Dual purpose datum device
AssigneeNYX, Inc.
InventorJeffrey Michael Bisson
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Abstract
A locator mechanism for checking dimensions of a component includes a stationary base that has sides that define a pocket that opens upwards. A locator block is disposed in, and moveable in, the pocket. At least one spring biases the locator block toward one of the sides of the stationary base. The locator block carries either a recess or a portion of a pin for engaging, respectively, either a boss or a hole of a component to be checked. The spring biases the locator block, and thus also the component, toward the one side of the stationary base to remove play in positioning of the component.
Claims18
A locator mechanism for checking dimensions of a component, comprising:
- a stationary base including sides that define a pocket that opens upwards;
- a locator block disposed in, and moveable in, the pocket;
- and
- at least one spring biasing the locator block toward one of the sides of the stationary base, wherein the locator block is carrying either a recess or a portion of a pin for engaging, respectively, either a boss or a hole of a component to be checked, the spring biasing the locator block, and thus also the component, toward the one side of the stationary base to remove play in positioning of the component.
A locator fixture system for checking dimensions of a component, comprising:
- a fixture;
- and
- a plurality of locator mechanisms mounted on the fixture, each locator mechanism including,
- a stationary base including sides that define a pocket that opens upwards,
- a locator block disposed in, and moveable in, the pocket, and
- at least one spring biasing the locator block toward one of the sides of the stationary base, wherein the locator block is carrying either a recess or a portion of a pin for engaging, respectively, either a boss or a hole of a component to be checked, the spring biasing the locator block, and thus also the component, toward the one side of the stationary base to remove play in positioning of the component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.