Work holders – With fluid means – Vacuum-type holding means
Patent
1996-01-18
1998-01-06
Eley, Timothy V.
Work holders
With fluid means
Vacuum-type holding means
269 41, 269 88, 269 66, B25B 1100
Patent
active
057045992
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for aligning and securely positioning at least two components relative to each other, comprising a support frame, first and second alignment plates pivotally mounted on the support frame for abutment by the components to permit positioning of the components of various angles relative to each other, and a vacuum device for holding a component against the respective plate. The vacuum device may include first and second flexible vacuum pads corresponding to the plates, a respective vacuum pump associated with each alignment plate and a control valve for selectively controlling the flow of supply air to the vacuum pumps. A locking device may be provided for preventing relative pivotal movement of the plates by securing the plates in a predetermined alignment position. The alignment and securing apparatus of the present invention can be used to easily, quickly and securely position two components in a variety of relative orientations. Also, the vacuum assembly is designed to create a highly compact, unitized aligning and securing apparatus capable of generating extremely high holding forces to prevent relative movement of the components.
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Brackett Jr. Tim L.
Eley Timothy V.
Leedom Jr. Charles M.
Wilson Lee
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