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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2010
Richard Green, Bristol, GB;
Michael Annear, Bristol, GB;
Richard Green, Bristol, GB;
Michael Annear, Bristol, GB;
Rolls-Royce PLC, London, GB;
Abstract
A fixture () for supporting a workpiece () during a machining operation. The fixture comprising a base () provided with a channel () for receiving part () of the workpiece (), the channel having a first wall () facing an opposing second wall (). An inflatable diaphragm () is located on the first wall (), and configured to engage with an engagement surface () on the workpiece and bias the workpiece against the second wall. The diaphragm comprises a deformable portion () spaced apart from the first wall of the channel, the deformable portion having ends () which provide a seal with the first wall to define a chamber () enclosed by the first wall and diaphragm.
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