US2444541A - Universal support for article holders - Google Patents

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US2444541A
US2444541A US600543A US60054345A US2444541A US 2444541 A US2444541 A US 2444541A US 600543 A US600543 A US 600543A US 60054345 A US60054345 A US 60054345A US 2444541 A US2444541 A US 2444541A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B1/00—Vices
    • B25B1/22—Arrangements for turning or tilting vices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23Q—DETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING; MACHINE TOOLS IN GENERAL CHARACTERISED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARTICULAR DETAILS OR COMPONENTS; COMBINATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF METAL-WORKING MACHINES, NOT DIRECTED TO A PARTICULAR RESULT
    • B23Q1/00—Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
    • B23Q1/25—Movable or adjustable work or tool supports
    • B23Q1/44—Movable or adjustable work or tool supports using particular mechanisms
    • B23Q1/50—Movable or adjustable work or tool supports using particular mechanisms with rotating pairs only, the rotating pairs being the first two elements of the mechanism
    • B23Q1/54—Movable or adjustable work or tool supports using particular mechanisms with rotating pairs only, the rotating pairs being the first two elements of the mechanism two rotating pairs only
    • B23Q1/545—Movable or adjustable work or tool supports using particular mechanisms with rotating pairs only, the rotating pairs being the first two elements of the mechanism two rotating pairs only comprising spherical surfaces
    • B23Q1/5456—Movable or adjustable work or tool supports using particular mechanisms with rotating pairs only, the rotating pairs being the first two elements of the mechanism two rotating pairs only comprising spherical surfaces with one supplementary rotating pair
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
    • F16C11/00—Pivots; Pivotal connections
    • F16C11/04—Pivotal connections
    • F16C11/10—Arrangements for locking
    • F16C11/103—Arrangements for locking frictionally clamped
    • F16C11/106—Arrangements for locking frictionally clamped for ball joints
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
    • F16C2322/00—Apparatus used in shaping articles
    • F16C2322/39—General buildup of machine tools, e.g. spindles, slides, actuators

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  • Another very important object of the invention is to provide a universally adjustable vise of the aforementioned character which comprises novel means for firmly securing the device in adjusted position.
  • Figure l is a top plan View of a vise constructed in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view taken substantially on the line 2-2 of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a view in horizontal section, taken substantially on the line 3--3 of Figure 4.
  • Figure 4 is a vertical sectional view through the vise with the upper portion broken away, taken substantially on the line 4-4 of Figure 3.
  • Figure 5 is an elevational View of the upper portion of the vise.
  • the embodiment, of the invention which has been illustrated comprises a metallic base I of any desired dimensions, which base is to be mounted and secured on a table or other suitable support.
  • the base I which is substantially square in plan, has formed diagonally therein a channel 2, the bottom of which includes raised end portion 3 (Figs. 3 and 4).
  • a socket member 5 in the form of a ring comprising, on its periphery, a substantially tri.- angular. integral ear 5.
  • a ball segment I is mounted for rotary and rocking adjustment in any direction in the socket 5.
  • the securing screws 4 are countersunk in the base I.
  • the channel 2 accommodates 'a lever 8, one end portion of which rests on the raised surface 3.
  • the other end portion of the lever 8 has threadedv thereintol a locking' screw' Iiwhich ⁇ is" journaledin the ear 6*, said ear being'a'pertured to accommodate said screw.
  • The'bott'om of' the hall segment 'i is substantially conical and has formed'therein a socket Ill-which accommodates thc-upper portion of a ball bearing II.
  • The-'ball bearing il rests in a socket I2 which is provided therefor in the end portion of the lever 8 which is remote from the locking screw 9.
  • a coil spring i3 in the channel 2 yieldingly urges the lever 8 and the bearing ball I I upwardly at all times.
  • a disk I9 Rigidly secured by screws I8 on the ball segment TI is a disk I9, the periphery of which is graduated. Swivelled for rotary adjustment on the disk IS is a substantially channel-shaped holder Ztl for tools and other articles or objects.
  • the disk I9 is provided iwith a centrally located opening which accommodates a screw ZI which secures the holder 2i) in adjusted position.
  • which is countersunk in the holder 20, passes through the disk it! and is threaded into the ball segment l.
  • Set screws 22 are provided for securing the tool in the holder 20.
  • the holder 25 is provided on either or both ends with a center mark 23 (Fig. 5) for coaction with the graduaticns 25 on the periphery of the disk I9.
  • the screw 9 is turned in a direction to thread the lever 8 downwardly or away from said ball segment.
  • the ball segment "i may then be readily rotated or rocked to any desired position in the socket 5.
  • Rockingadjustment of the ball segment 'I is facilitated by the provision thereon of graduations 25 which ccact with center marks 2B on the adjustable ring Ill.
  • the screw 9 is turned in the opposite direction for raising the lever 8, thereby forcing the ball segment l upwardly in the socket member 5 for frictionally securing said ball segment.
  • the holder 20 may be rotatably adjusted on the disk I9.
  • the construction and arrangement, it will be observed, is such as to permit the tool, as at 21, mounted in the holder 2l) to be readily adjusted to any desired position.
  • a center mark 21 on the rotatably adjustable ring l 4 coacts with graduations 28 on the socket member 5.
  • a universal support comprising a substantially ii'at base having a channel in its upper face, the bottom of said channel including a raised end portion forming a fulcrum, a lever operable in the channel and having one end resting on the fulcruni, a socket in the lever adjacent the fulcrum, a bearing ball mounted in the socket, a Aball segment rotatably and rockably adjustable on the bearing ball, a socket on the base partially enclosing said lball segment, a coil spring beneath the lever for yieldingly urging the ball segment into frictional engagement with the socket, a screw rotatably mounted in the socket and threadin the socket, and
  • said ball segment being 5 adapted to support an article holder.

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July 6, 1948. E. M. s'rRlcKLAND UNIVRSAL SUPPORT FOR ARTICLE HOLDERS 2 sheets-sheet' 1 Filed June 20, 1945 .uy 6, w48. E. M. STRICKLAND UNIVERSAL SUPPORT FOR ARTICLE HOLDERS Filed June 20, 1945 v2 Sheets-Sheet 2 atented July 6, 1948 UNITED 'UNIVERSI istirronr ron ARTICLE HOLDERS* Thepres'ent inventi'on'relateslto'new and useful improvements" iri-v'isesfandfha's for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a device fof this character which is adapted to be ekpeditiously an'd'accurately adjusted to any desired position.
Another very important object of the invention is to provide a universally adjustable vise of the aforementioned character which comprises novel means for firmly securing the device in adjusted position.
Other objects of the invention are to provide a vise of the character described which will be comparatively sim-ple in construction, strong, durable, highly efcient and reliable in use, compact, and which may 'be manufactured at low cost.
All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and wherein:
Figure l is a top plan View of a vise constructed in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view taken substantially on the line 2-2 of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a view in horizontal section, taken substantially on the line 3--3 of Figure 4.
Figure 4 is a vertical sectional view through the vise with the upper portion broken away, taken substantially on the line 4-4 of Figure 3.
Figure 5 is an elevational View of the upper portion of the vise.
Referring now to the drawing in detail; it will be seen that the embodiment, of the invention which has been illustrated comprises a metallic base I of any desired dimensions, which base is to be mounted and secured on a table or other suitable support. The base I, which is substantially square in plan, has formed diagonally therein a channel 2, the bottom of which includes raised end portion 3 (Figs. 3 and 4).
Removably secured by screws Il on the base I is a socket member 5 in the form of a ring comprising, on its periphery, a substantially tri.- angular. integral ear 5. A ball segment I is mounted for rotary and rocking adjustment in any direction in the socket 5. As best seen in Figure 2 of the drawing, the securing screws 4 are countersunk in the base I.
. The channel 2 accommodates 'a lever 8, one end portion of which rests on the raised surface 3. The other end portion of the lever 8 has threadedv thereintol a locking' screw' Iiwhich` is" journaledin the ear 6*, said ear being'a'pertured to accommodate said screw.I The'bott'om of' the hall segment 'i is substantially conical and has formed'therein a socket Ill-which accommodates thc-upper portion of a ball bearing II. The-'ball bearing il rests in a socket I2 which is provided therefor in the end portion of the lever 8 which is remote from the locking screw 9. A coil spring i3 in the channel 2 yieldingly urges the lever 8 and the bearing ball I I upwardly at all times.
Recessed in the socket 5 vis a rotatably adjusted graduated ring lll. A suitable clamp I5 (see Figure l) on the socket 5 releasably secures the graduated ring Ill in adjusted position. An adjusting handle I6 is provided on the ring I4. The graduations on the ring I4 are for coaction with center marks I'l on the ball segment 1.
Rigidly secured by screws I8 on the ball segment TI is a disk I9, the periphery of which is graduated. Swivelled for rotary adjustment on the disk IS is a substantially channel-shaped holder Ztl for tools and other articles or objects. The disk I9 is provided iwith a centrally located opening which accommodates a screw ZI which secures the holder 2i) in adjusted position. The screw 2|, which is countersunk in the holder 20, passes through the disk it! and is threaded into the ball segment l. Set screws 22 are provided for securing the tool in the holder 20. The holder 25 is provided on either or both ends with a center mark 23 (Fig. 5) for coaction with the graduaticns 25 on the periphery of the disk I9.
it is thought that the operation of the device wlil be readily apparent from a consideration of the foregoing. Briefly, to rotatably or rockably adjust the ball segment 1, the screw 9 is turned in a direction to thread the lever 8 downwardly or away from said ball segment. The ball segment "i may then be readily rotated or rocked to any desired position in the socket 5. Rockingadjustment of the ball segment 'I is facilitated by the provision thereon of graduations 25 which ccact with center marks 2B on the adjustable ring Ill. After the desired adjustment has been made, the screw 9 is turned in the opposite direction for raising the lever 8, thereby forcing the ball segment l upwardly in the socket member 5 for frictionally securing said ball segment. By loosening the screw 2|, the holder 20 may be rotatably adjusted on the disk I9. The construction and arrangement, it will be observed, is such as to permit the tool, as at 21, mounted in the holder 2l) to be readily adjusted to any desired position. A center mark 21 on the rotatably adjustable ring l 4 coacts with graduations 28 on the socket member 5.
It is believed that the many advantages of a universally adjustable ball joint vise constructed in accordance with the present invention will be readily understood, and` although a preferred emodiment of the device is as illustrated and described, it is to be understood that changes in the details of construction` and in the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to which will fall Within the scope of the invention as claimed.
What is claimed is:
A universal support comprising a substantially ii'at base having a channel in its upper face, the bottom of said channel including a raised end portion forming a fulcrum, a lever operable in the channel and having one end resting on the fulcruni, a socket in the lever adjacent the fulcrum, a bearing ball mounted in the socket, a Aball segment rotatably and rockably adjustable on the bearing ball, a socket on the base partially enclosing said lball segment, a coil spring beneath the lever for yieldingly urging the ball segment into frictional engagement with the socket, a screw rotatably mounted in the socket and threadin the socket, and
said ball segment being 5 adapted to support an article holder.
ELWIN M. STRICKLAND.
REFERENCES CITED The'following referencesare lof record in the file of this patent:
UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Number 206,781
Name Date Allen Apr. 28, 1863 Maynard Jan, 26, 1869 Dickson Apr. 20, 1886 Gairing July 24, 1928 Schulz Nov. 20, 1934 Giern et al. Feb. 2, 1943 Gorton Feb. 22, 1944 Galorneau Mar. 13, 1945 FOREIGN PATENTS Country Date Switzerland Deo. 1, 1939
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US2673054A (en) * 1952-01-09 1954-03-23 John W Slavik Ball and socket support for work holders
US3320798A (en) * 1964-10-12 1967-05-23 Mts System Corp Hydraulic alignment head for specimen testing
US4057209A (en) * 1976-12-06 1977-11-08 Bay City Foundry Company Lateral adjustment mechanism for a machine anchor

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US38273A (en) * 1863-04-28 Improvement in vises
US86173A (en) * 1869-01-26 Improved baiiit-and-socket joint
US340429A (en) * 1886-04-20 Engraver s turn-table or holder
US1677889A (en) * 1924-12-13 1928-07-24 Gairing Emil Universal machine-shop fixture
US1981253A (en) * 1933-01-05 1934-11-20 Reinhold H Schulz Globe dial fixture
CH206781A (en) * 1938-10-11 1939-08-31 Mueller Zollinger & Cie R Machine vice with clamping device.
US2310025A (en) * 1941-05-01 1943-02-02 James B Giern Universal vise
US2342539A (en) * 1942-12-04 1944-02-22 Gorton George Machine Co Indexing or positioning head
US2371435A (en) * 1942-12-22 1945-03-13 Louis C Galorneau Vise

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US38273A (en) * 1863-04-28 Improvement in vises
US86173A (en) * 1869-01-26 Improved baiiit-and-socket joint
US340429A (en) * 1886-04-20 Engraver s turn-table or holder
US1677889A (en) * 1924-12-13 1928-07-24 Gairing Emil Universal machine-shop fixture
US1981253A (en) * 1933-01-05 1934-11-20 Reinhold H Schulz Globe dial fixture
CH206781A (en) * 1938-10-11 1939-08-31 Mueller Zollinger & Cie R Machine vice with clamping device.
US2310025A (en) * 1941-05-01 1943-02-02 James B Giern Universal vise
US2342539A (en) * 1942-12-04 1944-02-22 Gorton George Machine Co Indexing or positioning head
US2371435A (en) * 1942-12-22 1945-03-13 Louis C Galorneau Vise

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2673054A (en) * 1952-01-09 1954-03-23 John W Slavik Ball and socket support for work holders
US3320798A (en) * 1964-10-12 1967-05-23 Mts System Corp Hydraulic alignment head for specimen testing
US4057209A (en) * 1976-12-06 1977-11-08 Bay City Foundry Company Lateral adjustment mechanism for a machine anchor

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