Exterior indexing process and tooling
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United States of America Patent
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May 29, 2018
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Jul 7, 2015
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Jul 7, 2015
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Abstract
Method and apparatus for aligning fastener holes of two components. An alignment fixture includes two mating fixtures. Each mating fixture includes a reference plate that is aligned to the fastener holes of one of the components. Each mating fixture also includes an alignment device. The alignment devices can be aligned with the respective reference plates such that the alignment between the reference plates and the fastener holes are transferred to the alignment devices. Once aligned, the alignment devices can be temporarily attached to the respective components at locations away from the fastener holes. The reference plates can then be removed. Thereafter, the components can be brought together such that mating features on the alignment devices engage. Engagement of the mating features aligns the two components such that the fastener holes on the components are aligned.
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International Classification(s)
- B23Q:DETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TO....
- F16L:PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR ....
- B23P:OTHER WORKING OF METAL; COMBINED OPERATIONS; UNIVE....
- B25B:TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR,....
- B23K:SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLA....
- B64F:GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS
- 2015 Application Filing Year
- B23Q Class
- 548 Applications Filed
- 424 Patents Issued To-Date
- 77.38 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 3 Citation Count
- B23Q Class
- 40.32 % this patent is cited more than
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