US PATENT SUBCLASS 279 / 2.11
.~.~ Wedge


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279 /   HD   CHUCKS OR SOCKETS

2.01  DF  EXPANDING {6}
2.1  DF  .~ Axially moving actuator {4}
2.11.~.~ Wedge {3}
2.12  DF  .~.~.~> Internal cone
2.13  DF  .~.~.~> With jaw positively interlocked with wedge; e.g., dovetail or T-slot
2.14  DF  .~.~.~> With resilient means contacting nonresilient jaw {1}


DEFINITION

Classification: 279/2.11

Wedge:

(under subclass 2.1) A device having an inclined surface which acts as a cam for converting an axial motion of the actuator into a radial expansion of the means for making the connection.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

70, for a socket having radially reciprocating jaws with a moving cam actuator including a threaded sleeve and a wedge.

121, for a chuck having radially reciprocating jaws which are wedge actuated.