Fixture for holding a part during a machining operation
AssigneeROLLS-ROYCE plc
InventorChristopher R. JOHNSON
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Abstract
A fixture for holding a part comprises a frame supporting a guide plate. A controlled engagement device passes through the guide plate and is arranged to be advanced incrementally towards a first end of a fulcrum beam. A second end of the fulcrum beam is connected to a linkage arm, the linkage arm passing through a gap in the guide plate. An end of the linkage arm distal to the fulcrum beam has a swivel clamp mounted thereto. A support is arranged to face the swivel clamp and defines a space there between, the space being configured to receive a part to be clamped in the fixture.
Claims14
A fixture for holding a part, the fixture comprising;
- a frame supporting a guide plate;
- a controlled engagement device passing through the guide plate and arranged to be advanced incrementally towards a lever on a first side of a fulcrum;
- on a second side of the fulcrum, the lever being connected to a linkage arm, the linkage arm passing through a gap in the guide plate;
- an end of the linkage arm distal to the lever having mounted thereto a swivel clamp;
- a support arranged to face the swivel clamp and defining a space therebetween, the space configured to receive the part to be clamped in the fixture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.