Work holders – With ground traversing means
Patent
1997-12-19
2000-08-29
Watson, Robert C.
Work holders
With ground traversing means
269 95, 269131, 269132, 269296, 269285, 269 47, B66F 300
Patent
active
061096008
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for supporting a workpiece, such as an automobile bumper, comprising a support base, a top frame attached thereto, a crossbar mounted to the top frame for supporting the workpiece and a stabilizing device for securing the workpiece to the apparatus. The top frame further comprises a central portion and a plurality of arms extending therefrom. The plurality of arms may further comprise a first pair of spaced apart arms each having a first end attached to the support base and a free second end opposite the first end. A crossbar is attached to each of the free second ends of the pair of spaced apart arms. The apparatus further includes a stabilizing device attached to the apparatus for stabilizing the workpiece positioned thereon. The apparatus may include an adjustment mechanism comprising a rod having spaced apart ends received within a pair of aligned bores, and a retainer positioned intermediate the ends for positioning the top frame in a plurality of user selectable orientations. The apparatus may further include cushions removably attached to the crossbar for protecting the workpiece, and an optional adapter removably mounted to the crossbar to aid in the positioning of the workpiece.
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Budesa Robert J.
Yost Brian P.
Watson Robert C.
Yost Brian P.
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