Reusable and adjustable universal fixturing system for assembly and check fixtures

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11679459
APP PUB NO 20230073392A1
SERIAL NO

17551226

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Abstract

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A locating fixture that includes a base, an adjustable locating member, a plurality of indicia, a restraining member and a lower substructure. The base includes a raised platform having a mounting aperture. The adjustable locating member is disposed within the mounting aperture and includes a part locating feature and a position indicator fixedly attached to the adjustable locating member. The plurality of indicia is located on the raised platform adjacent to the adjustable locating member. The position indicator cooperates with the plurality of indicia to determine a vertical position of the adjustable locating member. The restraining member is cooperatively engaged with the adjustable locating member. The lower substructure is configured to allow for longitudinal and lateral translation of the base. The base is translatably mounted to the lower substructure.

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Patent Owner(s)

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FORD MOTOR COMPANYONE AMERICAN ROAD DEARBORN MI 48126

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blodgett, Michael Dean Holland, US 3 0
Cedar, Dennis West Bloomfield, US 5 18
Riha, Erik Dearborn, US 4 2

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