Part holding assembly, an assembly system and a method of locating and securing a part
US10112666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/009
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly system and a part holding assembly are configured to locate and secure a part defining holes. The part holding assembly further includes a first clamping device movable along a first track for positioning the first clamping device relative to the part. The first clamping device is configured to engage the part to secure the part to the first clamping device. The part holding assembly also includes a first pin device movable along a second track for positioning the first pin device relative to the location of one of the holes of the part. The first pin is configured to be disposed through the one of the holes of the part when in a closed position for locating the part. The first pin is configured to expand in the one of the holes when in an open position for securing the part to the first pin device.
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