Patent ID: 7143494
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for creating net attachment features on a three-dimensional object defined by X, Y and Z Cartesian coordinates, said apparatus comprising: a three-dimensional body having one end and an opposite end, each end of said three-dimensional body having at least one primary locating point thereon, said at least one primary locating point selectively located within a known tolerance range with respect to said X, Y and Z directions of said Cartesian coordinate system; means for storing design-intent locations of said at least one primary locating point on said three-dimensional body defined by X, Y and Z Cartesian coordinates; means for establishing an actual location of said at least one primary locating point on said three-dimensional body, in each of said X, Y and Z directions, said actual location being defined as a datum position; programmable means for comparing said actual location of said at least one primary locating point on said three-dimensional body with said design-intent location of said at least one primary locating point in said means for storing in each of said X, Y and Z directions, said comparing means further comprising: programmable means for directing at least one programmable work performing device to said adjusted net position to locate thereat whereby said work performing device performs work on said three-dimensional body such that at least one adjusted net attachment location is established for objects to be attached to said three-dimensional body.