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US 2024/0051090 A1Published application
Repeatable Clamping Device
OwnerMichael Brian Sargentinventor
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Abstract
A clamping device is described which enables repeatable positioning of top-tooling relative to a base in all six degrees of freedom. The device utilizes a swiveling pullstud and ramp interaction to achieve preloading in the z-direction while minimizing undesirable lateral loads. The device ensures consistent top-tooling relocation for precision positioning applications such as machining and inspection.
Claims8
A clamping device, comprising:
- a base comprising a ramp, a tightening device with a spherical contact surface, and a first locating feature;
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- top-tooling comprising a second locating feature and a swiveling pullstud;
- wherein said swiveling pullstud is equipped with a spherical contact surface facilitating sliding on a corresponding spherical surface integrated into the top-tooling, thereby enabling rotation of the swiveling pullstud, and further featuring an additional spherical surface designed to engage with the corresponding spherical surface of the tightening device in the base;
- wherein the tightening device is arranged for applying a force on the swiveling pullstud, and motion of the tightening device effectuates clamping and locating of the top-tooling onto the base by driving an angled surface of the pullstud into contact with the ramp of the top-tooling.
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