Patent ID: 9004472
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A vise assembly for supporting a workpiece above a table comprising first and second separated vise body portions supportable in spaced relation on the table, the first vise body portion having a first workpiece holder and mounting a tension carrying member extending to the second vise body portion, a movable vise jaw mounted on the second vise body portion and having a second workpiece holder facing the first workpiece holder, a jaw nut slidably mounted on the second vise body portion and having a drive surface engaging a mating driven surface on the movable vise jaw, the tension carrying member being coupled to the jaw nut to move the jaw nut drive surface to engage and exert a force on the movable vise jaw driven surface when the tension carrying member is under tension, and the tension carrying member being coupled to the jaw nut at a level below the second workpiece holder and above the drive and driven surfaces.