Arthur S. Speiser - Warrensville Hts. OH Samuel G. Sheterom - Painesville OH
International Classification:
B25B 102
US Classification:
269203
Abstract:
Vise jaws are mounted on supporting jaw structures by interfitting dovetail formations which taper to draw the jaws into tight-fitting engagement with their supporting jaw structures while also serving to accurately position and orient the jaws relative to their supporting jaw structures. The jaw mounting system utilizing these interfitting dovetail formations is particularly well adapted for use on a fluid-operated vise of a modular type. The preferred vise construction includes an elongate base structure having a generally rectangular top surface with an elongate undercut groove formed in the base structure and opening through the top surface. The jaw structures are supported on the top surface and are movably positionable therealong. In preferred practice, one of the jaw structures includes a fluid-operated movable component. This component and the other jaw structures are each provided with a jaw mounting surface.