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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 2001
Filed:
May. 10, 1999
Douglas L. Swanson, McKean, PA (US);
Swanson Systems, Inc., Erie, PA (US);
Abstract
A mounting fixture for a reconfigurable assembly machine having a plurality of modules with slots formed in their upper surfaces includes a square or rectangular solid block having a plurality of threaded openings. The openings receive fasteners adapted to secure various and diverse assembly machine components and devices to the mounting fixture. One surface of the block includes a channel or keyway having a width equal to the width of the throat of the slots formed in the upper surface of the assembly machine module. A locating key is received in the keyway in the block and the throat of the T-slot. The locating key includes through openings which receive threaded fasteners having heads held captive and the T-slot which, with suitable nuts, secure the block to the upper surface of the module.