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No.000221 Simultaneous Clamping Mechanism Using Lever

Double-swing clamp driven by a single cylinder.

Knuckle Joints

Product name Knuckle Joints - Tapped, Configurable
Part number FNTM8-1.25-D8-B8-U15
Features Knuckle Joints - Tapped, Configurable - equipped with Rotation Stopper and compatible with M3~M26 screws regardless of Convex Type or Concave Type.
* Orange colored cells in the table below indicate the part numbers used in this example.

Selection criteria

Economical components effectively used as cylinder link mechanism parts

Available sizes

■Knuckle Joints - Tapped, Configurable

Convex Shaped Concave Shaped Material Surface Treatment
Standard Wide Type Bolt Fixing Type
1045 Carbon Steel Black Oxide
- Electroless Nickel Plating
- 304 Stainless Steel -

■Sizes and Dimensions

M-Pitch Hole Dia. (Selectable) B 1 mm Increment Overall Length A
Convex Type Concave Type
Standard Wide Type Bolt Fixing
Type
*3-0.5 3 4 5 3~10 3~5 6~10 6~10 L+6
*4-0.7
*5-0.8 4 5 6 4~12 4~6 7~12 7~12
*6-1.0
 8-1.0 5 6 8 5~16 5~8 9~16 L+8
*8-1.25 9~16
 10-1.25 6 8 10 6~20 6~10 11~20
*10-1.5 11~20
 12-1.25 8 10 12 13 8~22 8~11 12~22 - L+10
 12-1.5
 14-1.5 10 12 13 14 15 16 10~25 10~13 14~25 L+12
 16-1.5
 18-1.5 12 13 14 15 16 20 12~28 12~14 15~28 L+14
 22-1.5 12~32 12~16 - L+16
 26-1.5 12~38 12~18 L+19

Only those sizes with * marks are available for Bolt Fixing Concave Type.

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Rod End Coupling Rods

Product name Rod End Coupling Rods - Both Ends Threaded
Part number LBRFNF8-70-25
Features Rod End Coupling Rods with the right-hand/left-hand thread selectable in size and length.
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Selection criteria

Economical components effective for using as cylinder link mechanism parts

Available sizes

■Rod End Coupling Rods - Both Ends Threaded

Material Surface Treatment Accessory (one hex nut for right / left-hand thread)
Material Surface Treatment
1045 Carbon Steel Black Oxide 1045 Carbon Steel Trivalent Chromate
Electroless Nickel Plating
304 Stainless Steel - 304 Stainless Steel -

■Sizes and Dimensions

Screw Dia.
(Coarse)
Overall Length Thread Length
(Under Head)
Wrench Flats
3 19-300 5-15 6
4 22-400 6-20 7
5 25-600 7-25 8
6 32-600 9-30 10
8 38-1000 12-40 13
10 44-1000 15-50 17
12 54-1000 18-60 19
14 60-1000 21-70 21
16 66-1000 24-80 24
18 72-1000 27-90 27
20 85-1000 30-100 30
22 91-1000 33-110 32

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IDEA NOTE A single actuator opens/closes two levers (links).

By utilizing both sides of the lever (link) fulcrum, symmetrical action is made possible.

IDEA NOTE Fine positioning adjustment

Fine adjustments can be achieved by utilizing the adjusting screw and rod end coupling.

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Application Overview

Purpose

  • Purpose
    • Clamping on a pipe for cutting.
  • Operation
    • As the cylinder pulls the lever, the clamp opens and a pipe can be inserted. As the cylinder pushes the lever, the clamp closes and grips the pipe.

Target workpiece

  • Shape: resin pipe
  • Size: φ30 x L4000mm
  • Weight: 0.2kg

Design Specifications

Operating Conditions or Design Requirements

  • Outer dimensions: W420 x D420 x H90mm
  • Cylinder stroke: 20mm

Required Performance

  • Gripping force: 200N or above

Selection Criteria for Main Components

  • An air cylinder is selected based on the required gripping force and lever ratio.

Design Evaluation

Verification of main components

  • The cylinder thrust and link mechanism are verified to see whether they have the required clamping force.
    • (confirmation of positioning cylinder thrust)
    • Conditional value: angle θ = sin⁻¹(12.5mm/125mm) = 5.74°, operating air pressure 0.5MPa, efficiency 0.8
    • Cylinder theoretical thrust:118N
    • From thrust determined by lever angle F = cylinder thrust x efficiency x cos(cylinder thrust angle), F = 118 x 0.8 x cos 5.74° = 93.9N
    • (Confirmation of clamping (gripping) force)
    • Conditional value: distance from link rotation center to rod A: La = 50mm, distance from link rotation center to cylinder rod: Ls = 125mm
    • Confirmation of clamping (gripping) forceIf we put Fs as force by cylinder, from the balance of moment of link, force of rod A Fa = Fs x (Ls/La), hence,
      Fa = 93.9 x (125/50) = 234.75N
      The force of rod A in clamping direction F is F = Fa x cosθ, hence,
      F = 234.75 x cos5.74° = 233.57N
      -> The condition (clamping force ≥ 200 (N)) is satisfied.

Other Design Consideration

  • The position of the lever (link) fulcrum should be considered so that the clamp can be opened and closed.
  • A mechanism should be equipped to enable center position adjustment of the workpiece.

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Part List

No. Part Name Sample Picture MISUMI Part Number
(click the Part Number below for details)
Quantity
1 Precision Pivot Pins CDG12-22 3
2 Precision Pivot Pins CDG8-16 5
3 Hinge Pins CCGH8-19 1
4 Knuckle Joint FNTM8-1.25-D8-B8-U15 2
5 Knuckle Joint FNTM8-1.0-D8-B8-U15 1
6 Rod End Coupling Rods LBRFNF8-70-25 1
7 Rod End Coupling Rods LBRFNF8-140-25 1
8 Screw Stopper ANBN8-25 1
9 One-Touch Fittings MSSB8-2 1
10 Air Nozzles ARDP1.0-6 1
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    1. CAD Data
    The Data is prepared for assisting the Company's users in the CAD design process by providing dimensions and other Product information. In order to provide the best speed and stability working within this site, the Product drawings were simplified to reduce the size of the Data. For instance, some of the Products are shown without the oil groove shape, screws or spring shape. Also, please be aware that the tolerance, surface roughness and/or chamfer of the Data may vary from the actual Products.
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    In case that the CAD data is found to have been to be used for any purpose other than mentioned above or against the related laws, MISUMI may take legal actions, including the one for blocking the involved user from using CAD data and from accessing to the MISUMI site.
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    1. Assembly data shows the assembly drawings in the concept design phase. The sole purpose of the data is to explain the structure and functionality of the assembly and is not considered nor to be used as a final design.
      You will need to edit the Data so that it meets your specific design conditions.
    2. Unit assembly Data consists of some sub-assemblies.
      It is configured so that each sub-assembly unit can be used as it is or edited.
    3. * The part in the frame is a sub-assembly unit.

    4. The Data for fabricated parts is based on easy-to-edit dimensions and shapes in sketches and histories.
    5. The Data including the third-part components are made by the Company.

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