Patent ID: 6017025
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: B32B

Abstract:
An apparatus for accurately positioning and retaining at least one component having a hole, comprising:a substantially rigid base larger than the diameter of the hole;a layer of compliant material attached to said base and having a top portion; anda substantially rigid plate attached to said top portion of said layer, said plate being no larger than said layer, said base, said layer and said plate cooperating to define component retaining pedestal sized for insertion of said layer and said plate into the hole in the component with said base contacting the surface of the component and said layer having an outer sidewall having at least a portion thereof consisting of compliant material, said compliant material being in substantially uniform contact with said base and said plate wherein said compliant material of said outer sidewall has a contour comprising a series of outwardly extending substantially doughnut shaped portions, each doughnut shaped portion defining an opening therein.