Auxiliary Vise Bracket for Vertical Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ordinary machine vises on machine tool tables struggle to hold elongated work pieces vertically for machining, as their main orientation is parallel to the table, making it difficult to clamp and machine such pieces without interference.
Innovation Solution
An auxiliary vise attachment with independent clamping jaws oriented perpendicular to the machine tool table, mounted on a bracket that offsets the auxiliary vise from the main vise, allowing for independent clamping and machining of elongated work pieces without interfering with the main vise, and includes a stabilizer to reduce vibrations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an auxiliary vise is mounted directly onto the end of a main vise, then the auxiliary vise can provide additional clamping capability, but it becomes difficult to load work pieces and difficult to have parts clamped in both vises at the same time
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary vise is mounted on a bracket that positions it in a different spatial dimension relative to the main vise, specifically offset laterally and vertically. This dimensional separation allows work pieces to be loaded independently into each vise without interference, while both vises can clamp parts simultaneously. The bracket creates a three-dimensional arrangement that resolves the loading conflict.
2Area of stationary object
If the auxiliary vise is positioned close to the main vise, then the attachment remains compact, but it interferes with the machining area of the main vise
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket positions the auxiliary vise in a laterally offset position that extends perpendicular to the main vise's machining plane. This spatial arrangement in another dimension allows the auxiliary vise to occupy minimal space near the main vise while providing sufficient clearance for machining operations on both vises without interference.
3Device complexity
If the auxiliary vise is mounted without adequate stabilization, then the attachment structure remains simple, but vibrations are increased during machining
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket serves as an intermediary structural element between the main vise and the auxiliary vise, providing a stable mounting platform. The bracket's rigid construction and secure attachment points to both the main vise and the auxiliary vise create a stabilized assembly that reduces vibrations during machining operations while maintaining structural simplicity.
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AI summary
A main machine vise has a second auxiliary vise having independently movable clamping jaws attached to it with the auxiliary vise set to one side of the main machine vise and above a supporting surface of a machine tool table on which the main machine vise is mounted. The auxiliary vise has a movable jaw that moves in a plane generally perpendicular to the tool table on which it is mounted, while the main machine vise has a movable jaw that moves in a plane parallel to the tool table or surface on which it is mounted. The auxiliary vise is mounted on a bracket that offsets the clamping jaws of the auxiliary vise from the main machine vise so that work pieces can be independently clamped in each of the vises. The auxiliary vise includes a vibration reducing stabilizer for attaching to the tool table or support.