Patent ID: 6560890
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: B23K,B23Q,Y10S

Abstract:
A fixture to align and hold a part for a machining operation, the fixture comprising:a base assembly, the base assembly being configured to hold a part for a machining operation; a locator assembly, the locator assembly comprising a first end pivotably connected to the base assembly and a second end opposite the first end, the second end of the locator assembly being pivotable between an engaged position adjacent the base assembly and a disengaged position opposite the base assembly, the locator assembly comprising at least one part locator to align a part for a machining operation; and wherein the locator assembly being configured to position a part held in the base assembly against the at least one part locator to align a part in the base assembly for a machining operation in response to the second end of the locator assembly being in the engaged position.