US3672556A
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Wire clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-13
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-07-13
Abstract
Abstract An improved wire clamp for use with a wire-bonding machine to sever wires of the order of 1 to 10 mils wherein the wire clamp includes a pair of relatively shiftable jaws, a power device, and spring means for effecting relative movement of the jaws when the power device is actuated. The tension of the spring means can be adjusted to vary the pressure exerted on a wire between the jaws. The clamp has means thereon for attaching the same to a wirebonding machine.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Diepeveen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:43
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P72/00; H10P72/04; H10P72/0444
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A wire clamp comprising: A support; a pair of jaws, one of the jaws being fixed to the support and the other jaw being shiftably mounted on the support; means mounting the jaws adjacent to each other for relative movement with respect to each other, whereby the jaws can move toward each other to clamp a wire therebetween; means coupled with the jaws for biasing the same away from each other; an actuatable power device; and means coupled with the power device and yieldably engageable with said other jaw for moving the latter relative to said support and toward said one jaw when the power device is actuated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A wire clamp comprising: A support; a pair of jaws, one of the jaws being fixed to the support and the other jaw being shiftably mounted on the support; means mounting the jaws adjacent to each other for relative movement with respect to each other, whereby the jaws can move toward each other to clamp a wire therebetween; means coupled with the jaws for biasing the same away from each other; an actuatable power device; and means coupled with the power device and yieldably engageable with said other jaw for moving the latter relative to said support and toward said one jaw when the power device is actuated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A wire clamp as set forth in claim 1, wherein said other jaw is pivotally mounted on said support, said moving means including a spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
A wire clamp comprising: a pair of jaws; means mounting the jaws adjacent to each other for relative movement with respect to each other, whereby the jaws can move toward each other to clamp a wire therebetween; means coupled with the jaws for biasing the same away from each other; an actuatable power device; a spring coupled with the power device and yieldably coupled with said jaws for moving the latter relative to and toward each other when the power device is actuated; and means coupled with the spring for adjusting the tension thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
94 words
A wire clamp comprising: a pair of jaws; means mounting the jaws adjacent to each other for relative movement with respect to each other, whereby the jaws can move toward each other to clamp a wire therebetween; means coupled with the jaws for biasing the same away from each other; an actuatable power device; a spring coupled with the power device and yieldably coupled with said jaws for moving the latter relative to and toward each other when the power device is actuated; and means coupled with the spring for adjusting the tension thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
93 words
A wire clamp comprising: a pair of jaws, one of said jaws having an extension; means mounting the jaws adjacent to each other for relative movement with respect to each other, whereby the jaws can move toward each other to clamp a wire therebetween; means coupled with the jaws for biasing the same away from each other; an actuatable power device having a movable member; and a spring secured to said member and engageable with said extension for moving the latter relative to and toward each other when the power device is actuated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
93 words
A wire clamp comprising: a pair of jaws, one of said jaws having an extension; means mounting the jaws adjacent to each other for relative movement with respect to each other, whereby the jaws can move toward each other to clamp a wire therebetween; means coupled with the jaws for biasing the same away from each other; an actuatable power device having a movable member; and a spring secured to said member and engageable with said extension for moving the latter relative to and toward each other when the power device is actuated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wire clamp as set forth in claim 4, wherein said extension has an adjusting device shiftably mounted thereon, said spring being engageable with the device to cause movement of said one jaw when the power device is actuated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
A wire clamp comprising: a pair of jaws; means mounting the jaws adjacent to each other for relative movement with respect to each other, whereby the jaws can move toward each other to clamp a wire therebetween; means coupled with the jaws for biasing the same away from each other, an actuatable power device; and yieldable means coupled with the power device and coupled with said jaws for moving the latter relative to and toward each other when the power device is actuated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
83 words
A wire clamp comprising: a pair of jaws; means mounting the jaws adjacent to each other for relative movement with respect to each other, whereby the jaws can move toward each other to clamp a wire therebetween; means coupled with the jaws for biasing the same away from each other, an actuatable power device; and yieldable means coupled with the power device and coupled with said jaws for moving the latter relative to and toward each other when the power device is actuated.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
108 words
A wire clamp comprising: a support; a first jaw rigidly mounted on the support and projecting outwardly therefrom; a second jaw; means pivotally mounting the second jaw on the support adjacent to the first jaw for movement toward and away from the latter, whereby a wire can be clamped between the jaws; means coupled with the jaws for biasing the latter away from each other; an actuatable power device carried by the support and spaced from the jaws, said power device having a movable member; and resilient means carried by said movable member for moving the second jaw toward the first jaw when the power device is actuated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
108 words
A wire clamp comprising: a support; a first jaw rigidly mounted on the support and projecting outwardly therefrom; a second jaw; means pivotally mounting the second jaw on the support adjacent to the first jaw for movement toward and away from the latter, whereby a wire can be clamped between the jaws; means coupled with the jaws for biasing the latter away from each other; an actuatable power device carried by the support and spaced from the jaws, said power device having a movable member; and resilient means carried by said movable member for moving the second jaw toward the first jaw when the power device is actuated.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wire clamp as set forth in claim 7, wherein said resilient means comprises a leaf spring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wire clamp as set forth in claim 8, wherein is provided an adjustment screw on the other jaw, said screw having an end in the path of travel of the spring.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |