Patent ID: 6279888
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: B23P,B23Q,G01B,Y10S

Abstract:
A modular fixturing apparatus platform comprising:a plate assembly comprising a base plate and a sub-plate, said sub-plate having a center and a plurality of radiating axes extending radially outward from said center, said sub-plate having a contiguous mounting surface and including a plurality of sub-plate mounting openings arranged on said mounting surface and configured to receive fasteners, said plurality of sub-plate mounting openings being arranged in a fixed arrangement and being aligned along selected axes of said radiating axes, said base plate being mounted to said sub-plate and aligned along said one of said radiating axes, said base plate having a first plurality of mounting openings and a second plurality of mounting openings, said first plurality of mounting openings comprising through holes for receiving a fastener to secure said base plate to said sub-plate, said second plurality of mounting openings comprising threaded holes and being arranged in a rectangular array, and said rectangular array including at least two rows of said second plurality of mounting openings.