Key clamp rotation controller
A key clamping device includes a first key clamp, a second key clamp and a rotational device connected to the first and second key clamps. The rotational device may facilitate rotation of the first and second key clamps.
1. A key cutting machine comprising:
a carriage;
a first key clamp connected to the carriage;
a second key clamp connected to the carriage;
a rotational device connected to the carriage and interconnecting the first key clamp and second key clamp;
wherein, rotation of the rotational device causes rotation of the first key clamp and second key clamp.
2. The key cutting machine of claim 1 , wherein the first key clamp and second key clamp are each rotatable with respect to the carriage.
3. The key cutting machine of claim 1 , wherein the rotational device comprises a control shaft and a dial connected to the rotational shaft.
4. The key cutting machine of claim 3 further comprising:
a first gear connected to the control shaft;
a second gear connected to the first key clamp;
a third gear connected to the second key clamp; and
a belt interconnecting the first gear, second gear, and third gear.
5. The key cutting machine of claim 4 further comprising at least one bearing arranged to constrain the belt.
6. The key cutting machine of claim 1 wherein the first key clamp and the second key clamp each have four sides.
7. The key cutting machine of claim 1 wherein the first key clamp and the second key clamp each comprise a clamping block and a base block.
8. The key cutting machine of claim 7 , wherein the first key clamp and the second key clamp each further comprise a support block arranged to support the base block.
9. The key cutting machine of claim 8 , wherein the base block includes a protrusion and the support block includes a detent configured to receive the protrusion.
10. The key cutting machine of claim 1 , wherein the first key clamp and the second key clamp each include a rotational knob arranged to tighten the first key clamp and the second key clamp.