Term #1,921
vise
Claim Term
vise
Reference Case 1
RMT-1PROV
Date Added
10/11/22
Created
10/11/22, 3:36 PM
Modified
10/11/22, 3:36 PM
Full Desc
"Vise" refers to a machine that serves to hold an object such as a workpiece stationary while functions or steps are performed on the workpiece. Generally, a vise includes a pair of jaws of clamps that are pressed together with the workpiece between the jaws. In certain embodiments, one jaw of the pair is stationary while the other jaw is configured to slide or move towards and retract away from the stationary jaw. In other embodiments, both jaws may be coupled to a stationary platform, frame, or base and one or more drivers may drive both jaws toward each other or retract the jaws away from each other with the workpiece positioned between the jaws. A a variety of drive mechanisms may be used to drive and/or retract one or more of the jaws towards and/or away from each other. For example, the drive mechanism may be mechanical and may include a leadscrew anchored to one jaw and configured to thread through a second jaw. In another example, a hydraulic or pneumatic ram may connect to one or the other or both jaws and may extend to move the jaws towards each other and may retract to separate the jaws.