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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 23, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2003
Jack G. Buchheit, St. Charles, MO (US);
Colleen A. Oberlee, Hazelwood, MO (US);
Louis F. Murray, Eureka, MO (US);
Jack G. Buchheit, St. Charles, MO (US);
Colleen A. Oberlee, Hazelwood, MO (US);
Louis F. Murray, Eureka, MO (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Adaptable spring force clamping apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one elongated member adapted to be positioned proximate to a surface of a work piece. The elongated member includes first and second end portions adapted to be secured to substantially prevent movement of the elongated member relative to the surface. A plurality of pressure applying devices are operatively attached to the elongated member, each pressure applying device including a contact member moveable relative to the elongated member and adapted to engage the surface of the work piece, and a resilient member operatively coupled to the contact member and to the elongated member.