Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Patent
1998-03-20
2000-03-07
Bryant, David P.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
29464, 29469, 292814, 292815, 269266, B23Q 1700
Patent
active
060323485
ABSTRACT:
The invention resides in a method of forming an adjustable holding fixture comprising the steps of providing a frame, providing a plurality of elongated beam modules each containing a plurality of translating members which are arranged at uniformed spacing between one another on each beam module and connecting said plurality of elongated beam modules with one another on said frame to combine the effect of each module into a single fixture.
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Haas Edwin Gerard
Papazian John M.
Schwarz Robert Charles
Sullivan Edward Valentine
Anderson Terry J.
Bryant David P.
Hoch Jr. Karl J.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
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