Patent ID: 8162557
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: B25J,F16M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A multi-axis coupling apparatus for adjustably mounting modular tooling members, comprising: a first substantially cylindrical boom rod; a second substantially cylindrical boom rod; a primary joint releasably connected to a first substantially cylindrical boom rod and a second substantially cylindrical boom rod, and said primary joint having a first coupling member connected to a second coupling member; said first coupling member independently releasably connectable to said first substantially cylindrical boom rod for providing linear and rotational adjustment of said first coupling member with respect to said first substantially cylindrical boom rod along and about a longitudinal axis of said first substantially cylindrical boom rod, and said first coupling member having a first clamping member pivotally connected to a second clamping member by at least one substantially arcuate link which is configured to complement the exterior surface of said first substantially cylindrical boom rod; said second coupling member independently releasably connectable to said second substantially cylindrical boom rod for providing linear and rotational adjustment along and about a longitudinal axis of said second substantially cylindrical boom rod, wherein said first coupling member and said second coupling member are capable of being releasably secured in a rigid position relative to one another; a secondary joint releasably connected to said second substantially cylindrical boom rod, said secondary joint having a third coupling member connected to a tooling member; said third coupling member having a yolk member extending integrally from a C-shaped cylinder, said C-shaped cylinder releasably connected to said second substantially cylindrical boom rod for rotational adjustment of said third coupling member with respect to said second substantially cylindrical boom rod along and about a longitudinal axis of said second substantially cylindrical boom rod; and said tooling member connected to said second coupling member, said tooling member having a swivel ball mount pivotally connected to said yolk member for pivotal adjustment of said tooling member with respect to said second coupling member.