Global Patent Index - EP 1071542 B1

EP 1071542 B1 20020529 - CLAMPING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FIXING WORKPIECES

Title (en)

CLAMPING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FIXING WORKPIECES

Title (de)

SPANNSYSTEM UND -VERFAHREN ZUM SPANNEN VON WERKSTÜCKEN

Title (fr)

SYSTEME ET PROCEDE DE SERRAGE POUR LA FIXATION DE PIECES A USINER

Publication

EP 1071542 B1 20020529 (DE)

Application

EP 99945679 A 19990410

Priority

  • DE 9901095 W 19990410
  • DE 19816328 A 19980411

Abstract (en)

[origin: WO9952678A1] The invention relates to a clamping system for fixing workpieces which comprises two or more clamping jaws (2, 3). The clamping jaws (2, 3) are fitted with form-fit elements, such as protuberances (11), which are positioned at regular intervals and project outward from corresponding contact surfaces (6). In a preparatory step complementary recesses (18) which serve as coupling elements are embodied on the workpiece, for example by stamping. The clamping system provided for in the invention results in mixed clamping of the workpiece by a combined friction and positive fit, which allows for the transmission of substantial retention forces while taking up little space at the level of both the workpiece and clamping elements.

IPC 1-7

B25B 1/24

IPC 8 full level

B25B 1/24 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

B25B 1/2405 (2013.01 - EP US); B25B 1/241 (2013.01 - EP US)

Citation (examination)

  • EP 0065939 A2 19821201 - STIFTELSEN PRODINOR [SE]
  • Machine Tool Practices, 3rd Edition, by R.R. KIBBE et al. J. WILEY and Sons ISBN 0-471-84343-1, 1987 pages 43-44 and 46

Designated contracting state (EPC)

CH DE FR GB IT LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

WO 9952678 A1 19991021; AU 4256099 A 19991101; DE 19816328 C1 20000210; DE 59901551 D1 20020704; EP 1071542 A1 20010131; EP 1071542 B1 20020529; US 6530567 B1 20030311

DOCDB simple family (application)

DE 9901095 W 19990410; AU 4256099 A 19990410; DE 19816328 A 19980411; DE 59901551 T 19990410; EP 99945679 A 19990410; US 67312600 A 20001130