Universal insert support for holding and positioning parts...

Details Universal insert support for holding and positioning parts... Universal insert support for holding and positioning parts...

2005-05-09

2010-06-08

Hail, III, Joseph J (Department: 3723)

Work holders

With fluid means

Vacuum-type holding means

C269S2890MR

Reexamination Certificate

active

07731166

ABSTRACT:
The invention concerns a process and the associated universal device for supporting a part (1) of random and/or possibly complex shape in relation to a rigid base (11) while establishing a work reference. It consists of inserting between the part to be held and the rigid base (11), at least one deformable airtight enclosure (3) of constant volume full of incompressible particles (4). Then vacuum is applied inside the deformable enclosure (3) of constant volume using a vacuum source (5) which can be connected to the deformable enclosure (3). Thus the particles (4) amalgamate to constitute a solid block which at least partially rests on the rigid base (11) and holds the part (1) matching its shapes.

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