Gripping apparatus and method

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2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Crane, Daniel C (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

By use of non-deforming work-gripping clamp and relatively...

By individually non-deforming clamps

C269S217000, C269S234000, C279S060000

Reexamination Certificate

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11111875

ABSTRACT:
A quick change gripping apparatus for gripping a workpiece having a profile. The apparatus includes a cylindrical housing having a first end and a second end. The cylindrical housing also includes an inner feature having a tapered wall. The housing also has a bottom section and a clam shell section that is hingedly connected to the bottom section. The quick change gripping apparatus also includes a first ring and a second ring, each disposed around the cylindrical housing.

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