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Precision parallel mechanical float

US4803786A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1986
Grant dateFeb 14, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J17/0208
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Precision parallel mechanical float for compliance automation gaging, parts handling, assembly and other operations involving a combination of tolerance misalignment. Parallel plates separated by three precision resiliently preloaded flat end rods provide resilient yield in a parallel plane as well as tilting under predetermined loading together with automatic recentering through restoring spring bias.

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