Workpiece carrying system
US6321430A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/30868
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for holding or transporting engraveable workpieces of different configurations is provided. The system includes a first workpiece carrier that has an internal relief configured to receive a first workpiece having a first configuration. The system also includes a second workpiece carrier that has an internal relief configured to receive a second workpiece having a second configuration. The outer surface of the second workpiece carrier is substantially the same as the outer shape of the first workpiece carrier, to thereby provide a carrier of uniform outer dimensions regardless of the workpiece configuration. The carrier may hold the workpiece within the internal relief through a snap lock and in such a manner as to avoid contact with and possible damage from an adjacently stored workpiece.
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