公开(公告)号：US20070246876A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11379748

申请日：2006-04-21

Applicant: Jeffrey Wood ,  Michael Matlack ,  James Witte

Inventor： Jeffrey Wood ,  Michael Matlack ,  James Witte

IPC: B23Q3/08

CPC classification number: B25B5/065 ,  B25B5/003

Abstract: Pneumatic edge-clamp systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a clamping apparatus for applying a clamping force to a workpiece includes a beam member having a cavity disposed therein, and an inflatable member disposed within the cavity. The inflatable member is coupleable to a pressurization source. A clamping member is pivotably coupled to the beam member. The clamping member includes a first portion projecting at least partially over the cavity, and a second portion projecting laterally outwardly from the beam member over the workpiece. In operation, inflating the inflatable member applies a driving force to the first portion, rotating the clamping member, and applying a clamping force to the workpiece using the second portion.

Abstract translation: 公开了气动边缘夹紧系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，用于向工件施加夹紧力的夹紧装置包括其中设置有空腔的梁构件和设置在腔内的可充气构件。 可膨胀构件可连接到加压源。 夹紧构件可枢转地联接到梁构件。 夹紧构件包括至少部分地在空腔上突出的第一部分和从梁构件横向向外突出在工件上的第二部分。 在操作中，使充气构件膨胀，向第一部分施加驱动力，使夹紧构件旋转，并使用第二部分向工件施加夹紧力。