Clamps and methods of forming clamps
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorRaymond J. Slesinski
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Abstract
Apparatuses include two monolithic members that are coupled together, that are configured to move relative to each other, and that are configured so that they cannot be decoupled from each other without alteration of one or both of the two monolithic members. Methods of forming and using such apparatuses also are disclosed. Some monolithic members are formed utilizing an additive manufacturing method so that they are restricted from being decoupled from each other. Some apparatuses define clamps. Some clamps are used to precisely align laser projection alignment targets for use with laser projection alignment systems.
Claims15
A clamp, comprising:
- a first monolithic member;
- and
- a second monolithic member coupled to the first monolithic member and configured to be selectively moved relative to the first monolithic member;
- wherein the second monolithic member is configured to be selectively rotated relative to the first monolithic member, wherein the first monolithic member and the second monolithic member are configured so that the second monolithic member cannot be decoupled from the first monolithic member without destruction of one of the first monolithic member and the second monolithic member, and wherein the first monolithic member and the second monolithic member collectively define a clamping structure that is configured to selectively secure the clamp to an article, wherein the first monolithic member defines a bore;
- and wherein the second monolithic member extends at least partially into the bore to couple the second monolithic member to the first monolithic member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.