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Support assemblies for a flexible fixture

US8944423B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2010
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2032

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  • 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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