Support assemblies for a flexible fixture
US8944423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49902
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for supporting a workpiece includes a plurality of support assemblies with movable heads. Positional errors are ascertained for the heads based on different positions thereof and used to properly position the heads to support the workpiece. Other inventive aspects are directed to features of the support assemblies and heads thereof.
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