Methods and apparatus for clamping tools

Details Methods and apparatus for clamping tools Methods and apparatus for clamping tools

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Wilson, Lee D (Department: 3723)

Work holders

Operator supported

Handle manipulation for jaw actuation

C269S003000, C269S166000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07896323

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed generally to tools that are high quality, strong, and lightweight. For example, various tools such as clamps may be made using parts containing a compound or alloy including magnesium. Magnesium may be for cast or extruded parts. In one embodiment, an “F” style clamp may be made with one or both of the two cooperating jaw members or sections being cast from a magnesium compound or alloy. In one variation, the “F” style clamp may include a shaft made from extruded magnesium. In another embodiment, a “C” style clamp may be made with the “C” shaped frame being cast from a magnesium compound or alloy. In a further embodiment, a bar clamp having trigger indexing may me made with one or both of two jaw members or sections being cast from a magnesium compound or alloy. In a variation, the bar may be an extruded magnesium.

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