Ratcheting quick-adjust drilling jig
First Claim
1. An adjustable workpiece holding jig configured to clamp workpieces of various size, comprising:
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an upright assembly connected to the base;
a clamping assembly connected to the base,the clamping assembly having a handle assembly and a clamp follower;
the clamp follower having a plunger assembly extending from a housing that is slidingly mounted on a ratchet plate;
a tooth engaging member between the housing and the ratchet plate and configured to engage teeth of the ratchet plate to prevent a backwards movement of the housing on the ratchet plate,whereinthe handle assembly is operably connected to the clamp follower,the ratchet plate is configured to facilitate movement of the housing with respect to the upright,the handle assembly is configured to move the plunger assembly, housing, and ratchet plate when the handle assembly moves from a non-clamping position to a clamping position,the ratchet plate is configured to facilitate clamping of a workpiece of various size between the upright assembly and the clamp follower, andthe handle assembly includes a handle.
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Abstract
A quick adjust ratcheting pocket hole jig is presented. The pocket hole jig has a base with a removable upright connected thereto. A guide assembly is slidably received within the upright. Removable and replaceable side supports are connected to the base by way of a dove tail joint. Removable and replaceable adjustable stops are connected to the base by way of key holes. A clamp assembly is connected to the base having a handle portion and a clamp follower. The clamp follower has a ratcheting mechanism and a compressible plunger assembly. The clamp follower can quickly be adjusted using a button on the clamp follower that disengages the ratcheting member such that it can be quickly adjusted. When the handle is operated, it draws the clamp follower towards the upright and guide assembly compressing the spring loaded plunger assembly thereby quickly and tightly and adjustably holding a workpiece therebetween.
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32 Claims
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1. An adjustable workpiece holding jig configured to clamp workpieces of various size, comprising:
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a base; an upright assembly connected to the base; a clamping assembly connected to the base, the clamping assembly having a handle assembly and a clamp follower; the clamp follower having a plunger assembly extending from a housing that is slidingly mounted on a ratchet plate; a tooth engaging member between the housing and the ratchet plate and configured to engage teeth of the ratchet plate to prevent a backwards movement of the housing on the ratchet plate, wherein the handle assembly is operably connected to the clamp follower, the ratchet plate is configured to facilitate movement of the housing with respect to the upright, the handle assembly is configured to move the plunger assembly, housing, and ratchet plate when the handle assembly moves from a non-clamping position to a clamping position, the ratchet plate is configured to facilitate clamping of a workpiece of various size between the upright assembly and the clamp follower, and the handle assembly includes a handle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An adjustable workpiece holding jig configured to clamp workpieces of various size, comprising:
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a base; a clamping assembly connected to the base, the clamping assembly having a handle assembly and a clamp follower, the clamp follower having a plunger assembly extending from a housing that is slidingly mounted on a ratchet plate and a tooth engaging member between the housing and the ratchet plate and configured to engage teeth of the ratchet plate to prevent a backwards movement of the housing on the ratchet plate; and an upright assembly connected to the base, the upright assembly being removably connected to the base, wherein the ratchet plate is operatively connected to the handle assembly, the ratchet plate facilitates movement of the housing and plunger assembly with respect to the upright, the handle assembly is configured to move the ratchet plate and the housing when the handle assembly moves from a non-clamping position to a clamping position, a workpiece is clamped between the upright assembly and the clamp follower by operation of the handle assembly. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. An adjustable workpiece holding jig comprising:
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a base; a clamping assembly connected to the base, the clamping assembly having a handle assembly and a clamp follower, the clamp follower having a plunger extending from a housing that is slidingly mounted on a ratchet plate and a tooth engaging member between the housing and the ratchet plate and configured to engage teeth of the ratchet plate to prevent a backwards movement of the housing on the ratchet plate; an upright assembly connected to the base; and at least one side support member connected to the base, wherein the at least one side support member removably connects to the base by an interlocking joint, the ratchet plate is movable by the handle assembly, and the handle assembly includes a handle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. An adjustable workpiece holding jig configured to clamp workpieces of various size, comprising:
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a base; a handle assembly connected to the base, the handle assembly including a handle; a clamp follower movably connected to the base; an upright assembly between the clamp follower and the handle the upright assembly connected to the base; and at least one side support member removably connected to the base, wherein the at least one side support member has a storage compartment positioned therein, the clamp follower having a plunger assembly extending from a housing that is slidably mounted on a ratchet plate and a tooth engaging member between the housing and the ratchet plate and configured to engage teeth of the ratchet plate to prevent a backwards movement of the housing on the ratchet plate, the clamp follower being operatively connected to the handle assembly and movable by the handle assembly. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. An adjustable workpiece holding jig configured to clamp workpieces of various size, comprising:
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a base; an upright assembly connected to the base; and a clamping assembly connected to the base, the clamping assembly having a handle assembly with a handle and a clamp follower, the clamp follower having a plunger assembly extending from a housing that is slidingly mounted on a ratchet plate and a tooth engaging member between the housing and the ratchet plate and configured to engage teeth of the ratchet plate to prevent a backwards movement of the housing on the ratchet plate, wherein the plunger assembly has a plunger pad connected to a spring, when actuated, the plunger assembly compresses thereby holding a workpiece between the plunger pad and the upright; the ratchet plate facilitates movement of the housing with respect to the upright assembly; and the handle assembly is configured to move the clamp follower when the handle assembly moves from a non-clamping position to a clamping position. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. An adjustable workpiece holding jig configured to clamp workpieces of various size, comprising:
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a base; an upright assembly connected to the base; a clamping assembly connected to the base, the clamping assembly having a handle assembly with a clamp follower, the clamp follower having a plunger assembly extending from a housing that is slidingly mounted on a ratchet plate and a tooth engaging member between to prevent a backwards movement of the housing on the ratchet plate; and a dust collection assembly connected to the upright assembly, wherein the dust collection assembly has a main housing with a snout connected to the main housing wherein the snout swivels within the main housing thereby providing infinite angular adjustment; the plunger assembly, housing, and ratchet plate are operatively connected to the handle assembly and movable by the handle assembly. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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26. An adjustable workpiece holding jig configured to clamp workpieces of various size, comprising:
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a base; a handle assembly connected to the base, the handle assembly having a handle; an upright assembly connected to the base; a clamping assembly connected to the base; a guide assembly adjustably received by the upright assembly; a spring loaded pin connected to the upright assembly; and wherein the spring loaded pin engages preexisting openings in the guide assembly thereby holding the position of the guide assembly; wherein the clamping assembly includes a clamp follower operatively connected to the handle assembly and movable by the handle assembly, the clamp follower having a plunger assembly extending from a housing that is slidably mounted on a ratchet plate and a tooth engaging member between the housing and the ratchet plate and configured to engage teeth of the ratchet plate to prevent a backwards movement of the housing on the ratchet plate. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29)
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30. An adjustable workpiece holding jig configured to clamp workpieces of various size, comprising:
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a base; an upright connected to the base, the upright configured to receive a guide assembly having at least one channel configured to accommodate a shank of a drill bit; a ratchet plate slidingly supported on the base, the ratchet plate having a plurality of teeth; a housing on the ratchet plate that is slideably engaged with the ratchet plate, the housing having a tooth engaging member configured to engage the plurality of teeth of the ratchet plate; and a handle assembly having a handle pivotally connected to the base, the handle being operatively connected to the ratchet plate so that as the handle is rotated into a clamping position the ratchet plate and the housing are moved towards the upright. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32)
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Specification