Patent ID: 6402131
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
An adaptor for interchangeably connecting any of a plurality of clamping fixtures to a beam clamp assembly, comprising:and adaptor block configured for attachment to a jaw of a beam clamp assembly; a connector on the adaptor block for translationally fixing and releasably attaching a workpiece clamping fixture to the adaptor block; and first and second fastening clips on the adaptor block configured to engage opposite sides of a jaw of a beam clamp assembly, the clips fastened to the adaptor with threaded fasteners, whereby the clips can be loosened to allow the adaptor block to be easily mounted onto and removed from the jaw and tightened to allow firm securement of the adaptor block on the jaw, or removed from the adaptor block and replaced with different clips configured to engage a different type of beam clamp assembly.