Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Work holding
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2005-03-01
Omgba, Essama (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Work holding
C029S464000, C029S281100, C269S050000, C269S071000, C269S296000, C269S309000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06859989
ABSTRACT:
An improved fixture and method for assembling a structure, wherein the improved fixture comprises a frame and a pair of position compliance devices. The compliance devices are attached to a selected one of the ends of the fixture frame for engagement with the arms of a selected one of a headstock and a tailstock used to rotate the fixture and structure to be assembled. The compliance devices each comprise a slidable block having a locating pin rotatably mounted therein, which enables the fixture to be accurately and removably positioned between a headstock and a tailstock, serving to reduce unwanted stress on the fixture and the structure to be assembled during rotation. Removability of the fixture and structure to be assembled facilitates convenient loading/unloading of the structure and 360 degree access to the structure and fixture by an operator.
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Bauer Eric Talbott
Gerstenslager Gary E.
Miller Paul Edward
Wittlinger Jeffrey R.
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs
Dureska David P.
Hrina David J.
Omgba Essama
The Boler Company
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