Flexible tooling interface for headstock/tailstock positioner

Details Flexible tooling interface for headstock/tailstock positioner Flexible tooling interface for headstock/tailstock positioner

2004-01-09

2008-10-14

Fenstermacher, David M (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element

C074S490050, C074S490060

Reexamination Certificate

active

07434491

ABSTRACT:
A workpiece positioner assembly comprises a headstock apparatus that is configured to rotate a workpiece A headstock interface assembly is configured to secure the workpiece to the headstock apparatus and comprises a bearing configured to enable pitch, yaw and roll movement of the headstock interface assembly relative to the headstock apparatus. The workpiece positioner assembly further comprises a tailstock apparatus configured to support the workpiece in cooperation with the headstock apparatus. The tailstock apparatus comprises a tailstock interface assembly that is configured to secure the workpiece to the tailstock apparatus. The tailstock interface assembly further comprises a tailstock bearing configured to enable axial movement of the workpiece relative to the tailstock apparatus.

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