Patent ID: 6149146
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A vise having a long axis for securing a target part comprising:a floating jaw, having a first recess in a first top portion; a rigid jaw, having a second recess in a second top portion; a vertical slit, extending from between said top of said floating jaw and said top of said rigid jaw to a first position at a bottom of said floating jaw; a horizontal slit, extending from a bottom side of said floating jaw to a second position, said second position adjacent to said first position, wherein a gap exists between said first and second positions; and wherein said first and second recesses form a working area for receiving the target part; and a jaw moving device for applying a force to said floating jaw in a direction perpendicular to the long-axis of the vise, such that said working area decreases to secure the target part.