Patent ID: 6719281
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A clamping element for clamping workpieces in a flexible position with hydraulically actuated clamping jaws, which can be moved to the workpiece and can be fixed, the clamping element comprising:a housing a clamping insert, said clamping insert being guided slidingly in said housing, said clamping insert having a clamping jaw and accommodating a clamping lever via a turning knuckle; a connecting rod; a piston provided in said clamping insert, said clamping lever being articulated to said piston via said connecting rod, said piston pressing said clamping lever onto the workpiece during the clamping operation and raising the clamping insert due to the resistance exerted by the workpiece on the clamping lever and moving the clamping jaw under the workpiece to connect the workpiece firmly to the clamping insert due to the build-up of force between the clamping lever and the clamping jaw.