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Reconfigurable fixture for sheet metal parts and method

A technology for metal parts and fixtures, applied in the field of reconfigurable fixtures, can solve the problems of prolonged development time, capital investment, large manufacturing area of ​​fixtures, etc., so as to reduce development time, reduce manufacturing space, and reduce capital effect of investment

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-11-25
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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These specialized fixtures may require extended development time and significant capital investment to design and manufacture before use
Additionally, specialized fixtures can take up significant manufacturing floor space

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[0069] Referring to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like parts, figure 1 A reconfigurable fixation device 10 for holding a component 12 is shown. Part 12 may be a sheet metal part, such as a decklid inner panel, as shown. Part 12 may be made of steel, aluminum or any other suitable sheet metal, or may be made of any other suitable metallic or non-metallic material. A component or sheet metal part 12 may be held by the reconfigurable fixture 10 for handling, assembly or inspection. A number of subcomponents 20A, 20B, 20C are shown, which may be reinforcements for the sheet metal component 12 . The subcomponents 20A, 20B, 20C may be positioned for assembly to the sheet metal part 12 or may be already assembled to the sheet metal part 12 . Assembly may include welding, fastening, snap-fitting, or any other suitable method of attachment. Processing may include forming, stamping, cutting, grinding, polishing or any other part process. Inspection may includ...

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Abstract

A reconfigurable fixture and method for holding a sheet metal part for processing, assembly, or inspection is provided. The reconfigurable fixture includes a holding container made of a flexible material, and holding granules at least partially filling the holding container. The holding container and the holding granules cooperate to conform to the sheet metal part when the sheet metal part is placed on the holding container.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 005239, filed May 30, 2014, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 000829, filed May 20, 2014, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety . technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates to a reconfigurable fixture for a sheet metal component and a method therefor. Background technique [0004] Assemblies such as vehicle bodies often include a large number of sheet metal and / or other components that must be fabricated, inspected, and assembled to one another with sufficient precision for proper function and aesthetic appearance. Often, specialized fixtures are designed and manufactured to position, hold and present components for handling, inspection or assembly to other components. These specialized fixtures may require extended development time and significant capital investment to design and manufacture b...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B22F3/14
CPCY10T29/50B65D81/09B65D81/113B65D85/68B65D2585/6887B23Q1/38B23Q3/088
Inventor N.D.麦凯M.A.史密斯S-C.吴
Owner GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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