Patent ID: 7111836

Claim:
A workpiece positioner device comprising a spherical ball having an aperture, a upper spherical dome housing having a groove through said housing beginning at the apex of said dome and extending down the side of the housing to approximately 90 degrees from the apex, said spherical ball positioned within said spherical dome housing, a spherical seat positioned against said spherical ball in said upper spherical dome housing, at least one tension disc spring positioned against said spherical seat, a radial braking means positioned against said tension disc spring, a flange ring affixed to the base of said upper spherical dome housing securing the spherical ball against said spherical seat, at least one tension disc spring and braking means in place within said spherical dome housing, a base secured to said braking means, a actuator lever connected to said spherical seat through said base, a cam and handle assembly connected to said actuator lever and a rod affixed within said aperture of said spherical ball.