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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2006
Applicants:
Brent F. Craig, Seattle, WA (US);
Eric M. Reid, Bothell, WA (US);
Inventors:
Brent F. Craig, Seattle, WA (US);
Eric M. Reid, Bothell, WA (US);
Assignee:
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23Q 3/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An alignment apparatus and method for aligning work pieces. The alignment apparatus includes a base member and at least on adjustable leg that extends from the base member. The alignment apparatus additionally includes a vacuum plate mounted to the adjustable leg. The alignment apparatus also has a an actuator mounted to the base member wherein the actuator includes a shaft extending therefrom. The alignment apparatus includes an attachment member connected to the shaft.