Modular tooling systems and methods
AssigneeRohr, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey D. Woods, Roberto Ramos, Javier Lacalle, Andrew Adan
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Abstract
A modular tooling arrangement includes a base member comprising a planar working surface, a frame circumscribing a first cavity at least partially defined by the planar working surface, and a plurality of plates configured to be received in the first cavity for forming a second cavity of a desired shape and size. The plurality of plates at least partially define the second cavity configured to receive a work piece. The plurality of plates may be replaced with plates of various sizes to vary at least one of the size and shape of the second cavity.
Claims15
A modular tooling arrangement, comprising:
- a base member comprising a planar working surface;
- a frame circumscribing a first cavity at least partially defined by the planar working surface;
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- a plurality of plates configured to be received in the first cavity for forming a second cavity, wherein outwardly facing sides of the plurality of plates are configured to abut the frame, inwardly facing sides of the plurality of plates at least partially define the second cavity configured to receive a work piece, and the plurality of plates are floatingly coupled to the base member.
A modular tooling arrangement, comprising:
- a base member comprising a planar working surface;
- a frame coupled to the base member, the frame circumscribing a first cavity at least partially defined by the planar working surface;
- a first plurality of plates configured to be received at least partially into the first cavity so as to form a second cavity, wherein outwardly facing sides of the first plurality of plates are configured to abut the frame, inwardly facing sides of the first plurality of plates at least partially define the second cavity, and the first plurality of plates are floatingly coupled to the base member;
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- a seal configured to be received at least partially into the second cavity, the seal configured to abut the inwardly facing sides.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.