Mechanical Clamp for Cylindrical Objects

Abstract

A clamp for cylindrical objects uses a plurality of split-rings, each of which has a first half-ring and a second half-ring. Each first half-ring is hingedly coupled to a corresponding second half-ring at a hinge point. Means, coupled to each first half-ring at a distance from. the hinge point, are couple to a control assembly. The control assembly is operated to apply one of a pulling force to each first half-ring to simultaneously open each of the split-rings, or a pushing force to each first half-ring to simultaneously close each of the split-rings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 16, 2000
Accession Number
ADD019799

Entities

People

  • Carl R. Foreman

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
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  • Assembly
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  • Construction
  • Inventions
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Patent Applications
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • United States
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles

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  • Mathematics

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