摘要 |
The apparatus 1 may be used for detachably clamping a work piece 2, such as a cylinder block, onto a pallet 3. The apparatus includes a clamping case 4, a clamping shaft 5 and a clamping arm 6 attached to the shaft. A first engaging member 14 is engaged with the shaft by a first retainer 15 and a first elastic member 16. A second engaging member 24 is engaged with the shaft by a second retainer 18 and a second elastic member 17. The second elastic member has a larger spring constant than the first elastic member. In a release position, the shaft is not engaged with either of the engaging members, the first engaging member is held in the first retainer, the second engaging member is held in the second retainer and the shaft is detachable from the clamping case. |