the same between an open position and a closed position in the closed position the foam backing 414a on each clamp arm 414 is pressed against the foam backing of the opposing clamp arm 414 in the open position the clamp arms are separated a pivot assembly generally denoted 460 has platform 462 which is securely mounted on 409 pivot point 464 is slidably mounted on platform 462 and pivotly holds base 470 support 472 extends upwardly from base 470 and supports engagement rods 466 upper release actuator 467 lower release actuator 469 fixture latch 474 and actuator rods 468 engagement rods 466 are designed to be inserted into the transfer engagement bushings 314 of combining fixture 300 and are adequately sturdy to lift the fixture actuator rods 468 are designed to engage the ends of control rods 374 and rotate the same such that gripper arms 362 and 364 are opened and closed upper and lower release actuators 467 and 469 are designed to engage the ends 340c 330c of upper and lower clamp arms 340 and 330 and fixture latch 474 to secure the fixture during rotation a fabric brief combined front and back panels is transferred from combining fixture.