Patent ID: 6105949
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B23Q,B25B,Y10S

Abstract:
A workpiece clamping system which comprises:index means for locating a workpiece relative to a base plate said index means comprising:at least one index pin having a generally spherical head with at least two flats on said spherical head;said index pin secured to said base plate for cooperating with a corresponding opening in a workpiece; andmeans for fastening said head to said base plate with said flats aligned substantially perpendicular to said base plate; andat least two clamp assemblies for engaging opposite sides of a workpiece;each clamp assembly including:a support block;a pivot pin extending from said support block;an arm mounted on said support block for pivoting movement about said pivot pin;said arm having a cam surface with a varying diameter around said pivot pin;means for pivoting said arm and cam surface to bring said cam surface into pressure engagement with said workpiece.