US 11,766,762 B1 · Adjustable vise system

Abstract

A workholding system includes an adjustable vise, a fixed vise, and a fixture plate. The adjustable vise and the fixed vise are secured to the fixture plate using a T-slot and a fastener. The system includes multiple precision locating surfaces, including interchangeable precision locating surfaces, to secure a working part. In one embodiment, a T-slot fastener facilitates the creation of an entire workholding system that facilitates the rapid installation of studs into receiving members. The fastener includes a quarter turn fastener used in workholding applications to quickly hold and release components of the system, such as tooling, parts, and plates. The compact design of the system makes possible the ability to insert the quarter turn fastener into a device that can fit into a T-slot and still have considerable holding power. The system is lower in cost than other solutions.

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Dependent claims

An adjustable vise system, comprising:

an adjustable vise member, comprising:
a first housing having a lower base and an upper pusher guide, the lower base having an upper surface and a lower surface;
at least one T-slot formed in the lower surface of the lower base;
and
an elongated slot formed in the upper surface of the lower base, the elongated slot aligned with the T-slot to provide access to the T-slot;
at least one T-slot nut adapted as a sliding interface for the at least one T-slot, the sliding interface allowing adjustable translation relative to the T-slot;
and
a set screw at an end of and within the T-slot, the set screw adapted to be set to prevent the at least one T-slot nut from translating beyond an edge at the end of the T-slot;
wherein the T-slot nut comprises an interchangeable precision locating surface.

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