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Removable and replaceable locating pin for locating a workpiece on a sub-plate for machining

US4500079A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 1984
Grant dateFeb 19, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23Q16/001
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A removable and replaceable locating pin adapted to locate a workpiece on a tooling fixture for machining thereof. The locating pin includes a locator pin having various illustrated configurations is adapted to cooperate with a workpiece for positioning the workpiece in various directions of restraint. The locating pin is provided with manually actuatable locking means that permits easy adjustment or removal of the specific locator pin as a particular machining operation may require. Flexibility of the set up of the tooling for machining of a workpiece is enhanced.

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