Patent ID: 6651967
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: B23K,B25B

Abstract:
A clamp assembly for aligning a first workpiece, and at least one connecting workpiece, the clamp assembly comprising:(a) a flexible member encompassing the first workpiece; (b) means for securing the flexible member about the first workpiece; (c) an alignment apparatus, comprising (i) an alignment bar assembly, A. said alignment bar assembly bridging the first workpiece, and the connecting workpiece, B. the alignment bar assembly being slidably disposed along the flexible member, (ii) a detent assembly, A. said detent assembly being connected to the alignment bar assembly, B. the detent assembly comprising a plunger assembly, C. the plunger assembly being in spring-biased engagement with the flexible member, and (iii) at least one adjustable fastener, A. said adjustable fastener being mounted on the alignment bar assembly, B. the adjustable fastener exerting an alignment force on the connecting workpiece.