Modular tooling system for use with a gauging machine
OwnerGary G. Gosineinventor
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Abstract
A module tooling system for use with a gauging machine is provided. The system includes a plurality of cooperating components for providing flexibility to accommodate an infinite number of manufactured for measuring. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a central module including a male flange portion. The plurality of cooperating modules each include a similar male flange portion and further include a female flange portion. The female flange portion is adapted for releasable attachment to the male flange portion of the central module or the male flange portion of one of the other cooperating modules.
Claims20
A modular tooling system for supporting a workpiece, the modular tooling system comprising:
- a mounting element including a female flange portion and a male flange portion;
- at least one modular component including a male flange portion and a female flange portion;
- said female flange portion of said at least one modular component being adapted to selectively receive said male flange portion of said mounting element for releasable mounting thereto;
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- whereby said at least one modular component is selectively arrangeable to support the workpiece.
A modular tooling system for use with a gauging machine for measuring a workpiece, the modular tooling system comprising:
- a central module having a generally rectangular construction and including a plurality of mutually perpendicular side surfaces at least one of said plurality of mutually perpendicular side surfaces including a male flange portion extending perpendicular thereto;
- a first modular component including a male flange portion and a female flange portion;
- a second modular component including a male flange portion and a female flange portion;
- said female flange portion of each of both of said first and second modular components being adapted to selectively receive said male flange portion of said mounting member and said male flange portion of said other modular component for releasable mounting thereto;
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- a workpiece support member including a female flange portion and a workpiece engaging portion, said female flange portion of said workpiece support member being adapted to selectively receive said male flange portion of said mounting surface and said male flange portions of each of said first and second modular components;
- whereby said plurality of modular components are selectively are arrangeable to accommodate the workpiece.
A modular tooling system for use with a gauging machine for measuring a workpiece, the modular tooling system comprising:
- a central module adapted to be interconnected to a support surface, said central module generally rectangular in construction and including a plurality of mutually perpendicular side surfaces;
- at least one base adapter member for attachment to one of said side surfaces of said plurality of mutually perpendicular side surfaces, said at least one base adapter including a mounting portion and a male flange portion disposed normal to one another;
- a first modular component including a male flange portion and a female flange portion;
- a second modular component including a male flange portion and a female flange portion;
- said female flange portion of each of both of said first and second modular components being adapted to selectively receive said male flange portion of said mounting member and said male flange portion of said other modular component for releasable mounting thereto;
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- a workpiece support member including a female flange portion and a workpiece engaging portion, said female flange portion of said workpiece support member being adapted to selectively receive said male flange portion of said mounting surface and said male flange portions of each of said first and second modular components;
- whereby said first and second modular components are selectively arrangeable to accommodate the workpiece.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.