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

Claim 5:
6. An indexable, multi-position clamp in accordance with claim 1 wherein the articulated fixture loading system further comprises:
a pivot plate presenting the tool mount between a pivot end and a bearing block presented on the pivot plate; and
a lug pivotally connecting the pivot plate to the clamp base wherein the connection between the pivot plate and the lug is configured to allow the pivot plate to first withdraw orthogonally away from the clamp base before tilting;
whereby the articulated fixture loading system in configured such that a 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.