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US3765666A
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Assembling support
Assignee: Chrysler France SAS
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Filing: 1971-02-01
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-02-01
Abstract
Abstract Assembling support for fixing two assemblies in desired positions and directions relative to each other in view of subsequent joining of the said assemblies to other parts or to each other. According to the invention the fixture comprises a tube at each end of which is welded a ball member fixed with a plate provided with means for temporarily fastening the said assemblies respectively to the plates.
Inventors
- 👤 M Chretiennot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:37
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/02; B23Q3/06; B23Q3/062; B23K; B23K37/00; B23K37/04; B23K37/0426; B23K37/0452
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A fixture which is adapted to be used repeatedly for mass production purposes, said fixture comprising a pair of mutually spaced fastening means situated at a predetermined distance from each other and having predetermined positions with respect to each other for respectively fastening a pair of components at a predetermined distance from each other and in predetermined positions Relative to each other, and connecting means fixed to and extending between said pair of fastening means for rigidly fastening the latter to each other at said predetermined distance and said predetermined positions relative to each other, said connecting means consisting only of a pair of ball components respectively fixed to said pair of fastening means and an elongated tube extending between said pair of ball components and engaging the latter, said pair of ball components each having an exterior convex surface forming part of a sphere the diameter of which is greater than the diameter of said tube and said pair of ball components respectively extending into said tube at the opposed ends of the latter, said tube having at its opposed ends a pair of circular edges which respectively engage, along their entire lengths, the exterior convex surfaces of said pair of ball components and which are welded to said ball components, so that before a tube of a given length is welded to the exterior convex surfaces of the ball components the tube may be inclined at any desired attitude while maintaining its circular end edges in engagement with the exterior convex surfaces of the ball components.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
A fixture which is adapted to be used repeatedly for mass production purposes, said fixture comprising a pair of mutually spaced fastening means situated at a predetermined distance from each other and having predetermined positions with respect to each other for respectively fastening a pair of components at a predetermined distance from each other and in predetermined positions Relative to each other, and connecting means fixed to and extending between said pair of fastening means for rigidly fastening the latter to each other at said predetermined distance and said predetermined positions relative to each other, said connecting means consisting only of a pair of ball components respectively fixed to said pair of fastening means and an elongated tube extending between said pair of ball components and engaging the latter, said pair of ball components each having an exterior convex surface forming part of a sphere the diameter of which is greater than the diameter of said tube and said pair of ball components respectively extending into said tube at the opposed ends of the latter, said tube having at its opposed ends a pair of circular edges which respectively engage, along their entire lengths, the exterior convex surfaces of said pair of ball components and which are welded to said ball components, so that before a tube of a given length is welded to the exterior convex surfaces of the ball components the tube may be inclined at any desired attitude while maintaining its circular end edges in engagement with the exterior convex surfaces of the ball components.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said pair of fastening means respectively include a pair of plates which are integral with said ball components.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said pair of plates are flat and respectively situated in parallel planes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said pair of plates are flat and respectively situated in non-parallel planes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein the fastening means fixed to one of said ball components is formed by a free edge of the latter ball component which is adapted to be welded to a further component.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein a further ball component is welded to said tube intermediate the ends of the latter while a further tube whose diameter is smaller than the diameter of said further ball component is welded to the latter with the latter ball component having an exterior surface forming part of a sphere whose diameter is greater than that of said further tube and with the latter having a circular free edge welded to the exterior convex surface of said further ball component.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of claim 6 and wherein said further ball component has distant from said further tube a free edge the configuration of which matches the exterior surface of said first-mentioned tube at the location where said further component is welded thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said pair of fastening means respectively include a pair of plates integral with said ball components and each formed with openings enabling said pair of plates to be releasably fastened to the components which are to be positioned with respect to each other by the fixture.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |