A specific clamp that complements another clamping tool or other fixed structure.

Abstract

A clamp specific and complementary to another clamping tool or other fixed structure. This invention is a clamp structure (1) specific and complementary to another clamping tool or other fixed structure for use in pairs of identical or similar specific clamp structures (1) to be held fixedly by another set of clamping tools or other fixed structure, to complement the possibilities of use and to allow for different positioning and clamping of rigid materials, including in a vertical or oblique position, or also in a vertical oblique position and also in a horizontal V-shaped configuration, by the use of pivotable accessory elements (8) and (14) attached to said specific complementary clamps (1) and by appropriate positioning of the sliding clamping elements (4) and (5). [Fig. 1] is a figure in the abstract

Description

Title of the invention: A specific and complementary clamp for use with another clamping tool or other fixed structure

[0001] This present invention relates to a specific clamp complementary to another clamping tool or other fixed structure which holds this specific clamp fixedly in a horizontal or horizontal position so that its clamping jaws are oriented vertically to allow positioning and locking of materials in a vertical or oblique or angled position against another material.

[0002] In this field of clamping tools, many different and varied tools are used, but however, during certain tasks to be carried out, often multiple manipulations are necessary due to a lack of specific equipment and the use of tools not well suited to carry out certain tasks.

[0003] The present invention aims to provide progress through the simplicity of use of its clamping elements and its maneuverability in terms of orientation and quick and easy implementation of the specific clamps (1) for carrying out different positioning of materials to be adjusted or for other work to be carried out.

[0004] The object of the invention consists of a specific clamp structure (1) designed to be used by pair of identical or similar clamp structures to be held fixedly by another set of clamps or other clamping tools, or can also be held fixedly on a stable support, such as on an iron bar or other rigid material perforated and locked in a vise or sealed on a workbench or on a wall by means of connecting pieces having locking elements such as screws and nuts or by means of intermediate connecting pieces held on the workbench by clamping tools, such as clamps or vise grips.

[0005] This specific clamp structure (1) consists of a notched sliding rail (2) having at one end a threaded tip (3) fixedly sealed as such by welding or fixed in a removable manner by connecting pieces to be removable.

[0006] This sliding rail (2) of this specific clamp structure (1) is equipped with at least two fixed or sliding jaws (4) oriented in the same or opposite direction. This sliding rail (2) is also provided with at least one sliding guide arm (5) having a clamping vise screw (6) equipped with a rotating handle (7) for tightening and loosening a positioned material.

[0007] This specific clamp structure (1) is complemented by different accessory elements (8) and (14) that are pivotable and designed to be fitted onto a fixed or sliding jaw (4) and onto the rotating plate (9) at the end of its clamping vise (6). By means of these sliding clamping elements (4) and (5) on these notched sliding rails (2) these said clamping elements (4) and (5) allow offset positioning on a sliding rail (2) of a specific clamp structure (1) relative to the positioning of said clamping elements (4) and (5) of the other cooperating specific clamp structure (1), thus allowing horizontal oblique or vertical oblique positioning of stably positioned materials and thus achieving positioning of a V-shaped or similar configuration of placed materials, thus forming an acute angle at the point of junction of said placed materials.

[0008] An accessory element structure (8) consists of a rigid piece of flat shape on two opposite sides (10) and (11) which are perpendicular with respect to their base, this accessory element (8) has at least on one of its two other opposite sides (12) and (13) an inclined face with an angle of inclination chosen and equal to that of the same accessory element (8) of the specific clamp (1) cooperating so as to allow a material bearing on it to be positioned in a unique or different oblique position depending on the configuration of the angles of the faces on the two opposite sides (12) and (13) where a material bears, such as, for example, an inclination of 30° and 45°.This accessory element (8) has a cylindrical perforation (17) perpendicular from its base to its upper end to allow it to be fitted onto a fixed or sliding jaw (4), in addition a small perforation on a perpendicular side (10) or (11) is made to allow a locking screw (18) to be screwed into it to hold this accessory element (8) fitted a few millimeters above the notched sliding rail (2) when tightening said locking screw (18) to ensure that a fixed or sliding jaw (4) retains the necessary play to be able to lock into a notch of the sliding rail (2) of a specific clamp structure (1).

[0009] Another accessory element (14) structure consists of a nozzle having a cylindrical or other shape and having an oblique contact surface (15) designed to bear against a material positioned at an oblique angle so that said contact surface, intended to hold a material, is applied to it as best as possible. On the opposite side, this accessory element (14) has a cylindrical cavity (16) designed to allow said accessory element (14) to fit onto the rotating plate (9) at the end of its vise screw (6) and to be held therein by forced fit or by means of integrated locking screws. This accessory element (14) forms a covering nozzle with a beveled oblique end.

[0010] Another removable accessory element (19) is added to each specific clamp structure (1) to serve as a stabilizing wedge when using the specific clamp (1) in conjunction with another clamping tool fixed to a workbench or similar structure to which it is connected. This wedge element (19) is of a An irregular prism-shaped, beveled element with an oblique surface at its upper part, designed to be gradually slid under the free end of the sliding rail (2) to create a blocking force by bearing against a workbench or other support surface. This eliminates any potential flexibility in the sliding rail (2) by making it rigid through the blocking pressure applied to its end. This wedge-shaped accessory element (19) is not shown in the figure.

[0011] This specific clamp (1) of this present invention can be made industrially by using well-known materials such as metal with a protective coating against corrosion and other materials such as wood or synthetic materials like certain plastics and other materials.

[0012] [Fig.1] represents a side view of a specific clamp structure (1) fitted into another clamping tool, such as a clamp-type clamping tool, to be held fixedly by clamping and locking.

[0013] [Fig.2] represents a side view of a specific clamp structure (1) and additional held fixedly by another clamping tool, such as a clamp-type clamping tool holding this specific clamp (1) equipped with accessory elements (8) and (14).

[0014] [Fig.3] represents the accessory element (14).

[0015] [Fig.4] represents the accessory element (8).

Claims

Demands

1. Clamp (1) comprising a notched sliding rail (2) and a threaded end (3) integrated into one end of the notched sliding rail (2).

2. Clamp (1) according to claim 1, comprising means allowing different positioning of materials, such as in a vertical or oblique position or at an angle against another material.

3. Clamp (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that this clamp (1) comprises at least two fixed or sliding jaws (4) oriented in the same or opposite direction and at least one guide arm (5) equipped with a clamping vise screw (6).

4. Clamp (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises an element (8) comprising a fixed structure having two sides (10) and (11) of flat surface perpendicular to their base and two opposite sides (12) and (13) of which at least one side has an inclined face of an angle of inclination chosen and equal to the angle of inclination of another accessory element (14) of the other specific clamp (1) cooperating so as to allow a material bearing thereon to be positioned thereon in a unique or different oblique position according to a configuration of the angles of the faces of the two opposite sides (12) and (13) where a material bears.This accessory element (8) has, perpendicular to its base, a suitable perforation (17) allowing the accessory element (8) to fit onto a fixed or sliding jaw (4) without pressing on its notched sliding rail (2) by limiting the fit of this accessory element (8) by a locking screw (18) integrated into this accessory element (8) allowing the fit to be adjusted so as to leave a space between this base of the accessory element (8) and this notched sliding rail (2) thus allowing the jaw (4) carrying the accessory element (8) to have the necessary play to be able to grip and lock onto the notches of the sliding rail (2) designed for this purpose.

5. Clamp (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises an accessory element (14) in the form of an end cap covering an oblique contact surface (15), and intended to be fitted onto this rotating plate (9) of the end of a vise screw (6) and to be held locked therein by forced fitting into a cavity (16)

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7. A cylindrical element of suitable diameter and depth allows for fixed and removable attachment to this beveled end piece (14), which has a flat bearing surface, against a material placed in an oblique position. This accessory element (14) can, in particular, be held onto this rotating plate (9) by means of locking screws integrated for this purpose into this element (14). Clamp (1) according to one of the claims previous ones comprising two fixed or sliding jaws (4) oriented in the same or opposite direction and two guide arms (5) equipped with a clamping vise screw (6) equipped with sliding clamping elements (4,5) allowing stable positioning of materials to be adjusted in horizontal oblique or vertical oblique position by an offset in positioning of a clamping jaw (4) and the guide arm (5) on their sliding rail (2) relative to the positioning of the same clamping elements (4,5) positioned on this sliding rail (2), said clamp(1) being oriented parallel or parallel to the other cooperating clamp (1) thus allowing stable positioning of materials positioned in a V-shaped configuration or in a similar position and thus also able to form an acute angle at the point of junction of these positioned materials. A clamp (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it may include a complementary removable accessory element to serve as a stabilizing wedge when using the specific clamp (1) as an extension of another clamping tool to which this specific clamp (1) is connected. This accessory element (19) has an irregular prism configuration with a beveled shape and an oblique surface on its upper part so that it can be progressively slid under the free end of the sliding rail (2) to create a blocking force by the support it takes on a work surface or other support surface, thereby eliminating any flexibility of the sliding rail (2) by making it rigid through this blocking pressure exerted at the end of said sliding rail (2).

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