Patent ID: 11858062
Assignee: FUSEMATIC CORPORATION
Field: Machine tools (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 7:
8. An indexable, multi-position clamp in accordance with claim 7 wherein the pivoting connection between the pivot plate and the lug further comprises:
a pivot pin;
an elongated reception slot presented on the pivot plate orthogonal to the tool mount for slidably receiving the pivot pin; and
a first and a second ear extending from the lug and disposed to receive the pivot plate therebetween and defining a first pair of aligned holes for a pivoting connection and a second a pair of aligned holes in the lowermost position passage for a retaining connection; and
a retaining pin;
whereby the pivot pin can be extended through the first pair of aligned holes and captured in the elongated reception slot on the pivot plate in a configuration such that the portable friction welding tool connected to the pivot plate at the tool mount can be pulled straight away from the substrate so as to allow the portable friction welding tool to clear the fixture before tilting to provide access for subsequent fixture installation and the retaining pin is releasably engageable within the lowermost position passage of the second pair of aligned holes and engagement with the pivot plate so as to secure a retaining connection of the pivot plate to the lug with the tool mount in position to present the portable friction welding tool for insertion of the subsequent fixture in preparation for fixture installation.