tool module to a clamp

A tool module (14) for grounding and short-circuiting a conductor of a high- or medium-voltage system by means of at least one terminal (18), wherein the tool module (14) has a connection interface (26) via which the terminal (18) can be connected. The tool module (14) has a wireless communication unit (56) which is configured to detect at least one terminal parameter associated with the terminal (18). Depending on the at least one terminal parameter detected via the communication unit (56), the tool module (14) is configured to block or enable the connection interface (26).
Owner:DEHN SOHNE GMBH CO KG

Large-jaw clamp structure

The utility model provides a large-jaw clamp structure which is a clamp and comprises a first grab handle, a shaft rod, a limiting clamp piece, a movable clamp piece, an elastic piece, a second grab handle, an unlocking piece, a connecting rod piece and a screw rod. A shaft penetrating hole is formed in the side wall of the supporting head of the first grab handle; the shaft rod penetrates through the shaft penetrating hole; the assembly part of the limiting clamp piece is attached to and assembled on the shaft rod outside the side wall, and a limiting clamp arm extends and is provided with a first chuck; a movable plier head part of the movable plier piece is arranged on the other side of the side wall, one end of the movable plier head part extends to form a movable plier arm which is provided with a second chuck, and the other end of the movable plier head part is provided with a pivoting part pivoted with the supporting head part and a first pivoting head pivoted with the second grab handle; according to the overall structure, the size of the jaw of the clamp is adjusted within the length range of the shaft rod, and the clamping and locking capacity range of the clamp on a target workpiece can be remarkably widened.
Owner:VIET IND CO LTD

Robot auxiliary clamping equipment

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a robot-assisted gripping device (1) for picking up and placing a storage bin (2), comprising: a frame (10) configured to be mounted on an end effector (31) of a robot (3); and a plurality of gripping units (110) comprising: at least one first gripping unit (110-1) mounted on a first side (11) of the frame (10) and configured to grip a first side wall (21) of the storage bin (2); and at least one second clamping unit (110-2) mounted on a second side (12) of the frame (10) and configured to clamp a second side wall (22) of the storage bin (2); wherein the first side (11) and the second side (12) are non-opposing sides of the frame (10), and the first side wall (21) and the second side wall (22) are non-opposing side walls of the storage bin (2).
Owner:ABB (SCHWEIZ) AG

Device and method for pressing together parts to be joined during battery module assembly

The invention relates to a pressing device (10) for pressing at least one first joining partner (14) against at least one second joining partner (16) during the joining of battery cells (18) and cell connectors (20) during battery module assembly. To reduce the effort required for setup or commissioning and to increase process reliability, the pressing device according to the invention comprises several pneumatic pistons (2, 22-1, 22-2) configured to form a common gas volume (24) during operation, and several hold-down devices (26) configured to be simultaneously pressed against the at least one first joining partner (14) by means of the pneumatic pistons (22, 22-1, 22-2).
Owner:GROB WERKE & K G

Pneumatic clamping and / or braking device

This disclosure describes a clamping and / or braking device for clamping and / or braking an object to be clamped and / or braked, comprising: a housing comprising a first housing part and a second housing part, wherein each of the housing parts comprises an annular recess, which defines a first contact surface of the housing part and a second contact surface of the housing part, and wherein the two housing parts are arranged relative to one another and fastened to one another in such a way that the recesses of the first and second housing parts together form an inner space within the housing; a spring arranged in the inner space comprising a first annular spring plate and a second annular spring plate, wherein the first annular spring plate is clamped in the annular recess of the first housing part between the first contact surface and the second contact surface of the first housing part, and wherein the second annular spring plate is clamped in the annular recess of the second housing part between the first contact surface and the second contact surface of the second housing part; at least one clamping element, wherein each clamping element has a clamping surface which is designed, when a first end of one of the spring plates is supported on the first contact surface of one of the housing parts and a second end of the one of the spring plates presses on the second contact surface of the one of the housing parts, to transmit a clamping and / or braking force to the object to be clamped and / or braked; wherein the spring plates are arranged within the inner space in such a way that in the inner space at least one pressure space is formed, which is at least partially delimited by the spring plates, wherein the pressure space can be ventilated or vented and can be acted upon by positive pressure of a pressure medium which can be supplied to the housing, wherein the spring plates are arranged relative to the at least one pressure space in such a way that by ventilating or venting the pressure space or acting upon the pressure space with positive pressure, a bending of at least one of the spring plates can be changed and thereby the clamping and / or braking device changes between an open state, in which the at least one clamping surface is spaced apart from the object, and a closed state, in which one or more of the at least one clamping surfaces transmit a clamping and / or braking force to the object; wherein the clamping and / or braking device further comprises at least one insert plate, which is arranged between the first spring plate and the second spring plate in the inner space.
Owner:MEMA MASCH & APPARATESCHUTZ GMBH

Separation tool for liquid gasket adhesive unit and method of separating liquid gasket adhesive unit using the same

A separation tool for a liquid gasket adhesive unit is configured to separate two members from each other by detaching the two members. The two members include respective end surfaces adhered to each other with the liquid gasket adhesive unit interposed therebetween. The separation tool includes a wedge member and a rotary sawing cutter. The wedge member is configured to be pressed by a pressing part into a gap between the end surfaces of the two members between which the liquid gasket adhesive unit is interposed. The rotary sawing cutter is held inside the wedge member, and is configured to be moved separately from the wedge member in a direction toward the liquid gasket adhesive unit in the gap between the end surfaces of the two members pressed apart by the wedge member.
Owner:SUBARU CORP

Pneumatic latch clamp

ActiveEP4159374B1Clamps
A power clamp (10) includes a body (12). A piston assembly (14) is coupled with the body (12). The piston assembly (14) includes an actuation mechanism and a movable piston rod (48). A linkage (20) is housed in the body (12). The linkage (20) is movably coupled with the piston rod (48). A plunger (62) is movably coupled with the linkage (20). A clamp hook (16) is coupled with the plunger (62) for clamping a workpiece. The linkage (20) moves the clamp hook (16) between a release and clamping position.
Owner:STABILUS MOTION CONTROLS GMBH

Device for clamping two components

Device (1) for clamping two components (60, 70), with two clamping feet (10, 20) that are movable linearly relative to each other, wherein one clamping foot (20) can be attached to the first component (60) and the other clamping foot (10) can be attached to or stopped against the second component (70), and the linear movement of both clamping feet (10, 20) is effected via a common threaded spindle (40) which can be actuated by a ratchet (90), characterized in that the threaded spindle (40) is received on both sides in bearing blocks (15, 25) which are each arranged in a thrust-resistant manner on the upper side (12, 22) of a base plate (11, 21) of the respective clamping foot (10, 20), and the threaded spindle (40) has a left-hand external thread (41) on one side and a right-hand external thread (42) on the other side, and wherein the The bearing blocks (15, 25) have internal threads (16, 26) corresponding to the external threads (41, 42) of the threaded spindle (40).
Owner:RENSBURG MARKUS

Clamping device and related lever type capping machine

ActiveEP4124411B1Closing machinesThreadless stopper insertionMechanical engineeringPhysics
Clamping device 1 that can be installed in a capping machine for substantially cylindrical caps, comprising prisms 5, 6, 7, 8 that are placed in contact with each other so as to create a cavity 22 in which a cap can be housed and are free to translate with respect to each other away from or towards an axis of symmetry X of the cavity 22, in order to clamp and / or compress the cap housed in said cavity 22, said clamping device 1 characterised in that a first and a second prism 5, 6 form a first pair 3 and a third and a fourth prism 7, 8 form a second pair 4 in which at least the first and / or second pair 3, 4 comprises guiding means 30, 40 configured to allow a linear type translation and to perform an at least one-directional, preferably bidirectional retention action of the prisms of each pair 3, 4 with respect to each other.
Owner:FERRARI GROUP SRL

Self-adaptive self-locking clamping device

The object of the present invention is to provide a novel self-locking clamping device that can maintain engagement in a self-adaptive manner even when the structure is deformed during use, ensuring a stable locked state even when the structure is deformed in a way that conventional fixed pivot structures cannot. [Solution] The present invention includes a first arm, a second arm, a ratchet arc fixed to one of the arms, and a pawl mechanism supported on the other arm via a variable pivot. The variable pivot can move in position in response to elastic deformation of the arm when the pawl mechanism engages with the ratchet arc, achieving self-adaptive engagement. The elastic member constantly biases the pawl mechanism in the ratchet direction, but the pawl mechanism can be released by user operation. This allows for consistent locking performance regardless of structural deformation.
Owner:ヤン ゲン

Clamping system, and changing system comprising the same

ActiveUS12570006B2Gripping headsTool changing apparatusMechanical engineeringPhysics
A clamping system having first and second clamping mechanisms with respective contact faces, that are couplable such that the contact faces press together with a coupling force. The first clamping mechanism has first and second elements and at least three clamping spheres, the first and second elements being twistable relative to one another, and the clamping spheres being mounted on fixed positions of the second element to be rollable along a circular line. The second clamping mechanism has groove guides assigned to the clamping spheres which have helical groove courses in clamping portions. When coupling the clamping mechanisms, by twisting the second element relative to the first, first regions of the clamping spheres are moved to a clamping position which presses the contact faces together via coupling force. When coupling, the clamping spheres in the clamping portions roll over large distances, leading to low wear and activation with reduced force.
Owner:SUHNER SCHWEIZ AG

Lifting and lowering tool

Lifting and lowering tool, comprising: a foot (1510) configured to be supported on a surface; a pole (1520) extending from the foot; and a movable arrangement (1530) which is arranged to move along the rod (1520), wherein the movable arrangement (1530) comprises a movable platform (1540), wherein the movable arrangement (1530) comprises: a lifting actuator (1570) configured to move the movable arrangement stepwise away from the foot along the rod in order to raise and move the movable arrangement (1530) relative to the foot, the lifting actuator comprising a plurality of lifting plates (1670) that can be selectively engaged with the rod; a release actuator (1600) configured to release the movable assembly from the rod to allow free movement of the movable assembly along the rod; a lowering actuator (1590) configured to move the movable arrangement stepwise along the rod towards the foot in order to lower the movable arrangement (1530) relative to the foot, the lowering actuator comprising a plurality of locking plates (1680) that can be selectively released from the rod; wherein the lifting and lowering tool is characterized in that the lifting actuator (1570), which is designed as a lever, extends from the housing (1560); The lifting and lowering tool further comprises a handle (1580) which is formed with or attached to the housing (1560), wherein the lifting actuator is configured so that it can be pushed downwards towards the handle in order to move the movable arrangement away from the foot.
Owner:STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC

Clamp for apparatuses for welding pipes

A clamp, particularly for apparatuses for welding pipes, including a lower jaw and an upper jaw that are mutually opposite and hinged; each jaw is substantially made of plastic material; advantageously, each jaw includes a portion made of plastic material and at least one insert constituted by an interlocking metallic structure that is co-molded within the portion made of plastic material.
Owner:RITMO SRL

Quick-release tool coupler and related systems and methods

The various embodiments herein relate to a coupling apparatus for a medical device having a coupler body, a cavity defined in the coupler body, a rotatable drive component disposed within the cavity and having at least two pin-receiving openings, and an actuable locking ring disposed around the cavity.
Owner:BOARD OF RGT UNIV OF NEBRASKA

Clamping and conveying mechanism suitable for flat steel rolling

The utility model relates to the technical field of flat steel rolling, in particular to a clamping and conveying mechanism suitable for flat steel rolling. According to the technical scheme, the clamping device comprises a base, mounting pieces, a driving motor, a mounting base and a clamping mechanism, the mounting pieces are fixedly connected to the two sides of the base, sliding rails are symmetrically arranged on the base, the mounting base is fixedly connected to the upper middle portion of the base, the mounting pieces are movably connected with a two-way lead screw on the mounting base, and the mounting piece on one side is fixedly connected with the driving motor; the output end of the driving motor is fixedly connected with a bidirectional lead screw, sliding seats are symmetrically and slidably connected to the sliding rail, and clamping mechanisms are arranged on the sliding seats. According to the device, the driving motor drives the bidirectional lead screw to rotate, so that the sliding seats on the sliding rails move relatively, the clamping mechanisms are driven to get close to or get away from each other, the top plate slides on the guide rails, the clamping plates are driven to rotate through the rotating frame to clamp and loosen flat steel, the reset springs provide reverse elastic force for loosening operation, and the limiting plate ensures that the flat steel is accurately positioned.
Owner:DALIAN HAIWEIYING TECH CO LTD

cylinder

The present invention makes a rotary movement smooth, the rotary movement allowing direct detection of the movement of an output member of a rotary clamp. In a clamp, an output member 5 is accommodated in a cylinder hole 2. A first valve chamber 21, to which compressed air is supplied, is provided between a lower wall 1b of a housing 1 and the output member 5. A second valve chamber 23 is hollowed out of the output member 5 so as to be provided open toward the first valve chamber 21. A valve rod 10c is inserted into the second valve chamber 23 from the lower wall 1b. A valve rod passage 10d that allows the second valve chamber 23 to communicate with outside air is provided in the valve rod 10c, and a seal section 27 is provided in a peripheral gap where the valve rod and the second valve chamber 23 move relatively to one another. The gap is formed so that, as the valve rod 10c and the second valve chamber 23 are in relative movement, there is a region which is sealed by the seal section 27 against movement of the compressed air through the gap between the valve rod and the second seal chamber and the there is a region which is open from the seal.
Owner:KOSMEK LTD (JP)