Cutting by use of rotating axially moving tool – With work-engaging structure other than tool or tool-support – Magnetic or suction means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-05
2009-08-25
Bryant, David P (Department: 3726)
Cutting by use of rotating axially moving tool
With work-engaging structure other than tool or tool-support
Magnetic or suction means
C029S03300H, C029S423000, C083S056000, C083S100000, C227S110000, C227S142000, C269S021000, C408S010000, C408S088000, C408S098000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07578642
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus having a single, elongated flexible rail with a plurality of attachment devices connected to the rail and spaced at intervals therealong for releasably affixing the rail to a surface of a work piece by vacuum. The rail bends and twists as needed to substantially follow the surface of the work piece. An X-axis carriage is coupled to the rail and adapted to traverse the rail along an X-axis, wherein the X-axis is parallel to a length of the rail. A Y-axis carriage is coupled to the X-axis and adapted to traverse the X-axis carriage along a Y-axis, wherein the Y-axis is perpendicular to the X-axis. A fastening device clamps the X-axis carriage to the Y-axis carriage. A laser associated with the X-axis carriage facilitates precise locating of a drill carried by the apparatus relative to a spot where a hole is to be drilled.
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Fritsche David L.
Von Minden Thomas P.
Bryant David P
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Taousakis Alexander P
The Boeing Corporation
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