Inventors:
Sam Armstrong - Arlington Heights IL, US
Peter Denley - Lake Zurich IL, US
Timothy Baker - Aurora IL, US
Jie Liu - Lisle IL, US
Loren Doppelt - Palatine IL, US
Dale S. DiIulio - Saukville WI, US
Scott Micoley - Cedarburg WI, US
Ronald Bradbery - Schaumburg IL, US
Assignee:
CREDO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION - Broadview IL
ROBERT BOSCH GMBH - Stuttgart
International Classification:
B25B 11/00
B28D 7/04
US Classification:
269 16, 269 56, 269329, 269303, 125 35
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fixture assembly that is capable of holding work pieces such tiles of various sizes in various positions in a manner which enables freehand cutting. Various embodiments include a main fixture having a working top surface area that includes strategically placed cylindrical openings that are configured to receive easily manipulated tile holding clamps, various dogs that can be removably secured to the fixture in order to place tiles in a desirable position to be held during a cutting operations. The fixture is light weight and is easily transportable to a jobsite and has the capability of storing the clamps, dogs, marking instruments and the like.