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Multiple axis positioner

US8579273B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC. · US

Inventors

David E. Osicki · Painesville, US
Erin Spier · North Olmsted, US
Mike Brant · Richmond Heights, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 26, 2013
Grant date	Nov 12, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 26, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB23Q39/042
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment of a multiple axis positioner comprises a main headstock that has a main hollow bore. A main indexing table is attached to the main headstock. The main indexing table has a through-hole near the its center. The through-hole aligns or is substantially coaxial with the main hollow bore of the main headstock. The embodiment of the multiple axis positioner further includes at least three minor headstocks mounted to the main indexing table. The at least three minor headstocks have minor hollow bores.

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