Tailgate with workbench structure, vehicle assembly with the same, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same

    公开(公告)号:US12162537B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-10

    申请号:US17956428

    申请日:2022-09-29

    Inventor: Mustafa Soncag

    Abstract: Tailgates, tailgates with integrated workbench structures, vehicle assemblies with the same, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same are disclosed. The tailgates and other pivoting-structures described herein can include one or more integrated workbench structures that are adjustable into different configurations, e.g., at least a first configuration and a second configuration. This allows the workbench structures to support different functions, e.g., holding, supporting, cutting, drilling, sanding, assembling, and/or disassembling objects, among other things. The integrated workbench structures can include support arms, bracing elements, vises, rulers, fasteners, or other adjustable structures that can be operated, modified, or used in different circumstances. The tailgates and other pivoting-structures described herein can also include elements that provide support in an open position, e.g., in some instances, without the use of cables, arms, or struts.

    Securing apparatus for securing a valve lever in a set position

    公开(公告)号:US12070836B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-27

    申请号:US16885528

    申请日:2020-05-28

    Inventor: Thomas Müller

    Abstract: A securing apparatus for securing a valve lever in a set position comprises a base body; a sliding piece; and a screw element, wherein the base body and the sliding piece each have a clamping surface; wherein the sliding piece is displaceably supported at the base body along a longitudinal axis; and wherein the screw element is rotatably supported at the base body and has a thread that is in engagement with a mating thread of the sliding piece so that a position of the sliding piece relative to the base body along the longitudinal axis is restricted to a maximum spacing between the clamping surfaces that can be changed by a rotation of the screw element in order to clamp the valve lever between the clamping surfaces. Depending on a rotational position of the screw element, a blocking receiver formed at the screw element is aligned with a blocking receiver formed at the base body so that a blocking element, in particular a cable, can engage into both blocking receivers in order to block the screw element in this rotational position.

    APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR THREADING, GROOVING, AND BEVELING A WORKPIECE

    公开(公告)号:US20240198490A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-20

    申请号:US18540573

    申请日:2023-12-14

    CPC classification number: B25B1/02 B25B1/10

    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for retaining a workpiece. In certain implementations, the apparatus may include a first jaw configured to engage a workpiece from a first side of the workpiece. In addition, the apparatus may include a second jaw configured to engage the workpiece from a second side of the workpiece, the second side opposite the first side. The apparatus may include a jaw positioner configured to move at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw laterally to engage and retain the workpiece in a stationary position, the jaw positioner having a lateral adjustment apparatus configured to counteract ovality at an end of the workpiece.

    VISE QUICK-CHANGE BASE WITH IMPROVED STRUCTURE

    公开(公告)号:US20240091910A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-21

    申请号:US17933486

    申请日:2022-09-20

    Applicant: Chun-Wei Chang

    Inventor: Chun-Wei Chang

    CPC classification number: B25B1/2484 B25B1/103

    Abstract: A quick-change vice base with improved structure, which comprises: a base body, a quick-change coupler, a moveable block set and a central bolt, wherein, the bottoms of the first moveable block and second moveable block are respectively locked with a moveable block positioning base, one end of the moveable block positioning base has a pushing block; when the lead screw rotates clockwise, the first moveable block and the second moveable block will move toward the quick-change coupler, so that the curved stopping blocks on the first moveable block and the second moveable block will be fitted into the recesses of the quick-change coupler; when the lead screw rotates anticlockwise, the first movable block and the second movable block will move away from the quick-change coupler and drive the moveable block positioning seat to move simultaneously.

    Vise
    5.
    发明授权
    Vise 有权

    公开(公告)号:US11383354B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-12

    申请号:US16561876

    申请日:2019-09-05

    Applicant: Jergens, Inc.

    Abstract: A vise for holding a workpiece that reduces jaw lift having a vise base with a longitudinally extending guide channel that includes vise base flanges with base flange guide surfaces, the vise having vise trucks that move longitudinally within the guide channel, the vise having jaws that are selectively securable relative to the trucks wherein the jaws and the trucks include lift surfaces that move the trucks toward the jaws transversely to the longitudinal direction as the jaws engage the workpiece to lock the jaws and the trucks relative to the guide channel when the workpiece is clamped in the vise.

    Vise with magnet
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11253974B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-22

    申请号:US16420985

    申请日:2019-05-23

    Abstract: A vise for securing a work piece is disclosed which includes a base. A first jaw piece and a second jaw piece can be disposed on the base, at least one of the first and second jaw pieces movable on the base such that the first and second jaw pieces are moveable toward and away from one another. A magnetic assembly can be positioned on the base and configured to produce a magnetic field that extends beyond the base to secure the vise to a magnetically permeable or ferromagnetic work surface. The magnetic assembly can be operable to alternate between an active mode and an inactive mode. The magnetic assembly can produce a magnetic field when the magnetic assembly is in the active mode to secure the vise to a magnetically permeable or ferromagnetic work surface.

    Workpiece clamping device with coupling body between clamping body and threaded spindle

    公开(公告)号:US20210220966A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-22

    申请号:US17150144

    申请日:2021-01-15

    Abstract: A workpiece clamping device having at least one base body. A first clamping body and a second clamping body are movably supported on the at least one base body in a clamping direction. A threaded spindle extends along a spindle longitudinal axis. The spindle longitudinal axis is orientated in clamping direction. It has a first thread section for the first clamping body and a second thread section for the second clamping body. A first coupling body has a first counter thread portion and a second coupling body has a second counter thread portion. In a coupling position the counter thread portions are in engagement with the assigned thread section respectively. In a decoupling position the counter thread portion is disengaged from the assigned thread section. In this decoupling position a movement of the clamping bodies is possible without rotation of the threaded spindle.

    Tooling base
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10987769B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-27

    申请号:US16317552

    申请日:2018-09-09

    Abstract: A tooling base that is an improvement over current designs in the form of simplified number of parts, easier manufacturing of parts and that can be actuated for clamping and releasing a tooling fixture by pneumatic, other computer controlled means as well as manually is described. The tooling base uses clamping fixtures that are spring loaded to press cleats into recesses on alignment studs that locate and hold any variety of tooling fixtures to the base.

    Adjustable quick vise
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10960517B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-30

    申请号:US15204983

    申请日:2016-07-07

    Abstract: An embodiment of a vise may include a clamping structure having a first clamping jaw, a second clamping jaw positioned relative to the first clamping jaw, and a quick adjust jaw guide to maintain the first clamping jaw relative to the second clamping jaw. The quick adjust jaw guide may include a driving element to apply a force to move the first clamping jaw relative to the second clamping jaw, wherein the driving element comprises a release structure to release the applied force to facilitate rapid adjustment of the first clamping jaw relative to the second clamping jaw.

    Straight edge bar with clamp and spreader

    公开(公告)号:US10751856B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-25

    申请号:US15592145

    申请日:2017-05-10

    Applicant: Eugene Emerson

    Inventor: Eugene Emerson

    Abstract: A straight edge bar clamp spreader comprises a straight edge bar, an inner channel portion, parallel channel portions, and two-way bosses or divots, a clamp, and a clamp-spreader. The inner channel portion is provided along an elongated central region of the bottom surface of the straight edge bar with a constant cross-section. The parallel channel portions are provided along two elongated parallel regions of the top surface of the straight edge bar. The two-way bosses or divots are provided across and on an inner surface of the inner channel portion of the bottom surface and an outer surface of the top surface and configured to define the predetermined stopping positions for two-way movements along the bottom surface or the top surface. The clamp is installed in the inner channel portion of the bottom surface. The clamp-spreader is installed in the pair of parallel channel portions of the top surface.

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