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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2003
David C. Smith, Kirkland, WA (US);
Ronald D. Curl, Lynnwood, WA (US);
David C. Smith, Kirkland, WA (US);
Ronald D. Curl, Lynnwood, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Remotely-adjustable support apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a primary support and a secondary support moveably coupled to the primary support. The secondary support includes a cradle member adapted to engage the workpiece. The apparatus further includes a drive assembly operatively coupled to the secondary support and adapted to move the secondary support relative to the primary support. A control device is remotely positionable with respect to the drive assembly and operatively coupled to the drive assembly. The control device is adapted to transmit at least one control signal to the drive assembly to move the secondary support relative to the primary support.