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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 1997
Filed:
May. 26, 1995
Oliver J Groves, Freeland, WA (US);
Donald A Jensen, Kent, WA (US);
Thomas S Nelson, Renton, WA (US);
Joel M Thomas, Kent, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA (US);
Abstract
A machine (20) for positioning a jig (22) relative to another surface (28) is disclosed. The machine includes a truss (24) for supporting the jig. A support stand (26) connected to each end of the truss supports the truss at a first position spaced apart from the surface, and at a second position adjacent the surface. Each support stand includes a first linear movement assembly (72) and (74) for respectively acting upon the first and second ends of the truss to move the truss from the first position to the second position, and from the second position to the first position. Each support stand additionally includes a rotating assembly (48) for rotating the truss along an axis substantially passing through both ends of the truss.