(under subclass 293) Subject matter utilizing means to move or to guide the motion of said work-gripping instrumentality from one orientation or location to another while in effective work-gripping condition.
(1) Note. For placement in this subclass, the combination must comprise a work clamp which is mounted for rotary or translatory movement during its actuated (closed) condition. The clamp may be, for example, one of a plurality of clamps on the turret, dial, or other work conveyor of a multi-tool station press; and it is not in motion during deformation of the gripped work.
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308+, for metal deformation by movable clamp and coacting tool.
405.01+, for means to move work between plural tool stations.
