Patent ID: 7311783
Filing Date: 2007-12-25
Classification: C23C

Abstract:
1. A modular fixture for coating a plurality of workpieces comprising: a first end plate; a second end plate spaced from said first end plate; a longitudinal axis extending from said first end plate to said second end plate; a plurality of rod members extending from said first end plate to said second end plate; means for enabling said fixture to be rotated about a first axis parallel to said longitudinal axis; a first arm attached to said first end plate and first rotation means incorporated within said first arm for allowing a first part to rotate about a second axis at an angle relative to said first axis and for allowing said first part to tilt relative to said first axis while said first part is rotating about said second axis; and a second arm attached to said second end plate and second rotation means incorporated within said second arm for allowing a second part to rotate about a third axis at an angle relative to said first axis and for allowing said second part to tilt relative to said first axis while said second part is rotating about said third axis. a central plate positioned between said first and second parts and said central plate joining said rod members together.