Work holders – With fluid means – Vacuum-type holding means
Patent
1993-11-08
1994-11-15
Watson, Robert C.
Work holders
With fluid means
Vacuum-type holding means
269266, B25B 1100
Patent
active
053640837
ABSTRACT:
A universal holding fixture for holding a workpiece of a contour having a contoured surface is described in which the workpieces supported by a plurality of vertically adjustable support rods. At the end of each support rod, a pliable bellows-shaped end effector is attached which will conform to the particular surface of the workpiece and then grasp the workpiece by means of a vacuum applied at the base of the end effector.
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Gannon George T.
Ross Richard G.
The Boeing Company
Watson Robert C.
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