Work holders – With fluid means – Vacuum-type holding means
Patent
1998-05-12
2000-02-15
Smith, James G.
Work holders
With fluid means
Vacuum-type holding means
269 17, 292811, B25B 1100
Patent
active
06024349&
ABSTRACT:
A stabilizing fixture particularly suited for use with a robot end effector and holding relatively flexible components while they are cut, trimmed, or otherwise machined by the end effector. The fixture includes a chassis with wheels and a plurality of upwardly projecting posts that support an upper frame. The upper frame defines a platform for supporting, aligning, and stabilizing a flexible workpiece. The frame includes a two L-shaped brackets to support the workpiece and one or more vacuum-powered suction cups for tightly gripping and holding the workpiece against the brackets.
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Hoffmann James A.
St. Onge Douglas L.
ABB Flexible Automation Inc.
Baxter William K.
Kees Nicholas A.
Smith James G.
Wilson Lee
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