Title:
ツーリング装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP4671598
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A modular tooling apparatus (20,50,60) for performing a metalworking operation on a workpiece, having a base (20) comprising an attachment surface (40) having a locating feature (43), a removable insert (60) separably secured to the attachment surface, having a locating feature (63) and a workpiece support feature (76) on a surface thereof, and an extraction/locking device (370) movable between a first position wherein the insert is secured to the attachment surface, whereby the locating feature of the insert associates with the locating feature of the attachment surface, and a second position wherein the insert is at least partially extracted from the attachment surface. The extraction/locking device alternately secures the insert to the base and assists in extracting the insert from the base. The device provides for ease of removal of an insert when the upper portion does not provide convenient surfaces for a technician to grab.
Inventors:
Christian Dupuis
Robert Alan Ahti
Larisa Alexandra Elman
Robert Alan Ahti
Larisa Alexandra Elman
Application Number:
JP2003431903A
Publication Date:
April 20, 2011
Filing Date:
December 26, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
International Classes:
B23Q3/02; B23Q3/10; B23Q37/00; B25B5/00; B25B5/14
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Arakawa Satoshi
Hirokazu Ogura
Nobukazu Ito
Hirokazu Ogura
Nobukazu Ito