Modular vise system and methods of using same
OwnerTorin Gleesoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a modular vise system comprised of a fixed body, a moveable body, and a fixture plate, wherein the moveable body has a wide range of motion which enables it to grab a piece of any size that will fit within the confines of the fixture plate, the moveable body being tightened from the top of the modular vise. Tightening of the modular vise from the top allows for multiple work pieces to be placed along the moving axis of the modular vise which increases workpiece density and machine efficiency. The moveable body of the modular vise may be driven mechanically, electrically, or via a fluid driven actuator such as a pneumatic actuator or a hydraulic actuator.
Claims18
A moveable body of a modular vise compatible with mounting upon the working surface of a machine tool via a fixture plate, the moveable body comprising:
- a stationary block;
- a master jaw;
- a means for actuating said master jaw;
- and
- a means for aligning and mounting said stationary block to the fixture plate;
- wherein said means for actuating said master jaw simultaneously allows said stationary block to be a fixed body for at least one additional vise;
- wherein said master jaw comprises a means for affixing at least one vise jaw;
- wherein said stationary block additionally contains means for affixing vise laws;
- and
- wherein said means for actuating said master jaw further comprises a bevel gear set;
- a lead screw;
- at least one guide rod;
- wherein said bevel gear set further comprises a drive bevel gear and a driven bevel gear;
- wherein said drive bevel gear further comprises a driving feature, said driven bevel gear is threaded and said threaded driven bevel gear acts upon the lead screw.
A moveable body of a modular vise compatible with mounting upon the working surface of a machine tool via a fixture plate, the moveable body comprising:
- a stationary block;
- a master jaw;
- a means for actuating said master jaw;
- and
- a means for aligning and mounting said stationary block to the fixture plate;
- wherein said means for actuating said master jaw simultaneously allows said stationary block to be a fixed body for at least one additional vise;
- wherein said master jaw comprises a means for affixing at least one vise jaw;
- wherein said stationary block additionally contains means for affixing vise jaws;
- and
- wherein said means for actuating said master jaw further comprises:
- at least one piston;
- at least one piston bore;
- at least one guide rod bore;
- at least one guide rod, and a port for transfer of fluid to act on said piston.
A moveable body of a modular vise compatible with mounting upon the working surface of a machine tool via a fixture plate, the moveable body comprising:
- a stationary block;
- a master jaw;
- a means for actuating said master jaw;
- and
- a means for aligning and mounting said stationary block to the fixture plate;
- wherein said means for actuating said master jaw simultaneously allows said stationary block to be a fixed body for at least one additional vise;
- wherein said master jaw comprises a means for affixing at least one vise jaw;
- wherein said stationary block additionally contains means for affixing vise jaws;
- and
- wherein said means for actuating said master jaw further comprises a lead screw, an electric motor, a lead screw nut;
- a drivetrain;
- and at least one guide rod wherein the drivetrain transfers the motion of said electric motor to the nut.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.