Patent ID: 6644641
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: B23Q

Abstract:
An interchangeable locating pin assembly for locating a manufactured part comprising:a) a locating pin housing having a body, the body having an interior portion, and a flange for locating the manufactured part; b) a locating pin having a tapered head for engaging the manufactured part at a single contact point, and a shank complementary in shape to the interior portion of the housing body for slidably engaging the interior portion of the housing body, the shank disposed in axial alignment with the tapered head extending axially downwardly from the tapered head; c) means for axially moving the locating pin relative to the housing between a first extended position, a second partially retracted position, and a third fully retracted position; d) means for preventing movement of the pin relative to the housing; e) an open upper end; f) a substantially closed lower end having a bottom plug integrally formed therewith; and g) a wall having a uniform thickness disposed between the upper open end and the lower end, the wall having an outer portion and an inner portion, the inner portion further defining the hollow interior portion for slidably receiving and engaging the locating pin.