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Reconfigurable workpiece support fixture

US7584947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2005
Grant dateSep 8, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B11/005
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary reconfigurable workpiece support fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base, and a plurality of spaced-apart plates are removably attachable to the base. Each plate defines a plurality of notches along an angular profile. A plurality of spaced-apart manifolds are receivable in the plurality of notches, and each manifold spans across the plurality of plates. A plurality of attachment devices are removably attachable to the plurality of manifolds.

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