Adaptable assembly fixture apparatus
US8177047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23P19/042
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for transporting a first workpiece assembly, the apparatus includes a pallet, a universal fixture and an adaptable fixture. The pallet has a rectangular base and support members fixed to opposite edges of the base. The universal fixture has a frame, a first and second support arms and three workpiece mounts. The support arms are fixed to opposite sides of the frame and are rotatably supported in the support members of the pallet. The adaptable fixture has a frame, three fixture mounts and three workpiece mounts. The fixture mounts are disposed on the bottom surface of the frame and aligned with the workpiece mounts of the universal fixture. The workpiece mounts of the adaptable fixture are disposed on the top surface of the frame and aligned with a first, second and third locator of a workpiece assembly.
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