Patent ID: 6978987
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: B25B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A portable locator for locating and holding a structural member in a predetermined position on a worksurface of an assembly apparatus during an assembly operation wherein at least one fastener is installed to connect the structural member to another structural member, the locator comprising: a stop configured for engaging the structural member to hold the structural member at its predetermined position on the worksurface; and a securing device for securing the stop to the assembly apparatus, the securing device including a body operatively connected to the stop and a holding member movable relative to the body between an extended position for engaging the assembly apparatus to hold the securing device at a fixed position on the assembly apparatus and a retracted position to release the securing device and enable moving the locator to a different location, the holding member being attached to the body for rotation relative thereto; and wherein the securing device further includes a hand-operable actuator for manually moving the holding member between the extended and retracted positions, the actuator comprising a handle and a shaft slidably received in said body and connecting the handle and holding member, the shaft being rotatable with respect to the body.