Work holders – Holder encloses work
Patent
1999-04-29
2000-07-04
Eley, Timothy V.
Work holders
Holder encloses work
269152, 269296, B23Q 300
Patent
active
06082722&
ABSTRACT:
A fixture for a workpiece having an irregular shape or an irregular surface which makes the workpiece difficult to consistently locate and support for machining in a conventional device. The fixture includes a base, upon which is mounted a locating member for positioning the workpiece in the fixture, and at least one support assembly. Each support assembly has a plurality of support elements which are independently adjustable as needed to engage the surface of different workpieces to provide support. In operation, the workpiece is placed in the fixture and positioned relative to the locating member. Each support assembly is adjusted as needed, including independently adjusting the support elements to engage the surface of the workpiece, and the support assembly is secured in position. Different workpieces can be quickly, easily, consistently and accurately positioned relative to the fixture with minimal adjustment from one workpiece to the next, while at the same time providing support to those areas of the workpiece subject to a machining operation.
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Eley Timothy V.
Halpern Benjamin M.
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