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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 1991
Filed:
Sep. 22, 1989
Applicant:
Inventors:
Gordon E Hines, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Leonard J Salenbien, Saline, MI (US);
Vernon J Burzan, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Assignee:
Hines Industries, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
279 / ; 269 481 ; 279121 ;
Abstract
An improved workpiece support tool is disclosed for use with a variety of workpieces. The support tool provides precise support and positioning of the workpiece with respect to an operational centerline during the balancing operation. The support tool includes a plurality of radially moving jaw members which are driven by an inverted cone-shaped drive member. The inverted cone-shaped drive member is moved along the axis of the support tool through driving forces imparted by a servo drive motor.