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Reconfigurable fixturing system and method

US9833865B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2015
Grant dateDec 5, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64F5/40
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reconfigurable fixturing assembly including an elongate member defining a longitudinal axis, a support assembly slideably connected to the elongate member, the support assembly including a support member extending therefrom, a plurality of pivot assemblies slideably connected to the elongate member, each pivot assembly defining a pivot axis, and a plurality of transverse guide rails, wherein each transverse guide rail defines a guide rail axis that is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongate member, and wherein each transverse guide rail is slideably connected to an associated pivot assembly.

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