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 date | Jan 30, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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