Component retainer

Details Component retainer Component retainer

1996-04-25

2000-01-25

Watson, Robert C.

Work holders

Holder inserted within work aperture

Expandable mandrel

269254R, B23B 3140

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060170255

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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