Stiffener tool positioning apparatus
US8052823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Stiffener tool positioning apparatus and methods are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base, a first flipper member and second flipper member. The first flipper member is slide-ably attached to the base. The first flipper member is also configured to selectively attach a first mandrel thereon and to rotate the first mandrel. The second flipper member is also slide-ably attached to the base. The first and second flipper members are slide-ably positioned select distances from each other on the base in embodiments. The second mandrel is further configured to attach a second mandrel thereon and to rotate the second mandrel.
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