.~ Means to actuate jaw(s) (i.e., apply holding force) {10}
224
.~.~ With yieldable means in actuation train
DEFINITION
Classification: 269/224
(under subclass 216) Device including means which resile upon the jaw's first gripping the work.
(1) Note. The extent to which the device yields or resiles upon gripping contact with work is usually limited to, and a function of, the nature of the particular work disclosed.
(2) Note. Included here are patents to a holder with a jaw, said jaw specifically claimed as resilient or yielding.
(3) Note. In the illustration below spring 1 serves as a yielding element upon initial contact of jaws 2 and 3 with work. As shown the spring is relatively unstressed, the screw 4 moves to the left against said spring a short distance with respect to jaw 2. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
157, for patents for a holder with a movable jaw biased to nonholding position. 254, for patents for a holder with a movable jaw with bias means to actuate the jaw.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
81, Tools,
417, and 427, for patents to a resiliently urged plier.
