Nut 2 is connected by a screw pair to stud 1 which is screwed tightly into the base. Stud 1 passes through the hole in wedge 3 with a certain clearance. Bevelled end a of wedge 3 slides along the fixed base. Workpiece 4 is clamped by wedge 3 when nut 2 is tightened. Spring 5 raises wedge 3 to its initial position when nut 2 is released.
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