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SINGLE-SIDED MAGNETIC FIXTURING SYSTEMS

  • US 20090283946A1
  • Filed: 05/19/2008
  • Published: 11/19/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A combination useful for providing a clamping force to a workpiece during a manufacturing operation so as to maintain said workpiece in a stationary position, said combination comprising:

  • a workpiece having a first side and a second side;

    a magnet disposed about a portion of said first side of said workpiece; and

    a pressure pad disposed about a portion of said second side of said workpiece, said pressure pad comprising one or more of permanently magnetic materials and ferromagnetic materials;

    wherein said pressure pad is disposed in sufficient proximity with respect to said magnet to enable said pressure pad to be attracted by said magnet, thus providing a clamping force on said workpiece.

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