An automatic positioning and clamping tool for mounting in a CNC Tilting Rotary Table for positioning and clamping a wheel rim for processing by a cutting tool includes a base, an upright post mounted at the base, air leakage detection units mounted on the base for supporting the wheel rim and detecting an air leakage, clamping devices mounted on the base for clamping the border edge of the wheel rim, a lateral chip conveyor, nozzles mounted around the periphery of the lateral chip conveyor, a vertical hydraulic chuck mounted around the upright post for moving a positioning gripper into abutment against the bore wall of the center bore of the wheel rim, and fluid nozzles mounted in the vertical hydraulic chuck for flushing away chips during processing. Thus, the invention is a compact structure with functions of air leakage detection, wheel rim automatic positioning and clamping and chip removal.

An automatic positioning and clamping tool for mounting in a CNC Tilting Rotary Table for positioning and clamping a wheel rim for processing by a cutting tool includes a base, an upright post mounted at the base, air leakage detection units mounted on the base for supporting the wheel rim and detecting an air leakage, clamping devices mounted on the base for clamping the border edge of the wheel rim, a lateral chip conveyor, nozzles mounted around the periphery of the lateral chip conveyor, a vertical hydraulic chuck mounted around the upright post for moving a positioning gripper into abutment against the bore wall of the center bore of the wheel rim, and fluid nozzles mounted in the vertical hydraulic chuck for flushing away chips during processing. Thus, the invention is a compact structure with functions of air leakage detection, wheel rim automatic positioning and clamping and chip removal.

The invention provides a clamping system that includes a vise and a cooperating level holder to facilitate a wide range of options for positioning a level with respect to a structural member.

A clamp assembly that may be used for securing to a raised portion of a surface. The clamp assembly comprising a mounting body of a general block shape having a slot for receiving the raised portion formed in a bottom surface of the mounting body attaching the clamp assembly thereto. The clamp assembly is configured with one or more pins that may be formed in a substantially elongated cylindrical shape. The pins may be configured to be received in one or more push-pin holes formed in the mounting body, whereby the push-pin holes extend to the slot from a side surface of push-pin holes. The clamp assembly includes a fastening element adapted to be received in a fastener hole formed adjacent the push-pin holes in the side surface of the mounting body. The fastening element is configured to secure, attach and hold the clamp assembly to the standing seam by forcing the pins against the raised portion of the surface disposed in the slot.

A bar clamp has a slide bar supporting a movable jaw assembly. The slide bar is supported in a fixed jaw assembly. The fixed jaw assembly includes a drive mechanism for moving the slide bar relative to the fixed jaw assembly. Mechanisms for expanding the capacity of the bar clamp including the use of straps and two slide bars. Specialized jaws are provided where the jaws may be removable from the jaw assemblies. Additional clamping jaws are provided in addition to the movable and fixed jaw assemblies for varying the clamping force applied to a workpiece.

A solid surface clamp that has a top jaw and bottom jaw, along with alignment structures is disclosed. The clamp includes a top jaw, a bottom jaw, a bolt attached to the bottom jaw and slideably received through the top jaw, and a nut. The bolt has an alignment cutout, a threaded portion extending from the top jaw and defines a bolt longitudinal axis. The nut is threaded onto the threaded portion of the bolt and transitions the clamp from an open position to a clamping position. The top jaw further includes an alignment shaft that contacts the alignment cutout and maintains the top jaw and bottom jaw substantially fixed relative to each other about the bolt longitudinal axis. The alignment cutout moves relative to the alignment shaft in the direction of the bolt longitudinal axis when the clamp transitions from an open position to a clamping position.

A screw installation aid holds and aligns a screw in an inclined screw axis relative to the component to be screwed. At least one screw guide receives the screw in the inclined screw axis, and a screwing tool advances through an opening to the screw head coaxially to the screw axis, to install the screw in the component in its inclined position. The screw installation aid encompasses a telescopic cross-member including at least two support segments adjustable coaxially to one another, the undersides of which facing the component form a level and, before adaptation to the component, continuous support surface, each of the undersides bearing one of the clamping blocks. The clamping blocks can be positioned from a closing to an opening position against the resistance of a spring device between both support segments and a screw guide is enclosed in at least one of the support segments.

A fixture for supporting a workpiece during a machining operation is disclosed. The fixture may include a seat configured to receive the workpiece. The fixture may further include a quick release lever mounted to the fixture and configured to displace the workpiece from the seat.

A vice grip type enhanced C-clamp modified to more easily grip the slip tracks on I-beams, comprising narrowed or tapered jaws to fit through the slots of a slip track.

The subject invention provides a means to tie a fly pattern for a fishing method by means of the fly tying vise mechanism. In general, the invention employs technology that allows the individual to position the various parts of the vise in multiple ways to achieve virtually unlimited angular positioning of the jaws. The invention employs an offset cam that allows for an adjustable friction applied to the hook jaw mechanism that is attached to a long vertical post, mounted on a heavy pedestal, providing stability for the vise. The pedestal employs several applications for storing or attracting tools and hooks and magnetizing jaws. The offset cam can be adjusted up and down and rotate 360 degrees horizontally around the vertical post; can be rotated 360 degrees vertically to turn the cam from a horizontal to a vertical position; allows the jaws to be moved up and down, relative to the cam to accommodate different sizes hooks; and, allows the jaws to rotate 360 degrees. The invention also employs a swiveling, vertically adjustable back snatch, which is a flexible arm that is used to hold the bobbin thread holder or material pliers that hold feathers and other material during the tying process.