Patent ID: 8028631
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A pallet for supporting a component for assembly operations comprising: a plurality of support assemblies each mounted to a platform, wherein each of the plurality of support assemblies includes a support element having a footing and which is moveable to a plurality of positions, a plurality of linkage assemblies mounted to the platform, wherein each of the plurality of linkage assemblies is rotatably connected via a joint to one of the plurality of support assemblies to enable movement of the respective support element, a plurality of bases each including an interface and defining one of the plurality of positions, each of the interfaces of the plurality of bases being configured for selectively receiving the footing of the respective support element, and a locking mechanism operatively connected to each of the plurality of bases to selectively fix the position of the support element relative to the platform; wherein each of the plurality of bases is distinct from each support element and is located remotely from each support element.