(under the class definition) Device having means which engages a tool or tool support so as to define or limit the path (usually rectilinear) of movement of the tool, and means for attaching an element of the apparatus to the work to support or give additional support to the apparatus while the tool engages the work.
(1) Note. For a listing of the subclasses in this class which include a clamping device, see section III, Subclass References to the Current Class, of the Class Definition and search notes for subclass 452, this class.
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454+, for a tool guide means combined with, or peculiarly related to, a work clamp.
761+, and 821+, respectively, for a passive tool guide which directly engages the tool or tool support, or a tool guide, per se.
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30, Cutlery, appropriate subclasses and particularly 371+, for a cutting device with a work engaging member which remains stationary with respect to the work and which provides support for, or movement to, the cutter, but does not guide, or assist in guiding, the cutter.
173, Tool Driving or Impacting,
31+, for a tool driving device with means to engage the work to bear the weight of the drive means or resist the reactive force caused by the movement of the tool.
269, Work Holders, appropriate subclasses, particularly