Work holders – Holder inserted within work aperture – Expandable mandrel
Patent
1998-07-06
1999-12-07
Watson, Robert C.
Work holders
Holder inserted within work aperture
Expandable mandrel
269254R, B23B 3140
Patent
active
059969857
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for accurately positioning and retaining at least one component, comprising a substantially rigid frame comprising a side having at least one opening therein that is larger in size than the component, a layer of compliant material attached to the side of the frame and having at least one opening therein, the frame opening and the layer opening cooperating to define a component receiving opening sized for receiving the component, said component receiving opening having an inner sidewall having at least a portion thereof consisting of compliant material, the compliant material being in substantially uniform contact with the side of the frame.
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Balz James Gregory
LaPlante Mark Joseph
Long David Clifford
Peterson Brenda Lee
Wall Donald Rene
Blecker Ira D.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Tomaszewski John J.
Watson Robert C.
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