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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177210 | Work positioning method, and positioning device A method for positioning a work, which is adapted for a knock hole of a small diameter and which can absorb a pitch error between a main positioning hole and an auxiliary positioning hole of the work is disclosed. An insert shaft of a main positioning device is inse... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8152151 | Clamping fixture including a chuck and a workpiece pallet releasably located thereon A clamping fixture comprises a chuck (1) and a workpiece pallet (22) releasably located thereon. The chuck (1) is provided with a clamping mechanism for locating the workpiece pallet (22). The clamping mechanism comprises a plurality of c... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8087651 | Coupling device A coupling device having a first coupling part 3 provided with at least one projecting region, the regions of the first coupling part which project in the z direction being arranged eccentrically or centrally, and the projecting regions having conical outer s... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8047520 | Movable article coupling apparatus The coupling apparatus for bringing a pallet 3 (a movable article) near to a base side support 2 from above, positioning it in the horizontal X, Y directions and in the vertical Z direction, and clamping it in a releasable manner comprises a pair of fi... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7975998 | Pallet changer and system and method for using the same A pallet changer and a system and a method for using the same attach, secure and/or connect a part and/or pallet assembly to a receiver assembly for machining the part. A groove and/or a pull post of the pallet assembly is insertable between a first wedge arm and a ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7819392 | Positioning and clamping device and positioning device A positioning mechanism in a positioning and clamping device includes an annular tapered surface that is formed on an outer periphery of a cylindrical shaft for positioning a pallet in the horizontal direction, and has a decreasing diameter toward an axial tip of th... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7793924 | Positioning device and clamping system with the device A plug member (12) inserted into a positioning hole (5) formed in a second block (2) is projected from a first block. Two slide portions (61, 61) opposed to each other across the plug member (12) are arranged around the plug member... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7758031 | Positioning apparatus and clamping system having the same A plug member (12) inserted into a positioning hole (5) formed in a second block (2) is projected from a first block (1). A plurality of slide portions (61) opposed to each other across the plug member (12) are arranged arou... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7758030 | Positioning apparatus and clamping system having the same A plug member (12) inserted into a positioning hole (5) formed in a second block (2) is projected from a first block (1). A plurality of slide portions (61) opposed to each other across the plug member (12) are arranged arou... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7748690 | Quick-action clamping cylinder with an anti-blocking safety device A quick-action cylinder with safety device to prevent blocking is described, wherein the quick-action cylinder provides a mechanical lock for a center draw-in nipple (2) in a center bore (23) in a housing of a quick-action cylinder, wherein in the lock... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7520495 | Rapid-action clamping cylinder comprising a guiding device The invention describes a rapid-action coupling cylinder comprising a guiding device for the controlled insertion of a pull-in nipple fixed to the underside of a workpiece pallet into the central receiving aperture in the housing of the rapid-action coupling cylinde... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7425000 | Modular, rapid-action clamping cylinder Quick-action clamping cylinder for general locking tasks in mechanical engineering, said quick-action clamping cylinder being used to anchor a feed nipple located on any desired part, the built-in components of the quick-action clamping cylinder that are fundamental... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7377505 | Clamping apparatus and clamping system A housing (15) fixed to a reference block (1) is provided with a guide hole (20) into which a plug portion (3) of a movable member (2) is allowed to be inserted. Inside this guide hole (20) is arranged an outer sleeve (21... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367252 | Integrated circuit package separators An integrated circuit package separator. A base having a plurality of pins extending upwardly therefrom is provided. A support is provided over the base. The support has an upper surface and a plurality of holes. The pins extend through the holes and upwardly beyond... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367552 | Clamping apparatus The clamping apparatus comprises a first coupling element and a second coupling element that can be releasably attached thereto. The first coupling element is provided with four at least partially conical centering pins that are adapted to engage four grooves corres... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357385 | Machining jig The invention provides a standardized machining jig to be used in a machining center for processing various works. A machining jig 1 mounted on an exchange table T1 of a machining center has a jig base 10 and a pallet 20, and the pall... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7325798 | Clamping device and clamping system using the same A central pillar (20) is projected upward from a reference block (1), and an inner sleeve (21) is fitted to an outer periphery of the central pillar (20) vertically movably. The inner sleeve (21) is pushed upward by a coned disc sp... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7303186 | Aligning drive mechanism and positioning apparatus having this mechanism A housing (6) is provided in a reference block (1). An annular plug (9), which is to be inserted into a positioning hole (3) of a work pallet (2), is projected upward from the housing (6). An output member (13) is ins... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303195 | Clamping apparatus with a chuck and a pallet releasably attachable thereto The clamping apparatus comprises a chuck member and a pallet releasably attachable thereto. The chuck member has four centering grooves, arranged offset to each other by 90° around the central Z-axis, while the pallet has four correspondingly located centering pins... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300042 | Radial-type temporary fastener, components and tool A temporary fastener tool (20) for establishing and maintaining compressive alignment between at least two parts, each having an aperture through which the fastener tool is inserted. The tool includes a spindle (120) having a first and second end where... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7282665 | Method and apparatus for processing articles with a laser beam A method for joining workpieces by welding with laser light, in which a plurality of workpieces are arranged between a lower pressure plate and a translucent upper pressure plate on a multiplicity of supporting segments movable in a vertical direction, whereby the w... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276397 | Integrated circuit package separator methods An integrated circuit package separator method for separating integrated circuit packages from a board having a plurality of integrated circuits. The method includes providing a base having a plurality of pins, providing a support over the base and having a pluralit... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275460 | Rotary indexing machine for use in a group of treatment stations A rotary indexing device for use in a group of treatment stations, includes at least one respective tensioning device for exchangeable tool holders disposed in a treatment zone. The rotary indexing machine has a rotary indexing unit with a lift-and-turn device on wh... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7243438 | Template for checking the geometry of shaped and/or bent profiles The invention relates to a template for checking the geometry of shaped and/or bent profiles (T) having rectilinear sections and bent sections. This template comprises a support plate (2), in which holes (8-10) are provided, and a superstructure... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7237328 | Production and/or installation device 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 synchr... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232121 | Clamping device An annular plug portion (21) projects from a clamp pallet (2). An annular shuttle member (23) is supported by the plug portion (21) to be movable in the vertical direction. A work pallet (3) is provided with a tapered inner periphe... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7219886 | Clamping cylinder having a closure cap A clamping device for a machine table comprises a clamping plate having a receptacle into which a draw-in bolt is insertable through an opening. A clamping mechanism immobilizes the draw-in bolt in the receptacle. A closure cap is movable inside the receptacle betwe... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7210675 | Versatile palletized work holding system A versatile palletized system provides for work to be held in place even while a top plate (7) as one type of workholder web is transferred. Movement can be provided by a coordinated topographically fixed movement web (39) which may have hydraulic pist... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207132 | Bait rigging holder A bait rigging holder includes a V-shaped trough supports the bait along its entire length during insertion of rigging needles through the bait. The trough includes a frontal slot that allows the rigging needle to be inserted through the jaw and nose when the bait i... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204481 | Magnetorheological reconfigurable clamp for a flexible manufacturing system A reconfigurable clamp for a flexible manufacturing system comprises a body portion, a plurality of pins slidably engaged within sleeves formed in the body portion, a compression spring attached to each shaft of the plurality of pins, a reservoir comprising a magnet... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7178227 | Workpiece presenter for a flexible manufacturing system A workpiece presenter for fixturing a workpiece of a vehicle assembly is provided, including a platform 50, and a tooling plate 7 removably connected to the platform, the tooling plate including a planar body 10 for supporting fixture tools 3... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175024 | Configurable insert for a manufacturing carrier A manufacturing carrier has an insert that can be configured and reconfigured for a wide variety components. The carrier has a frame configured to be transported by a conveyor, an insert and at least one positioner. The insert has pin holes arranged in a matrix. The... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169020 | Grinding jig set and grinding method A grinding jig set comprising a combination of several jig units and a method for grinding a number of objects are provided. The method comprises a series of steps from arranging the objects to be ground on a grinding jig (a master plate) through removing the ground... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7168695 | Positioning device A supporting face (1a) is provided on a base plate (1), a face (2a) to be supported is provided on a work pallet (2), and an engagement hole (3) is opened in the face (2a) to be supported. A core column ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165763 | Positioning device A clamp pallet (2) as a reference member is fixed to a table (1) of a machining center. A tapered positioning hole (12) is opened in a lower surface of a work pallet (3) as a movable member. An annular central pillar (21) is projec... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7155866 | Cementitious exterior sheathing product having improved interlaminar bond strength The present invention provides exterior building products, such as roofing and siding, shake, shingles, siding, sheathing, panels, planks, vertical siding, soffit panels, fencing, decking, fascia, corner posts, column corners and trim boards in which a plurality of ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7146705 | Manufacturing cell using tooling apparatus A manufacturing cell having a plurality of work stations, where at least one of the work station comprises a metalworking machine, and where at least one metalworking machine is provided with a modular tooling apparatus. The modular tooling apparatus consists of a b... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7125010 | Work piece holding arrangement A work piece holding arrangement (10) includes an array of engagement elements (12) for engaging a work piece. The arrangement (10) also includes an actuator (34) for moving a plurality of the engagement elements (12) into engageme... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7111537 | Miter saw attachment A miter saw attachment for attaching to the fence of a miter saw and for cutting molding, for example crown molding or cove molding, the attachment comprising: a block comprising an angled face and a fence face, with the block defining a mount recess and defining a ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108465 | Jig plate An end surface 820 of a work 80 gripped by a chuck 50 equipped to a main spindle of a lathe-type machine tool is machined, and at the same time has a screw hole 830 formed thereto. The jig plate 60 is provided with a main body 6... | 09/19/2006 |
