Sheet metal workholder utilizing linear wedge action

Details Sheet metal workholder utilizing linear wedge action Sheet metal workholder utilizing linear wedge action

1982-06-21

1985-05-07

Watson, Robert C.

Work holders

Relatively movable jaws

Means to actuate jaw

269239, B23Q 318

Patent

active

045153558

ABSTRACT:
A sheet metal holder (20) utilizing a linear wedge action for use on a sheet metal working machine (10). A pair of holders (20) are movable on machine (10) to provide for two axes positioning of a worksheet. Workholder (20) is formed from a box shaped member (32) having a pivot arm (31) movable about a pivot connection (42) within box member (32) and extending therefrom. A fixed jaw (34) extends from box member (32). A movable clamping jaw (30) is formed at the free end of pivot arm (31). A linear actuator bar (26) engages pivot arm (31) and forces jaws (31, 34) to close on a worksheet. Linear actuator bar (26) and pivot arm (31) are constructed to make the workholder (20) self locking. An appropriate actuator is provided for positioning bar (26).

REFERENCES:
patent: 3758099 (1973-09-01), Scott
patent: 4365792 (1982-12-01), Johns

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